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PrintCOLUMBIA — A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by a Columbia family after a police SWAT team raided their house and arrested the father.
Jonathan Whitworth, his wife and son sued 12 Columbia police officers involved in the February 2010 raid at the Whitworths' home. Two of the family's dogs were shot, one fatally.
- Read the letter regarding an appeal with the Citizens Police Review Board sent by California resident Ed Rosenthal after Police Chief Ken Burton sent him a letter rejecting his initial complaint.
- These documents, obtained by the Missourian through a Missouri Sunshine Law records request, contain the participating officers' individual reports of the Feb. 11 SWAT raid on 1501 Kinloch Court in which police officers shot and killed a pit bull.
Police said they believed Jonathan Whitworth was a major distributor of marijuana. Officers found a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at the home. Whitworth pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia in April 2010 and paid a $300 fine.
The Columbia Tribune reported that U.S. District Judge Nanette Laughrey on Monday ruled that the officers' actions were proper.
The Whitworths' attorney said they are evaluating whether to appeal the ruling.
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