Woodstock Police Sergeant On Leave For Use Of Force Investigation

WOODSTOCK, GA — A Woodstock Police sergeant is on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation into the use of force during an arrest, per department policy.

On April 6, Sgt. Randy Milligan was working an extra duty job at Stars and Strikes, 10010 Highway 92 in Woodstock.

During the evening, Milligan was approached by a manager about a man who was reportedly unresponsive, a police release said. Milligan and the manager tried to wake the man, later identified as Calvin Jamel Taylor, 38, of Hollywood, Florida, but to no avail. After many attempts, Taylor awoke, and Milligan attempted to escort him outside so he could receive medical treatment from Woodstock Fire.

While taking Taylor outside, he became combative and disorderly, police say. Following a brief altercation, Milligan and other officers detained Taylor and placed him under arrest.

Taylor refused medical treatment on scene, but was later taken to a local hospital by officers to receive medical care where he was treated, released and booked into Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.

Taylor is charged with:

• Simple battery on a public officer
• Obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers
• Public drunkenness
• Disorderly conduct

Following a routine review of the incident and use of force report, the department initiated an internal investigation which is ongoing, the release said. Milligan was placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the internal investigation.

Milligan is a 13-year veteran of the department, was promoted to sergeant in 2013, and is currently assigned as supervisor of Special Operations Group.