PAW PAW, Mich. — The trial for Mathew Mistretta, a former officer with the Hartford Police Department, started Thursday. In 2021, Mistretta was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery, along with misconduct in office.
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Officer Mistretta Found Not Guilty on All Charges