D. Bowers
Officer D. Bowers is a Jacksonville police officer who was stripped of his duties following the public outcry over his actions during a traffic stop, where he was seen on video punching William McNeil Jr. in the face.
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D. Bowers is the Jacksonville Sheriff’s officer who was involved in the traffic stop and subsequent beating of William McNeil.
Black student dragged from his car and beaten by Florida officers files federal lawsuit
United States· 2025-09-11
Officer D. Bowers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office made a lawful traffic stop when he pulled McNeil over.
William McNeil Jr.: Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his carUnited States· 2025-08-14
Officer D. Bowers was the arresting officer who pulled McNeil over and wrote a report on the incident.
William McNeil Jr.: Jacksonville police under fire for viral video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stopUnited States· 2025-07-23
One officer, D Bowers, had been stripped of law-enforcement duties pending a review into whether he violated any of the sheriff's office policies.
Florida officer suspended over viral traffic stop footage
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23Officer D. Bowers was identified as the officer who punched McNeil during the traffic stop.
Watch: US cops smash Black man's car window, punch him in face at traffic stop; video goes viral
India· 2025-07-22