K9 bite investigation report to be released soon

WILMINGTON, NC, (WWAY) — Wilmington Police Chief Ralph Evangelous said Tuesday night we are one step closer to getting the results of an internal investigation.

Ofc. Stafford Brister is under investigation of whether he used excessive force when using a police dog against Johnnie Lee Williams in November.

Evangelous said the Internal Affairs Division is done with its investigation, and they're now just reviewing the evidence.

He says the written report should be released within the next ten days.