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Nieves Named in City Police Complaint
Posted: Thursday, August 5, 2010 10:00 am | Updated: 4:43 pm, Fri Aug 6, 2010.
Washington Police Chief Ken Hahn confirmed Friday that his office is conducting a police investigation into allegations against State Rep. Brian Nieves.
Earlier this week, Nieves won the Republican primary race for the 26th District state Senate seat now held by John Griesheimer, Washington.
A complaint against Nieves was filed Wednesday night against Nieves and a report was taken, Hahn told The Missourian. He did not release the name of the man who filed the complaint.
Nieves said he is not aware of the specific nature of the complaint against him, but denied any wrongdoing.
"The case currently is under investigation," Hahn said, noting that he would not comment on specifics contained in the report.
Sources have told The Missourian that the complaint involves an alleged assault and possible felonious restraint and that a handgun may have been displayed.
"There are rumors flying around but I have no idea what is going on. I don't even know the details of what Shawn Bell is alleging. Nothing happened in this office that was illegal and I have witnesses," Nieves said.
"The election is over, the people have spoken in a resounding way and it's a good time to move on," Nieves told The Missourian.
Bell worked on the campaign of Dick Stratman, an opponent of Nieves. Nieves sharply criticized Bell during the campaign on his local radio show alleging Bell was responsible for some of the negative attacks against him.
Hahn conceded that rumors about the alleged incident have been widely circulated in the Washington area in the last two days.
"Officially, we are still investigating," Hahn said.
He said after all interviews are conducted and reports completed, the case will be submitted to the prosecuting attorney's office unbelievable
