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George Gothner is a longtime officer with the Superior Police Department. In 2014 he was placed on administrative leave after dashboard-camera footage showed him punching a woman during an arrest. The city settled for $50,000.00
A 2014 dashboard-camera video showing Superior police officer George Gothner striking Natasha Lancour sparked protests and a state investigation. Years later, the City of Superior settled the case for $50,000 without admitting wrongdoing, highlighting ongoing concerns about police accountability and community trust in municipal oversight.
In October 2016, the City of Superior agreed to a $50,000 settlement with Natasha Lancour, who alleged Officer George Gothner used excessive force during a 2014 arrest. Though investigations cleared Gothner of policy violations, city attorney Frog Prell said the settlement was reached to avoid trial. Chief Nick Alexander highlighted department efforts to improve training and community trust.