Auburn police release new video of officer throwing punches during arrest

Auburn police have released video showing officer Andrew Bryant repeatedly punching a man Wednesday. Bryant is on administrative leave, while the man's family says he suffered a concussion and body trauma. Fox 13's Dan Griffin breaks down this new footage and has the latest on the investigation. Auburn police released several video clips for transparency, promising a thorough and impartial investigation into officer Andrew Bryant's actions. Hey, you're under arrest. Get on the ground. Do it now. Get on the ground. Hey, you're under arrest. It's the Auburn police. Officer Andrew Bryant responded Wednesday to reports of a man trying to get into vehicles on Auburn Way North. He encountered Mauro Alberto Felix Valles, according to the man's family. Get on the ground right now or you're going to get tased. Hey, get on the ground right now. The stop escalated quickly. Hey, stay on the ground. You're under arrest. Stay on the ground. Hey, get on the ground. Hey, get on the ground right now. The body cam is knocked loose, recording grunts, strikes, and Valles screaming. The cruiser camera shows the ongoing fight. Stop grabbing my gear. A traffic camera captured more than two dozen punches to the head. Cars pass as the strikes continue, one after another. Police say Bryant struck him to force him to roll over and be handcuffed. Backup arrived, taking Valles into custody and finding Bryant with bloodied hands. Can you roll my sleeves back in? So I at least looked cool. Bryant later recounted the struggle. At one point I felt him, I think he grabbed my gun. Not 100% sure, I think he tried to or did grab at least my holster. So I started just delivering strikes. Until he stopped. I was just close. I was like, if he's about to be carjacked, I know how to solve that, so. Police say the man you see on the ground here, who family members say is Valles, was cited with non-felony drug possession, disorderly conduct, obstruction, and attempted third degree assault, and booked into jail after he was released from the hospital. His family says he is out now with a concussion and body trauma. Well, this will be one for the books. Now, Bryant is on administrative leave while Auburn police conduct a full investigation. We are told his disciplinary history includes just a self-reported vehicle crash that led to coaching and counseling. We're also told that Renton police will conduct an independent review to see if he violated any criminal law. Reporting in Auburn, Dan Griffin, Fox 13 News.