police-brutality · Daytona Beach, Florida

What happened after the Daytona Beach officer was filmed punching a man during an open container arrest?

What happened?

After bodycam footage showed Daytona Beach Officer Joel Llinas punching David Anderson during an open container arrest on March 12, 2026, the battery charge against Anderson was dropped, while an internal investigation into Officer Llinas's actions remains ongoing.

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Last checked: Jun 20, 2026
Sources: FOX 35 Orlando; ClickOrlando.com; FOX 35 Orlando; YouTube (WFTV Channel 9)

Timeline

  1. Officer Joel Llinas was accused of placing the barrel of his rifle on a suspect's back and threatening to shoot, for which he later received a written reprimand for violating deadly force rules.

  2. Officer Joel Llinas served a one-day suspension following a citizen's complaint from July 2025.

  3. David Anderson was arrested by the Daytona Beach Police Department for an alleged open container violation, leading to a physical altercation captured in widely shared bodycam footage.

  4. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young stated the video was "concerning" and initiated an internal investigation; Officer Joel Llinas was reassigned to administrative duties.

  5. The Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association defended Officer Joel Llinas, and Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry publicly called the video "troubling."

  6. The State Attorney's Office dropped the battery charge against David Anderson, stating the arrest itself was sufficient punishment. Charges against David Anderson's brother were also dismissed. Prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges against Officer Joel Llinas.

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