Central NY man sues police after leg amputated from injuries during arrest
Brian O'Malley
Brian O'Malley
Sports Reporter · Liverpool, NY
Brian has dedicated over eight years to covering high school athletics across Central New York, previously writing for the Post-Standard. He is a former high school athlete himself, which gives him a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges young athletes face in the community.
More from Brian →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM · 1 min read
North Syracuse, N.Y. — A man has filed a lawsuit claiming police officers used too much force last summer when they tried to arrest him as he experienced a mental health crisis.Michael Wright filed a lawsuit in federal court last week against Onondaga County and the village of North Syracuse over the actions of the three police officers in August 2025.