Mayor Joe Sinnott said the city will not tolerate any police misconduct during a news conference Thursday morning at Erie City Hall to address Montrice Bolden's arrest back on June 27th. His family questioned the use of force by police after Bolden suffered injuries during the arrest, partially caught on surveillance camera.

Sinnott and Erie police chief Randy Bowers confirmed an independent review is underway into the use of force by police. Both said they are waiting for findings and will not rush to judgement.

Erie's police force of about 125 officers receive quarterly training on use of force, according to Bowers.

Bowers said he learned about the incident one day later, secured the video and commissioned a review.

Right now, the case consists of three parts: the criminal case against Bolden, an internal review within the Erie police department and the civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania David Hickton told Erie News Now Tuesday an United States Department of Justice investigation was opened 7-10 days ago. Hickton was in Erie that day to meet with Mayor Joe Sinnott and members of Unified Erie.

Hickton says the investigation is not currently criminal in nature, but he would not rule out the possibility of criminal charges later.

Bolden faces charges of drug possession, resisting arrest, and other related charges stemming from an incident outside a bar at 760 East 12th Street.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, Bolden was in possession of a controlled substance while inside his vehicle. When officers were investigating the vehicle, the affidavit alleges that Bolden flicked a lit cigar at an officer, attempted to flee and then punched an officer in the face.

While officers were trying to gain control over him, Bolden allegedly attempted to disarm one of the officers. It is then that the officers needed to use substantial force to overcome Bolden's resistance.

As a result of the arrest, Bolden allegedly suffered an orbital fracture, cranial fracture, and other injuries according to his family.

A portion of the arrest was captured on the surveillance cameras of TJ's Traffic Jam, and that video has the family questioning whether police used an appropriate means of force.

Erie News Now asked if the police department is considering body cameras, but Bowers said they are evaluating cost, storage, policy and privacy concerns.

During Thursday's news conference, Bishop Dwane Brock said he understands the need for protests but emphasized Erie needs to maintain peace and civility. He said Erie is not immune from what is happening across the county but called for a sense of responsibility and transparency from police.