Two police officers are under investigation by the town Police Department following an incident in which a woman claims she was struck in the face by one of the officers.

WAREHAM — Two police officers are under investigation by the town Police Department following an incident in which a woman claims she was struck in the face by one of the officers.



Around 10:30 Wednesday morning, officers George Chandler and Jon Verhaegen responded to a report of a disturbance at the Camardo Drive home of Trudy Phillips, police said.



A YouTube video posted by the woman's son, Richard Phillips, shows the two officers on the front steps of the home. One of the officers thrusts his arm in the direction of a camera that was being used to the record the police response.



Chaos ensued as family members accused Verhaegen of hitting Phillips.



The family called 911 for police supervisors and an ambulance to arrive.



Phillips, 58, said she was transported to Tobey hospital for concerns over her blood pressure.



She said she plans to press charges. No disciplinary action has been taken against either of the officers involved.



— SIM�N RIOS

AUDIO: Wareham police respond to call at 17 Camardo Drive













WARNING: The footage below is raw video taken by an occupant of 17 Carmado Drive. It is unedited and contains profanity.



