Residents demand accountability after high school arrest
By Anahita Jafary
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FAIRFIELD, California (KCRA) — Fairfield residents gathered at City Hall to demand justice and accountability after the arrest of Maurice Williams, a Fairfield High School student, which sparked controversy over alleged excessive force by a police officer.
Protesters held signs and chanted for justice. “I just want answers. I won’t be happy until her badge is gone,” one participant said.
Maurice Williams’ mother, Rhamesha Stevenson, expressed concern for her son and called for accountability.
“I’m worried about my son, his well-being right now. He’s just trying to navigate it,” Stevenson said. “I want to shed light on that officer today.”
Fairfield police released body camera footage of the arrest, stating that Williams hit an officer and resisted law enforcement before being taken into custody. Community advocate Berry Accius questioned the department’s transparency.
“Well, where is her [the female officer’s] body cam footage? Right? And then why did we find this video from July 14th, 2025 of kind of a similar situation with another citizen,” Accius said.
That other citizen, Mayah Hamilton, was reportedly involved in a traffic stop with the same officer, according to her aunt, Yvette Hamilton.
“Even my worst enemy, I don’t want them to lose a job or anything like that, but I’m actually standing on business with this, and I hope she loses her job,” Hamilton said. “I hope she no longer is a police officer. She’s not here to protect and serve. I’m a taxpaying citizen, hopefully we got some say in this.”
Court records from Solano County Superior Court show that Mayah Hamilton was charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest during the encounter. Fairfield police have not confirmed whether the same officer was involved in both incidents.
Stevenson emphasized her desire for accountability.
“I want to make sure that she doesn’t do this or is able to do this again. To hide behind her badge, to hide behind Fairfield Police Department,” she said.
The Fairfield Police Department stated that an independent investigation is underway and that the officer involved has been administratively reassigned within the department. When asked about the accusations, the department declined to comment further at this time.
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