Natalie WilliamsonThis investigative story showed a controversial arrest by Newman Brazier, a Mount Vernon police officer beginning with exclusive leaked body-camera and surveillance footage showing the officer pepper-spraying, tasing and dragging a handcuffed man in May of 2025. After speaking with Mount Vernon Police Chief Eric Pettway, the reporting revealed policy violations and misconduct that Pettway said had previously gone unaddressed. Despite the mayor and town attorney saying they were aware of the officer’s actions at the time of the arrest, before the story aired, it was only after FOX10’s investigation that brought the information to light that the city announced an official internal review. After multiple stories aired, the Mt. Vernon police chief was fired after speaking out. With our consistent reporting, citizens took their concerns to a city council meeting, citing our stories and how this should’ve been handled when the actions took place. On top of that, the police officer seen dragging, tasing and pepper spraying the man, had his Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission license suspended and is now under investigation by an outside agency. After our reports, he was also fired from his position with the department. FOX10 News also learned that a federal civil lawsuit was filed after our stories mentioning his actions that we reported on.
Leaked Body Camera Video Shows Mount Vernon Officer Making Controversial ArrestNatalie Williamson2026-07-01 | This investigative story showed a controversial arrest by Newman Brazier, a Mount Vernon police officer beginning with exclusive leaked body-camera and surveillance footage showing the officer pepper-spraying, tasing and dragging a handcuffed man in May of 2025. After speaking with Mount Vernon Police Chief Eric Pettway, the reporting revealed policy violations and misconduct that Pettway said had previously gone unaddressed. Despite the mayor and town attorney saying they were aware of the officer’s actions at the time of the arrest, before the story aired, it was only after FOX10’s investigation that brought the information to light that the city announced an official internal review. After multiple stories aired, the Mt. Vernon police chief was fired after speaking out. With our consistent reporting, citizens took their concerns to a city council meeting, citing our stories and how this should’ve been handled when the actions took place. On top of that, the police officer seen dragging, tasing and pepper spraying the man, had his Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission license suspended and is now under investigation by an outside agency. After our reports, he was also fired from his position with the department. FOX10 News also learned that a federal civil lawsuit was filed after our stories mentioning his actions that we reported on.FOX10 Investigates: Roof & Window Companies Accused of Taking Over $1M From Customers and BusinessesNatalie Williamson2026-06-30 | FOX10 Investigates: Multiple customers and local businesses say they paid All Weather Roofing & Construction LLC and Window Depot USA of Mobile for materials and work, but were left waiting, seeking refunds, and looking for answers. In this video, I bring together my reporting, interviews, and the paper trail of complaints and court records as law enforcement investigates.
If you believe you’ve been affected, contact Mobile Police.Hidden Horrors: 2 women charged with child abuse and animal cruelty after shocking discoveryNatalie Williamson2026-01-21 | ...Natalie Williamson FOX10 News Multimedia Journalist 2025 ReelNatalie Williamson2026-01-20 | ...FOX10 Investigates: Leaked body cam video shows controversial arrest by Mount Vernon police officerNatalie Williamson2026-01-15 | I obtained exclusive body camera and surveillance video showing a controversial arrest by a Mount Vernon police officer. All of the reports included in this video originally aired on FOX10 News between October and December 2025. Lost at Sea: The Search for Hunter SlezakNatalie Williamson2026-01-08 | This first aired on FOX10 News in Mobile, AL on June 12, 2025.Faces of the Forgotten: Parts 1 & 2Natalie Williamson2026-01-02 | Four people, all with different backgrounds, are dealing with the same problem: Their food stamp money has been stolen. They share their stories.FOX10 Investigates: Millions of dollars stolen from EBT Users in AlabamaNatalie Williamson2025-01-29 | ...20th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Flies Across Baldwin CountyNatalie Williamson2024-05-03 | ...Gulf Shores High School Students Build FAA Approved Airplane: Celebrating With First FlightNatalie Williamson2024-05-01 | ...Flora-Bama Mullet Toss Brings in Thousands of People to the Gulf CoastNatalie Williamson2024-04-26 | ...Baldwin County High School Students Travel to Daphne Utilities To Get Hands-On ExperienceNatalie Williamson2024-04-23 | ...Natalie Williamson: Multimedia Journalist ReelNatalie Williamson2024-03-26 | Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my reel. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. Also, here is a link to my portfolio to view more of my work and learn more about me: nataliefwilliamson.wixsite.com/nfwportfolioPackage 4: Education MajorsNatalie Williamson2023-02-17 | ...Package 3: Former TeachersNatalie Williamson2023-02-10 | ...Package 2: PrincipalsNatalie Williamson2023-02-03 | ...Package 1: TeachersNatalie Williamson2023-01-27 | ...Roberts Brothers: Innovation PortalNatalie Williamson2022-04-20 | ...Spring Hill Golf Course PromoNatalie Williamson2022-04-20 | ...Broadcast Package: Gas PricesNatalie Williamson2022-04-20 | ...