CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) – Mayor William Sherer II released a statement Sunday after two Canton officers were charged in connection with the death of Frank Tyson while in police custody.

On Saturday, the attorney representing Frank Tyson’s family said his loved ones were “relieved” by a grand jury’s decision to indict the two Canton police officers involved in his death in April.

Frank Tyson, 53, died in police custody on April 18 after fleeing a traffic accident in Canton.

Stark County Prosecutor Kyle L. Stone announced the arrests of the two police officers Saturday during a news conference.

“No one is above the law and no one is so far below it that they do not deserve its protection,” said Prosecutor Stone.

Canton Officers Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch were charged with reckless homicide, according to the Stark County Jail roster website.

If convicted of the felony charge, the suspects could face up to 36 months in prison, a $10,000 fine and the loss of their jobs.

Schoenegge and Burch were booked into the Stark County Jail on Friday.

In a press release, Tyson’s family attorney shared his reaction to the decision to charge Schoenegge and Burch.

In April, Frank Tyson stumbled upon a nearby AMVETS club in the 1700 block of Sherrick Road SE and asked someone to call the Sheriff. Instead, Canton police were called.

Inside the club, Tyson fought with police.

After being taken to the ground and handcuffed face down, Tyson told officers he couldn’t breathe. According to his family on police body camera, Tyson can be heard telling officers at least seven times in one minute that he can’t breathe.

At that moment, a Canton police officer had his knee resting on his back.

Tyson was taken to a local hospital where he died, still handcuffed.

The Stark County Coroner’s Office ruled Tyson’s death a homicide with contributing causes including acute cocaine and alcohol intoxication and cardiopulmonary arrest.

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