SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A Crestline man who was repeatedly beaten by a San Bernardino police officer now says he's been exonerated.

Billy Hill was arrested after the incident, charged with two felonies for allegedly resisting arrest and attempting to take an officer's weapon. But both charges have since been dropped.

"It's affected my life a lot," Hill said in an interview with Eyewitness News. "It's more mental than anything. The physical part I hope I get over it. But the cops are there to protect you right?"

The incident occurred the night of June 6, 2024, when police were investigating a motorcycle crash in which someone allegedly fled the scene and attempted to hide the motorcycle.

Responding officers confronted Hill, saying he matched the description of the suspect.

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