The news comes a day after. But after reviewing footage from the jail cell, investigators found Garner repeated more than 20 times that her shoulder hurt, according to the arrest affidavit. Police were. They resigned," Garner's attorney, Schielke said in a statement later Friday. When confronted by Walmart staff she returned the items and walked out of the store. A Warner Bros. Garner, who lives with dementia, allegedly tried to steal less than $15 worth of goods from Walmart. The city said Ashe violated three department policies and procedures:. I want to extend my deep appreciation to Chief Ticer for his nearly six years of leadership, stewardship, and vision for Loveland. Well, I thought it went great, Hopp says, adding, I think we crushed it., Later in the video, as officers begin watching, Jalali, who assisted in the arrest, says body camera footage is like live TV.. Previously, the Loveland Police Department had said one officer was placed on leave and two others were reassigned to administrative duties. "A little bloody. Additionally, he said the department is mandating training around mental health conditions, specifically Alzheimers and dementia, and including the City Attorneys Office and Human Resources staffers on the review of use-of-force reports entered into the BlueTeam software suite. Soon after the lawsuit was filed, Ticer showed contrition. ", "He said that our mothers case has 'hurt him personally,'" the family statement said. The statements on the videos are very concerning, said District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin. The city settled on a $3 million payment stemming from the suit filed on behalf of Garner. Hopp was hit with assault, attempting to influence a public servant and official misconduct. Garner was wrestled to the ground within 30 seconds of a police officer exiting his patrol car. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Loveland Police Chief Robert Ticer said at a news conference Friday that Hopp, Blackett and Jalali "are no longer employed" with the department but declined to specify whether they resigned. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2018. Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik contributed to this report. Updated She covers education, county government, environmental issues, outdoor recreation and whatever else she finds along the way. We have engaged outside counsel who will be representing the city in this matter, said Garcia. During the press conference, Ticer didn't specify whether the officers resigned or were fired. The video shows both officers struggling with Garner. Loveland, Colo., Police Department It's been nearly a year since police officers in Loveland, Colo., injured an older woman with dementia and then laughed at the footage of her arrest.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Garner's daughter, Allisa Swartz, spoke about the arrest with 9Wants to Know reporter Matt Jablow. as Hopp yanks her arm behind her back and orders her to stay "on the ground". But as the three of them continue watching, it appears Jalali becomes uncomfortable with the video. (Warning: The content in this video is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.). The lawsuit, which was filed on Dec. 16, claims that Ticer decided to fire Ashe on Oct. 1 for allegedly violating a department policy on records access. Attempts to reach Metzler were unsuccessful on Wednesday evening. The city settled that suit for $290,000, and according to previous reporting by the Reporter-Herald, a separate police department internal investigation found Ashe violated department policy surrounding use of force, limits of authority and search and seizure. excessive force lawsuit that resulted in a $290,000 settlement by the city in January 2021. The investigation will be led by Fort Collins Police Services. Sady Swanson covers public safety, criminal justice, Larimer County governmentand more throughout Northern Colorado. Jared Polis signed a sweeping police reform bill into law. I found the actions captured in this video deeply troubling and not reflective of the values of our organizations staff, he said. That is the law in Colorado. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ticer said there will be an internal affairs investigation handled by the city's human resources director. He and councilor Steve Olson also said they were hesitant to pass judgment on the officers involved, even as they expressed concern about what was shown in the footage. Karen Garner suffered a dislocated shoulder, fractured arm and sprained wrist after she was slammed to the ground and hogtied during a June 26 arrest, according to a federal lawsuit. Garner has dementia and sensory aphasia, which impairs her ability to verbally communicate with people or understand others' communications. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. This is not an excessive force case its torture in broad daylight, by multiple officers, including supervisors, Schielke said. She remained in that cell for two and a half hours, the lawsuit states, until she was taken to a hospital. A third officer involved in the forceful arrest of an elderly northern Colorado woman last year has resigned, the Loveland Police Department announced on Wednesday. Footage from the video was shot in the Loveland Police Departments booking area shortly after Garners arrest. He was previously named in a separate excessive force lawsuit that resulted in a $290,000 settlement by the city in January 2021. The Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) is a 24-hour, 365 day/year operation, serving as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) answering all 911 calls over 260 square miles of southern Larimer County, as well as non-emergent calls to Loveland Police Department. "The Loveland Police Department is comprised of men and women that are out there taking calls for service right now, that are working very hard and honoring the community and servicing with integrity and value and being trustworthy.". Other agencies including the US Attorneys Office for the District of Colorado and the FBI will assist in the investigation, according to a statement from McLaughlins office. Hopp responds by roughly taking Garner to the ground, handcuffing her and then forcing Garner to her feet. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Phillip Metzlers calls related to the arrest of Karen Garner in June 2020. Garner was taken to an intake holding facility at Loveland Police Department where she complained multiple times about having injuries. ", A concerned passerby is then heard off-camera pulling over and calling out to the cops: "Do you have to use that much aggression? Metzler remains at the department on paid administrative leave and prosecutors did not charge him criminally. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald), Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali (credit: Larimer County). / CBS/AP. Garners family felt relief that Hopp and Jalali are being prosecuted, but still want to see harsher charges for the two former officers as well as charges filed against other officers involved in the arrest, attorney Sarah Schielke said at a news conference. Ashe was not involved in Garners arrest or the civil lawsuit filed against the department and several officers, including Metzler. Garners family released a statement Tuesday saying they were devastated because Garner is a human being that was treated by Loveland police like an animal., We are physically sickened. Sometimes our job is just to listen, Samson replied. 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Former officer Paul Ashe was fired Oct. 1 after being accused of violating Loveland Police Departments policy on accessing records, according to the lawsuit. The results of the independent assessment were released publicly and presented to the city council in January. Im very, very disappointed. FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Three police officers involved in the arrest and detention of 73-year-old Karen Garner, who has dementia, last summer have resigned, Loveland police officials. She shrugs her shoulders and keeps walking. These opportunities and partnerships provided a mechanism to put more police officers into our schools to protect our children and staff. The cops then took Garner into custody, where she was allegedly held for hours before her injuries were tended to. The suit claims that Ashe was fired on that day for asking a records technician to do a search of reports involving Sgt. Use caution in this area. The charges for former officers Austin Hopp, 26, and Daria Jalali, 27, come after the 8th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) completed its review of the violent arrest of Garner, who has dementia. Councilor Rob Molloy, who had previously tried to schedule a closed-door performance review of Adams and City Attorney Moses Garcia, slammed the citys management of the crisis. ", "It hurt to see that," Ticer said Friday in reaction to the bodycam video. While this will not change the terrible treatment Ms. Garner the violent arrest of a 73-year-old woman. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. A little muddy. Cold case: Who murdered this man on Lookout Mountain? For the 6 hours that Ms. Garner was kept in custody by Loveland and the jail, despite many jokes made about her being disabled and mentally unfit, no one attempted to locate Ms. Garners caregiver, console or help her, de-escalate her, or alert her loved ones to her terrible situation, an amended lawsuit filed Sunday said. The arrest sparked a criminal investigation led by District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin and the Fort Collins Police Services. Garner is then seen collapsing to the ground as Jalali tells her: "Stand up, we're going to hold you. McLaughlin said in the statement that he will consider the officers' comments about the arrest, along with other evidence, in making his charging decision. I could watch livestream bodycams all day, Jalali says. "That is not the Loveland Police Department," he said. Why are only two officers charged?. The city attorney will review all use-of-force cases in the future, he said. Schielke said the arresting officers told the Larimer County Jail staff that Garner was uninjured despite obvious signs that she had painful injuries. During this period of time we were able to accomplish many projects such as the building of the Northern Colorado Regional Law Enforcement Training Center and completion of the Combined Regional Information Systems Project (CRISP), both of which support community safety for our officers and the public. The lawsuit claims Ashe was fired because he was not an employee of the Police Department who has been trained in the use of the records management system and therefore was not authorized to query this information.. But Hopps affidavit shows that Hopp did file a report. We wish him the best in his new role, Loveland City Manager Steve Adams said. "Hear the pop?". According to LPD, Ashe was fired after he allegedly asked a records division technician to search for records pertaining to Sgt. During a Nov. 12 hearing on Ashes termination, a records division technician testified that she spoke with Ashe about that records search when he went to the records division July 7, and she did the search herself. Thats when another video clip showed the uniformed duo snickering and fist-bumping as they watched Hopps bodycam video of the bust. The case was later dismissed. McLaughlin said that the charges of attempting to influence a public servant against Hopp were related to substantial omissions and inaccuracies in his reports about the incident. The rescue happened Jan. 26. Loveland Police Chief Robert Ticer said at a news conference Friday that Hopp, Blackett and Jalali "are no longer employed" with the department but declined to specify whether they resigned or were terminated. Schielke said Garner was walking home when she was stopped by Hopp on suspicion of stealing $13.88 worth of items from a Walmart. All rights reserved. Most of the departments officers have completed Alzheimers awareness training since the lawsuit was filed and the department also will do more de-escalation training, the chief said. We're not going to hold you. LOVELAND, Colo. On Tuesday, the Loveland city manager announced four officers are now on administrative leave following the forcible arrest of Karen Garner. Those actions, according to the suit, were determined to be a violation of department policy. After serving on the LPD for nearly six years, Bob. It hurt to see that," he added. The LPD officers on administrative leave include: Schielke alleges the video shows the three arresting officers watching body camera video of Garner's arrest, laughing and celebrating the excessive force, and fist-bumping the fact that one of the officers intimidated a citizen who stopped to make a complaint. Karen Garner suffered from a broken arm, sprained wrist and separated shoulder during her June 2020 arrest by Hopp. Garner's family felt the video in the case proved Hopp was guilty on all counts beyond a reasonable doubt. The officers did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for comment. Karen Garner, who has dementia, was arrested last June for walking out of a Walmart in Loveland, Colorado, with $13.88 worth of items, according to an amended lawsuit filed Sunday. He then said that four police officers involved in the arrest have been placed on administrative leave, including Hopp, Tyler Blackett, Sgt. Bruno did not know if the officers have retained separate legal counsel. I feel like they think that they are above the law, and they are the ones who are supposed to be protecting all of us. Hopp, 26, and Jalali, 27, were reportedly in a romantic relationship. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Loveland Police Department (LPD) Officer Austin Hopp threw 73-year-old Karen Garner to the ground in June of 2020, fracturing her arm and dislocating her shoulder after she allegedly stole. I dont know that this response is enough for our community, Samson said of Adams original statement. Garner initially filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on April 14 against the city of Loveland and three police officers, including Hopp and Jalali, for alleged excessive use of force. ", Jalali appeared to ruefully brush off the dustup: "A little muddy, a little bloody, that's how it works.". Ticer did not confirm whether the three were fired or resigned. The statement you made was very, I dont know, eloquent, but it did not bring out anything thats going to help our citizens understand whats going on, he added. The police have known about this for 10 months and the videos speak for themselves. Are you finished? A former Loveland police officer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges alleging he assaulted a woman during an arrest in summer 2020, then downplayed his use of force in the arrest report. Detectives with the Fort Collins Police Department led the investigation and reviewed videos, phone calls and hundreds of pages of reports, and interviewed more than 20 people, Fort Collins police Chief Jeff Swoboda said. Police were called and the arrest left Garner with multiple injuries, including a broken humerus, a dislocated shoulder and a sprained wrist, according to the lawsuit. A fourth officer, Sgt. She hasnt smiled since then, Steward said. During an open public comment period, callers who spoke on the issue were unilaterally critical of the police department. Body camera video shows police force 78-year-old woman with dementia to ground, arrest and booking of a 73-year-old woman with dementia, Video appears to show Colorado officers laughing after arresting 73-year-old with dementia. According to LPD, the incident took place on June 26, 2020, but police said until this month; they had not received a complaint regarding "serious injuries" to Garner. Hopp worked for the Nacogdoches Police Department in Texas and at the Monroe County Sheriffs Office in Florida, according to records obtained by The Denver Post through a records request. Civil rights attorney Sarah Schielke,. A Loveland law office has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Loveland Police Department and the officers involved in Garner's arrest after it allegedly caused a fractured. Karen Garner suffered a dislocated shoulder, fractured arm and sprained wrist after she was slammed to the ground and hogtied during a June 26 arrest . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. An innocent, elderly, disabled and severely injured resident of the United States of America was left handcuffed to a bench in a holding cell while the arresting officers laughed, joked and gloated about the arrest while watching their own body camera footage, Ritter said, and questioned how the incident was handled internally. We don't play this game. LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) - Nearly two years after allegedly breaking the arm of an elderly woman living with dementia during a controversial arrest, former Loveland Police Officer Austin Hopp. I will consider those statements along with all relevant evidence compiled by the (Critical Incident Response Team) in making a charging decision.. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. She said it was "unacceptable" that Metzler and Hill remain with the department. It's unclear why Metzler and Hill were not among those no longer with the department. She is no longer the happy woman collecting flowers that can be seen in the first seconds of Hopps body camera footage and is now fearful of everyone even her family. That prosecutor remains with the office, but McLaughlin, who was sworn in as DA in January, said he made it clear that employees should report future excessive force cases. Its time for action., Body cam video shows arrest of Colorado woman with dementia. Karen Garner suffered a dislocated shoulder, fractured arm and sprained wrist after officers with the Loveland Police Department slammed her to the ground and hog-tied her June 26, 2020,. CNN Three more Colorado police officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with the violent arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia, according to the Loveland. The officers' initial report said Garner, who has dementia, was not injured. The lawsuit says that Garner "was bleeding from the nose, forehead, and wrist, all over herself.". The altercation was captured on police body camera video and shared by Garner's attorney, Sarah Schielke. Loveland Police Department Interim Chief Eric Stewart has issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of former police officer Austin Hopp: "The Loveland Police Department is grateful for the District Attorney's diligence and pursuit of due process during this very important case. Bodycams are my favorite thing to watch. Other photos spread of the pair living together at Jalali's home, when Hopp was still married. I get word from an email, I get word from the newspaper, I get word not from the city that works for the elected officials, he said. We are pursuing every option to swiftly address concerns raised through the lawsuit and the corresponding video footage, said Loveland City Manager Steve Adams. Karen Garner was arrested last June for walking out of a Walmart with $13.88 worth of items, according to a lawsuit filed Sunday. Jalali previously worked for the Lafayette Police Department and volunteered with the Weld County Sheriffs Office mounted posse. Minyvonne Burke. We have elected each of you to serve us. The bodycam footage shows Hopp chase down Garner, who is 5ft tall and weighs just 80 pounds, and tackle her to the ground as she shouts: "I'm going home.". Loveland Police Department is located at 810 E 10th Street, Loveland, CO 80537 map Lobby hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm The LPD lobby is a safe place for online sales transactions and custody exchanges. Metzler was placed on leave on April 27 and makes $2,362 a week, Loveland salary records show. The passage of the law also means that Jalali and Hopp will be permanently barred from getting peace officer certification in Colorado if they are convicted of excessive force or failing to intervene in the use of excessive force. It was discussed at every level of the process, including the actions Chief Ticer took once he was made aware of the situation.. He also spoke to a man who stopped his car near the scene and complained about the amount of force being used on Garner. Ashe also claims Chief Bob Ticer fired him without issuing a final written warning and without consulting with the citys human resources department both of which he is required to do according to the city's administrative policy, according to the lawsuit. "What you saw in the video, not the Loveland Police Department," Ticer said Friday in reaction to the surveillance video. This footage has been edited by the law firm representing Garner. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Discovery Company. LOVELAND, CO - APRIL 30, 2021: Loveland Police Chief Bob Ticer speaks Friday, April 30, 2021, about three officers involved the the Karen Garner arrest that are no longer with the department. "They were not fired. The footage came from a camera inside the Loveland Police Department and includes subtitles that havent been verified by NBC News. At least one supervising officer, Sgt. Garner then can be heard saying, "Don't do that!" Jalali, who recently arrived, said, "Stand up! Sgt. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment, Scout Motors picks South Carolina for new $2B EV. 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She said she doesn't understand why the officers did what they did and said the incident has made her mother's dementia worse. Garners family in a statement through their attorney said Ticer's comments Friday were "endeavoring to protect only himself and the reputation of the LPD. The pop refers to something in the video, but its not clear what that is. LOVELAND, Colo. ( KDVR) The chief of the Loveland Police Department is leaving in the midst of controversy within the city's force. Councilor Dave Clark said he trusted Adams office to disclose information as soon as possible. You can send your story ideas to her at sswanson@coloradoan.com or on Twitter at @sadyswan. "We failed, and we are very sorry for that.". Hopp, Jalali and Blackett all failed to mention a shoulder injury in their original reports, even though investigators determined that Hopp heard about the potential injury on a phone before he submitted his use-of-force statement, the affidavit states. Mark Hansel. Your Loveland Police Department remains one of my top priorities.. Prosecutors charged Jalali with three misdemeanors: failing to report excessive use of force, failure to intervene in an excessive use of force and official misconduct. The Larimer County District Attorney's Office later announced there would be an independent investigation of the incident led by Fort Collins Police with help, as needed, from the U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI. The other officer involved in the arrest, Daria Jalali, was originally reassigned. After keeping her pinned down, Hopp appears to announce for purposes of documenting the bodycam evidence: "After a short struggle, she is now detained. 10:25 PM EDT, Wed April 28, 2021, Video shows police officers laugh at arrest footage of elderly woman. Investigators also allege that Hopp knew about the shoulder injury given that he described the pop sound as he dislocated Garners shoulder while showing the others video of the arrest. Who is Quintin Jones and why is he on death row? It asks that the jury to reverse his termination, pay him back pay and benefits and award any further damages as is decided proper by this court. It also asks for the city to pay court costs and his attorney fees. April 30, 2021 / 2:58 PM City officials could not be reached Friday to confirm the date his employment ended. Failing to intervene in an excessive use of force by police became a crime in Colorado one week before Garners arrest when Gov. A screen capture from body-worn camera video of Karen Garner's 2020 arrest and a portrait of Loveland Police Chief Bob Ticer. As first reported by CBS4, the Larimer County District Attorney's Office elected to move forward with a plea agreement against the will of the Garner Family, something they have the legal right to do. The city of Loveland has not filed a response in court, and City Attorney Moses Garcia said he could not comment on pending litigation. "I fully support these charges, Loveland Police Chief Robert Ticer repeated twice during a press conference on Wednesday. Ashe was not involved in Garners arrest nor was he named in that lawsuit. Three more Colorado police officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with the violent arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia, according to the Loveland city managers office. Our hearts could not possibly ache any more, the statement read. Carrying a wildflower in her hand, she failed to comply to multiple orders to stop. The lawsuit says Garner had attempted to leave a Walmart with less than $14 worth of items she forgot to purchase. "It is clear that the only thing that has 'hurt him personally' has been the attention this case has brought to his department. The city of Loveland declined to comment for this article because of the pending litigation. The arrest, captured on an officers body camera, repeatedly shows Garner saying, Im going home, to the arresting officer. As fellow now-former officer Daria Jalali responded to the scene, Hopp allegedly separated Garner's shoulder by forcing her arm behind her back and up near her shoulder blades. Former Loveland police officer Austin Hopp enters the courtroom for his preliminary hearing Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Larimer County Justice Center. On Wednesday, Justine Bruno with the Loveland City Managers Office told CNN that Jalali along with officers Tyler Blackett and Philip Metzler were placed on administrative leave. Phil Metzler and Daria Jalali. Jalali then arrives on scene. I wish to thank the community and professional members of Loveland PD who focused on our mission to reduce crime and increase traffic safety through a smart data-driven approach. Surveillance video from a police station released Monday by Garner's lawyer shows Hopp, Jalali and Blackett watching Hopp's body camera footage as Garner is handcuffed to a bench in a holding cell a few feet away. RELATED: Lawyer claims new video shows Loveland police knew of injuries caused to 73-year-old woman during arrest. Its unclear who reviewed that report and whether those who reviewed the report looked at the body camera footage. Officers shown on video fist bumping while having discussions about the arrest of Karen Garner on June 26, 2020. Garner never returned to normal after the arrest and has become largely non-communicative, her family says. ", Hopp dismisses the driver saying, "Get out of here, this is not your business. The news comes a day after Garner's attorney released a video that she said shows the officers knew of her injuries and neglected to provide her with medical attention. 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