3 officers resign in rough arrest of woman with dementia

Published April 30, 2021 1:39 PM

DENVER (AP) - Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.

Loveland Police Chief Robert Ticer announced the departures of Officers Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali and Community Services Officer Tyler Blackett in connection with the arrest of Karen Garner on Friday.

He noted that the treatment of Garner had led to an outpouring of concern and anger in the community, the country and around the world and apologized.

The officers couldn't be located for comment.

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

This article was provided by the Associated Press.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.