West Jordan, UT — Graphic bodycam
footage of a Utah resident being mauled by a K-9 during a police
invasion of his home was released at a press conference Thursday,
leaving reporters in horror and a mother in tears. Martin Lee Hoogveldt,
33, was sitting on his couch with his hands in the air when police
unleashed the dog, allowing him to viciously attack the terrified man’s
face.
The body cam footage belonged to that of West Jordan Police Officer Ian Adams, one of at least four officers involved in the attack.
The incident occurred March 24th of 2013 when police responded to an arson call when Hoogveldt was reportedly burning a Christmas tree in a metal can in his backyard. After pulling the K-9, ironically named “Pyro” out of the vehicle, you can hear Adams seek confirmation it’s an arson call as the officers approach the residence.
Upon reaching the front porch, Adams can be heard saying “I can see him, so he’s gonna bout to get kicked.” The officers then yell, guns drawn, for Hoogvelt to come to the door, giving him 20 seconds before kicking in the door and sending in the K-9, commanding, “Go get him.” As Adams’s enters the living room with the dog, Hoogveldt is sitting on his couch with his arms folded behind his head. Adams commands him to raise his hands above his head, which he does.
Seconds later, the K-9 is unleashed onto Hoogveldt, latching onto his face, dragging him to the ground and chewing on his chin. The K-9 let go of his face after being pulled off by the invaders so they could flip him onto his stomach to restrain the injured man. The K-9 then attacked Hoogveldt’s buttocks when police tased him, claiming he was resisting arrest, according to authorities.
Read more at http://thefreethoughtproject.com/graphic-k-9-rips-mans-face-police-invasion-man-sitting-couch-hands/#Qs1AzDbw7wIcg6JG.99
The body cam footage belonged to that of West Jordan Police Officer Ian Adams, one of at least four officers involved in the attack.
The incident occurred March 24th of 2013 when police responded to an arson call when Hoogveldt was reportedly burning a Christmas tree in a metal can in his backyard. After pulling the K-9, ironically named “Pyro” out of the vehicle, you can hear Adams seek confirmation it’s an arson call as the officers approach the residence.
Upon reaching the front porch, Adams can be heard saying “I can see him, so he’s gonna bout to get kicked.” The officers then yell, guns drawn, for Hoogvelt to come to the door, giving him 20 seconds before kicking in the door and sending in the K-9, commanding, “Go get him.” As Adams’s enters the living room with the dog, Hoogveldt is sitting on his couch with his arms folded behind his head. Adams commands him to raise his hands above his head, which he does.
Seconds later, the K-9 is unleashed onto Hoogveldt, latching onto his face, dragging him to the ground and chewing on his chin. The K-9 let go of his face after being pulled off by the invaders so they could flip him onto his stomach to restrain the injured man. The K-9 then attacked Hoogveldt’s buttocks when police tased him, claiming he was resisting arrest, according to authorities.
Read more at http://thefreethoughtproject.com/graphic-k-9-rips-mans-face-police-invasion-man-sitting-couch-hands/#Qs1AzDbw7wIcg6JG.99
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