she asks. On May 19, the arresting officer, Austin Hopp, was charged with second-degree assault, attempt to influence a public servant, and official misconduct. The Loveland police chief, Robert Ticer, announced the departures of officers Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali and the community services officer Tyler Blackett in connection to the arrest of Karen. He accepted a plea deal in March for the assault charge, which Garners family opposed. I want her to learn that it is better to take what you are feeling inside that you know is wrong and take that for what it is worth and do what is right, she said. The lawsuit said that he fractured and dislocated her shoulder. We failed and we are very sorry for that, he said. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), You understand me? Apparently, you did not.. The two continue to scrutinize the bodycam footage, as Jalali can be heard commenting I hate this and Hopp apparently chimes in: This is great., Jalali left, apparently to check on Garner in a nearby cell. Following this, several of Garners family members took to the podium to speak their mind on the sentencing and the case as a whole. However, after reviewing the content and the body camera footage, the judge said he "gets stomachaches" watching the body camera footage. hitType: 'event', They continued to watch the footage, and bantered about her arrival at the arrest. Noting that the treatment of Garner in the city about 50 miles north of Denver last year had led to an outpouring of concern and anger in the community, the country and around the world, Ticer apologized. }); She was arrested by another cop, officer Austin Hopp, after leaving a Walmart without paying $14 worth of items which included a candy bar, a Pepsi, and a t-shirt. Daria Jalali, 28, was immediately taken into custody after her sentencing Friday to serve a 45-day jail sentence. It is just tragic that this even happened and it was compounded by your continuous choices that you made throughout the two hours you were with her, Judge Lehman told Jalali during the sentencing. Judge sentences former Loveland Police Officer Daria Jalali for 'abysmal failure to protect and serv, FORT COLLINS, CO - AUGUST 5, 2022: Former Loveland police officer Daria Jalali, far right, looks over her shoulder at people in the courtroom Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, during her sentencing hearing at the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins. }); Describing herself as possibly naive and immature, Jalali apologized to Garner and her family. FORT COLLINS, CO - AUGUST 5, 2022: Former Loveland police officer Daria Jalali is taken into custody on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, during her sentencing hearing at the Larimer County Justice Center. }); pg.acq.push(function() { A woman who entered the courtroom with Jalali, and who sat behind her in the first row of the courtroom, was seen wiping away tears during the judge's comments. Our goal at the Loveland police department has always been to make our community proud. A department spokesperson, Tom Hacker, later confirmed they had resigned. LPD has faith in the due process that this investigation allows for., [Screengrab via The Life & Liberty Law Office], Have a tip we should know? "I've always been someone with the best intentions," Jalali said. In June, a Walmart employee called police and said a woman, later identified as 73-year-old Karen Garner, tried to leave without paying for $14 worth of items. Karen Garners lawyers previously released body cam footage from the point-of-view of the arresting officerAustin Hopp, and in a federal lawsuit, they claimed the cop dislocated the womans shoulder after she forgot to pay $13.88 at Walmart. Ex-officer Austin Hopp was sentenced in May to five years in prison for roughing up the 80-pound woman. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Jalali, the other officer at the scene, was charged with failure to report use of force, failure to intervene and official misconduct. Her lawyer argued that a neurological evaluation of Jalali showed she wasn't mentally capable of processing verbal and visual content at a rapid enough pace to handle the situation as it unfolded. Jalali, who assisted in the arrest, says body camera footage is "like live TV" later in the video. A former Loveland police officer was sentenced to prison for assaulting Karen Garner, a 73-year-old woman with dementia, during a June 2020 arrest. disappointed., [Screengrab via Loveland Police Department], Have a tip we should know? "Thats not ever how I should see my mom being treated.". She said she approached without knowledge of what may have happened before. InLarimer County Court in early March, Hopp pleaded guilty to an assault charge that was punishable by 2 to 8 years in prison. hitType: 'event', He said that Jalali should have known from the moment she saw and touched Garner that she was a delicate, elderly woman suffering from a mental health issue. The judge after watching the body camera video footage said, "She just sounds out of it and terrified to me. As in the prior sentencing of former officer Austin Hopp, this verdict does not change Ms. Garner's wrongful and illegal treatment or the pain she and her family have experienced. From our perspective, what we see in this evaluation, is Ms. Jalali was not in a position to do that because of her psychological makeup, she said. He picked her up, bent her over the hood of his vehicle, and twisted her left arm. Jalali pleaded guilty to a charge of failure to intervene with an . document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Clearly didn't understand what was going on," the judge said. The judge said he did not watch any news coverage of the Garner arrest and that he only watched the content provided in court during her hearing. The family criticized a speech by Chief Robert Ticer. The now-former officers include Austin Hopp, who was the arresting officer during the June 26, 2020 incident; Daria Jalali, who was the second on the scene; and community service officer Tyler Blackett, who is being sued for allegedly ignoring the plaintiff's injuries. Dementia patient, 73, sues cop for fracturing arm during arrest as she forgot to pay $13.38. As seen in newly released surveillance footage, police in Loveland, Colorado appeared to give each other a fist bump during a discussion about hearing a 73-year-old womans shoulder pop during her arrest and voicing concern that she was senile. The exchange occurred a little more than a quarter of the way through an hour-long video released by the womans law firm, which says that she suffered a dislocated shoulder and has dementia. Daria Jalali: 'Laughing' cop faces jail for standing by as colleague brutally arrested dementia patient Karen Garner. Anna Geigle, Jalalis attorney, said in her argument that she was able to look at Jalalis personnel files from the LPD and another department she had worked for previously. Garners lawsuit said Hopp dislocated her shoulder during the arrest and that she did not receive medical care for about six hours after being taken to the county jail. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. A former Loveland Police Department officer who assisted in the 2020 arrest of Karen Garner has been sentenced to 45 days in jail followed by three years of probation for a case that the presiding judge described as incomprehensible.. Thats the thing., Police station surveillance footage, which was released after the body cam footage, showed Hopp, Jalali, and an officer identified in an amended complaint as Blackett bantering about the arrest, fist-bumping about it, and watching back body cam footage in enjoyment. She told the judge she felt she was helping Garner by adjusting the handcuffs. She just sounds out of it and terrified to me, he said. ga('ads.send', { (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald), FORT COLLINS, CO - AUGUST 5, 2022: Former Loveland police officer Daria Jalali is taken into custody on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, during her sentencing hearing at the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins. "Well, I thought it went great," Hopp said in the video, adding, "I think we crushed it." eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), AP Jalali's lawyer, Anna Geigle, said Loveland police and another department let her. }); Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali After a brief investigation, Hopp resigned from the Loveland Police. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We will hold law enforcement accountable just like we will any other criminal actors, he said. }); Garner was seen on the video shrugging her shoulders as she continued to walk. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Garner's attorney previously released bodycam footage from her arrest on June 26, 2020, after she forgot to pay $13.38 for her Walmart purchases. let gads_event; eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Jalali was also charged with official misconduct and failing to stop or report Hopp's actions. }); Denver Metro News. "You have to remember this went on for two hours," the judge said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. },false) He made no reference to Karen personally. I wanted to be a good police officer and my heart was in the right place, but I still came up short, she said. "The photos and the video blows that up, magnifies it. }); A federal lawsuit said police slammed Garner, who was 73 at the time, to the ground and hogtied her. Following the hearing, the Garner family stated that they felt justice was served with the ruling. She also provided a personal narrative for the arrest, explaining how she read and understood the situation when she was there. For the dark subject matter, the officers tone appears lighthearted throughout the video. Throughout the arrest and the hours following, Jalali had every opportunity to stop the cruelty and do the right thing, but did not, he said. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ ga('ads.send', { is at least part of a malicious intent. }); LOVELAND, COLORADO: A former Colorado police officer has been arrested and sentenced to jail 45 days in jail after she was unable to stop a colleague from roughing up Karen Garner in 2020. The hour-long video released Monday shows Loveland Police Department officers Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali, who responded to the incident, and a third officer Tyler Blackett celebrating and. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), She is a co-defendant in the lawsuit, and they seem to give each other high marks on the interaction. Daria Jalali, 28, appeared before 8th Judicial District Court Judge Joshua Lehman Friday morning to be sentenced for failure to intervene in the use of excessive force, a class 1 misdemeanor.. Please enter valid email address to continue. The district attorney's office argued that the Garner family's request for at least three years of probation, and added jail time was warranted. He said that he will never forget the footage that he had seen of Garners arrest, adding that Jalali has no idea the stress, pain and sadness it has inflicted on their entire family. Hopp, Jalali and Blackett were seen on surveillance video released by Garners lawyer this week watching Hopps body-camera footage and commenting while Garner sat handcuffed in a holding cell nearby. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); She also said that a neuropsychological evaluation has shown that Jalali did not have the "psychological makeup" to act with the precision and awareness that are expected of police officers. The law makes it clear that sometimes there is going to be an officer that acts outside of their legal duties, and that is why we have a law that says if you do see that you have to act.. "Bodycams are my favorite thing to watch. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. The fact that two law enforcement officers couldnt comprehend that is incomprehensible to me. Updated on: August 5, 2022 / 4:03 PM Carrying a wildflower in her hand, she failed to comply with multiple orders to stop. let gads_event; ga('ads.send', { "This really does make your stomach clench when you see it. Nearly two years after violently arresting a 73-year-old woman with dementia, former Colorado police officer Austin Hopp was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday as part of a plea agreement to lessen his jail time. Failure to Intervene is a relatively new charge created in recent years in Colorado. They arrested 73-year-old Karen Garner on June 26, 2020, after she left a Walmart with $13. Officer Austin Hopp and two others who mocked a woman with dementia were fired Credit: Loveland Police Department/Facebook. That is what we need from our law enforcement, the ability to stand up to your fellow officer and say no, what are you doing? Lehman said. Garner, who has dementia, allegedly tried to steal less than $15 worth of goods from the store. Hopp was senteced to five years in prison with three years of mandatory parole for his guilty plea to second-degree assualt stemming from his 2020 arrest of Karen Garner. Officer Austin Hopp arrived. Austin Hopp was sentenced to five years in. We are In the video from the Loveland police station released by Garner's lawyer, several cops were seen laughing, joking, and exchanging fist bumps around her arrest. ", "What happened in June of 2020 was an abysmal failure. hitType: 'event', Minyvonne Burkeis a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Karen Garner arrest: Who are Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali? The Denver Gazette has also reached out to the other parties' attorneys for comment. Jalali didn't appear to show emotion as the video played including the moment her comment of "I'm a little bloody and a little muddy but that's how it works," comment was played. The maximum sentence of failure to intervene comes with up to 60 days in jail and five years of probation. Hopp, Jalali and Blackett have become the focus of several investigations in connection with Garner's arrest in 2020 after an excessive use of force lawsuit placed on Garner's behalf by attorney Sarah Schielke. Several of Jalali's neighbors confirmed to the news outlet that Hopp and Jalali had been living together but were aloof and unfriendly. The police department has said they only learned about the allegations surrounding [Garners] arrest on April 14. Blackett and Sgt. Hopp first encountered Garner after being dispatched to a report of an attempted theft at a Loveland Walmart, according to CBS Denver. If you try to kick me, oh, this is going to be bad.. This is not the result of a mental deficit, this is not a result of a lack of training. Arrest [ edit] External video } He repeatedly dodged questions regarding our family. It is part of a group-think mentality that occurred that day.. },false) Emailus. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), }); She finished by again apologizing and recognizing that she should have acted differently to handle the situation properly. [emailprotected]. Those files, she said, depict a pattern of poor performance on written examinations, physical activities, behavioral observations and more, that were all excused. "I wish I would have just called medical services to check her out," Jalali said. Along with other conditions, Jalali was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and comply with any necessary recommendations. Shannon Steward, Garners daughter-in-law, said that the charge Jalali faces comes from a new Colorado Senate Bill, SB20-217, which she said states officers have a duty to report and intervene in instances of excessive use of force. I am not done, this is not over, she said. She noted that she asked Garner multiple times if she was in need of medical attention, but felt Garner was simply being defiant by not responding h. "I hurt others and I am sorry about that," Jalali said. I think it was her shoulder, Hopp said. hitType: 'event', Her next court date is June 22, NBC affiliate KUSA of Denver reported. "They were all over each other, touching each other, laughing, kissing, and hugging right in the front yard. In the video, which had been previously released, Jalali can be seen attempting to put Garner in her car following Hopps arrest of the elderly woman. Officers Austin Hopp and Daria Jalali, as well as community service officer Tyler Blackett, are no longer members of the Loveland Police Department in Colorado. ga('ads.send', { hitType: 'event', They said Hopp was placed on administrative leave. The investigation announcement came just days after attorney Sarah Schielke from The Life and Liberty Law Office filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the department and officers Austin. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Please enter valid email address to continue. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Asked by Jalali how it went, Hopp can be heard replying: "I thought it went great." "You do?" Grandmother with dementia died from face wound neglected by staff for days. Garner's attorney Sarah Schielke said the video was viewed and conversations about it took place while Garner was in a cell 10 feet away. Former Loveland, Colorado police officers Austin Hopp, left, and Daria Jalali. Former Loveland police officers Austin Hopp, left, and Daria Jalali Hopp dislocated Garner's shoulder and fractured her arm. Ready for the pop? Hopp said. Loveland Police Department Interim Police Chief Eric Stewart has issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of former police officer Daria Jalali: "The Loveland Police Department appreciates the diligence and professionalism of the District Attorney's office in the pursuit of justice and due process in this case. "We should not have kept her in (the cell without medical attention.)". Garner's children sat in the court room during the judge's comments at times nodding their heads, audibly agreeing and even smiling at times when the judge acknowledged points they have argued for years. }); Are you finished? Hopp can be heard saying. The family felt the video in the case proved Hopp was guilty on all counts beyond a reasonable doubt. eventAction: 'click_adunit' OFFICER DARIA JALALI, Loveland Police Officer, in her individual capacity, and . In the video, Hopp gives his partner Jalali a fist bump when asked how the arrest went, CNN reported. Austin Hopp, a former officer with the Loveland Police Department, appeared in a Larimer County court after he pleaded guilty to charges related to the June 26, 2020, arrest of Karen Garner. This is something that continued to go on, continued to be discussed, continued to be celebrated, continued to be explained, she said, later adding, there is never a point where someone thinks they did something wrong.. pg.acq.push(function() { Loveland police used excessive force in arrest of 73-year-old woman: lawsuit. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ } he says. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I ask that justice be served for my mom today.. (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald), FORT COLLINS, CO - MAY 5, 2022: Former Loveland Police Officer Austin Hopp enters the courtroom for his sentencing hearing Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins. 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Phil Metzler, the on-scene officer, and Sgt. The dementia-struck old woman suffered a dislocated shoulder and a broken elbow during the brutal arrest by the two cops. Are you finished? Does she have flowers in her hand? said Jalali. Geigle also brought up a neuropsychological evaluation which she said also shed light on the background of the situation based on how Jalali processes information. Jalali returned to report that Garner was complaining that theyre really hurting her.. A video captured on a police body camera last year showed Garner repeatedly saying she was trying to go home while picking flowers. As part of a plea agreement, Jalali promised to never apply for another law enforcement job either public or private. Lets wreck it!'. A second officer, Daria Jalali, arrived and assisted as Hopp walked Garner toward a police car. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' You losing your job, that may deter actions like this from other officers but there needs to be more.. Body camera footage from Hopp showed the officer approaching Garner as she walked home. She later added that while there is responsibility on Jalalis part in her knowing that she was falling short, she was still getting the affirmation from her department that she was doing fine. "I hate this," Jalali says. Hopp was sentenced to five years in prison in early May after pleading guilty to second-degree assault in early March.
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