News Cop rams robbery suspect with his car - Page 3

Sorce · 04-15-2015, 08:28 AM

Dashcam video at the link.

http://abc7.com/news/video-shows-ari...uspect/659993/

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Dramatic dash-cam video released Tuesday shows a police officer in a Tucson suburb using his cruiser to ram an armed suspect, sending him flying in the air before the car smashes into a wall.

The man survived the Feb. 19 crash, and prosecutors cleared the officer of any wrongdoing.

The video, now getting attention across the U.S., comes at a time of heightened tension over the use of force by police across the country.

The man who was hit, Mario Valencia, 36, faces several felony charges, including assault on a police officer. His attorney, Michelle Cohen-Metzger, has not responded to a request for comment from The Associated Press.

Marana police Sgt. Chris Warren said Valencia robbed a convenience store in Tucson, broke into a church, invaded a home and stole a car. Valencia drove the stolen car to Marana, just north of Tucson, where he stole a rifle from a Wal-Mart.

Video from two different police cruisers shows Valencia walking down a busy business corridor with a rifle in his hands. At one point, Valencia points the rifle at himself and threatens to kill himself.

One of the dash cam videos shows an officer slowly driving behind Valencia as he shoots the rifle in the air. That officer tells others to stay back because the suspect is armed.

But within seconds, a different officer drives his patrol car at high speed and rams into Valencia, sending him flying into the air. Officers with guns drawn quickly swarm the scene.

The officer has been identified as Michael Rapiejko. Warren said Rapiejko was put on a standard administrative leave because the incident was considered use of force. The Pima County Attorney's Office cleared Rapiejko of any wrongdoing and he is back on the force, Warren said.

MTG#10 · 04-15-2015, 03:58 PM

I want to see the dash cam video that doesn't pause just before the guy gets hit...

Tombstone RJ · 04-15-2015, 04:03 PM

Looks like one cop was ok with just hanging back and seeing what happened while the other cop was hungry and wanted to end this crap so he could get some damn lunch already!

Radar Chief · 04-15-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Looks like one cop was ok with just hanging back and seeing what happened while the other cop was hungry and wanted to end this crap so he could get some damn lunch already!

Probably late for the throwing out of the "day olds" at Krispy Kreme.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-15-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AndChiefs

Should've clipped him in the leg with the car rather than hitting him dead on. Stupid police brutality.

Bullshit. He should have backed over the thug. Twice.

**Easy 6** · 04-15-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AndChiefs

Should've clipped him in the leg with the car rather than hitting him dead on. Stupid police brutality.

No, you dumbass... he should've taken Cochise' advice and shot the guys belt buckle off so his pants fell down and he couldnt run, then twirled his pistol around like Robocop and holstered it.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-15-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

No, you dumbass... he should've taken Cochise' advice and shot the guys belt buckle off so his pants fell down and he couldnt run, then twirled his pistol around like Robocop and holstered it.

****ing week one at the Academy stuff here. Psh!

Psyko Tek · 04-15-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

He was armed, I would have done the same too.

GTA V
that is how people get taught

TLO · 04-15-2015, 11:40 PM

That was done GTA 5 shit right there.

RobBlake · 04-16-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

I want to see the dash cam video that doesn't pause just before the guy gets hit...

search i saw one on facebook

Nickel D · 04-16-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Watched this on GMA this morning and just have to say... W.T.F was that cop thinking, that was the most criminally unprofessional shit I've seen in a looong time.

He's damn lucky the guy isnt dead, its really amazing how many bad cases like this there have been lately considering everything across America in the last year... some of these guys are just straight up overly aggressive meatheads, get them off the street asap.

Dude was armed, but I still think that the "run the guy over with a car" tactic is poor policing.

Tommy and Tammy Taxpayer ain't a-gonna be too happy when the city wants their money to pay for another cop cruiser, damages to residents' property, and civil court costs, fines, and medical costs for the victim who this one dumb cop instantly created by using the police department's vehicle to take down the criminal rather than one or two bullets. Yeah, the cop got really lucky when his action was reviewed and cleared, but a civilian judge and jury aren't likely to see it that way during the civil lawsuit.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-16-2015, 06:38 AM

I have zero problem with any facet of this. It was what needed to be done to keep citizens safe. I saw the whole video and people were walking around on the other side of the street. Safest method to contain the threat.

King_Chief_Fan · 04-16-2015, 06:40 AM

why the outrage? criminal with felony charges endangering other citizens.

glad half of you aren't police officers...just let the criminals run amuck

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-16-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

why the outrage? criminal with felony charges endangering other citizens.

glad half of you aren't police officers...just let the criminals run amuck

The majority of posts in this thread is in support of the officers. The only complaint was destroying property rather than just shooting him. Personally, I thought that the method used was perfect considering the foot traffic around there.

Sorce · 04-16-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

why the outrage? criminal with felony charges endangering other citizens.

glad half of you aren't police officers...just let the criminals run amuck

I think most people feel the cop took the best course of action to end this quickly.

**Bwana** · 04-16-2015, 07:55 AM

Nice!

04-15-2015, 08:28 AM
Sorce Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $6328777	Cop rams robbery suspect with his car Dashcam video at the link. http://abc7.com/news/video-shows-ari...uspect/659993/ TUCSON, Ariz. -- Dramatic dash-cam video released Tuesday shows a police officer in a Tucson suburb using his cruiser to ram an armed suspect, sending him flying in the air before the car smashes into a wall. The man survived the Feb. 19 crash, and prosecutors cleared the officer of any wrongdoing. The video, now getting attention across the U.S., comes at a time of heightened tension over the use of force by police across the country. The man who was hit, Mario Valencia, 36, faces several felony charges, including assault on a police officer. His attorney, Michelle Cohen-Metzger, has not responded to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Marana police Sgt. Chris Warren said Valencia robbed a convenience store in Tucson, broke into a church, invaded a home and stole a car. Valencia drove the stolen car to Marana, just north of Tucson, where he stole a rifle from a Wal-Mart. Video from two different police cruisers shows Valencia walking down a busy business corridor with a rifle in his hands. At one point, Valencia points the rifle at himself and threatens to kill himself. One of the dash cam videos shows an officer slowly driving behind Valencia as he shoots the rifle in the air. That officer tells others to stay back because the suspect is armed. But within seconds, a different officer drives his patrol car at high speed and rams into Valencia, sending him flying into the air. Officers with guns drawn quickly swarm the scene. The officer has been identified as Michael Rapiejko. Warren said Rapiejko was put on a standard administrative leave because the incident was considered use of force. The Pima County Attorney's Office cleared Rapiejko of any wrongdoing and he is back on the force, Warren said.
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