Stuggle between officer and Cleveland man caught on camera
Richard Hubbard III, 25, was driving a 2011 Hyundai when he was pulled over by Euclid police in Euclid, Ohio. He was ordered out of his car and told to face away by police but Hubbard hadn't in time
An Ohio police department is reviewing a struggle between a police officer and a man after video of the cop bashing his head went viral over the weekend.
Richard Hubbard III, 25, was driving a 2011 Hyundai when he was pulled over by Euclid police in Euclid, Ohio.
He was ordered out of his car and told to face away by police but Hubbard hadn't in time.
In the video posted on Instagram, Hubbard can be seen on the ground getting beaten while a woman screams next to him.
One of the officers repeatedly slams the Cleveland native's head and body to the ground.
He then puts his hands around Hubbard's neck, choking him and pushing him further into the ground.
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Richard Hubbard III, 25, was driving a 2011 Hyundai when he was pulled over by Euclid police in Euclid, Ohio. He was ordered out of his car and told to face away by police but Hubbard hadn't in time
In the video posted on Instagram, Hubbard can be seen on the ground getting beaten while a woman screams next to him
While this is happening, a small child can be heard asking what is going on, and fear is evident in her voice.
The cop sits on Hubbard and punches him in the face repeatedly and doesn't move until another officer comes and pats him on the back. The officer has not been identified.
'It is the mission of the Euclid Police Department to provide professional and transparent service to the residents, business owners, and visitors to the City of Euclid,' Lt. Michael Houser said in the news release.
The cop sits on Hubbard and punches him in the face repeatedly and doesn't move until another officer comes and pats him on the back. The officer has not been identified
'This entire incident will be reviewed, in detail, so that the public can have a full and open understanding of the series of events that eventually led to this violent encounter.
The entire clash lasted more than three minutes and Hubbard was eventually taken into custody with the help of additional officers.
Police captured the video on a dash camera and haven't released it.
Hubbard was taken to Cuyahoga County Jail Euclid Annex and medically examined. He posted bond on charges of driving under suspension and resisting arrest
Hubbard seen wearing a neck brace after he posted bond for the altercation
Police also detained the woman in the video that was with Hubbard.
Hubbard was taken to Cuyahoga County Jail Euclid Annex and medically examined. He posted bond on charges of driving under suspension and resisting arrest.
The officer who made the arrest was taken to a local hospital and is now on paid leave until further review.
Protesters gathered at the sight of the altercation and protested Saturday night.
A Gofundme was set up for Hubbard to assist in the payment for his lawyer.