The department says 21-year-old Jaemiier McElroy ‘appeared to be complying’ when he was kicked by Officer Brandon Momirov. An investigation is underway.
CANTON, Ohio — Controversy over video on social media showing a Canton police officer kicking a suspect led to some tense moments at a City Council meeting Monday night.
Police Chief John Gabbard has confirmed the veracity of the video. The man who was kicked has since been charged with obstruction and resisting arrest, despite authorities saying he was complying with officers’ orders.
The footage shows the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Jaemiier McElroy, kneeling on the ground with his hands in the air while surrounded by other officers. As this occurs, Officer Brandon Momirov runs up and kicks McElroy in the upper body, causing McElroy to fall to the ground.
In a press release issued Monday afternoon, police said the incident occurred Saturday night near the Mahoning Manor apartment …