Officer Ryan Powell resigns amid controversy

Officer Ryan Powell, the gentleman who severely delayed Ryan Moats and his wife as they were trying to visit a dying relative has resigned. If you aren't familiar with the case, check my previous post on the situation.

Moats and his wife sat down with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Monday to share their side of what happened that night. The couple forgave the officer, and said that while they had not gotten one yet, an apology would be accepted. 

Kudos to Ryan Moats and his wife Tamishia for remaining so civil despite the blatant disrespect Officer Powell showed, and unnecessary stress this event has caused. I don't know how they have done it. The loss of a mother/mother-in law is a substantial burden in itself, and combined with the additional stresses that have been placed on that family, one can only imagine what they are going through.  

The entire GMA interview with Robin Roberts:

As I said before, the Moats family spoke to Robin Roberts on Monday. Yesterday, Officer Powell sat down with a local TV station in Dallas to offer an apology and give his side of the story.

Despite the fact that the Moats family has been gracious, declined to press charges, and accepted Officer Powell's apology, I guess the fallout in and around Dallas was too great and Officer Moats decided that it would be in his and the police department's best interest to part ways. I can't say that I'm disappointed or shocked by this news.