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. 

Texas police prevent NFL player from visiting dying relative

This story is outrageous... A police officer in Plano, TX has been placed on desk duty following an ordeal he had with Houston Texans running back, Ryan Moats. Moats and his wife were en route to a hospital to visit her mother in her final moments. 

In a rush to get to the hospital, Moats and his wife ran a red light. A cop flashed the vehicle, and pulled the couple over in front of the hospital. The drama that ensues is astonishing. The police officer holds Moats in the car for 13 minutes despite numerous pleas. Moats' wife left the vehicle to be with her mother, but the officer held Moats because he could not find his insurance. Moats' mother-in-law passed during the ordeal outside, and Moats was not allowed a chance to say his goodbyes. 

The Plano police dept. has revoked the ticket if it helps...

When you watch these videos, (there's 2 parts) listen to the officer and how he handles the situation, despite the pleas from Moats. The 'chase' ends, and the confrontation begins at 1:00.

 

The way that officer bullied Ryan Moats given the circumstances is atrocious. I understand Moats committed a traffic violation, but he shouldn't have been prevented from seeing his dying mother-in-law in the hospital parking lot as a result. A cops duty is "to protect and serve," not bully and intimidate. Officer Robert Powell should no longer be allowed to be carry his badge.