She added that while she is focusing on the LPD with this lawsuit, as it pertains to this specific department, she has heard from other attorneys that this is a problem across the country. To always use Standard format on my mobile device: Go to My Account, About | Copyright | Privacy | Terms of service | Contact. The ordeal was enough for someone to call Loveland police to the scene, according to the lawsuit. Officers Wood and Dunlap, who had asked for backup, arrived outside Mr. Sierss home later that day and asked to speak with his daughter. The city said Ashe violated three department policies and procedures: limits of authority and exercise discretion; search and seizure; and use of force. It was unclear if the officers had lawyers, and the Loveland Police Department did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment on Thursday. The case was settled for $290,000, City Attorney Moses Garcia said. It claims Sychla unreasonably and wrongfully arrested Siers and used excessive force against him and his dog, and also that Sychla committed malicious prosecution in arresting and forwarding charges against Siers to prosecutors. Sarah Schielke files amended wrongful DUI suit against LPD officers But instead of allowing that, Officer Sychla shoved Siers, according to the lawsuit. 'Ready for the pop?': Colorado police officer joked about excessive The investigation offered a positive review on many of the departments policies and practices along with critiques on how to improve in the areas in which it was lacking. Loveland is not a safe place for grandparents. The suit claims that S.S. was arrested and charged with harassment, domestic violence, obstruction and resisting arrest while Siers was charged with obstructing a police officer and resisting arrest; the suit adds both sets of charges were eventually dismissed. Schielke filed a 52-page lawsuit Wednesday accusing Officer Hopp, Officer Daria Jalali, Sgt. Motorcycles can be very heavy and can cause severe damage even when just tipping over while stopped. The lawsuit claims Sychla arrested Siers without a warrant and used excessive force against him, and violated the Dog Protection Act when he allegedly choked the dog. By Keith Coffman. While in the parking space, Sychla pulled out a stun gun and, after Siers began to walk toward him, fired it, hitting Siers in the stomach and causing him to collapse. The video also encourages viewers to contact the city of Loveland and let them know your thoughts on their amazing police department!, The theme across all these assaults is that this is a police department that has no concept of what community safety actually means and entails, Schielke told the Reporter-Herald. Sarah Schielke of the Life and Liberty Law Office filed a lawsuit against the department and three of its officers Jeremiah Wood, Matt Sychla and Evan Dunlap for the arrest of Jon Siers and his daughter, only named as S.S. in the suit, in front of their home in Loveland in June of 2020. The incidents were initially reviewed and deemed appropriate at the time of the event, but the city is taking a second outside look at the incident in our efforts to ensure we are policing in a respectful and proper manner, City Manager Steve Adams said in the release. Lawsuit alleges Loveland Police Department has pattern of - KMGH
