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Ohio officer fired after releasing K-9 on surrendering Black driver during traffic stop

  • Ohio police officer Ryan Speakman released his K-9 on a surrendering Black truck driver named Jadarrius Rose.
  • The incident occurred after a vehicle pursuit on July 4 when Rose failed to stop his truck for an inspection.
  • Police body camera footage shows Speakman releasing the dog despite Rose kneeling with his hands raised.
  • Rose was treated for dog bites and initially charged with failure to comply before being released.
  • An investigation found that Speakman violated no policies, but he was terminated for not meeting department standards.
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