What happened after a handcuffed man took control of a Dallas police car?

What happened?

Still unclear

After Stacey Huffman, a handcuffed suspect, took control of a Dallas Police squad car with Officer Kenneth Harper inside on May 30, 2020, both were hospitalized following a crash. Huffman faced additional charges, and the Dallas Police Department released video footage and initiated an investigation.

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By AfterTheClip Research

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Timeline

May 30, 2020
The incident occurs on northbound I-35 near Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas, involving Stacey Huffman and Officer Kenneth Harper.
May 30, 2020
Both Stacey Huffman and Officer Harper are transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the incident.
Jun 4, 2020
The Dallas Police Department releases in-car, body-worn, and dash-camera footage of the incident to the public.
Jun 4, 2020
Dallas Police announce additional charges against Stacey Huffman, including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Escape from Custody.

What people are asking

What happened to the handcuffed man who stole the police car?

Stacey Huffman, the man seen in the clip, was hospitalized after the incident, having been rendered unconscious after jumping from the moving vehicle. He faced additional charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Escape from Custody, on top of initial charges for driving with an invalid license, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm. His final court outcome is not publicly available.

Can cops handcuff you for no reason?

Police officers generally need reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain and handcuff an individual. In this incident, Stacey Huffman was initially arrested for driving with an invalid license, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm, which would provide legal grounds for handcuffing.

What happened to the officer in the Dallas police car?

Officer Kenneth Harper was inside the squad car when Stacey Huffman took control. He was transported to a local hospital after the crash, treated for his injuries, and subsequently released. No public reporting was found regarding any disciplinary actions or lawsuits specifically related to Officer Harper concerning this incident.