Kentucky residents are still reeling over a harrowing incident in Covington where a routine police response turned into a nightmare for a local woman. Kathleen Keitz, 34, was sitting in her car outside a store last year after learning her boyfriend had been cheating when police arrived, and what happened next has sparked outrage online. According to bodycam footage and reports, Officer Douglas Ullrich, a nearly 14-year veteran of the Covington Police Department, ended up snapping Keitz’s arm while trying to restrain her.
The encounter began when officers were called after someone reported that Keitz might be suicidal. Rather than de-escalating, Ullrich reportedly tapped on her car window and demanded she step out so they could search for weapons. Keitz, trying to explain she was fine and asking the officers to leave her alone, was met with a threatening response. “‘If you don’t step out, I am going to pull you out of the car, and I really don’t want to do that,’” Ullrich told her.
Moments later, the situation escalated dramatically. Keitz exited the vehicle quickly, and the officers grabbed her wrists to restrain her (via Atlanta Black Star). Bodycam footage captures Ullrich saying, “‘I’m just trying to take control of you because you’re acting crazy,’” before yanking her left arm while a colleague restrained her right. A terrifying audible snap follows, with Ullrich immediately exclaiming, “‘Oh s***,’” and Keitz screaming, “‘Oh my god! Oh my god! I think you broke my arm! I think you broke my arm!’”
Kentucky Cop Snaps Woman’s Arm During Arrest
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