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Canton police officer who kicked suspect violated department's use of force policy

The Canton Police Department says it has completed its internal review into the incident involving Officer Brandon Momirov kicking 21-year-old Jaemiier McElroy while McElroy was kneeling on the ground with his hands in the air last month. In a release issued on Wednesday afternoon, the department says that Momirov violated the department's use-of-force policy. Per a collective bargaining agreement, the case is being forwarded to the city's director of public safety for a disciplinary hearing. There is no word yet on when that hearing will take place. “The conduct under review is unacceptable and does not reflect our training, our principles, or our mission," Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said in a statement. "Those who know me or have an understanding of my career know that I am absolutely committed to serving the Canton community and those who protect it. Mistakes like this effect every officer, making a very difficult job even harder." CASE DETAILS Police said the incident occurred on the night of Aug. 24 near the Mahoning Manor apartment complex on Morris Avenue Northeast. Officers were called to the area after someone reported an argument involving 10-15 people, and authorities say "multiple" individuals fled once law enforcement arrived, however others were located and ordered to the ground. One of those suspects was McElroy, whom the department admits "appeared to be complying" before being kicked. McElroy and two other men were arrested, with police saying two handguns and a backpack containing "a large amount of marijuana" were recovered from the scene. It is not clear just who possessed these items. Last week, police released body camera video from two different officers, including Momirov. Following a brief chase after a suspect accused of carrying a gun, an officer comes across McElroy and four others in a parking lot. The officer shouts for them to stop walking, then calls for backup over his radio. "I got five at gunpoint in this parking lot not really complying," he says. "I could use more units." READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   /      Twitter:   / wkyc     Instagram:   /      Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app