'Ryan Moats Officer' Robert Powell Resigns From Dallas Police Force

Texans running back Ryan Moats and Dallas policeman Robert Powell made national headlines recently when Powell was caught on video stopping Moats for running a red light near a hospital in Dallas, then pulling his gun on Moats while refusing him entry into the hospital to visit his dying mother-in-law.

Powell, after being publicly lambasted, was reassigned to what can best be called the "Favra Shift," rocking out some heavy desk duty ~~for the rest of his life~~ until the public moves on to finger-wagging Donte Stallworth.

The news that Powell had been reassigned probably wasn't enough for some folks (myself included), even though he apologized. But those who were upset have now been appeased: Powell has resigned from the police force.

Frankly, this is what should have happened. Powell has had previous issues, ranging from a potentially racist public blog post some years ago to an incident with Zach Thomas' wife (coincidence, I'm sure!) leading up to this latest debacle, in which Moats was unable to see his mother-in-law in her final moments.

I'm all about second chances -- Lord knows I've been given plenty -- but in this case we're talking about a man who is in charge of upholding the law of the land/city/what-have-you, and judging from his history, there's simply no reason to think that he should be allowed that sort of power without exhibiting a reciprocal level of responsibility.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

4-01-2009 @ 7:43PM

GWPreppy said...

First off, it's FaRva...unless you're going for some obscure Brett FaVre joke..

And second, that Robert Powell character looks a bit goofy doesn't he? I bet he got picked on a lot when he was a kid...and while in the force.

Good riddance, I hope Mr. Powell learned his lesson and both parties can move on now.

4-01-2009 @ 8:16PM

laloluleli said...

I'm a cop and Im even disgusted. Good riddance.

4-01-2009 @ 8:19PM

PAIN IN THE ASS said...

Look like Mr Policeman just came back from his Aryan Nation meeting.

4-01-2009 @ 8:57PM

funkypinkcow said...

i am disgusted by what the cop did. if he wanted to know if moats was telling the truth, he could have escorted him inside. also, the nurse came out and told him. if his mother in law was dying, i am sure he would not have ran a red light. the cop made a bad choice, however, i don't think he should have resigned. i think they should suspend him or let him go back to training school or something. i'm sure he llearned his lesson.

4-01-2009 @ 9:16PM

santiagobred said...

This behavior is nothing new. If it was not a celebrity; we would have never heard about it and this clown would still be out there making minorities miserable.

4-01-2009 @ 10:17PM

easye3475 said...

there are cops and there are PIGS he is a PIG

4-01-2009 @ 11:35PM

hatrick said...

Good riddance...Texas scum!

4-02-2009 @ 2:25AM

ms8c2b said...

He sure is photogenic..

4-02-2009 @ 5:46PM

kiteserfer said...

ROBERT "PIG" POWELL absolutely got what he deserved. Most young cops are power hungry egotistical idiots. Pulling a gun on a man and his sobbing pleading wife??? Come on!! Mr. Moats stopped at the light before passing through it, this show he was not a danger to other motorists!! Now we are down to the "intent" of the law or the "letter" of the law. Why didn't PIG POWELL escort them into the hospital and convey condolences?? Isn't that part of protect and serve? Cops (Pigs) have an agenda....they want to be boss and use the law to hide behind them bossing you around. PIG POWELL didn't like his ticketing and bossing agenda disrupted to he pulled his gun!! He got caught. He is a jerk and I am so happy he lost his job, he has no reason to ever be a cop as this was not his 1st abuse of power. ie Zach Johnsons wife, harrassed for 3 hous by this idiot. Now PIG POWELL has no job and I hope he, his wife and his children suffer for all the pain they put others through. Shame on the wife for not correcting his assinine ego and behavior

4-03-2009 @ 3:54PM

wdfisher57 said...

I about ready for some football coverage. It seemsthat all we get toread about on the Texans is the cheerleader competition and spotty coverage of the free agent trades. What is happening at minicamp? The only thing I have even seen predicted for the draft is that its gonna be Matthews or Brian at OLB in the 1st. Thats been the same story since the 1st draft mocks came out a month ago.