Skip to main content

Officer in kicking video disciplined in previous case

The St. Paul police officer who was filmed kicking a man in a video posted to YouTube was discipled after shoving an 18-year-old to the ground when he was working as a St. Paul Park police officer in 2006.
  • Author:
  • Updated:
    Original:

The St. Paul police officer who was filmed kicking a man in a video posted to YouTube was discipled after shoving an 18-year-old to the ground when he was working as a St. Paul Park police officer in 2006, the Star Tribune reports.

Police are investigating the Aug. 28 incident. Officer Jesse Zilge is on paid leave.

The man who was kicked, Eric Hightower, says he was choking on MACE at the time he was kicked, the Pioneer Press reported.

He has been charged in connection with stalking an ex-girlfriend.

Next Up

Minneapolis skyline
MN News

Climate change in Minnesota is clearly seen at night

A lot of warm days and far fewer chilly nights.

Hennepin County Medical Center, HCMC
MN News

Driver, 83, killed in collision with semi-truck in Northfield

The Northfield man died at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Taco Bell
MN News

Impatient driver who fatally struck woman outside Taco Bell sentenced

Tammy Renae Olson was sentenced to four years in prison.

bmw-g1a1c50760_1280
MN News

Police: Teens 'careen recklessly' in stolen BMW, Mercedes in north metro

They ended up crashing the stolen vehicles, with two arrested and two others on the run.

fire truck
MN News

Fire table sparks blaze at Edina home

The fire remains under investigation, but fire officials believe it was accidental.

money hundred dollar bills
MN News

Charges: California woman embezzled over $1M from MN employer

Mai Xiong faces several federal charges in the case.

Hsa Law Yaw Say
MN News

Shot woman who sparked appeal found injured at Twin Cities hotel

Authorities began searching for Hsa Say early Monday morning.

image
MN Lifestyle

Development may bring changes to Stonebrooke Golf Club in 2023

The popular southwest metro golf course offers scenic views of O'Dowd Lake.

image
Minnesota Life

Homeowners alert DNR to grouse hunting complaints in Northland

Some hunters are allegedly shooting directly in front of houses.

STPTeensChildTortureRCJ
MN News

Charges: Teen couple tortured children while babysitting in St. Paul

A doctor called this "the worst case of abuse he has seen in over 20 years."

Myth
MN News

New apartment proposal could spell the end for Myth Live

Myth Live in Maplewood has a spotty past with the surrounding community.

Hsa Law Yaw Say
MN News

Police trying to find woman, 18, who was shot at in St. Paul

Police are looking for help finding the woman.

Related

MN News

St. Paul man in cop-kick video jumps out window evading officers

A man who was seen on a YouTube video being kicked by a St. Paul officer in August has had another run-in with police. Police say he jumped out a window at a motel early Monday after police came to the door in response to a call about a fight. He was taken to the hospital and has been arrested on suspicion of violating a no-contact order – for the second time.

MN News

Second officer in cop-kicking video placed on leave

A second officer related to a YouTube video that prompted an investigation by police was put on administrative leave. The President of the St. Paul police union calls the video that captures the officer's actions calles the video "misleading."

MN News

St. Paul investigates video of police brutality, man kicked in head charged

A video showing a St. Paul police officer kicking a suspect lying on the sidewalk has sparked a police brutality investigation. Mayor Chris Coleman says the video raises serious questions and says he spoke with Police Chief Thomas Smith, who then launched the investigation.

MN News

Prosecutor considers charges against officers in St. Paul arrest video

The Olmsted County Attorney's Office is reviewing the case involving a St. Paul officer that kicked a suspect during an arrest. A prosecutor will determine whether of not the officer in a video captured by a witness, along with another officer related to the case, should face charges.

MN News

Man kicked by St. Paul police in video pleads not guilty to charges

The St. Paul man at the center of a police brutality investigation has pleaded not guilty to aggravated stalking, terroristic threats and criminal damage to property, reports the Pioneer Press.

MN News

St. Paul officers in YouTube arrest video back at work, not on patrol

Two St. Paul police officers are no longer on paid administrative leave while an internal investigation of police brutality continues, the Pioneer Press reports. Both men were placed on leave last month after a controversial video posted to YouTube showed one of them kicking a suspect during an arrest. A police spokesman says officer Jesse Zilge and officer Matthew Gorans have been assigned to non-patrol duties.

MN News

Man pleads not guilty in dog-kicking case

A 27-year-old Rochester man pleaded not guilty Friday to two counts of mistreating animals, one for torture and the other for cruelty, in Olmsted County District Court. Jarek Moen is accused of kicking the dog of his girlfriend, who is a Rochester police officer. The dog died. A September trial date was set, although a settlement is being sought.

MN News

St. Paul asks for more review of kicking-cop case