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K-9 Mauls Stroke Victim on I-10 After Police Misinterpret Medical Emergency
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Incident Overview
In February 2025, Bradley Page, a 62-year-old driver, suffered a stroke while traveling on Interstate 10 near Casa Grande, Arizona. After his 2024 Nissan Sentra stopped, Arizona DPS troopers, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and Gila River Police officers arrived. Deputy Gregory Sanders released the department’s K-9, Morgan, a Belgian Malinois. Body-camera footage released by the Phoenix New Times shows the dog latched onto Page’s upper left arm for nearly 70 seconds, biting repeatedly as officers tried to restrain him. After the dog was removed with a jaw-breaker tool, Page was handcuffed, placed on the ground, and remained in a patrol car for more than 69 minutes before being taken to Chandler Regional Hospital, where doctors confirmed a stroke and documented deep muscle, tendon and vascular damage from four bite wounds.
Background & Context
The incident follows earlier allegations of mishandling medical emergencies by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. In January 2025, a deputy was recorded beating a 79-year-old deaf Lyft driver and handcuffing him so tightly his wrists bled. The sheriff’s office declined comment, citing pending litigation. The department’s August 2024 code of conduct requires fair treatment of the public but lacks specific K-9 use-of-force procedures.
Key Figures & Groups
- Bradley Page — driver who suffered a stroke.
- Gregory Sanders — deputy who deployed the K-9.
- Morgan — the K-9.
- Ross Teeple — Pinal County sheriff.
- Benjamin Taylor — attorney for Page and his wife.
- Michael Scott — director, Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, Arizona State University.
- DPS Troopers J. Harries, A. Wheeler, T. Williams — officers on scene.
Data & Statistics
- Dog bite duration: nearly 70 seconds.
- Time handcuffed: more than 69 minutes before medical care.
- Injuries: four penetrating bite wounds requiring reconstructive surgery.
- Drug test: no illegal substances found.
Official Statements & Responses
“After Mr. Page suffered a stroke, officers failed to help him,” said attorney Benjamin Taylor. DPS spokesperson Bart Graves and Pinal County officials declined comment, citing policy against discussing active litigation. The department has not released the incident report or full body-camera footage.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Footage access: Phoenix New Times obtained video, but the Arizona Department of Public Safety has not released the full footage or incident report.
- Agency narratives: Gila River Police initially described the situation as a “potential medical emergency,” while DPS and the sheriff’s office later framed it as a criminal suspect scenario. No official clarification has reconciled these differing characterizations.
Timeline
- February 2025: Page experiences a stroke; police stop his vehicle and deploy K-9 Morgan.
- January 2025: Separate incident involving a deputy and a deaf Lyft driver is reported.
- May 2025: The federal lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court is transferred to U.S. District Court.
What’s Next
The federal lawsuit alleging negligence, assault, battery and related claims remains pending. Both the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office have reiterated that they will not comment while litigation is active. Further court filings may reveal additional details about agency decision-making and potential policy reforms regarding K-9 deployments in medical emergencies.