Bodycam: Ohio Police Chief Allegedly Attacked Homeless Florida Man

In a stunning turn of events captured on bodycam footage, Ohio police chief Chad McArdle found himself on the wrong side of the law during a vacation in Key West, Florida on June 28. The footage reveals the moment when McArdle, the chief of the Boston Heights Police Department, was arrested by local authorities for allegedly attacking a homeless man. In the video, a visibly distressed McArdle can be heard claiming that he was the one who was attacked and had fought back in self-defense, even going as far as to say, "I think I murdered a....guy tonight."

The shocking statement and the circumstances surrounding the incident sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community and raised serious questions about McArdle's conduct. However, as the Key West Police Department delved deeper into the investigation, a different story began to emerge. After speaking with the homeless man involved in the altercation, officers learned that it was actually McArdle who had allegedly instigated the attack, catching the unsuspecting victim off guard by assaulting him from behind. The Law&Crime Network's Sierra Gillespie brings you an in-depth look at this shocking case, providing exclusive details and analysis of the events that led to the Ohio police chief's arrest.

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[oyzydsm]

The Chief makes about as much sense as a drunk tourist

[tom_something]

He sure says a lot of self-incriminating stuff for someone who's a cop.

[treytison]

I cannot believe someone this clearly unstable was a chief.

[petejams]

A 40yr old police chief named Chad. That explains it all, I have no more questions.

[iMrParker]

"I got stabbed!"

*barely even scratched*

[crow]

Look at how feeble that homeless guy is . Poor guy

[Xander-]

Why would you beat a homeless person? when life is already beating them to a pulp. Some people are just cruel. 😒

[shari]

The fact that THIS person is a police Chief CLEARLY shows there is a problem in the police system of the kind of person that is hired and promoted .

[Mister_Holdsworth]

Attacks clearly defenseless guy, like a psychopath does, and he gets put on paid leave. Administrators, do what is right and fix that mess up now. Throw him in jail while you're at it.

[miked]

He's a Police Chief? Imagine his subordinates. Too bad for that community in Ohio.

[karmakazi]

Things not to do while drunk:
Beat a homeless man then contact police and make up a ridiculous story about how you probably murdered someone.

[fifiweebunkinz]

The fact that he says “I might have murdered him” as calmly as saying “I might have forgotten to buy milk” creeps me out.

[OleWetGrundy]

So heartbreaking that people like him treat people who are down and out like that.

[DBL_Dino]

The powers of Ohio and Florida man unite.

[Mac-posr]

you would think a cop would know to remain silent

[bigheverly]

I predict the police chief was hopped up on something 🫨

[rickrodriguez]

Must have been stabbed with a rubber knife.

[cynthiaguarino]

This police chief is a legend in his own mind. I would imagine that there are some stories about him from his home town.

[LukejbButterworth]

the sad thing is if he him self had not called the police nothing would have happened, that poor homeless man in that state would never have reported him . I doubt he would have done more than try to sleep of the pain & then maybe seek help the next day

[joegeejoegee]

I've always said that Ohio is the Florida of the North. I think that this helps make my point.