Miami-Dade Police Identify Officer Danny Torres in Controversial Traffic Stop with Tyreek Hill

Miami-Dade Police have identified Danny Torres, a 27-year veteran, as one of the officers involved in a controversial traffic stop with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Torres remains on administrative duty as an investigation continues.

The altercation occurred near Hard Rock Stadium, where Hill was pulled over for speeding at 60 mph in a pedestrian area and not wearing a seat belt. Bodycam footage shows Hill raising his window after a tense exchange with officers. When Hill asked for his ticket and rolled up his window, officers escalated the situation. Torres and another officer forcibly removed Hill from his car, threw him to the ground, handcuffed him, and placed a knee on his back.

Via the Miami-Dade Police Department, here are the citations received by #Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, whom police estimated was traveling 60 mph.

Officer Danny Torres, 27 year tenure, remains in administrative duties, as the Internal Affairs investigation is still ongoing. pic.twitter.com/cjmPOxVZUk

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Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who arrived at the scene, condemned the officers’ actions as “excessive force and abuse.” He also called for the officers to be fired during an appearance on “The Dan Le Batard Show.

“For me, personally, I believe the police officers that did that to Tyreek shouldn’t be in that position — they should be let go,” Rosenhaus said. “Look at the guy who kicked him — that guy should be fired. That’s out of control. The guy that jumped in and put him in a chokehold? There’s no place for a police officer to have a badge that operates like that, when Tyreek wasn’t being aggressive or violent or fighting back in any capacity.”

Hill’s attorney stated they are exploring legal options, arguing that Hill posed no threat. Meanwhile, Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, defended the officers, stating Hill’s initial lack of cooperation justified their response for safety reasons.

The officer’s attorneys also called for immediate reinstatement, arguing that his actions were necessary and proportionate.