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A viral video shows an Ohio police officer handcuffing a young person on a porch after mistaking him for a suspect in a string of car thefts — the teen, who repeatedly says “I’m a kid,” is later released when authorities confirm he’s innocent. The officer, responding to a description of a wanted 18-year-old with felony warrants and a K9 unit trailing suspects, allegedly dismissed the youth’s pleas before detaining him. Police chief confirms the officer’s actions are under review, stressing professionalism and respect are non-negotiable — while cautioning that the short clip doesn’t tell the full story. The department vows to uphold training standards and prevent unnecessary detentions, as the investigation continues.

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