Orange City officials say they are taking a hard look at body-camera footage showing the arrest of a 79-year-old man, a video that has quickly become the talk of the town. The man’s family says he lives with Parkinson’s disease and that watching the recording has been painful. As the clip ricochets across social media, residents are pressing for answers about how officers handled the encounter. City leaders say the case is tied up in the criminal justice system, which they argue limits what they can say while the review is underway.
According to FOX 35 Orlando, the footage was posted yesterday and comes directly from an officer’s body camera. The station reports that the man’s family identified him as 79 years old and told reporters he has Parkinson’s disease. Beyond what is visible in the recording, broad details of the incident have not been released.
City response
The city issued a brief statement acknowledging both the video and the public’s reaction, saying the City Manager and the chief of police are reviewing what information they have so far, according to ClickOrlando. The statement notes that the footage has “understandably been found upsetting.” Officials told the station that because the incident is pending in the criminal justice system, there are strict limits on what the city can share right now.
Family's concerns
Family members told FOX 35 Orlando the man suffers from Parkinson’s, and they say watching the confrontation spread online has only added to their distress. Bystanders and social media users have been sharing the clip widely while calling for clarity on what led up to the arrest and how officers responded. Relatives say they want a full review and accountability if it is determined that officers acted inappropriately. Neighbors and other residents have echoed those concerns after seeing the footage circulate.
Police body-worn camera context
The Orange City Police Department’s 2024 annual presentation notes that the agency uploaded more than 22,000 body-camera videos and has invested in replacement cameras and redaction processes, highlighting how frequently such footage ends up in internal reviews and public-record requests. The department’s presentation and details about its body-worn camera program are available from the City of Orange City.
What happens next
As ClickOrlando reports, officials say the internal review is ongoing and that the city’s ability to publicly discuss specifics is constrained while the criminal justice process plays out. Family members say they expect a full accounting of what happened and continue to press for answers. We will update this story if officials release additional information or if charges are filed.
