"If you know Little Sprouts Micro Farm, a small locally sourced family-owned business since 2015, then you know Rick (Also known as Rick Turgal) and Heather Phillips. They are known for their high-quality delicious microgreens and edible blooms that are delivered to restaurants and businesses throughout Shasta County. They are an integral part of this community.
Police body cam video does not account for why subject was transported by officer from original altercation, and what happened during transportation to the jail.
The Phillipses are reaching out for help and support in the events that took place on September 12th, 2024. On Thursday, September 12 around1:45pm to 2:15pm on Bechelli & Loma Vista, Rick was punched in the head over 10 times by RPD peace officer Bryan Cowan during a traffic stop.
Rick was assaulted by this peace officer who has a track record for being involved in excessive force incidents. Rick was arrested for Resist / Obstruct / Delay Peace Officer Unsafe Speed For Prevailing Conditions.
Rick was later admitted to UC DAVIS checking on a traumatic brain injury with complications due to a bleeding disorder that Rick was born with called hemophilia. The officer and multiple agencies denied Rick medical care which could have ultimately killed him due to his life-threatening medical condition.
Rick is not a threat and was denied medical care. He weighs 130 lbs and walks with a mobility device. And as someone with a medical alert, this is a huge violation of public trust.
Please share Rick’s story. We have to demand justice for Rick and his family. We must hold people accountable in positions of power. The Phillipses are asking people to get involved and demand answers.
Any witnesses please report to:
SHASCOMM 9-1-1
530-245-6540
Who is Officer Bryan Cowan?
Redding Police Officer Bryan Cowan
A quick google search of Officer Bryan Cowan quickly pulls up multiple articles involving him in officer shootings and lawsuits.
July 23, 2018 a case that went to the Supreme Court
Masa Nathaniel Warden had sued three Redding police officers in a civil case demanding damages of $360 million after the officers shot him a total of 17 times during a display of "excessive force" during Warden's arrest in 2018.
Warden had asked for $120 million in damages from each Redding police officer involved in the shooting incident — Officers Bryan Cowan and Nick Weaver and ex-Corporal Will Williams.”
-Michele Chandler Redding Record Searchlight Full article here:
Another case in which Officer Bryan Cowan is mentioned
A Redding man who police shot multiple times has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for assaulting officers and threatening them with a knife.
“…Bailey later ran down Cypress Avenue with a knife in his hand toward officer Bryan Cowan, who told Bailey to drop the knife, according to an investigative report of the shooting. When Bailey did not drop the knife or stop running toward Cowan, the officer shot him multiple times, police said.” -Damon Arthur Redding Record Searchlight
Full article here: Redding man shot by police receives nearly 20-year prison sentence
Bryan Cowan is currently a campus officer for Shasta College. - Via Record Searchlight
Rick Phillips is an upstanding business owner, Husband and Father in this community. Rick has been part of: Chair of Leadership Redding, Shasta Board Of Realtors ,YPN Chair, and a community activist.
He did not deserve this unprovoked attack.
He did not deserve this unprovoked attack.
Rick and Heather have shut down their business temporarily to deal with this life-altering trauma. A gofundme is being set up and will be provided later if anyone is interested in helping.
Please share this post and demand answers from RPD. Phone calls, emails and letters."
We must stand up for our own.
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