Retired Miami Cop Celebrates Tyreek Hill's Release From Dolphins With Savage Message

The officer who arrested Hill in 2024 isn't holding back his feelings about the wide receiver's departure from the team.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A former Miami-Dade police officer who arrested Tyreek Hill in 2024 for a traffic violation is celebrating the wide receiver's release from the Dolphins. Danny Torres, who retired in July, posted a scathing message on Facebook about Hill, calling him an "entitled A-SHOLE" and an "embarrassment to the team and city." Torres said he was "pretty much crucified for doing my job" when the body camera footage of the 2024 incident was released, but he stands by his actions and his recent social media post.

Why it matters

The contentious relationship between Tyreek Hill and the Miami police department highlights the ongoing tensions between professional athletes and law enforcement, especially when it comes to high-profile incidents of alleged misconduct or abuse of power. This case also raises questions about how police officers should handle interactions with celebrity athletes and whether there are appropriate ways for them to express their personal views about players they've encountered.

The details

In September 2024, Torres pulled over Hill for allegedly speeding near Hard Rock Stadium before the Dolphins' season opener. Body camera footage showed officers forcing Hill to the ground and handcuffing him. The traffic citations were later dropped after the officers involved didn't show up to a hearing. Torres was placed on administrative leave following the incident, but he now says he was "crucified for doing my job" and stands by his actions. In his Facebook post celebrating Hill's release, Torres called the wide receiver an "entitled A-SHOLE" and an "embarrassment to the team and city."

  • On September 8, 2024, Torres pulled over Hill for allegedly speeding near Hard Rock Stadium.
  • In October 2024, the traffic citations against Hill were dropped after the officers involved didn't show up to a hearing.
  • Torres was placed on administrative leave following the 2024 incident with Hill.
  • Torres retired from the Miami-Dade police department in July 2026.
  • On February 19, 2026, Torres posted a scathing Facebook message celebrating Hill's release from the Dolphins.

The players

Tyreek Hill

A wide receiver who was released by the Miami Dolphins in 2026 after a contentious relationship with the team and local law enforcement.

Danny Torres

A former Miami-Dade police officer who arrested Hill in 2024 and is now celebrating the wide receiver's release from the Dolphins.

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What they’re saying

“Hmmm… I guess it took a bit, but Karma got you. Now that I am retired I can tell you how I feel about you. You're an entitled A-SHOLE and an embarrassment to the team and city that kissed your a-s. I wish you the best and hope you are able to afford ALL that child support, especially now that you're unemployed. But I'm sure someone will pick you up and you will cause havoc in their team and city. Just how you did in Miami.”

— Danny Torres, Retired Miami-Dade Police Officer (Facebook)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Tyreek Hill will sign with another NFL team following his release from the Dolphins. The former officer's scathing comments about Hill could further strain the relationship between the wide receiver and local law enforcement in Miami.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between professional athletes and law enforcement, especially when it comes to high-profile incidents of alleged misconduct. It raises questions about how police officers should handle interactions with celebrity athletes and whether there are appropriate ways for them to express their personal views about players they've encountered, even after retirement.