Local Pennsylvania officer hailed hero for ‘swift’ actions in arrest of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect
Pennsylvania state troopers quickly located the suspect in the murder of a United Healthcare CEO behind a local McDonald's. At a press conference Monday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro hailed Altoona Police Officer Tyler Frye as a hero for his quick actions in awarding Luigi Mangione, 26. “I would like to give a special thank […]
Biden EPA makes first-ever climate change arrest
The Biden administration has made precedent-setting arrests related to anti-climate change activity this year, highlighted in a new report showing increased enforcement against environmental crimes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released its final report on enforcement efforts under President Biden, detailing the progress of climate-related fine enforcement this fiscal year. The EPA worked […]
Attorney who spat at teen BLM leader gets $760K for botched arrest
A Wisconsin lawyer who spat on a teenage Black Lives Matter leader has been ordered to pay $760,000 in damages to police officers who illegally entered his home with a gun to arrest him without a warrant. Ta. Stephanie Rapkin was filmed spitting on a high school student during a tense confrontation at a march […]
Capitol Police arrest Chelsea Manning, more than a dozen others, after transgender bathroom protest
More than a dozen transgender activists, including notorious military leaker Chelsea Manning, were arrested Thursday for storming a women's restroom inside the U.S. Capitol. The activists are are protesting New rules announced last month by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) would require individuals to use single-sex facilities according to their biological sex. “Approximately 15 people […]
Distinctive Tattoos Lead to Arrest of Alleged Child Molester in Texas
A Texas man's distinctive tattoo led to his arrest over the Thanksgiving holiday after he was identified as a child sex abuse suspect. On Tuesday, Christopher Lynn Driskill, 48, of Coleman, Texas, appeared before Federal Judge John R. Parker. Driskill, who was previously listed as a “most wanted” suspect by the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
Residents Tell Trump to Arrest Chicago Mayor if He Tries to Stop Deportations
At a City Council meeting this week, residents of the sanctuary city of Chicago, Illinois, urged President-elect Donald Trump and border czar Thomas Homan to call Mayor Brandon Johnson to stop his plan to deport undocumented immigrants. demanded that he be arrested. Shortly after Trump won last month, Johnson said He said he would “not […]
Trump DEA pick Chad Chronister withdraws over COVID arrest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Tuesday that he is resigning from the position following conservative backlash against his nomination. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister (described by some conservatives as a “coronavirus tyrant”) has only been elected by President Trump to head the nation's leading agency combating illegal drugs. He […]
Prosecutors: DC police officer’s talk with Proud Boys leader grew secretive as arrest neared
Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond's interactions with the former Proud Boys leader increased and became more secretive in 2020 as pressure to arrest him increased, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Ramond is accused of warning former Proud Boys national president Enrique Tarrio that police were investigating whether he had burned a stolen Black Lives Matter banner […]
US Capitol Police arrest House Democrat staff member after finding ammunition in bag
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a House Democratic staffer Thursday morning on suspicion of trying to bring ammunition into the Cannon House office building. Office of Congressman Joe Morrell, who represents New York's 25th Congressional District. Told WROC “We will cooperate fully with the investigation.” “At approximately 8:45 a.m., House staff entered the Cannon House Office […]
Rams’ Demarcus Robinson will play vs. Saints after DUI arrest
DeMarcus Robinson will not miss Sunday's game against the Saints after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving early Monday morning. Rams manager Sean McVay told reporters Wednesday that the team will “let the legal process take place,” and Robinson said he “regrets” the situation. ESPN reported. Robinson was stopped by a California Highway Patrol […]