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Family of shooting victim believes off-duty police officer acted appropriately.

Family of shooting victim believes off-duty police officer acted appropriately.

Family of Shooting Victim Expresses Support for Officer The family of 26-year-old Elijah Wilkes stated on Thursday that they believe the off-duty Milwaukee police officer who shot him during a recent traffic incident acted in self-defense. They pointed to video evidence that appears to show Wilkes striking the officer with a firearm and aiming it […]

Off-duty Long Island police officer hit a pedestrian, causing a spinal fracture, while driving under the influence and speeding, according to prosecutors.

Off-duty Long Island police officer hit a pedestrian, causing a spinal fracture, while driving under the influence and speeding, according to prosecutors.

On Monday, prosecutors announced that Suffolk County officers could face up to four years in prison for allegedly driving under the influence and hitting a 28-year-old pedestrian. Alexander Vargas, 30, has been charged with assault and operating a vehicle while intoxicated during an incident in Huntington Village back in June. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s […]