Suspect shot dead after pinning Philadelphia officer against wall with vehicle
During a traffic stop in a Philadelphia neighborhood, authorities say the driver was backed into a police officer’s cruiser and pinned against a wall, and the officer fired several shots into the vehicle. The driver sped away, but was soon found injured inside the vehicle and died a short time later. Philadelphia police officer acquitted […]
MD officer accused of excessive force after pepper-spraying cuffed suspect
Baltimore County Police Corporal Zachary Small was charged with excessive force after pepper spraying a handcuffed man and locking him inside a police car in the hot sun. Small, a 19-year veteran of the department, appears to have been denied the suspect’s plea that he couldn’t breathe. “Officer Small, like all citizens, is entitled to […]
Disgraced Chicago Officer Stole $350K from Elderly Woman’s Safe
A former Chicago police officer was arrested Wednesday in connection with a $350,000 robbery at an elderly woman’s home in May, according to court documents and law enforcement officials. The suspect, identified as Joseph Pecora, who was jailed several years ago for attempting to distribute marijuana while on duty as a police officer, has been […]
Man who shot Indianapolis officer in throat convicted of attempted murder
An Indianapolis man accused of shooting a police officer in the throat during a shootout after a car crash has been found guilty of attempted murder and other charges. A Marion County jury on Thursday convicted Milik Hill, 33, of two counts of attempted murder, six counts of resisting law enforcement and one count of […]
TX man killed, officer wounded in shooting at central MI café
A Texas man was killed Thursday in a shootout at a Michigan cafe after police were called to a report of a suspicious person. One mid-Michigan police officer was injured in the shooting. The officer who shot and killed the suspect will be placed on administrative leave, according to the Battle Creek Police Department. A […]
Philly officer acquitted of assault 4 years after using baton on Floyd protester
A former Philadelphia police lieutenant has been acquitted of assault charges for using a baton during an encounter with protesters during a 2020 racial justice demonstration. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a juror was arrested in an incident that was captured on video during a protest on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in June 2020 following the […]
Former MI police officer accused of participating in fake elector plot
Michigan Republican James Renner is accused of participating in an election fraud conspiracy after the 2020 presidential election. Renner testified Wednesday that he did not understand the election process and had no intention of creating false public records. Renner said he believed the process was appropriate and would have challenged it had he known it […]
Canadian federal police officer charged with passing information to a ‘foreign entity’ | Canada
A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been arrested and charged with accessing police records and passing information to the Rwandan government. federal police Said On Tuesday, the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (Inset) announced the arrest of Constable Eli Ndatuje, who was stationed in Alberta. Ndatuje has been charged with breach […]
Doberman found with zip-tied snout adopted by rescuing officer
An Indiana dog found abandoned with a zip tie wrapped around its nose has found a new home with the police officer who rescued him. Zeus, a large black-and-brown Doberman, was found in South Bend Friday by concerned residents who found him loose on the loose, tied tightly with a plastic tie and unable to […]
NYC police officer injuries happening at a record pace: report
New York City police officers are reportedly being assaulted and injured at a record rate, according to NYPD data. According to NYPD information, 4,077 officers were injured in the first three quarters of last year, compared to 4,737 in all of 2022. Data for the fourth quarter of 2023 has not yet been released, but […]