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politics2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Announces Key City Hall Appointments Amid Historic Win

Mamdani announced his top two City Hall deputies, with Brad Lander not taking the top post as he pursues a congressional run. Mamdani remains committed to funding free buses and universal child care, despite some political challenges and negotiations with Gov. Hochul. He plans to build his administration, considering retaining some of Mayor Adams' team, while facing criticism for selecting appointees from de Blasio's administration.

law-enforcement5 months ago

Jacksonville Sheriff Releases Bodycam Footage Amid Viral Traffic Stop Controversy

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body camera footage showing deputies violently arresting William McNeil Jr., with the State Attorney's Office finding no criminal law violations by the officers, though an administrative review is ongoing. The incident, captured on viral cellphone video, involved deputies beating and punching McNeil during a traffic stop, leading to legal actions and calls for accountability.

news1 year ago

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Two Florida Deputies, Injures Another

Two deputies were killed and a third critically injured in a crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, while assisting a fellow deputy with a motorcycle issue. A woman driving eastbound struck the deputies after overcompensating while trying to pass another vehicle. The driver suffered minor injuries and no charges have been filed yet. The incident is under investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol. The deputies were previously involved in Donald Trump's police escort on election night.

crime1 year ago

"Omaha Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student"

Omaha teacher Erin Ward, 45, was arrested for felony sexual abuse after being found undressed with a 17-year-old student in an SUV parked at a dead end road. The student fled on foot after crashing the car, and Ward, a substitute teacher at Omaha Burke High School, admitted to having sexual intercourse with him. Both were treated for minor injuries, and the investigation is ongoing with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office working closely with Omaha Public Schools.

crime1 year ago

"Minnetonka Warrant Execution: 2 Deputies Injured in Shooting Incident"

Two deputies were injured during a warrant execution at a Minnetonka home, with one being treated at the scene and the other at a medical center; both are expected to survive. The neighborhood was shut down, and a shelter-in-place order was issued as law enforcement contained the situation to the house, with armed officers sweeping the woods nearby. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also responded to the incident, and authorities are asking people to avoid the area.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

Video Evidence: Deputies Fatally Shoot Kidnapped Teen as She Surrenders

Newly released video shows that 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who was believed to have been kidnapped by her father, was fatally shot by deputies as she followed their commands and did not appear to be wearing tactical gear as previously claimed. The video reveals that she was obeying deputies’ instructions to approach them when she was struck by officer fire during a car chase and shootout. The California Justice Department has taken over the investigation into the shooting, and the sheriff’s office declined to offer any comment on the case, citing the ongoing investigation.

crime-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Newly Released Video Shows Fatal Shooting of Kidnapping Victim by Deputies"

Newly released video and audio recordings from a September 2022 vehicle pursuit show that 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been reported kidnapped by her father, was fatally shot by gunfire from deputies as she followed their instructions to exit her father’s truck. The incident occurred a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her, and her father, Anthony Graziano, had killed his wife and fired at a father and child near a school in Fontana, California. The California Department of Justice is investigating the episode, and the footage and recordings were released by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department to a journalist who had filed a records request.

law-enforcement1 year ago

"Fair Oaks Standoff: Deputies Fire Shots at Suspect"

Deputies in Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, fired shots at a suspect who may be in an apartment complex after responding to reports of gunfire, with a standoff currently ongoing. The suspect's condition is unknown, and it's unclear if they fired shots at the deputies. Residents in the area have been advised to shelter in place, and law enforcement has evacuated the apartment complex. The situation is being treated as an active threat, and the area is heavily secured with no reported injuries among the deputies.

crime1 year ago

"Fatal Shootout: Suspect in North Carolina Home Invasion Dies in Standoff"

A suspect in a North Carolina shooting that left two dead and one injured died in a shootout with deputies outside another home. The suspect, Justin Michael Strawser, was wearing a bulletproof vest and firing at deputies with an AR-15 before being killed. The victims and the suspect knew each other, and possible motives include narcotics and robbery. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, and three deputies have been placed on administrative leave.

crime1 year ago

"Gunman Injures 4 Deputies in Santa Rosa Shootout"

Four Northern California sheriff's deputies were injured, one critically, during a gunfight with a suspect who led them on a car chase and opened fire on them before dying in a crash near Santa Rosa. The suspect, who was brandishing a rifle, was killed after crashing his vehicle. The injured deputies were taken to the hospital, and the incident is under investigation by the Santa Rosa Police Department.