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law-enforcement1 year ago

"Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting: Video Released of Reckless Driving Suspect Shot in Pasco"

Pasco County Sheriff's Office identified the deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Paul Smith as Christopher Howell, who believed Smith to be a suspect in a recent battery case. Body-worn camera footage shows Howell approaching Smith at a gas station, with the situation escalating as Smith starts driving with the deputy inside the vehicle. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident, while Pasco spokesperson Col. Jeff Harrington defended Howell's actions as necessary.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#body-worn-camera-footage#deputy-involved-shooting#florida-department-of-law-enforcement
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting Caught on Bodycam in Pasco County"

Bodycam video released by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy shooting a suspect, Paul Smith, in the back after Smith attempted to flee in an SUV while the deputy was attempting to apprehend him. The deputy had recognized Smith as a suspect in a violent case and attempted to stop him, but Smith drove off with the deputy hanging onto the vehicle. Despite the deputy's warnings and attempts to taze Smith, the suspect refused to stop, leading to the deputy firing his weapon. The suspect later died, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

via WFLA|
#bodycam-video#crime-and-justice#deputy-involved-shooting
law-enforcement1 year ago

"Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting in Pasco County: Bodycam Video Released"

A deputy-involved shooting in Hudson, Florida, resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man, Paul Smith, who was wanted for battery by strangulation. Bodycam footage shows the deputy attempting to stop Smith, who then drove off with the deputy's legs hanging out of the car window. The deputy fired an unknown number of rounds at Smith before administering life-saving measures, but Smith later died at the hospital. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the incident, and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave.

via FOX 13 Tampa|
#bodycam-video#deputy-involved-shooting#florida-department-of-law-enforcement
missing-person-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Florida Authorities Launch Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Madeline Soto"

13-year-old Madeline Soto went missing after being dropped off at school, with search efforts by Orange County deputies and specialized personnel proving unsuccessful so far. Soto had left her phone at home and had expressed a desire to live in the woods when she turned 13. The Orange County Sheriff's Office has launched a massive search effort and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#florida-department-of-law-enforcement#missing-child-alert#missing-person-law-enforcement
politics2 years ago

Florida Election Official Found Unresponsive Outside Governor DeSantis' Office for 24 Minutes

Pete Antonacci, Gov. Ron DeSantis' election fraud office director, was left "dead or dying" in a hallway outside DeSantis' office for 24 minutes before anyone came to his aid, according to a report by The Florida Bulldog. No autopsy was performed by the medical examiner's office. Antonacci, 74, died following a meeting of the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which DeSantis appointed him to lead. The meeting's agenda and discussion topics remain undisclosed. The incident raises questions about the response time and lack of autopsy, with an unidentified medical examiner deeming it unusual.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#autopsy#florida-department-of-law-enforcement#office-of-election-crimes-and-security
politics2 years ago

DeSantis' Presidential Campaign Triggers Surge in Taxpayer-Funded Security Costs

Florida taxpayers spent $8.8 million over the past year to provide security for Governor Ron DeSantis and his family as he prepared for and launched his presidential campaign. The expenses, outlined in a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, include $8 million for protecting DeSantis and $670,000 for protecting the first lady. These costs represent a significant increase compared to previous years and exceed the expenses incurred by DeSantis' predecessor, Governor Rick Scott. Additionally, the department spent $457,000 on protecting visiting dignitaries, a substantial rise from previous years.

via CNN|
#florida-department-of-law-enforcement#increased-expenses#politics
local-news2 years ago

Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old in Volusia County

An Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Barbora Zdanska, who went missing in Volusia County, Florida. She was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweatshirt and black jean shorts. Zdanska is believed to be traveling in a blue 2014 Dodge Caravan with a Florida license plate CZ8613. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the Daytona Beach Police Department.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#amber-alert#daytona-beach#florida-department-of-law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

"Florida authorities on high alert for missing 16-year-old Jacksonville girl"

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a statewide Missing Child Alert for 16-year-old Jonae Elizabeth Seaborn, who is considered in danger. She may be with 33-year-old Georges Jerome and they could be traveling in a red SUV. Seaborn was last seen in Jacksonville and is described as a Black female, 5'5" tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Jerome is described as a Black male, 5'11" tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The search is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

via The Florida Times-Union|
#crime#endangered-teen#florida-department-of-law-enforcement
crime2 years ago

Amber Alert success: Missing Florida boy found safe

A 12-year-old boy from St. Lucie County, Florida, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, has been found safe. The child, Leon Mason Scarborough, disappeared on Thursday night and was believed to have been kidnapped by his father. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Saturday that Leon had been located, but no further details were provided. The case is classified as a parental abduction, and it is unclear if the father is in custody.

via WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm|
#amber-alert#crime#florida-department-of-law-enforcement