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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mother of Suspected Oakland Officer's Killer Arrested as Accessory, Reports Confirm"

Felicia Williams, the mother of Mark Demetrious Sanders who is charged with the fatal shooting of undercover Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le, has been arrested for allegedly trying to help her son escape California and for attempting to destroy evidence. Officer Le was killed during an undercover operation at a cannabis dispensary. Williams was arrested at her home and is being held without bail, with an arraignment scheduled for Monday. Sanders has a prior manslaughter plea from a case as a juvenile.

via The San Francisco Standard|

##accessoryafterthefact #arrest

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mother of Suspect in Oakland Officer's Killing Arrested on Accessory Charges"

In Oakland, the mother of Mark Demetrious Sanders, the man accused of fatally shooting undercover police officer Tuan Le, has been arrested as an accessory after the fact. Felicia Williams, 48, is charged with attempting to help her son flee the state and destroy evidence. Sanders, along with three other suspects, faces murder charges, and all have a history of criminal convictions, including a previous manslaughter plea by Sanders. Officer Le was honored in a Buddhist ceremony, with a public memorial service scheduled for January 10.

via SFist|

##accessoryarrest #crime-and-justice

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Two Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Officer Tuan Le in Oakland Burglary Incident"

Two men, Mark Sanders and Allen Starr Brown, have been charged with the murder of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was shot during a response to a burglary at a marijuana business. A third man, Sebron Ray Russell, is charged with involvement in the burglary. Officer Le, who was in plainclothes at the time, died at the hospital after being shot in the head. The Alameda County District Attorney has assured the officer's family that they will seek life imprisonment without parole for the suspects. The investigation continues as police look for other suspects related to the burglary.

via NBC News|

##crime-and-justice #marijuanabusinessburglary

crime-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragedy Strikes as Oakland Officer Fatally Shot at Dispensary, Suspect at Large"

In Oakland, California, Police Officer Tuan Le was fatally shot while responding to a burglary at a marijuana dispensary. The incident occurred early Friday morning, and the officer was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooter is currently at large, and authorities are investigating with substantial evidence but have not made any arrests. Officer Le, a community resource officer, is remembered for his positive impact on the community. The city's mayor and the police officers' association expressed their devastation and commitment to bringing the perpetrator to justice. This marks the 54th officer death in the line of duty in Oakland.

via KOMO News|

##crime-and-safety #manhunt