All articles tagged with #sheriffs office
Originally Published 16 days ago — by CNN
A gunman opened fire at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho, injuring three people before being fatally shot by law enforcement in a standoff; the incident involved multiple agencies and remains under investigation.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC News
Authorities in Idaho responded to an active shooter report at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office, but the threat has been neutralized and there is no ongoing danger to the community, though investigations continue.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Tampa where a woman was found deceased and a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the incident believed to be isolated and under active investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJXT News4JAX
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released body-camera footage showing a man, Walter Brown, making death threats and using racial slurs against officers during an arrest at the Georgia-Florida game. Sheriff T.K. Waters stated that the officers involved did not violate agency policy, despite the use of force. The footage also revealed another incident involving three men who were ejected for causing disturbances. Sheriff Waters emphasized the importance of context in understanding these incidents, which were partially captured on social media.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Omaha World-Herald
A woman believed to be dead showed signs of life at a Lincoln funeral home, prompting an investigation by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Emergency crews performed CPR, and the woman was transported to Bryan East Campus, where she was believed to be alive as of early Monday afternoon. Deputies are investigating the initial circumstances of her presumed death in Waverly.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WDSU New Orleans
Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for two escaped inmates, Omarion Hookfin and Jamarcus Cyprian, who are still at large after escaping from jail over the weekend. Two other inmates, Travon Johnson and Avery Guidry, were captured Monday morning hiding in a dumpster. The inmates exploited a compromised security system and low staffing to escape. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The cold case murder of WWII veteran Hiram “Ross” Grayam, killed in 1968, has been solved 56 years later by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Thomas J. Williams, now deceased, confessed to the murder, with new leads emerging from witnesses. The case regained momentum in 2006 and recent years, leading to two independent witnesses coming forward. The identity of a second suspect is known to detectives. Grayam, a beloved milkman and decorated veteran, was remembered for his service in WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of concentration camps.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Sentencing hearings for six law enforcement officers in Mississippi revealed a culture of extreme violence within the sheriff's department, where deputies were encouraged to use brutality as a policing tool. Former deputies testified that senior officers directed them to humiliate and torture people suspected of crimes, with younger deputies seeing violence as a means to earn promotions. The officers were sentenced for federal civil rights violations stemming from the torture and sexual assault of two Black men in January 2023, shocking the community with the details of the abuse.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento
Two people were injured in a shooting in Sacramento County near Florin Road, with both victims expected to survive. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
After 20 years, detectives in Florida have discovered what they believe are the remains of Autumn Lane McClure, a 16-year-old who went missing in 2004. The investigation involved securing search warrants, interviewing witnesses, and collecting DNA from family members. The case saw several leads over the years, including a tip in 2021 that led to the discovery of the burial site. Jessica Freeman, a person of interest, provided information that led to the recovery of the remains.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
In Louisiana, an inmate facing a second-degree murder charge escaped custody by pepper spraying a deputy and stealing her car. The inmate, Leon Ruffin, is considered "armed and dangerous" and had been transferred to a local hospital from a medical facility before the escape. Authorities are actively searching for him and have warned the public to be cautious.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A Florida sheriff's deputy mistook the sound of an acorn hitting his patrol vehicle for a gunshot and fired multiple times at the SUV where a handcuffed Black man was sitting in the backseat, but the man was not injured. The officer who initiated the shooting resigned, and an internal affairs report concluded that his use of force was "not objectively reasonable." The sheriff's office has incorporated the incident into training for other deputies and does not believe the deputy acted with malice.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento
An 11-year-old boy was accidentally stabbed by his 2-year-old sibling at their home in south Sacramento. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the stabbing was an accident and the boy is expected to survive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NorthJersey.com
Gary Giardina, the Executive Undersheriff, was sworn in as acting sheriff of Passaic County following the tragic death of former Sheriff Richard Berdnik, who fatally shot himself. Giardina, with over 45 years of law enforcement experience, is working to ensure departmental continuity and access to grief counseling for staff. The state's conflicting laws regarding vacancies in the Sheriff's Office will see Giardina serving until a successor is elected in the next general election. The department is also dealing with pending layoffs and the recent arrest of three corrections officers in connection with an alleged assault on a handcuffed inmate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSB Atlanta
A defendant associated with the YSL gang was stabbed in Fulton County Jail, according to the sheriff's office.