Memphis Police Department clarified that two officers have been relieved of duty with pay following a social media post Mayor Jim Strickland described as “offensive and completely wrong.”
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Two Metro Enforcement guards charged with murder in death of Rockford man
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — Two Metro Enforcement security guards face first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Valentia Jovan Fresco, 34, who was shot and killed April 16 at Auburn Manor Apartments, 4100 Auburn St.
Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato said today in a news release that Ryan Bruce Mattingly, 26, and Alijon Khalil, 28, have been indicted by a Winnebago County grand jury.
FBI investigating after cellphone video shows police fatally shooting unarmed man in Fresno
Cellphone video showing Fresno police officers shooting an unarmed 19-year-old man lying on the ground at a gas station has sparked protests and prompted the FBI to launch an investigation.
The shooting, which occurred last month but generated debate this week after the video was made public, is the latest in a series of police use-of-force incidents caught on tape.
Henderson, Nevada Police Department promotes officer caught kicking man in head after traffic stop
Brett Seekatz, who was caught on video repeatedly kicking a man in the head during a traffic stop in 2010, has been promoted to a lieutenant within the Henderson Police Department.
Another man set on fire in string of vicious attacks on homeless
SAN DIEGO – A homeless man suffered life-threatening injuries in downtown San Diego Wednesday morning in what police say is the fourth in a series of grisly attacks that has already left two homeless men dead and another severely injured.
Fox News host Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes for sexual harassment (CNN News Report)
Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has filed a lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, alleging he sexually harassed her during her tenure at the network.
Shoppers Throw Cans, Use Baseball Bats in Melee at Upstate NY Wal-Mart
Four people were arrested after a 30-person brawl erupted at a New York Wal-Mart, allegedly over an insult about a woman’s dress.
Gates Police Chief Jim VanBrederode says the fight started around 7 p.m. Sunday after two 17-year-olds made fun of a dress worn by a 24-year-old woman. He says the altercation quickly escalated into a melee.
Police: Remains of third dog found at officer’s home, Two Weeks After Deaths of Two Police K-9 Dogs
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – Nearly two weeks after a former school officer was charged in connection with the deaths of two K9 officers, investigators have recovered the remains of a third dog at the officer’s home.
According to authorities, a forensic veterinarian confirmed the remains of a Belgian Malinois, likely killed by a gunshot, were discovered at Lt. Daniel Peabody’s home. These were not the remains of Dale, a Yellow Lab, Peabody claimed to have shot and killed.
Teen accidentally killed at gun range by dad’s bullet, police say
SARASOTA, Fla. — A teenager who died after a shooting at a Florida gun range on Sunday was killed accidentally by his father, police said Monday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that they concluded the shooting at the High Noon Gun Shop was not intentional based on witness statements and video.
NYT: Indictment Links Chipotle Executive to New York Drug Ring
Chipotle Mexican Grill was dealt another blow on Thursday after the executive leading many of its efforts to recover from a food safety scandal was charged with drug possession and accused him of having a connection to a cocaine delivery service in New York.
3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself in face
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — UPDATE: Clarksville Police said a toddler has died after he accidentally shot himself in the face.
Police said a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with a .40 caliber handgun about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of Samantha Lane.
Stockton, California Police: 13-Year-Old Boys Steal Car, Drive Recklessly
STOCKTON — They’re not old enough to get their driver’s licenses, but Stockton police officers said two 13-year-old boys are suspected of stealing a car and reckless driving.
The police department said the car was a Toyota and was taken sometime between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning from 13th Street in south Stockton.