Sheriff’s Deputy, Civilian Shot And Killed Serving Eviction Notice

Police organize at scene of shooting.

A Stanislaus, CA county sheriff’s deputy and a civilian were shot to death Thursday as the deputy attempted to serve an eviction notice at an apartment complex in Modesto.  The suspect then holed up in the apartment, as police swat teams secured the area.  Later the apartment went up in flames.  For up-to-date news accounts [...]

NH Police Chief Shot, Killed During Drug Bust, 8 Days Before Retiring

Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney

Greenland, NH Police Chief Michael Maloney was serving a drug related search warrant as part of a multi-jurisdictional  drug task force, when the suspect opened fire.  Maloney who was only 8 days away from retiring, was killed, while 4 other officers sustained injuries.  The shooter was later found dead in the home along with a [...]

Miami-Dade Officer Arrested In Drug Trafficking Sting

Wilfredo A. Ferre US Attorney for Souther District of Florida

Wifredo A. Ferre the US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida announced a number of Public Corruption arrests on Wednesday.  The arrests included 7 Miami Beach employees and Miami-Dade Police Officer Daniel Mack.  Mack is accused of protecting a shipment of 12 kilos of cocaine for $25,000.  For up-to-date news accounts of this story, [...]

North Carolina Police Chief Has Certification Suspended Due To Failing Firearms Qualification

Chief Thomas Bennett

North Carolina Police Chief Thomas Bennett has had his certification suspended due to failing his recent firearm  qualifications.  This means that he cannot carry a weapon, a badge, nor take any law enforcement action.  For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a comment, please access the links below: 04/11/2012 – Richlands [...]

Ex-Hollywood, FL Officer Pleads In Crash Report Case, Gets 90 Days

Former Officer Joel Francisco

Former Hollywood Police Officer Joel Francisco has plead guilty to 2 counts of falsifying records and will serve 90 days in the county jail.  Francisco was involved in an accident where he rear ended a drunk driver.  The Officer who came to work the accident told Francisco and other officers that he would “Walt Disney” [...]

Sanford Police Car Shot Up Near Where Trayvon Martin Shot

Sanford Police car riddled with bullets

A Sanford police car that was parked at an Elementary School as a visible deterrent to crime near the area where Trayvon Martin was shot and killed, was shot up.  The car was parked at Bentley Elementary School at the request of school officials several weeks ago.  For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos [...]

Sheriffs Hail Ruling Allowing Strip Searches For Anyone Arrested

Cpl John Hollins of the Davidson County Jail does a pat down search

After the Supreme Court ruled that inmates can be strip searched regardless of their crime, some Sheriffs are instituting polices of searching everyone that is booked.  Others have policies that stipulate who will be strip searched and who won’t.  Sheriffs from across the country were glad to have a ruling from the Supreme Court to [...]

Sheriff’s Officials Misused Public Property; Possible Embezzlement Probe Ongoing

Sheriff Brad Steube

After an eight month investigation at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, it has been determined that 2 former high ranking members were using public equipment for their own personal use.  The were also allowing others to do the same, allowing it to become a common practice at the work site.  For up-to-date news accounts of [...]

Captain Takes Inmate On Golf Outing According To Deputy

Hillside overlooking Avalon Harbor in Catalina

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain took an inmate who used to be a professional golfer, on a golf outing according to a deputy and the inmate.  The inmate in jail for stealing jewels, gave the Captain some pointers to improve his game.  For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos and to post a [...]

Miami Police Officer Stopped In Marked Car By Trooper Pleads No Contest

Officer Fausto Lopez, left, followed by media out of courtroom

Miami Police Officer Fausto Lopez, who was stopped in his marked cruiser by Florida Highway Patrol Officer Donna Jane Watts, has plead no contest to reckless driving.  Lopez had adjudication withheld, was ordered to do 100 hours of community service, and paid $3300 in court costs.  The traffic stop started a “feud” between local cops [...]

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