Tag

Bodycam

All articles tagged with #bodycam

Bodycam captures dramatic rescue of two girls from alleged fake babysitter in Atlanta
crime6 days ago

Bodycam captures dramatic rescue of two girls from alleged fake babysitter in Atlanta

Two young girls, 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper, were rescued from a windowless trailer in Atlanta after police say Lakesha Brown, 42, pretended to be a babysitter and abducted them from their mother. A Levi’s Call led officers to the trailer in extreme heat, where they used bolt cutters to enter and found the children in unsafe, unsuitable conditions. Brown, who is already facing a 2021 kidnapping case for a newborn, has been charged with kidnapping in this incident and is held without bond; the motive remains unclear as investigations continue.

Palo Alto withholds Kyle Shanahan crash footage and 911 call
sports26 days ago

Palo Alto withholds Kyle Shanahan crash footage and 911 call

Palo Alto police will not release bodycam footage, the 911 call, or the accident report related to Kyle Shanahan’s July car crash, citing exemptions under the California Public Records Act; authorities say nothing will be released, and Shanahan’s injuries include a concussion as investigators reportedly delayed disclosures for about 11 days.

Romo’s Milwaukee OWI Stop Captured in New Bodycam Release
crime27 days ago

Romo’s Milwaukee OWI Stop Captured in New Bodycam Release

New bodycam footage shows former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo being arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after a July 23 traffic stop. The video depicts Romo saying he was coming from a golf course and had consumed zero drinks, undergoing field sobriety tests over about 12 minutes, expressing a wish to call a lawyer, and then refusing a breath test before being booked on one count. Prosecutors say the case is a civil traffic violation rather than a criminal charge, with a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.

Austin park shooting: unarmed 17-year-old fatally shot by police, labeled 'suicide by police'
crime1 month ago

Austin park shooting: unarmed 17-year-old fatally shot by police, labeled 'suicide by police'

In Northeast Austin, police fatally shot a 17-year-old Black male who was unarmed after responding to a 911 call; body cam shows officers commanding him to raise his hands, then firing when he reaches toward his waistband; no gun was found, only a water bottle; the initial call is traced to the teen’s phone; three APD officers are on administrative leave; investigations are underway by APD Special Investigations Unit, Travis County DA, Internal Affairs, and Austin Police Oversight; APD Chief Lisa Davis characterized the incident as 'potentially a suicide by police' and community leaders are calling for independent review, noting no prior APD interactions with the teen.

Connecticut Son Fatally Bludgeons Father with Baseball Bat, Bodycam Captures Shooting
us-news1 month ago

Connecticut Son Fatally Bludgeons Father with Baseball Bat, Bodycam Captures Shooting

A 38-year-old man, Robert Jenkins III, is seen on police bodycam violently bludgeoning his 69-year-old father, Robert Jenkins Jr., with a baseball bat on the front lawn of their Meriden home in broad daylight. After Jenkins III refuses to drop the bat, Officer Anthony Offiaeli fires multiple rounds, killing him; the elder Jenkins dies from blunt-force head injuries. Both deaths are ruled homicides. It was not immediately clear whether the officer was placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues. Neighbors described the incident as shocking.

CT Officer Fires on Bat-Wielding Suspect After Repeated Commands, Bodycam Shows
crime1 month ago

CT Officer Fires on Bat-Wielding Suspect After Repeated Commands, Bodycam Shows

Bodycam footage from Meriden, CT shows Officer Anthony Offiaeli repeatedly ordering a bat-wielding Jenkins to drop the weapon as he continued striking a man on the ground, before firing multiple rounds; Jenkins died in hospital from multiple gunshot wounds, and autopsy ruled the death a homicide. Investigators from the Office of Inspector General and state authorities are examining the incident.

Sunny Hostin leans on prosecutor past during son's trespass stop
crime1 month ago

Sunny Hostin leans on prosecutor past during son's trespass stop

Bodycam video shows The View co-host Sunny Hostin telling Metro-North/ MTA police she’s a former federal prosecutor as her Harvard-educated son, Gabriel Hostin, is cited for trespassing on railroad property in New Rochelle; after a background check he’s issued an appearance ticket and released, with Hostin urging officers to show discretion, a stance that sparked online criticism from some conservatives and media commentators.

Boyfriend recites Brittany Clark’s final words after fatal Florida alligator attack
us-news1 month ago

Boyfriend recites Brittany Clark’s final words after fatal Florida alligator attack

In Florida’s Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest, 31-year-old Brittany Clark was killed by a 13-foot alligator as her boyfriend Chance Allison and their roommate watched. Allison and the group attempted to pull Clark from the animal and applied pressure to her wounds; Clark reportedly told him to look after Hokie, their dog, as emergency crews arrived. She died at the hospital days later. Video from a deputy’s bodycam shows the desperate rescue attempt. Allison says he is arranging Clark’s funeral and a celebration of life, and he disputes claims that someone warned them not to enter the water. The incident highlights wildlife safety risks in Florida’s waterways.

Bodycam footage shadows NYT Russini piece, fueling newsroom scrutiny
media1 month ago

Bodycam footage shadows NYT Russini piece, fueling newsroom scrutiny

The New York Times’ long profile of Dianna Russini relies on her account of a FaceTime incident to avoid a ticket, but newly released bodycam video shows that claim wasn’t true, raising questions about sourcing, why the video wasn’t obtained before publication, whether a correction is due, and how internal tensions with The Athletic may influence the reporting.

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim
entertainment1 month ago

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim

Police bodycam footage contradicts Dianna Russini’s claim that she dodged a traffic ticket by FaceTiming the cop’s NFL coach; she did not call anyone during the stop, but she did name-drop several coaches, and the incident has been debunked, with the NYT later noting the coach wasn’t Mike Vrabel and Ridgewood police describing discretionary warning practices.

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim
sports1 month ago

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim

A seven-minute bodycam video of Dianna Russini’s February traffic stop shows no FaceTime call to any NFL coach to help avoid a ticket for texting while driving, contradicting her radio anecdote. The footage, released by Adam Herbets, captures the entire stop and shows Russini displaying a text exchange with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell but never making a live FaceTime call; the officer ultimately gave her a warning to avoid using the phone while driving.