All articles tagged with #convicted felon
A 29-year-old man died after a stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail by a Kroger on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Police detained 54-year-old Johnathan Hamby, a convicted felon with about 30 prior arrests, after locating a weapon and questioning him. The assault appears to have started with an argument, and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public as Beltline security remains in force.
The Democratic National Committee is launching a new billboard ad calling former President Donald Trump a "convicted felon" after his recent conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The billboard, in both English and Spanish, will be displayed near Trump's campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the first time the DNC has used such language in paid advertising. President Biden has also started to take a more aggressive stance against Trump following the verdict. Trump allies argue the trial was politically motivated.
President Biden referred to Donald Trump as a "convicted felon" for the first time during a fundraiser in Greenwich, Connecticut, accusing Trump of running for president to preserve his freedoms. Biden argued that Trump poses a greater threat in a potential second term, seeking revenge for his 2020 defeat and subsequent criminal indictments. The Trump campaign, bolstered by a recent guilty verdict, has seen a significant influx of donations, raising $141 million in May. In response, a senior Trump adviser accused Biden of trying to distract from Hunter Biden's federal gun trial.
Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, faces potential legal restrictions but can still run for president and vote unless incarcerated. He likely cannot own firearms but may seek to restore that right. International travel could be restricted depending on the country and the nature of his crime.
Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, is banned from entering Canada, the UK, and several other countries due to their strict policies on individuals with criminal records. This could impact his ability to perform presidential duties, including international travel.
The body of Henry Jernigan, a previously convicted felon, was found in the back of an abandoned U-Haul truck in Mid-City, Los Angeles. He had been shot in the head and was identified by authorities. Jernigan had served prison sentences for possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm and conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery. The truck had been reported stolen and was discovered by a rental company employee, who found the body wrapped in a tarp. The LAPD is urging anyone with information about the shooting death to come forward.
Body camera footage released by the Louisville Metro Police shows a rookie officer shooting Jaron Bobbitt, a convicted felon, who pointed an "AR-15-style pistol" at the officer while running through a neighborhood. The incident occurred in response to a domestic violence call, and Bobbitt repeatedly failed to obey officers' commands. The officer fired four shots, hitting Bobbitt, who was later taken to the hospital and subsequently booked into jail. The video highlights the split-second decisions and dangers faced by law enforcement officers in rapidly evolving situations.
A Fayetteville man, Jaylon Lee Powell, was arrested for shooting into a crowd at a Flash Market, causing multiple injuries and damaging property. Powell, along with two unknown men, pointed their firearms at the crowd and fired numerous rounds before fleeing the scene. He was identified through security footage and found to be a convicted felon in possession of stolen firearms. Powell claimed he needed the firearms for protection, stating there was a "price on his head." He is facing multiple charges and is being held on a $200,000 bond.
Malik Pigram, one of the men responsible for burglarizing Buster's in Memphis, was caught on video stealing $5,000 worth of merchandise after smashing a truck into the business. He fled the scene, got hit by a car, and hid under a vehicle in an apartment complex before being found and arrested by police. Pigram, who had a previous conviction for attempted carjacking, was charged with Burglary of a Building and being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun. Buster's owner expressed relief at the arrest but noted that other culprits are still at large, as this is the third burglary at the establishment within a year.
A convicted felon on probation in California, identified as Gabriel Mario Carreras, allegedly ambushed and shot a San Jose police officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance call. The officer, struck in her upper body, is in critical but stable condition. Carreras, described as a "coward" with an extensive criminal history, was taken into custody after a four-hour standoff and is now in jail with no bond. The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the need for support.
A Martinsville man, Jonathan Easter, has been charged with felony elude and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after an officer-involved shooting. Easter, who had outstanding warrants, exited a vehicle with an AR-15 style rifle during a traffic stop and fled on foot before stealing a truck. He collided head-on with a pursuing officer's vehicle, causing minor injuries, and the officer fired shots through his windshield, but Easter was not hit. Easter was subsequently taken into custody and is being held without bond. The incident is under investigation by the Virginia State Police with assistance from the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
Wyatt Henderson, the Director of Security at Canterbury School, was arrested for allegedly possessing a gun as a convicted felon. A private investigator hired to complete background checks on security guards at the school provided documented evidence that Henderson was prohibited from having a gun due to his prior conviction. Henderson had been openly carrying a gun while performing his duties at the school. Canterbury School officials stated that they take security matters seriously and are deferring to their attorneys to interpret and advise them further. Henderson posted bond and is out of jail. It is unclear if he is still employed at the school.