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crime18 days ago•2 min saved

Murder suspect killed in Placer County deputy shootout

Derek Spencer, 44, the murder suspect sought since Sunday, was killed in a Monday morning shootout with Placer County deputies in the Iowa Hill area after a lengthy search aided by a CHP helicopter and drone. He allegedly fired at deputies, started fires, and rammed a stolen vehicle into a patrol car earlier in the pursuit. Investigators tie him to an earlier fatal shooting in a home and an armed carjacking in El Dorado County; the investigation remains ongoing.

via kcra.com|

#california #crime #deputies

local21 days ago•2 min saved

Two Deputies Shoot Suspected Carjacker After Sacramento Chase

Two Sacramento County deputies shot a suspected carjacker after a high-speed pursuit ended when the suspect restarted the stolen pickup and drove toward officers; he was hospitalized, deputies were unharmed, and the investigation is ongoing.

via KCRA|

#carjacking #deputies #local

society-and-culture1 month ago•54 min saved

Gun-Waving Neighbour Fallout: Deputies Seize Firearm Amid Toddler Driveway Dispute

A TikTok account describes a three-day dispute in which a neighbour allegedly waved a gun at a family in their driveway and threatened to use her “2nd Amendment right” if the toddler returned. Deputies later confiscated the firearm during the civil protection order process. The Daily Dot cautions it cannot independently verify the claims, but the incident resulted in a protection order and firearm seizure, with a court date set for a longer-term order.

via Yahoo|

#civil-protection-order #deputies #gun

inland-empire1 month ago•25 min saved

Armed attacker shot and killed by deputies after firing on Edison crew in Mentone

A 78-year-old man, Paul Selby, fired at Southern California Edison workers and private contractors in Mentone, prompting a deputy-involved shootout during a standoff in which Selby was killed; no other injuries were reported and the investigation continues.

via KTLA|

#deputies #inland-empire #mentone

politics5 months ago•17 min saved

Trump’s B-Team: Deputy cabinet leaders poised to step up as turnover grows

As cabinet members depart, Politico profiles the vice-like ‘B‑Team’ of agency deputies who run day‑to‑day operations and could move into acting or full leadership roles. The piece highlights figures such as Todd Blanche at the DOJ, Keith Sonderling at Labor, Aaron Lukas at ODNI, James Danly at Energy, Paul Dabbar at Commerce, David Fotouhi at EPA, Kate MacGregor at Interior, Stephen Vaden at Agriculture, Nicholas Kent at Education, and other potential moves across agencies, illustrating how turnover is prime for elevating deputies to lead as the White House weighs personnel changes ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|

#agency-leadership #cabinet #deputies

local5 months ago•1 min saved

Tacoma officer-involved shooting suspect remains at large after crash

Pierce County investigators say a suspect with multiple felony warrants fled after an officer-involved shooting in Tacoma, ramming vehicles and driving toward a deputy before his vehicle crashed and was abandoned. No deputies were hit, but the suspect fled on foot and has since been reported entering homes with blood on him. PCFIT, with drones and a K9 unit, continues the manhunt as residents are urged to secure homes and vehicles and report information.

via KOMO|

#deputies #local #manhunt

legal6 months ago•12 min saved

Afroman Triumphs in Defamation Verdict Over Ohio Police Raid Songs

Rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman) won a three-day Ohio jury trial in a defamation case brought by seven Adams County deputies over his songs and videos about the 2022 raid; the deputies had sought $3.9 million in damages, but Foreman's defense framed the content as protected speech, and the raid—linked to drug trafficking/kidnapping suspicions but resulting in no charges—remains a flashpoint and has drawn SLAPP critiques from the ACLU.

via HuffPost|

#afroman #defamation #deputies

law6 months ago•3 min saved

Afroman Defends Free Speech in Lemon Pound Cake Video Lawsuit

Rapper Afroman testifies that his video 'Lemon Pound Cake'—which used 2022 raid footage of Adams County deputies—was protected by the First Amendment, arguing any harm to the deputies stems from the raid itself and not his creative work.

via NBC News|

#afroman #civil-lawsuit #deputies

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Announces Key City Hall Appointments Amid Historic Win

Mamdani announced his top two City Hall deputies, with Brad Lander not taking the top post as he pursues a congressional run. Mamdani remains committed to funding free buses and universal child care, despite some political challenges and negotiations with Gov. Hochul. He plans to build his administration, considering retaining some of Mayor Adams' team, while facing criticism for selecting appointees from de Blasio's administration.

via Politico|

#city-hall #deputies #free-buses

local1 year ago•0 min saved

Missing Asheboro Boy Found Dead in Pond After Search

The body of 7-year-old Liam Alexander King, who went missing in Asheboro, was found in a pond near his last known location, prompting an active investigation and community mourning.

via WBTV|

#asheboro #deputies #investigation

law-enforcement1 year ago•4 min saved

Jacksonville Sheriff Releases Bodycam Footage Amid Viral Traffic Stop Controversy

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body camera footage showing deputies violently arresting William McNeil Jr., with the State Attorney's Office finding no criminal law violations by the officers, though an administrative review is ongoing. The incident, captured on viral cellphone video, involved deputies beating and punching McNeil during a traffic stop, leading to legal actions and calls for accountability.

via ABC News|

#deputies #investigation #jacksonville-sheriff

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Florida Man Killed by Deputies After Alligator Attack and Assault

A man in Florida was bitten by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then walked into a neighborhood with garden shears, leading deputies to shoot and kill him after he charged at them and attempted to grab their weapons.

via The New York Times|

#alligator #deputies #florida

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Florida man shot by deputies after alligator attack and bizarre confrontation

A man in Florida, believed to be under the influence of drugs and bitten by an alligator, was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies after he charged at them with garden shears and attempted to steal a rifle from their patrol vehicle. The incident is under investigation, and the deputies are on routine leave.

via CBS News|

#alligator-attack #crime #deputies

crime1 year ago

Tragic Loss: Three Florida Deputies Killed in Devastating Crash

A tragic incident in Palm Beach County, Florida, resulted in the deaths of three deputies after being struck by a vehicle. This event has deeply affected the local law enforcement community, described as a 'gut punch' to the area.

via The New York Times|

#crime #deputies #florida

news1 year ago•2 min saved

Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Two Florida Deputies, Injures Another

Two deputies were killed and a third critically injured in a crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, while assisting a fellow deputy with a motorcycle issue. A woman driving eastbound struck the deputies after overcompensating while trying to pass another vehicle. The driver suffered minor injuries and no charges have been filed yet. The incident is under investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol. The deputies were previously involved in Donald Trump's police escort on election night.

via ABC News|

#deputies #florida #law-enforcement