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Unreported Phoenix traffic stop triggers firing and arrest of two officers
us-crime-and-justice1 day ago

Unreported Phoenix traffic stop triggers firing and arrest of two officers

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after an Aug. 5 unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and a woman and tasered them; there is no body-worn-camera video, but investigators say probable cause exists and the officers face aggravated assault and kidnapping charges. Vasquez was released on bond while Felix remained jailed as the investigation continues. Tempe police later learned the car involved was linked to the victims, and Phoenix officials noted prior policy violations by the officers. The case has a court date scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.

via CNN|
#aggravated-assault#phoenix#police-officers
Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by
crime19 days ago

Ex-con husband of Mount Vernon police official arrested after family drive-by

James Lackard, an ex-con and husband of Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard, surrendered to Bronx police after two days on the run and was arraigned on an attempted murder indictment alongside his wife and their son, Chase Lackard, who prosecutors say drove the family to a Bronx target in a botched drive-by. Jennifer Lackard, who had been fired earlier for allegedly acting as a getaway driver for her son, a reputed gang member, was arraigned with Chase and released on $75,000 bail, while James was ordered held on $300,000 bail.

via New York Post|
#bronx#crime#gangs
Mount Vernon deputy police chief’s cushy rise questioned as son faces gang-shooting charges
us-news19 days ago

Mount Vernon deputy police chief’s cushy rise questioned as son faces gang-shooting charges

Westchester County’s Mount Vernon deputy police commissioner Jennifer Lackard, hired in 2020 for a Wellness Unit amid questions about her background, is now charged with allegedly driving her son to a Bronx courthouse drive-by shooting, with her ex-con husband aboard; the case has sparked scrutiny over how she landed the $125,000 post and whether past nonprofit work with inmates or family ties contributed to her cushy ascent.

via New York Post|
#mount-vernon#police#police-officers
Bronx carjacking chase ends with sergeant struck, suspect shot by police
us-news2 months ago

Bronx carjacking chase ends with sergeant struck, suspect shot by police

An NYPD sergeant was struck and knocked into the air by a stolen Kia during a multi-borough chase in the Bronx. As officers surrounded the vehicle, the suspect reversed and hit an unmarked police car, prompting a fellow officer to shoot the suspect as he attempted to drive away. The sergeant and several other officers were hospitalized with injuries; the suspect was wounded and also hospitalized. The suspect faces multiple felonies, including felony assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm possession, and the investigation is ongoing.

via New York Post|
#bronx#carjacking#police-officers
Antioch officer fights for life inside high-speed getaway car during robbery, captured on body cam
crime4 months ago

Antioch officer fights for life inside high-speed getaway car during robbery, captured on body cam

A Feb. 20 FoodMaxx robbery in Antioch escalates into a life-or-death chase after a suspect rams a patrol car and drags an officer into a fleeing SUV. Body-cam audio shows the officer ordering the suspect to stop while Dominick Desouza drives away at high speed; the officer shoots Desouza in the leg as the SUV crashes about two miles from the store. Desouza was arrested on multiple charges (kidnapping, robbery, assault on a peace officer, burglary, grand theft, unlawful vehicle taking) and the officer, who sustained minor injuries, is on paid leave as the investigation continues; two other suspects fled the scene.

via New York Post|
#bodycam#california#crime
Capitol quietly installs delayed January 6 memorial plaque
politics5 months ago

Capitol quietly installs delayed January 6 memorial plaque

A memorial plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack was quietly installed at the Capitol’s West Front, years after a federal deadline required it by 2023. The unceremonious installation lists the responding agencies and includes a QR code with officer names, reflecting ongoing political and legal debates over how the day should be commemorated and who is responsible for the memorial.

via CNN|
#capitol#delayed-installation#january-6
Debate and Reflection Five Years After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
us-politics7 months ago

Debate and Reflection Five Years After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, officers who defended the building are still grappling with injuries, trauma, and efforts to downplay the violence, especially after President Trump pardoned many rioters, including those who injured officers. The officers face challenges in public perception and political narratives, but have also seen improvements in police support and safety measures.

via PBS|
#capitol-attack#jan-6-violence#pardons
Pennsylvania Police Officers Killed in Ambush Linked to Stalking Incident
crime11 months ago

Pennsylvania Police Officers Killed in Ambush Linked to Stalking Incident

A gunman accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend in Pennsylvania ambushed and killed three police officers during an attempted arrest, after a series of domestic violence-related incidents, including setting a fire and peering into a home with binoculars. The shooter was killed in the exchange of gunfire, and the incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence calls for law enforcement.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#domestic-violence#law-enforcement