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us-crime-and-justice11 days ago•200 min saved

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

crime11 days ago•5 min saved

Ex-Phoenix officers admit role in violent unmarked traffic stop

Two former Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., admitted involvement in a violent unmarked traffic stop in which they followed a Dodge Charger, struck its rear bumper, forced the occupants out, tased and punched the driver, and threatened to shoot; investigators say they violated policy by not using body cameras, radios, or reporting the incident, and they face multiple felonies including aggravated assault, kidnapping, tampering with evidence, hindering prosecution, and threatening. Bond is $100,000 for each.

via AZ Family|

#aggravated-assault #crime #kidnapping

local1 month ago•6 min saved

Madison officer shoots and kills man after knife confrontation; officer injured

A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who produced a large fixed-blade knife during an attempted arrest in the Marquette neighborhood; the officer was injured by the knife, a Taser was deployed unsuccessfully, four officers were involved and placed on leave, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the inquiry as streets were closed and protests formed. The man was in his 30s, and authorities did not immediately release his name or race.

via WPR|

#doj-investigation #knife #local

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

Trump stakes claim in Axon before ICE’s $220M Tasers bid

Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million of Axon shares just before ICE announced a potential $220 million contract for Tasers and other police tech, a move that coincided with a stock spike and raised questions about conflicts of interest; the White House says Trump’s investments are managed by independent firms and not controlled by him.

via The Independent|

#axon #donald-trump #ice-contract

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Trump investment in Axon precedes ICE Taser bid, sparks ethics questions

President Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million of Axon stock on Feb. 10, weeks before ICE posted a notice seeking a $220 million, five-year Taser contract, prompting ethics experts to caution about potential conflicts of interest. Officials say there’s no evidence of wrongdoing and the procurement is still in process, while Axon’s growing federal footprint—already supplying DHS and offering cloud, evidence, and AI tools—could benefit from any expansion of ICE’s Tasers, potentially deepening ties between the company and federal law enforcement.

via CNBC|

#axon #ice #politics

education3 months ago•38 min saved

Texas School Policing Under Scrutiny for Heavy-Handed Tactics

An NYT/Express-News investigation shows Texas’ expansive program of placing police in public schools has produced thousands of use-of-force incidents—pepper spray, Tasers, takedowns and even handcuffing young students—for relatively minor misbehavior. Records cite more than 2,600 incidents from 2022–2025, with about 450 described in detail, across districts large and small; some cases involve elementary students and a 6-year-old. Oversight is fragmented, with no state-level review, while schools emphasize safety from shootings, fueling debate over discipline, trauma, and accountability.

via The New York Times|

#education #pepper-spray #school-police

local4 months ago•5 min saved

Video captures ICE taser use before Bushwick hospital standoff in Brooklyn

A bystander video obtained by THE CITY shows an ICE agent repeatedly tasing a man seated in a car as another agent tries to wrench him out, before the suspect—identified by DHS as Nigerian national Chidozie Wilson Okeke—was treated at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. The arrest triggered a chaotic vigil outside the hospital with protesters and NYPD presence; ICE says force used was minimal and the man became combative and refused to exit the vehicle. Witnesses described the incident as violent.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#ice #immigration #local

crime1 year ago•0 min saved

Man charged with attempted kidnapping and stalking Memphis mayor

A man in Tennessee was arrested for attempted kidnapping after stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young, scaling a wall, and knocking on his door armed with a Taser, citing anger over city crime.

via The Washington Post|

#attempted-kidnapping #crime #memphis-mayor

crime1 year ago•0 min saved

Officer Convicted of Manslaughter for Tasering 95-Year-Old Woman

An Australian police officer, Kristian White, was found guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser on 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who had dementia and was armed with a knife in a nursing home. The incident led to Nowland's death after she fell and hit her head.

via The Washington Post|

#australia #crime #elderly

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Australian Officer Guilty of Manslaughter for Tasering 95-Year-Old

An Australian police officer, Kristian James Samuel White, was found guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser on 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a dementia patient in a nursing home, leading to her death. The incident occurred when Nowland, holding a steak knife, was tasered by White, causing her to fall and sustain fatal injuries. The case has sparked debate over police use of Tasers, especially in situations involving vulnerable individuals. White faces up to 25 years in prison, and the state's police Taser policy remains unchanged.

via CBS News|

#australia #dementia #manslaughter

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Australian Officer Guilty of Manslaughter for Tasing 95-Year-Old Woman

An Australian police officer, Kristian White, was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a care home resident with dementia, in Cooma. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, has sparked outrage and highlighted issues of police use of force in Australia. White's sentencing is expected soon, with manslaughter carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The case has also prompted discussions on police policies regarding Taser use.

via NBC News|

#australia #dementia #manslaughter

legalcivil-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

"Family of Deacon Killed by Atlanta Police Files Lawsuit"

The family of a 62-year-old man who died after being tased by an Atlanta police officer during a dispute over a traffic citation has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the former officer, the police chief, and the city, alleging violations of his constitutional rights and wrongful death. The lawsuit claims that the officer used excessive force and failed to provide medical care, leading to the man's death. The incident has sparked allegations of a pattern of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department, and the family is seeking justice for their loved one.

via CNN|

#atlanta #civil-rights-lawsuit #legalcivil-rights

law-enforcement2 years ago•6 min saved

"Shocking Bodycam Footage: Teenager TASED Multiple Times by Police After Car Crash"

Bodycam footage shows a 19-year-old car crash victim, Jordan Rivero, being repeatedly tased by a police officer in Florida, leaving him flatlining in an ambulance and fighting for his life in a coma. The teenager, who was already injured and disoriented after the accident, was sobbing near the wrecked car when deputies ordered him to sit down. Despite his pleas and complaints of not being able to breathe, the officers tased him multiple times, causing him to fall and suffer a traumatic brain injury. Rivero has filed a lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the deputies involved.

via Daily Mail|

#car-crash #injured-teenager #law-enforcement

law-enforcement2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Tasing of Elderly Atlanta Deacon Sparks Calls for Justice

Bodycam footage has been released showing the moments leading up to the fatal tasing of 62-year-old Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman by a police officer. The footage captures an escalating exchange between Hollman and Officer Kiran Kimbrough after a minor car crash, with Hollman repeatedly insisting that the other driver hit him. The altercation turns physical when the officer tries to grab Hollman's arm, leading to Hollman being tased and ultimately dying. The officer has since been fired, and an autopsy ruled Hollman's death as a homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and the family is calling for the officer to be jailed and prosecuted.

via The Independent|

#atlanta #bodycam-footage #elderly-deacon

law-enforcement2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversial bodycam footage reveals truth behind Atlanta deacon's Tasing death

Body camera footage has been released in the case of an Atlanta deacon who died after being Tased during an arrest over a traffic ticket. The video shows a confrontation between the deacon, Johnny Hollman, and Officer Kiran Kimbrough, with Hollman refusing to sign the ticket and claiming innocence. Kimbrough repeatedly threatens to take Hollman to jail if he doesn't comply, leading to a struggle and the deployment of a Taser. Hollman becomes unresponsive and later dies at the hospital. The officer has been fired for not calling a supervisor to the scene, and the Atlanta police department has changed its policy for traffic citations.

via Yahoo News|

#atlanta #death #law-enforcement