All articles tagged with #traffic stop
The New York Times reiterates that Dianna Russini’s account of a traffic stop constitutes unacceptable conduct, with bodycam footage raising questions about the initial reporting and the paper’s duty to correct under its ethics rules.
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.
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.
Kathleen Thomas, born without her right hand, says a Florida traffic-stop video in which a deputy claimed she was using a phone with her right hand left her uncomfortable and highlighted how limb differences are perceived; the ticket was dismissed after review, and Thomas hopes the incident prompts better understanding and training on disability.
Kevin Hart blasted Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as a “piece of s—” after Johnson was pulled over in Los Angeles for tinted windows; Hart also told paparazzi at Miami’s Carbone Beach Club that he’s the one who called the police on The Rock—though TMZ notes the moment is a long-running, playful jab between close friends rather than a serious feud.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was reportedly pulled over in Hollywood for window tint darker than legal on a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT; TMZ notes he wasn’t arrested and the encounter shows that celebrity status doesn’t exempt anyone from traffic enforcement.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attended a Walk of Fame ceremony for Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci in Hollywood, then was pulled over for tinted windows in what TMZ described as a routine ticket; he cooperated and even exchanged a handshake with the officer, with Backgrid video capturing the moment.
A Columbus police officer was shot and injured and a suspect was killed after an attempted traffic stop in Linden. After fleeing the scene, officers located a male driver about 1.5 miles away; when officers exited their cruiser, the suspect opened fire, and officers returned fire. Both individuals were taken to Grant Medical Center; the suspect was pronounced dead, and the officer underwent surgery with the condition not disclosed. The Ohio Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation.
Boxing star Terence Crawford was fined $75 for careless driving following a traffic stop; the report provides no additional details.
A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, Chester County, when the driver opened fire; the gunman, Jesse Nathan Elks, then killed himself in a murder-suicide. Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr., 40, leaves behind a wife and daughter. Governor Shapiro ordered flags at half-staff, and a solemn procession accompanied O’Connor’s body as investigators probe the shooter’s motives and background.
Two Christian County, Missouri, sheriff’s deputies were killed and two others wounded after a traffic stop escalated into a gunfight with Richard Bird, who fled into the woods and was later fatally shot; the slain deputies were Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope. Bird had just been released on bail earlier that day after burglary and receiving-stolen-property charges, and the incident sparked a multi-agency manhunt and drew the governor to the scene as the community mourned.
Two Christian County sheriff's deputies were killed and two others wounded when a driver opened fire during a highway traffic stop near Highlandville, Missouri. A large manhunt—supported by state troopers and federal agents—led to the suspect, Richard Bird, being found in Stone County and killed after a confrontation with officers; the wounded deputies were expected to recover.
A Georgia teacher was killed in a crash after a suspect fled a traffic stop related to ICE, according to officials. Investigators are reviewing the incident for details and cause of the crash.
A Chicago police officer fired at a suspect during a West Side traffic stop early Monday morning. No one was hit by gunfire, the suspect suffered minor lacerations from broken glass, two officers were hospitalized for observation, the gun was recovered, and the suspect was taken into custody as COPA investigates; officers will be on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days.
Retired baseball player Lenny Dykstra was stopped by police on New Year's Day in Pennsylvania, where drugs and paraphernalia were found in his vehicle, leading to pending charges. Dykstra, known for his gritty playing style and tumultuous legal history, faces new allegations amid a series of past legal troubles.