All articles tagged with #traffic stop
Two UNC freshmen — Keeyun Chapman and C.J. Sadler — faced police action after a Tuesday night traffic stop in Chapel Hill; Chapman was charged with carrying a concealed weapon (handgun) and Sadler with speeding, with marijuana reportedly seized during the stop. Both players are listed as out for Saturday’s game at Clemson as UNC cooperates with authorities and gathers more information.
Two UNC freshmen wide receivers, CJ Sadler and Keeyun Chapman, were cited after a Chapel Hill traffic stop: Chapman faced a misdemeanor for carrying a concealed handgun, Sadler was cited for speeding (alleged 60 mph in a 35 mph zone) with 15.1 grams of marijuana seized. Both players are listed as out for UNC’s ACC opener vs. Clemson, adding to ongoing program scrutiny and an internal investigation surrounding the Tar Heels football program.
Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were wounded during a traffic stop west of Woodland Park in Teller County; they self-transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect fled on foot, was later shot and killed by authorities, and a shelter-in-place order for parts of the Westwood Lakes area was lifted. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or motive, and Governor Polis issued a statement of support for the troopers and their families.
Two Phoenix police officers, Vasquez and Felix, were arrested on allegations of assault during a traffic stop. The department’s investigation and audit are ongoing, with a court date set for Friday; both officers had prior policy violations, though details were not elaborated.
An altercation during a Bel Air traffic stop led to a police officer shooting; the suspect was flown to Shock Trauma where he died, and the officer was injured but released from the hospital. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is investigating, with the Bel Air Police Department cooperating, and there’s no ongoing threat to the community.
A Baton Rouge man was arrested in Memphis after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a woman dead in a car; officials have not released details on charges or the case.
Matthew McConaughey revealed on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast that he name-dropped Jennifer Lopez during a traffic stop in Mexico to get out of a 'major mess.' He asked officials if they knew Lopez or had seen The Wedding Planner, which led to photos being taken and him being released. He also noted that How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days has yielded him the most residuals.
A kidnapping suspect fatally shot a victim inside a car trunk during a Chino Hills traffic stop, moments before deputies opened fire on the suspect. Both the driver and the trunk victim died at the scene, a passenger surrendered, and investigators are examining the relationships and motives behind the attack.
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.