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Troopers Injured in Colorado Traffic Stop; Suspect Fatally Shot
crime7 hours ago

Troopers Injured in Colorado Traffic Stop; Suspect Fatally Shot

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.

Bel Air traffic stop ends in deadly officer-involved shooting
crime9 days ago

Bel Air traffic stop ends in deadly officer-involved shooting

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.

McConaughey Credits Lopez with Getting Him Out of a Mexican Traffic Stop
entertainment11 days ago

McConaughey Credits Lopez with Getting Him Out of a Mexican Traffic Stop

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.

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim
entertainment1 month ago

Bodycam debunks Dianna Russini’s FaceTime-to-ditch-a-ticket claim

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.

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim
sports1 month ago

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim

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.

Driver Without a Hand Challenges Assumptions After Viral Traffic Stop
society2 months ago

Driver Without a Hand Challenges Assumptions After Viral Traffic Stop

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.

Hart Disses The Rock After Traffic Stop, Claims He Called Police
entertainment3 months ago

Hart Disses The Rock After Traffic Stop, Claims He Called Police

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.

Columbus officer wounded, suspect killed after Linden traffic stop gunfire
local3 months ago

Columbus officer wounded, suspect killed after Linden traffic stop gunfire

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.