All articles tagged with #traffic stop
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.
Grace Lilly, a star of Bravo's 'Southern Hospitality,' was arrested in Charleston after a traffic stop revealed unidentified pills labeled 'Happy Pills' and an active warrant for harassment. She claimed the pills were birth control and Xanax but lacked documentation.
During an attempted immigration arrest in south Minneapolis, ICE agents were surrounded by neighbors and activists, leading to the use of pepper spray, tasers, and snowballs, with several arrests made amid a tense scene involving local police and sheriff's deputies.
During a traffic stop in Los Angeles, an ICE officer fired gunshots at a motorist who threatened them with a vehicle while attempting to flee, resulting in the motorist being wounded.
Omaha police ordered boxing champion Terence Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving, shortly after a parade celebrating his victory. The police found a gun in his car, but all occupants were legally armed. The incident has prompted an internal investigation, with the city emphasizing the importance of trust and safety in the community.