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Unreported Phoenix traffic stop triggers firing and arrest of two officers
us-crime-and-justice1 day ago

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
FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances
us-crime-and-justice5 days ago

FBI raids Swalwell home as federal probe into sexual misconduct allegations advances

Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco’s airport and then raided his Washington, D.C. home as part of a federal probe tied to sexual assault allegations; Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid reporting on the allegations, and two women publicly accused him and said they spoke with the FBI. The Manhattan DA’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have opened investigations in the wake of the reporting.

via CNN|
#eric-swalwell#fbi-raid#federal-investigation
ICE detains captain in fatal NYC harbor boat capsizing
us-crime-and-justice5 days ago

ICE detains captain in fatal NYC harbor boat capsizing

The captain of a boat that capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter, Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, 46, has been detained by ICE. He is charged in federal court with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death after investigators say the Yamaha AR210 was over capacity and piloted without proper licenses. Hernandez-Umana was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond with conditions; he also faces state charges and remains in ICE custody awaiting trial with removal proceedings possible after sentencing. The crash, which left the victims Sara Sanchez and her infant daughter Antonella Garcia dead, occurred during a birthday boat trip in New York Harbor, with Coast Guard and NYPD continuing the investigation into the vessel’s safety credentials and the cause of the capsizing.

via CNN|
#capsize#charter#ice
Suspect Arrested in Brutal Great Falls Park Homicide Involving Co-worker
us-crime-and-justice5 days ago

Suspect Arrested in Brutal Great Falls Park Homicide Involving Co-worker

A 19-year-old man, Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, was arrested in Maryland and confessed to the stabbing death of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch, who was found Aug. 17 in the parking area of Difficult Run Stream Valley Park in Great Falls, Virginia. Police say Cedillos-Campos and Puch were coworkers and had an intimate relationship; he armed himself with a fixed-blade knife, gloves, and a water bottle before the attack and is awaiting extradition to Virginia. Investigators note Cedillos-Campos is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador who had previously been detained by federal authorities at the border. The case has fed into national debates on immigration policy, though officials cited broader political talking points surrounding border security.”

via CNN|
#arrest#great-falls#homicide
Mississippi Woman Found Hanging: Authorities Probe Circumstances
us-crime-and-justice13 days ago

Mississippi Woman Found Hanging: Authorities Probe Circumstances

Jackson, Miss.—The body of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune was found hanging in the backyard of an abandoned Jackson home, with police saying they are working to determine the circumstances and have not yet labeled the death suspicious. Fortune, a mother of four who had traveled to Kentucky for a family reunion, was mourned by her mother who says Fortune did not take her own life. An autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death. Fortune's death follows two other hangings in Mississippi within a year, drawing scrutiny of how authorities handle deaths in Black communities, with scant information about suspects or persons of interest. A memorial has grown at the site, and civil-rights voices have urged transparency as investigations continue.

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#autopsy#crime#investigation
ICE to Outfit All Field Officers with Body Cams by August, but Footage Access Remains Restricted
us-crime-and-justice16 days ago

ICE to Outfit All Field Officers with Body Cams by August, but Footage Access Remains Restricted

ICE says it will outfit every field officer with body cameras by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could create a visual record of federal immigration enforcement; however, public access to footage remains limited as ICE policies allow withholding or delaying release to protect investigations and privacy, a stance the agency defended amid scrutiny over recent shootings and related coverage.

via CNN|
#body-cameras#footage-policy#ice
Unsealed Docs Add Rape and Trafficking Charges in Tate Extradition Case
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Unsealed Docs Add Rape and Trafficking Charges in Tate Extradition Case

Newly unsealed UK authorities’ filings expand charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate in their extradition case, detailing multiple rape and sex-trafficking allegations from victims in England. The documents accompany their appearance in Miami federal court and bring the total charges to 42 for Andrew and 17 for Tristan (59 across both brothers). Prosecutors say victims were choked and assaulted in past years; the Tates deny wrongdoing. The extradition process to determine if they should be surrendered to the UK continues, with next milestones including bail decisions and the outline of an extradition hearing.

via CNN|
#extradition#rape#sex-trafficking
Army veteran accused of incendiary attack outside NYC federal building, FBI says
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Army veteran accused of incendiary attack outside NYC federal building, FBI says

A 43-year-old Army veteran, Andrew Arrabaca, allegedly poured gasoline outside 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, ignited it with a lighter, and fired several airsoft pellets from a rifle after arriving with an anti-ICE sign; three people were injured, Arrabaca is in custody, and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating as charges remain pending. Officials described him as anti-government extremist.

via CNN|
#anti-ice#fbi#incendiary-device
Napa County hit-and-run case involving Paul Pelosi under review for possible misdemeanor charges
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Napa County hit-and-run case involving Paul Pelosi under review for possible misdemeanor charges

Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run in Yountville, Napa County, California, after allegedly striking a legally parked car, briefly stopping, then driving away; there were no injuries. Deputies later found Pelosi’s car with severe front-end damage about a quarter-mile away. He was not arrested, and authorities say the incident could lead to a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene, with the California DMV determining his continued ability to drive—an ordinary step for older drivers. Pelosi has a prior DUI conviction in 2022, for which he served a short jail term and probation. The episode follows a separate 2022 assault on the Pelosi home.

via CNN|
#california#hit-and-run#misdemeanor-charges
Daring Empire State Building ascent ends with arrests after peace banner display
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Daring Empire State Building ascent ends with arrests after peace banner display

Two people wearing masks climbed to the top antenna of the Empire State Building in New York, unfurled a banner reading “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” and were taken into custody without incident. Authorities say charges are pending as the investigation continues; experts described the stunt as dangerous and a potential security risk, and video posts appear to show the climbers on a platform near the top.

via CNN|
#arrests#banner#empire-state-building
117 dog remains found at Humboldt shelter amid cruelty probe
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

117 dog remains found at Humboldt shelter amid cruelty probe

Authorities found the remains of at least 117 dogs on the grounds of Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, many with gunshot wounds, along with 21 skulls and hundreds of bones. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office says the scene is horrific and launched an investigation into felony animal abuse, fraud and conspiracy; no charges have been filed yet. Shelter founder Shannon Miranda says the rescue's mission is to save animals and disputes coverage.

via CNN|
#animal-cruelty#california#humboldt-county
Verdict Reached in Palisades Fire Arson Case
us-crime-and-justice2 months ago

Verdict Reached in Palisades Fire Arson Case

Jurors in Los Angeles have reached a verdict in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the Uber driver accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire in 2025 that killed 12 and devastated thousands of homes; prosecutors portrayed him as driven by revenge and cited the Hidden Buddha clearing as the ignition site, with more than 30 witnesses, while the defense argued there was insufficient evidence of intent and suggested fireworks as a possible cause. He faces three federal charges including destruction of property by fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and timber set afire, with the verdict to be read in court.

via CNN|
#arson#los-angeles#palisades-fire
DOJ charges two more in alleged White House UFC drone plot
us-crime-and-justice2 months ago

DOJ charges two more in alleged White House UFC drone plot

Two more men were charged in a Justice Department case over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. Court filings allege Jordan Rincker spoke of rigging drones with explosives and claimed he could control dozens of drones, while William Lee Spartacus Falkner discussed explosives and how to acquire drones in group chats; Rincker also allegedly gave a firearm to the group leader. Both made initial appearances in federal court as prosecutors outline how far the scheme had progressed.

via CNN|
#drones#federal-charges#justice-department
Mississippi toddler Kohen Wiley fatally shot by police sparks protests and accountability calls
us-crime-and-justice2 months ago

Mississippi toddler Kohen Wiley fatally shot by police sparks protests and accountability calls

An officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley after police fired at a vehicle leaving a Walmart during a shoplifting call, prompting protests and renewed concerns about policing and racial justice in a town with a sizable Black population. Witnesses dispute details, while authorities say the vehicle nearly struck an officer before the shot; Kohen and his mother were struck by gunfire. Civil rights advocates liken the case to broader patterns of police accountability issues, and experts caution that shooting at a moving vehicle is dangerous. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident and video footage is expected to be released after the inquiry.

via CNN|
#koh-en-wiley#mississippi#police-shooting