All articles tagged with #warrant
An ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., has been charged in Minnesota with two counts of second‑degree assault for a Feb. 5 road‑rage incident in which he allegedly pointed his service weapon at two drivers while driving an unmarked SUV on the highway shoulder; prosecutors issued a nationwide arrest warrant, in the context of ongoing investigations related to federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
New Orleans police issued a new warrant for actor Shia LaBeouf in connection with a Mardi Gras battery at the R Bar, alleging a third battery in the same incident; he had previously been booked on two simple-battery counts and released on recognizance, with a court later setting a $100,000 bond and ordering drug testing and substance-abuse treatment.
A federal judge ruled that prosecutors must return evidence seized from Daniel Richman in the case against former FBI Director James Comey, but they can seek a new warrant to access the materials again, creating a potential hurdle for future charges against Comey.
Darius McCrary, known for playing Eddie Winslow on 'Family Matters,' was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border on an out-of-state felony warrant related to missed child support payments and a court appearance in Michigan. He is currently held without bail in San Diego, awaiting a court date.
Two Hennepin County Deputies were injured in a shooting in Minnetonka while carrying out a warrant, with one sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries and the other being treated and released on scene. The person who shot at the police was killed on the scene, and authorities are still determining their identity and involvement with the warrant. The incident prompted a shelter-in-place advisory for the neighborhood, but the situation has been contained, and there is no longer a threat to the larger public.
Two Hennepin County Sheriff Deputies were injured in a shootout while serving a warrant in Minnetonka, with one deputy transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and the other treated and released on the scene. The incident is being investigated by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and there is currently no threat to the public.
A warrant has been issued for Detroit Lions defensive back Cam Sutton in Florida for domestic violence, specifically Domestic Battery by Strangulation. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has been unable to contact Sutton after finding a woman who had been battered at a home in a Tampa suburb on March 7. The Lions have released a statement acknowledging the situation and stated that they will continue to monitor it.
Pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert, who sued to overturn the 2020 election results in Michigan, was released from custody in Washington, D.C., after promising to turn herself in on an outstanding warrant in Michigan. She faces felony charges related to improperly accessing voting equipment in search of evidence of election conspiracy. Lambert's arrest came after a separate hearing in federal court connected to election conspiracy theories. She was released on an unsecured $10,000 bond and plans to return to Michigan to face the warrant.
Three D.C. Police officers were shot and another injured while serving an arrest warrant for animal cruelty in Southeast D.C. The suspect barricaded himself inside a residence, leading to a standoff with ongoing communication. Chief Smith urged residents to stay away from the area. The shooting prompted lockdowns at nearby schools, and some residents were relocated. The incident raised concerns about staffing shortages in law enforcement and sparked a debate about policing reforms.
Amazon Ring will now require US law enforcement to obtain a warrant to access doorbell footage from individual users, marking a significant shift from its previous policy. The company's decision to discontinue its "request for assistance" feature comes after facing criticism for facilitating warrantless police investigations and lax privacy policies. While some experts view this as a step in the right direction, concerns remain about law enforcement and Ring's ability to determine what constitutes an emergency for accessing footage without a warrant or user consent.
A man was arrested on an unrelated 2017 warrant after attempting to access Taylor Swift's NYC townhouse, prompting a 911 call for a "disorderly person." The individual was seen standing outside Swift's building before being apprehended by NYPD officers. Swift has a history of dealing with stalkers, and it remains unclear whether charges will be recommended for this latest incident.
Two 10-year-old boys were killed in Wisconsin when a police pursuit of the vehicle they were riding in ended in a car crash. The driver, who was critically injured, had a warrant for possession of a firearm. The vehicle was stopped by deputies due to speeding and lack of license plates. The driver's 29-year-old girlfriend, their 6-year-old daughter, and the driver's 14-year-old niece were also injured in the crash. All six occupants were from Milwaukee.
A warrant has been issued for former New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson in Attleboro District Court probation after he failed to follow probation terms and did not appear in court. Jackson had previously been charged with reckless driving for allegedly driving 100 MPH on Route 1 in South Attleboro. This news comes after Jackson, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, was a healthy scratch in a game against the Vikings.
A SWAT standoff in northeast Albuquerque resulted in the death of a suspect and an injured police officer. The officer, who was shot in the arm, is recovering at home. The incident occurred after a standoff at an apartment complex, where officers were searching for a man with a violent felony warrant. The suspect's family members alerted the police that he was inside an apartment with a 2-year-old child. As officers attempted to enter the home, the suspect opened fire, and officers returned fire, killing the suspect. The suspect was also a person of interest in a recent homicide. The incident highlights the risks involved in apprehending dangerous individuals with warrants.
A Baltimore police officer fatally shot a 40-year-old man who was "wanted on a warrant" in Southeast Baltimore. The man fled from officers until his vehicle became disabled, at which point he fired rounds, striking the officer's vehicle. Other officers fired multiple rounds at the man, killing him. The police union confirmed that no officers were injured. The shooting is under investigation.