Maui Police Chief Accused of Covering Up Alleged Gang Rape Involving Celebrities

In a recent development, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier has been implicated in a lawsuit alleging his involvement in covering up a gang rape purportedly committed by prominent figures, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., and comedian Druski. The amended lawsuit, filed in Northern California federal court, accuses Pelletier of posing as […]

Greater Hartford NAACP to Review Fatal Shooting of 21-Year-Old by City Police​

The Greater Hartford NAACP has initiated an independent review of the recent fatal shooting of 21-year-old William Bowen by Hartford police. Corrie Betts, the organization’s president, noted that Bowen did not have a gun in hand when shot, raising questions about the threat posed to the officer. The NAACP seeks a transparent examination of the […]

Driver files civil lawsuit in federal court against police chief for New Braunfels PD traffic stop

In January 2020, Clarence Crawford, a Black resident of New Braunfels, Texas, was subjected to a traffic stop by Officer Kaleb Meyer of the New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) for an allegedly “dirty” license plate. The encounter escalated when Officer Meyer approached Crawford’s vehicle with his gun drawn, a deviation from standard protocol for a […]

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit in Pamela Turner’s Death

A federal appeals court has rejected an effort to revive a lawsuit against Baytown Police Officer Juan Pedro Delacruz regarding the 2019 shooting death of Pamela Turner. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Houston judge’s decision to dismiss the civil rights lawsuit, citing Delacruz’s qualified immunity. ​houstonchronicle.com Turner, suffering from a mental health […]

Three Martinez Police Officers Fired Over Misconduct Tied to 2023 Shooting​

Three Martinez police officers have been terminated following an investigation into misconduct related to a 2023 shooting incident. On August 18, 2023, officers responded to a reported robbery at Velvet Dispensary. During the encounter, officers Alexander Tirona and Cole Bennett shot at a vehicle, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Tahmon Wilson and injuring his […]

New Jersey Police Lieutenant Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Drugs and Making $600K in Suspicious Deposits

A New Jersey police lieutenant, Kevin T. Matthew, has been indicted on 50 criminal counts for allegedly stealing substantial amounts of narcotics from an evidence room and making approximately $600,000 in suspicious bank deposits. The indictment, announced by the state attorney general’s office, accuses Matthew of removing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl from the Bergen County […]

Alabama City Leaders Decide to Rebuild Police Department Following Corruption Allegations

Hanceville, Alabama, has voted to replace and rebuild its police department after a grand jury indicted four officers and the police chief on charges including evidence mishandling. The decision follows revelations of widespread corruption within the department. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily assume law enforcement duties during the transition.​ ## Officer Forum Links: […]

Missouri Prosecutor Declines Charges Against Officer in Fatal Shooting of Mother and Infant

Independence, Missouri, prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced that no criminal charges will be filed against a police officer who fatally shot Maria Pike and her 3-month-old daughter, Destinii, in November. The officer responded to an assault report and fired when Pike, holding a butcher knife and her child, advanced toward him. Johnson stated the use of […]

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