In June 2023, Orlando Police Officer Alexander Shaouni was involved in a traffic incident that led to his arrest and subsequent suspension from duty. While driving a marked police SUV, Shaouni was clocked at 80 mph in a 45 mph zone in Oviedo, Florida. A Seminole County deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, […]
In a tragic incident on November 11, 2024, Sergeant Kyle Kapitanski of the South Burlington Police Department in Vermont was involved in a fatal collision that resulted in the death of cyclist Sean Hayes. Court documents allege that at the time of the accident, Sergeant Kapitanski was watching an anti-trans YouTube video while operating his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
VIDEO NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABE ———Â In March 2023, Robert Nagel, a 58-year-old resident of the Lake McQueeney area and manager of Nagel’s Gun Shop in San Antonio, was driving southbound on Interstate 35 in New Braunfels when he was pulled over by Officer Palacios of the New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD). The officer informed Nagel […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
The San Antonio Police Department released body camera footage of a February incident where an officer shot a 30-year-old man who refused to drop a knife. The suspect had crashed his vehicle into Woodlawn Lake and was being assisted by the officer when he brandished the weapon. Despite repeated pleas, the man advanced toward the […]
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 […]
Indiana police officer Cody Scott and his wife, Kylie Scott, have been charged with child neglect after allegedly forcing their 6-year-old daughter to stand outside in 18-degree weather holding a sign stating, “I want to stab and kill my brother.” A passerby reported the incident, leading to an investigation that revealed this punishment was used […]
Arrested for Darryl Baker walking down the street. Proof that Police will admit you have not committed a crime, but stick around you long enough to see if they can get you for something, and when they can’t they will antagonize you to do something, then arrest you by misinterpreting laws when you get upset. […]