By Ryan Macasero, Ethan VarianBay Area News GroupSAN MATEO, Calif. — A San Mateo County official on Thursday revealed an explosive memo addressed to embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus from second-in-command Dan Perea detailing an alleged scheme to conceal weapons stored in the department’s executive office.The...
By Jonathan PhelpsThe New Hampshire Union Leader, ManchesterPHILADELPHIA — A jury in Philadelphia awarded $11 million in damages to U.S. Army veteran George Abrahams, who claims his SIG Sauer P320 pistol fired in its holster without his hands touching the gun.Abrahams is the latest to...
By Mike CataliniAssociated PressTRENTON, N.J. — Police in New Jersey’s capital have shown a pattern of misconduct, including using excessive force and making unlawful stops, the Justice Department said Thursday, in a report documenting arrests without legal basis, officers escalating situations with aggression and unnecessary...
By Bruce Schreiner and Dylan LovanAssociated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. — A former Kentucky sheriff was indicted Thursday in the slaying of a judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers two months ago, shocking a tiny Appalachian community.Shawn “Mickey” Stines was indicted on one count...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has identified two motorcycle deputies who died after they were struck by a vehicle. The deputies were identified as Corporal Luis Paez and Sheriff Ralph “Butch” Waller. Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz was also...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1SANTA MONICA, Calif. — An officer was attacked and stabbed outside the Santa Monica Police Department Headquarters, newly released body camera video shows. The attack happened on Oct. 5 when the officer was standing outside the headquarters to collect information from a resident...
By Police1 StaffLAS VEGAS — On a recent episode of The Mark and Ben Show podcast, hosted by tech entrepreneurs Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Sheriff Kevin McMahill and Chief Mike Gennaro shared insights into their department’s forward-thinking strategies...
LNP, Lancaster, Pa.LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office determined Tuesday that the shooting of an armed man by a Northwest Regional police officer in Mount Joy Township earlier this month was justified.Andrew Ward, 39, was killed in the shooting, which took place...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax reclassification plan advanced in the House Thursday — but not enough representatives showed up for session. That enabled a South Shore Republican with concerns about the plan’s impacts on the business community to delay action on the bill.The home...
Two people were arrested Friday morning in connection with the neglect and death of an older woman, and police are still searching for a third suspect, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office announced.Massachusetts State Police arrested Eva Fontes Cardoso, 53, and Lisa Hamilton, 64 Friday....