PRESS RELEASE MESKWAKI NATION, Iowa — For over a decade, Rita J. Papakee, an Indigenous Native American mother of four, has been missing and presumed dead. At least 25 agencies were involved in the initial response and investigation, but after 10 years of dead ends,...
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting of a man after he charged at officers with a knife during a response to a reported suicide attempt, News on 6 reported.The June 4 incident occurred when officers...
By Dominic GenettiJacksonville Journal-CourierBobby Sherman, a 1970s teen idol and heartthrob, has died. He was 81.The “Julie, Do You Love Me” singer’s death was announced via Instagram in a shared post from his wife, Brigitte Poublon, and “Full House” actor John Stamos.“From one ex-teen idol,...
HOUSTON —The Houston Police Department released body camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a sergeant was pinned inside the suspect’s car door in an attempted escape, according to police.The May 25 incident occurred after off-duty officers working security detail identified a vehicle...
BULLARD, Texas — A Smith County sheriff’s deputy responded to an unusual call when a family in Bullard reported an alligator in their backyard swimming pool, KLTV reported.Deputy Brian Hutchins arrived at the home after the family discovered the reptile. With no game wardens available...
By Libor JanyLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Citing successes other police departments across the country have seen using drones, the Los Angeles Police Commission said it would allow the LAPD to deploy unmanned aircraft on routine emergency calls.The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy...
By Caleb LunettaThe San Diego Union-TribuneSAN DIEGO — San Diego police released video footage Monday of an officer fatally shooting a 32-year-old man who appeared suicidal and charged at police with a knife last month in Ocean Beach.Officer Yosgart Miranda shot and killed Jacob Epple...
By Ruben VivesLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Cynthia Gonzalez, the vice mayor of Cudahy, a suburb of southeast Los Angeles County, is coming under fire for a video she posted on social media in which she appeared to be calling on street gangs to organize...
On Dec. 13, 2024, a Jacksonville, Florida, deputy stopped a driver for running a red light. The driver was cordial and cooperative with the deputy. During initial questioning, the driver advised the officer that he was carrying a gun.Florida law has allowed permitless carry of...
LOS ANGELES — A woman is on the run after a bizarre series of events in Hollywood, managing to steal a marked Los Angeles Police Department cruiser and evade capture — all while in handcuffs.The incident began on June 23 near the intersection of Franklin...
