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Teen fatally shot by police in upstate New York after he pointed replica gun
UTICA, NEW YORK - An officer involved shooting resulted in the death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway after he pointed a replica firearm at officers. According to authorities, the young boy was fatally shot by a police officer during a confrontation after he ran from law enforcement while carrying what turned out to be a replica handgun.
Matthew Perry’s death investigation: Was he killed because of what he was about to reveal in a book??
LOS ANGELES, CA — Shocking revelations have emerged from the investigation into the death of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit TV series “Friends.” LAPD sources now suggest Perry was murdered, allegedly due to his intention to expose elite pedophiles in Hollywood through an upcoming tell-all book.
Haitian illegal immigrant accused of raping 15-year-old girl released on $500 bail
ROCKLAND, MA - Cory B. Alvarez, 26, an illegal immigrant Haitian national suspected in the rape of a teenage girl at a shelter in Rockland, was controversially released on a low $500 cash bail Tuesday, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz’s office. The move is surprising given that Alvarez was previously held without bail after his arrest in April.
More virtue signaling: Minnesota outlaws use of the term 'excited delirium' by police agencies post George Floyd
ST. PAUL, MN - In another move that appears intended to tie the hands of police officers, the Minnesota state legislature passed a bill that was signed by Gov. Tim Walz forbidding use of the term “excited delirium” by police officers, the Minnesota Post reports. Excited delirium is...
'This changes EVERYTHING': US Supreme Court hands down groundbreaking ruling on January 6th prosecutions
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer, and others prosecuted for participating in the January 6th Capitol incident cannot be charged under Section 1512(c)(2) of the US code for obstructing an official proceeding. The case could set a vital precedent...
Los Angeles street takeover ends with cars in flames, no arrests made
LOS ANGELES, CA - An early morning street takeover in Los Angeles ended with at least two cars in flames on Saturday near East 18th Street and Main Street in the downtown area. At around 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning, firefighters responded to an auto fire call. The LA Fire Department...
Las Vegas Metro Police involved in two officer-involved shooting in two days last week
LAS VEGAS, NV - It was a busy week for police in Las Vegas after two officer-involved shootings in Sin City this past week. In both cases, the suspects were not fatally shot, according to the Las Vegas Sun. All told, the city has seen seven officer-involved shootings this year, with five of them being fatal.
Second teenaged suspect charged in murder of retired Chicago police officer
CHICAGO, IL - A second person has been charged in the tragic murder of Larry Neuman, a 73-year-old retired police officer and respected community member, on Chicago's West Side. The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was arrested on Thursday on East 75th Street. He is charged with first-degree murder and murder...
Report: 65% on probation are felons, 50% are violent... and an agent was recently murdered
Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permission. There is a new report, Probation and Parole in the United States, issued by the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the US Department of Justice. A sex offender recently murdered a Maryland parole and probation agent during a home visit. Parole...
Former Honduran President sentenced to 45 Years in prison with $8 million fine in New York Court
NEW YORK, NY - Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in March on three drug trafficking charges for accepting bribes to protect drug traffickers, was sentenced to 45 years in prison Wednesday and fined $8 million. The dramatic trial, conviction, and sentencing of a former foreign head-of-state made...
Watch: Police stunt in Russia goes horribly wrong, officer injured in spectacular mishap
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - In a dramatic and shocking incident, a police car stunt intended to showcase professional skills took a perilous turn when a Ford Focus fell on top of an officer named Alexei. The event, held at a training center in the Moscow Region, was meant to demonstrate the advanced driving abilities of officers.
Washington police officer convicted for murder, assault under 2018 law eroding qualified immunity
KENT, WA - Auburn Police Department's Officer Jeffrey Nelson, 45, was found guilty of murder and assault related to the officer-involved-shooting death of Jesse Sarey, 26, incident to a 2019 attempted arrest for disorderly conduct in front of a grocery store. The conviction of Nelson represents the first successful prosecution...
Former Uvalde police chief, former officer, indicted for their role in the police response to the 2022 school shooting
UVALDE, TX - For many law enforcement officers, something didn’t seem right about the response by police in Uvalde, Texas to the 2022 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Now, those feelings have seemingly been confirmed after the former chief of the school district police in Uvalde, along with one other officer for their role in the response to the deadly shooting.
Pew data reveals what gun control supporters expect from a Biden reelection
Originally written by Salom Fatohi for NSSF. Republished with permission. Pew Research Service released a Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election report that shows there’s a stark difference in the way those who support more gun control and those who support gun rights see the issue of lawful gun ownership in America and what it means for the 2024 election.
Venezuelan illegal immigrant arraigned in NYPD shooting— reveals gangs smuggling guns into immigrant camps
NEW YORK, NY - Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, a 19-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant arrested for shooting two NYPD Officers, was arraigned on a 20-count indictment at Queens County Criminal Court on Wednesday that included charges of attempted first-degree murder. As reported by CBS News, Mata revealed to police how guns...
Los Angeles Metro to form an independent police department amid rise in crime, some fatal
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Los Angeles Metro Board, which oversees mass transportation in Greater LA, unanimously voted Thursday to establish its own police force akin to the MTA, and Port Authority Police in New York City or the BART Police in the San Francisco Bay area. As reported by...
Record increases and decreases in US crime in two years-: who is right... and who is fudging the numbers?
Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permission. We have immense contrasts in record increases and decreases in crime in two years from the US Department of Justice. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to accurately analyze crime in the US. There are record increases and decreases in crime and...
Solar company that reaped billions from 'Inflation Reduction Act' donated millions to Biden, Democrat campaigns
WASHINGTON, DC - Many people have seen the green energy obsession for what it is–redistribution of wealth. And in one case, a company closely tied to the Democrat Party is raking in the dough. The Associated Press (AP) reports that First Solar, the largest domestic manufacturer of solar panels,...
NJ police chiefs want parents more accountable for kids who are involved in civil disturbances
JERSEY SHORE, NY - New Jersey beach towns are known for their tranquil settings, family-friendly activities, and boardwalks with endless games, rides, and prizes. But lately, these shore towns have seen a sharp increase in civil disturbances that have left several teenagers with injuries, property damaged and police officers left to deal with it all.
House bill to deport illegal immigrants who assault LEOs passed the House... then got stuck
As the number of illegal immigrants in America continues to rise each day, so does the number of crimes committed. Far too many of these crimes are directed towards our police officers and first responders. But there is some hope in sight – potentially. In April of 2023, House...
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