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Baby Accidentally Shot by Texas Officer, Survives
Police opened fire on the car carrying the baby after a suspect jumped into the front seat while the baby's mother filled the tank at a gas station.
Capitol Rioter Known As 'Bullhorn Lady,' Indicted By Grand Jury
Rachel Powell has been charged with eight offences linked to the Capitol riot, including engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly weapon.
Sex Assault Suspect Falls to His Death From Apartment While Fleeing Police
The man tried to escape by heading "to the roof of the building and hanging over the ledge," said officers in Washington, D.C. He died at the scene.
Man Charged With Toddler's Death Found Hiding Under Mother's Bed
Local reports claimed the suspect was found hiding under his mother's bed when officers arrived to arrest him.
Cops Surprised by Crocodile During Drug Bust at California Home
The animal was "submerged in a poorly secured tank with rancid water" and police said it could have easily escaped into a nearby waterway.
Police Officer Investigated After Video Shows Dog Being Lifted by Collar
Salisbury Police Department (SPD) said the officer had been moved off dog-handling duties while a probe is launched into the incident.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Proposes No-Knock Warrant Ban
"The reforms to CPD's search warrant policy follow a detailed, comprehensive and above all transparent process which build upon our ongoing efforts to ensure Chicago's values of accountability and fundamental human dignity are respected and preserved," Lightfoot said on Wednesday.
Man Charged With Murder After Police Find Unresponsive Toddler in Closet
The two-year-old boy was discovered at an apartment in Fairbury, Nebraska, with severe injuries all over his body.
Human Remains Found in Plastic Bag, Colorado Teen Charged With Murder
Police said Brian Cohee is "associated" with the home where the remains of 69-year-old Warren Barnes were found.
QAnon March 4 Threat Will See Security Bolstered at Capitol, Police Confirm
The department has taken "immediate steps" to enhance security over fears conspiracy theorists may commit more violence.
Vancouver Police Officers Filmed Posing Next to Dead Body Are 'Reassigned'
The officers were spotted by a passerby, who filmed the encounter at Third Beach on the morning of Wednesday, February 24.
A Chelsea Clinton-Backed Transgender App Is Stirring Up Debate on Twitter
Euphoria is designed to help people through the process of gender transition, which upsets critics—including some within the trans community.
Man Paints 'Rape Kids' in Giant Letters on His Rooftop
Darrell Chadima also displayed signs saying "rape your lil girl?" and "rape your child" on his front yard.
Terrifying Video Shows Teen Boy Falling Off Roof While Working Construction
The police-released footage shows the accident, which critically injured the 14-year-old.
Ohio Girl and Officer Die, Boy Saved After Teens Fall Into Freezing Lake
Tributes have been paid after an officer and girl died following a rescue operation to save two teenagers from freezing waters at an Ohio state park.
Officer Killed In Alleged Mask Dispute Died a 'Hero,' 'Saved Lives'
A man has been arrested in connection to murder of Tulane University Police Officer Martinus Mitchum, who was shot while working at high school basketball game,
Cops Apologize for Detaining Black Victim at Airport As Floyd's Trial Looms
"Wrong person, wrong person," bystanders yelled as they pointed to the white woman. "It's her."
Xzavier Hill Shooting by Virginia Police Ruled Justified by Grand Jury
"We unanimously find there is no probable cause to believe the Troopers committed any criminal offense in the shooting of Xzavier Deyonte Hill on January 9, 2021," a Virginia grand jury concluded on Friday.
Husband Tries to Bury His Wife Alive at Coronado Beach—Police
The victim told police that Jose Luis Mares III attacked her and "began putting sand on top of her" following an argument.
Fact Check: Does Ithaca, New York, Plan to Replace its Police Department?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 203 last June to direct local police agencies statewide to review their forces and develop plans to improve them.
Virginia Man Who Held Child Out Of Window During Car Chase Arrested—Police
Tavon Ford, 31, was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force without incident.
California Man Dies After Police Kneel On Neck For 5 Minutes, Family Say
Angelo Quinto, a 30-year-old Navy veteran, died three days after his encounter with police in Antioch, California.
We were Silent When the Woke Mob Came out this Summer. Not Next Time
Last summer, most Americans stayed home and watched while protesters took over the streets of our cities. We were silent. And our silence was mistaken for consent. Our country and our cities are worse off for it.
Criminal Charges Could Be Filed Against Texas Utility Companies Over Deaths
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar warned CPS Energy and ERCOT could be held accountable, but it is still far too early to point fingers.
Rochester Erupts in Protest After No Police Charged In Daniel Prude's Death
Protesters gathered in Rochester, New York after it was announced that a grand jury had declined to indict the officers involved in Daniel Prude's death in March last year.
Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Being Investigated After Teen Says He Was Beaten
"While the driver was being arrested, both the driver and one passenger exited the vehicle," the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation wrote in a press release. "An altercation between law enforcement and those exiting the vehicle began."
Buffalo Police Deploy BolaWrap, a Lasso-Style Device, for First Time
The tool is described by its maker as like "remote handcuffs" but some have questioned its use in the New York mental health call.
NYC Police Need to Be Held Accountable for Rising Crime, Andrew Yang Says
"If you have higher rates of unsolved crimes, that is not a trend that you want to continue," the Democratic mayoral candidate said.
Man Accused of Choking Memphis Police Officer, Reaching for His Gun
Therman McCoy put an officer in a chokehold and tried to reach for his gun during a scuffle in north Memphis.
New York Firefighters Smash Car's Windows to Access Fire Hydrant
The Volkswagen driver was also fined by the NYPD for illegally parking in front of a fire hydrant.