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Two Peachtree City Officers Removed After Flock Safety Audit Reveals Misconduct

Two Peachtree City Officers Removed After Flock Safety Audit Reveals Misconduct

Two officers from the Peachtree City Police Department in metro Atlanta have been removed from service following an internal audit of the department's use of Flock Safety technology. The audit uncovered two distinct incidents involving the misuse of this technology. Each instance was independently flagged, leading to an immediate referral to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for an independent criminal investigation. The Peachtree City Police Department confirmed that both officers involved are no longer employed by the department. The GBI has acknowledged that an investigation is underway but has not released specific details regarding the individuals under investigation or the nature of the misconduct.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
2 charged in killing of boy found in closet are competent to stand trial

2 charged in killing of boy found in closet are competent to stand trial

Nessa Keaney and Kirby Rankin were found mentally competent, meaning they can understand the nature of the proceedings and assist in their defense.
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Feds used a dead man's phone to trace a chain to a 'zealous drug trafficker'

Feds used a dead man's phone to trace a chain to a 'zealous drug trafficker'

A fentanyl supplier to drug dealers in Greater Cincinnati has been sentenced to 25 years. Authorities used a dead man's phone to identify him.
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Off-Duty Sandwich Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving After Crash

Off-Duty Sandwich Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving After Crash

An off-duty Sandwich Police officer, Matthew Cotter, was arrested on charges related to operating under the influence following a vehicle crash on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Grand Oak Road in Forestdale, where a caller reported a car driving through bushes and striking a parked vehicle. Responding officers suspected Cotter was impaired, leading to his arrest. He has since been placed on administrative leave. The Massachusetts State Police will conduct the criminal investigation, while the Sandwich Police Department initiates a thorough internal investigation. During Cotter's arrest, an unidentified female relative was filmed verbally harassing and physically assaulting a videographer from Hyannis News, an independent local news outlet. This separate incident is also under investigation by the Sandwich Police.
The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch
Police are supposed to report rape kit data to the state. Most aren't

Police are supposed to report rape kit data to the state. Most aren't

Hundreds of law enforcement agencies aren't reporting rape kit data to the state. Could this lead to another backlog?
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Man Killed in Kansas City Shooting, Suspect in Custody

Man Killed in Kansas City Shooting, Suspect in Custody

A man was killed in a shooting incident in Kansas City on Monday morning. Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of East 49th Street and Michigan Avenue around 8 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures initiated by KCPD and subsequent transport to a nearby hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. An initial investigation suggests that the shooting stemmed from an argument. Law enforcement has taken one man into custody at the scene in connection with the incident. Detectives and crime scene investigators are currently processing the scene and interviewing potential witnesses. The case has been officially declared a homicide, and authorities are not actively searching for additional suspects at this time.
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Pennsylvania Authorities Seize 143,000 Illegal THC Products and $18.7 Million in Statewide Trafficking Investigation

Pennsylvania Authorities Seize 143,000 Illegal THC Products and $18.7 Million in Statewide Trafficking Investigation

Pennsylvania authorities have announced the results of a nearly two-year statewide investigation into an illegal THC trafficking operation, leading to the seizure of over 143,000 illegal THC products and more than $18.7 million from bank accounts connected to the alleged operation. Attorney General Dave Sunday revealed that 12 individuals have been charged in connection with the network. The investigation uncovered three warehouses in Plum (Allegheny County), Bensalem (Bucks County), and Pittston (Luzerne County) that served as distribution hubs for storefronts selling the products. An informant and undercover officer conducted controlled buys at the Plum warehouse, purchasing THC gummies, vape cartridges, and pre-rolled marijuana joints, with most of the approximately 20 products testing positive for illegal THC. Investigators also traced money moved through LLC fronts to conceal illegal proceeds, uncovering numerous bank accounts with significant balances. The grand jury heard testimony from a Westmorela...
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Jonesboro Police Identify Persons of Interest After Four Flock Safety Cameras Destroyed by Gunfire

Jonesboro Police Identify Persons of Interest After Four Flock Safety Cameras Destroyed by Gunfire

The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is actively investigating the destruction of four Flock safety cameras by gunfire last weekend. According to incident reports obtained from JPD, the first attack was discovered around 1:45 a.m. on September 5, in the area of Christian Valley Drive, Mt. Carmel Road, and West Lawson Road. Additional cameras were found damaged at three other intersections: Lawson Road and South Culberhouse Street; West Matthews and West Washington Avenues; and Woodsprings Road and Southwest Drive. JPD Public Information Official Sally Smith confirmed on September 14 that the cameras were struck by gunfire and noted that there were no calls for service in those areas at the time of the attacks. The JPD has identified persons of interest and is working to establish their identities as the investigation progresses toward filing charges. This incident follows similar attacks in Brookland, another city in Craighead County, where four of its 14 Flock cameras were also targeted and damaged by gu...
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St. Paul Man Charged with Felony Assault on Police Officer

St. Paul Man Charged with Felony Assault on Police Officer

Shaun Michael Mankey, a 40-year-old St. Paul resident, has been charged with felony fourth-degree assault of a peace officer in Ramsey County District Court. The charge stems from an incident on September 10, where Mankey allegedly became uncooperative during an arrest by St. Paul police officers. According to the criminal complaint, Mankey, who was being arrested on an active Minnesota Department of Corrections warrant, slammed his head against a squad car window, yelled, and kicked at officers. After being placed inside the squad vehicle, he reportedly threatened to spit on an officer and subsequently did, with his saliva landing on the officer's head. Mankey is also accused of threatening the officer, stating, 'You're dead.' The charge, involving the transfer of bodily fluids, carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison, a $6,000 fine, or both. The allegations are based on the prosecution's version of events and have not yet been proven in court, with Mankey presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Florence woman dead after head-on collision, police say

Florence woman dead after head-on collision, police say

A 75-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Florence just after midnight Sunday, according to police.
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Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Man After Stabbing Two Women

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Man After Stabbing Two Women

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has released footage detailing an incident from July 15 where a deputy fatally shot 23-year-old Fareyeshyi Allahdin. The shooting occurred after Allahdin allegedly stabbed two women in the Foothill Farms neighborhood. The events began around 6:30 a.m. when deputies received a call about a man, described as homeless, causing a disturbance at a Starbucks on Elkhorn Boulevard and Diablo Drive. Employees reported the man was behind the store counter, armed with a kitchen knife, and had forced them into a back room, which they barricaded. Allahdin left the Starbucks before deputies arrived. Minutes later, a deputy spotted Allahdin matching the description walking towards an open garage. Inside, a 63-year-old mother was repeatedly stabbed by Allahdin as she was getting into her vehicle. Her 26-year-old daughter, hearing screams, intervened and was also stabbed multiple times. A deputy witnessed the attack, drove into the driveway, and fired three rounds from his handgun, st...
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Ramsey County Attorney's Office Clears St. Paul Police Officers in I-94 Shooting Incident

Ramsey County Attorney's Office Clears St. Paul Police Officers in I-94 Shooting Incident

The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against St. Paul police officers Matthew Foy and Byron Treangen III. The decision comes after an investigation into their use of force during a December 21 incident where they shot Elliot Samuels Vaughn on an Interstate 94 ramp. Vaughn, suspected of car theft, fled from officers and reportedly pointed a gun at them. The incident was captured on squad and body cameras, which prosecutors cited as clear evidence supporting the officers' statements and justifying their use of deadly force. Vaughn was hit in the right thigh and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been charged with first-degree assault against a peace officer, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and theft of a motor vehicle, with his jury trial scheduled to begin soon. County Attorney John Choi affirmed his agreement with the office's determination.