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Baltimore County Police Under Review After Mistaken Identity Arrest of 20-Year-Old

Baltimore County Police Under Review After Mistaken Identity Arrest of 20-Year-Old

Dontae Jordan Jr., a 20-year-old, was mistakenly arrested by Baltimore County Police and Postal Service investigators on September 2 in Baltimore City. The incident, which was captured on camera and has garnered national attention, occurred while Jordan Jr. was helping his mother with groceries. Officers, with guns drawn, detained him and made him sit on the curb. The arrest was part of an operation originating in Northern Virginia, where postal inspectors and Baltimore County detectives were serving a felony arrest and seizure warrant for an individual wanted for mailbox thefts who shared the same name as Jordan Jr. His parents, Dontae Jordan Sr. and Deneen Bunch Jordan, have publicly expressed their distress, describing the event as a 'nightmare' and stating that their son has been traumatized. The family's representative, Tony Garcia, noted the unusual nature of the situation, involving a federal crime and multiple jurisdictions. Baltimore County Police have initiated an administrative review to assess ...
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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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Marine Veteran T.J. Swenson Jr. Honored for Bravery in Cambridge Memorial Drive Shooting Incident

Marine Veteran T.J. Swenson Jr. Honored for Bravery in Cambridge Memorial Drive Shooting Incident

Marine veteran T.J. Swenson Jr. was awarded the Madeline "Amy" Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery on Friday, an honor named after a heroic flight attendant from 9/11. Swenson received the award for his actions during a shooting incident on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earlier this year on May 11. During the incident, an active shooter fired more than 70 rounds from a semi-automatic weapon at cars and people. Swenson, who was driving on Memorial Drive at the time, stopped his vehicle, exited, and helped individuals move to safety. He then confronted the shooter alongside Massachusetts State Police Trooper Landon Veney. Rachael Lemire-Saveriano, who was present during the shooting and nominated Swenson for the award, stated that Swenson put himself in harm's way to allow others to escape. Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble praised Swenson's actions, highlighting his reliance on his Marine training. Governor Maura Healey also commented that the tragedy could have been far worse with...
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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.
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Man Pleads Not Guilty to 43 Charges in Memorial Drive Shooting Incident

Man Pleads Not Guilty to 43 Charges in Memorial Drive Shooting Incident

Tyler E. Brown IV, 47, pleaded not guilty to 43 charges in Middlesex Superior Court related to a shooting incident on Memorial Drive in May. The charges include six counts of armed assault to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and property damage. Prosecutors allege that Brown fired over 70 rounds, injuring two individuals, and exchanged gunfire with a Massachusetts State Police trooper and an armed bystander. Brown was shot in his 'lower extremities' before being arrested. This court appearance marks his first in nearly two months, and he attended in a wheelchair, speaking minimally beyond acknowledging the judge and entering his plea. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. A grand jury indicted Brown on August 25, escalating the case to Superior Court, where potential sentences are significantly higher than in District Court. Brown had been released from a psychiatric hospital and was on parole for a separate shooting in Boston just days before the Memorial Drive incident.
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Wake County DA Investigates Officers' Conduct in Raleigh Bar Incident

Wake County DA Investigates Officers' Conduct in Raleigh Bar Incident

Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has initiated an investigation into whether law enforcement officers broke the law during an incident at Alchemy bar in Raleigh. Surveillance video shows plainclothes officers taking two men to the ground and handcuffing them during an operation targeting underage drinking. The patrons, who were at least 21 years old, were later released without charges, though dozens of others were cited in the broader operation. The officers involved were from Wake County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff's Office has also launched an internal review. Alchemy General Manager Derrick Andrews stated he did not recognize the individuals as law enforcement until after the altercation, when they displayed identification. Alchemy owner Dan Lovenheim described one patron as 'scared and confused, not combative whatsoever.' Wake County ABC Law Enforcement Chief Scott Broadwell defended the officers' actions as 'absolutely justified,' cla...
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Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

A 48-year-old man has died while in NYPD custody, approximately three weeks after experiencing a medical episode at Brooklyn Criminal Court. The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is currently investigating the death. The man was arrested on August 16 for possession of crack and a stolen credit card. Although he initially declined medical attention, he suffered a medical episode the following morning in a holding cell at Brooklyn Central Booking while awaiting arraignment. Police and court officers provided aid and called 911, leading to his transfer to Brooklyn Hospital, where he remained in police custody until his death. This incident follows other concerns regarding the treatment of individuals in NYPD custody and conditions within New York City courthouses, including a May incident where a handcuffed woman gave birth in a Brooklyn courtroom and the March death of Vincent Thoms, 51, who had a medical emergency at Manhattan’s Central Booking. Thoms' death was ruled accidental, attributed to a seizure d...
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office Investigates Deputy for Potential Misuse of Flock Camera Data

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Investigates Deputy for Potential Misuse of Flock Camera Data

Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin announced that his office is investigating a deputy for the potential misuse of Flock camera data. This internal review was initiated after reports of similar technology misuse, including at the Columbus Division of Police. The review flagged specific searches conducted by a deputy, raising concerns about the appropriate use of the automated license plate reader system. Sheriff Baldwin did not disclose the identity of the deputy or the specific nature of the misuse. He clarified that while the sheriff's office does not have a contract for stationary Flock cameras, it does utilize mobile cameras for specific investigations, such as homicides and missing persons cases. Additionally, the office has agreements with several townships that grant access to Flock data. Baldwin emphasized his commitment to public privacy and trust, stating that while these cameras are valuable investigative tools, their use must be strictly for legitimate purposes.
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Worcester County District Attorney's Office Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Erving

Worcester County District Attorney's Office Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Erving

The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in Erving, Massachusetts. The incident resulted in the death of Brandon William Hampson, a 55-year-old New York resident. According to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., police from Suffolk County, New York, were searching for Hampson in connection with a recent homicide. Investigators located his vehicle outside the French King Motel and Restaurant in Erving. When Massachusetts State Police and the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force encountered Hampson, he was wielding a sharp object. Officers issued multiple verbal commands for him to drop the weapon, but he reportedly did not comply and charged towards them. Officers then discharged their firearms, striking Hampson, who was later pronounced deceased at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office is leading the investigation to ensure an independent review and avoid...
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New police arrests, firings for Flock misuse after our investigation

New police arrests, firings for Flock misuse after our investigation

At least four more police officers were arrested or fired for alleged misuse of Flock license plate cameras after USA TODAY found troubling patterns.
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Why DC police union is challenging MPD use of Flock cameras

Why DC police union is challenging MPD use of Flock cameras

The DC Police Union is challenging MPD’s use of Flock license plate reader data in an internal affairs investigation, citing concerns over misuse.
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Shelby Co. leader sees tax fraud charges; Autopsies detail Task Force deaths

Shelby Co. leader sees tax fraud charges; Autopsies detail Task Force deaths

Also this week, the ACLU of Tennessee made more allegations of intimidation against the Memphis Safe Task Force.