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What was motive for violent Phoenix traffic stop? Many questions remain

What was motive for violent Phoenix traffic stop? Many questions remain

Two officers are under arrest, but unanswered questions remain after a violent traffic stop in south Phoenix. What happens next in the investigation?
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2 Phoenix officers arrested after violent traffic stop

2 Phoenix officers arrested after violent traffic stop

Phoenix police arrested two officers following a violent traffic stop that sparked allegations of assault and misconduct.
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South Phoenix lawmakers demand answers on violent traffic stop

South Phoenix lawmakers demand answers on violent traffic stop

Arizona lawmakers sent a letter to city officials demanding answers over a controversial traffic stop that has landed Phoenix police in hot water.
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Video shows man with likely info on 2018 Phoenix homicide, police say

Video shows man with likely info on 2018 Phoenix homicide, police say

Phoenix police release video of a person the department believes could have information on a 2018 fatal shooting where murder charges were dropped.
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Ex-Phoenix police officer sentenced for secretly photographing teen

Ex-Phoenix police officer sentenced for secretly photographing teen

A federal judge read 113 pages of letters from 42 victims and questioned Alaa Robert Bartley’s remorse before sentencing him.
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Phoenix Police Seek Witnesses in Deadly Soccer Field Attack on Teen

Phoenix Police Seek Witnesses in Deadly Soccer Field Attack on Teen

The Phoenix Police Department is seeking public assistance to gather new leads in the deadly attack on 19-year-old Tumusifu Bazirake, which occurred on a soccer field at Sueno Park near 43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard earlier this month. Investigators have released photographs of individuals who were playing soccer in the area around 8 p.m. on August 6, believing they may possess crucial information regarding the incident. Bazirake was reportedly attacked by multiple individuals during a fight on the soccer field, and the suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. On August 13, police were informed of Bazirake's death, and the case has since been classified as a homicide. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the attack.
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One Fatality and Three Injured in North Phoenix Vehicle Collision

One Fatality and Three Injured in North Phoenix Vehicle Collision

A serious two-vehicle crash occurred in north Phoenix on Thursday evening, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three other individuals, including two children. The incident took place near Cave Creek and Beardsley roads, just south of the Loop 101, around 7:15 p.m. Phoenix Police and firefighters responded to the scene. Sean McArthur, 30, was ejected from his vehicle and later pronounced dead at the hospital. A woman and two children from the other vehicle were also transported to the hospital, where they are expected to survive. Investigators believe McArthur drove into oncoming traffic, colliding with the woman's vehicle. The police are currently investigating whether impairment was a factor in the collision.
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Phoenix Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Teen Soccer Field Attack

Phoenix Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Teen Soccer Field Attack

Phoenix police are actively seeking witnesses in connection with a fatal attack on a teenager at Sueno Park. Authorities have released photographs of individuals they wish to interview as part of their ongoing investigation. The incident, described as a 'brutal beating,' resulted in the death of a 19-year-old. The police are urging anyone with information or who recognizes the individuals in the released photos to come forward to assist detectives in finding answers regarding this tragic event. The investigation is focused on gathering details surrounding the circumstances of the attack and identifying those responsible.
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Four ex-Savannah police employees arrested in Flock database misuse

Four ex-Savannah police employees arrested in Flock database misuse

Four former SPD employees were arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for misusing Flock Safety's database on Friday.
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Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has recommended the termination of two Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers, Sgt. Steven Holden and Officer Sonja Brown. This recommendation follows an incident where the officers allegedly used wooden tongue depressors to pry open a man's mouth during a strip search, causing him to bleed. The event occurred at the 3rd District station when Officer Brown reported seeing the man place 'contraband' into his mouth. COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White detailed these findings in a July 29 memo to interim Superintendent Fred Waller, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The officers are accused of using excessive force and violating department protocols during the search.
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Brevard Deputy of the Year Avoids Arrest for 111 MPH Speeding Under 'Super Speeder' Law

Brevard Deputy of the Year Avoids Arrest for 111 MPH Speeding Under 'Super Speeder' Law

Brevard County Deputy of the Year, Michael Fultz, was caught by a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper speeding at 111 mph on his motorcycle while off duty in February. Despite Florida's 'Super Speeder' law, which allows for the arrest of motorists driving 100 mph or more in a manner that threatens safety, Fultz was not arrested. Instead, FHP Trooper Joshua Provencher issued Fultz a civil traffic citation for driving 9 mph over the posted speed limit. The incident, captured on the FHP vehicle's camera, shows Provencher recognizing Fultz as a fellow law enforcement officer and consulting with his sergeant before deciding against an arrest. Provencher also did not cite Fultz for lacking a required motorcycle endorsement on his driver's license, nor was the motorcycle impounded. Fultz later resigned from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in May, as Sheriff Wayne Ivey was preparing to fire him for 'egregious misconduct' related and unrelated to the traffic stop. Fultz failed to report the traffic stop as req...
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Son of Former Chicago Police Superintendent Avoids Suspension in Chaotic Arrest Case Amid PPP Fraud Allegations

Son of Former Chicago Police Superintendent Avoids Suspension in Chaotic Arrest Case Amid PPP Fraud Allegations

Officer Dana Hillard, son of former Chicago Police Superintendent Terry Hillard, has avoided suspension for his role in a chaotic arrest incident that occurred on October 30, 2023, at the Wentworth District. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) initially recommended a suspension of up to 29 days for Hillard, citing his failure to de-escalate the situation and engaging in an "unjustified" verbal argument with an arrested individual. However, then-Superintendent Larry Snelling rejected COPA's findings in January, arguing that Hillard's actions were a "reasonable response to an escalating and volatile situation." Consequently, COPA amended its findings on July 15, removing the sustained allegations and instead recommending de-escalation training for Hillard. This decision comes as Hillard faces a separate, more severe disciplinary case involving allegations of defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $18,000 and filing bogus applications for other pandemic relief loans. ...