Tag: Police Misconduct
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Tulsa Police Lieutenant Faces Trial for Alleged Misconduct
TULSA, Okla. – Former Tulsa police lieutenant Marcus Harper, husband of Tulsa City councilmember Vanessa Hall-Harper, is on trial for charges related to concealing information and providing false statements. The trial commenced with gripping testimonies from key witnesses, shedding light on the events surrounding the August 2020 shooting incident. Key Testimonies Unveil Details The trial…
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Broken Arrow Police Officers on Leave Amid Misconduct Probe
TULSA, OKLA. — The Broken Arrow Police Department (BAPD) has placed four officers on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct during a recent service call. Incident Discovery and Investigation During a routine call on May 27, patrol officers uncovered possible misconduct by their colleagues, reportedly occurring on May 23. Immediate action was taken as the…
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Karen Read Trial: Trooper Proctor’s Controversial Testimony Revealed
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor faced intense scrutiny during Karen Read’s trial at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, revealing controversial text messages and his role in the investigation surrounding John O’Keefe’s death. Proctor, a lead investigator in the case, testified on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, admitting to using derogatory language against Read in private…
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APD Officer Arrested for DWI, Placed on Administrative Leave
Albuquerque, New Mexico – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has taken action against one of its own officers following an arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Officer Arrested by State Police New Mexico State Police arrested APD officer Jordan Hernandez after observing him driving his patrol car at a high speed. The incident occurred around…
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Former Sedgwick Police Officer Loses Certification Over Firearms
A former officer with the Sedgwick Police Department, Brilan Marks, has recently had his law enforcement certification revoked after pawning department-issued firearms. This incident, which occurred in Wichita, Kansas, highlights the repercussions of unethical behavior within law enforcement. Background: The Case of Brilan Marks Brilan Marks, a former City of Sedgwick Police Lieutenant, faced legal…
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Hapeville Police Officer Charged After Taser Incident
A Hapeville police officer, Shevoy Brown, 29, of Hampton, faces charges of battery and violation of oath of office following an incident at the Hapeville Police Department headquarters. Charges and Arrest Brown was taken into custody by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) after a week-long probe into his actions on June 3. The GBI…
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District Attorney Subpoenaed in $550 Million Lawsuit
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has been served with a subpoena in connection to a civil lawsuit against the City of Memphis. The lawsuit, filed by Rowvaughn Wells, the mother of Tyre Nichols, amounts to $550 million. Nichols died under controversial circumstances involving the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and former officers. The subpoena, served…
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Family of Angelo Quinto Settles with Antioch City for $7.5 Million
Antioch, California – The family of Angelo Quinto, a Navy veteran who died after an encounter with Antioch police in December 2020, has reached a settlement with the city for $7.5 million, announced a spokesperson for the law office of John Burris. Circumstances Surrounding Angelo Quinto’s Death Angelo Quinto, a 30-year-old Filipino American veteran, was…
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Lawsuit Alleges Mistreatment by Santa Fe Police Officers
A Houston area woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Fe and two members of the Santa Fe Police Department, alleging mistreatment during an arrest. Taylor Rogers accuses officers of holding her face in a pile of fire ants, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. Allegations of Police Misconduct In the court…
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Former Memphis Police Officers Indicted in Deadly Crash During Unauthorized Pursuit
Memphis, Tenn. – Two former Memphis Police officers, Marquavius Williams and Ontarian Malone, Jr., have been indicted following a deadly unauthorized police chase in May of 2023. The indictment alleges that Williams and Malone, Jr. were involved in the death of Jasmine Kinds during the pursuit and failed to provide assistance to Kinds and others…
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Lawsuit Filed Against Colorado Springs Officer for Taser Incident
A man claiming paralysis after a police Taser incident in Colorado Springs has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages against one of the officers involved, according to court documents filed on Thursday. Allegations of Excessive Force Jacob Root, the plaintiff in the case, asserts that Officer Robert Comstock deployed a Taser without…