Tag: Assaults on Officers

Patrol

Tennessee Deputy in ICU After Being Hit by Rock or Brick

Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a 911 call about a shooting around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was at the scene and reportedly struck Deputy Swanger with a rock or brick causing grave injury.

June 23, 2025

Patrol

Video: Officer Ambushed, Stabbed at Traffic Stop

Video from the incident shows a man spraying the officer in the face with pepper spray, attacking him with a knife, and attempting to take away his duty pistol.

June 5, 2025

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Explosion Injures 5 Colorado Officers at Domestic Call

When officers and deputies tried to go back in the residence, an explosion occurred. The sheriff’s office said in the release that the explosion is “believed to have been intentionally caused by (the suspect).”

May 19, 2025

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Wanted Man Throws Dog at Albuquerque Officer, Then Flees

Body camera video shows the man pick up and pet a dog that appears to be a Yorkshire terrier. When the officer attempts to arrest him, the body camera video shows the man throw the dog at the officer.

May 8, 2025

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Retired Minnesota Officer Dies 15 Years After On-Duty Assault

Her family said St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly's death was a result of the injuries she sustained that resulted in her experiencing constant pain.

March 3, 2025

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Florida Officer and Witness "Intentionally" Run Over and Injured

"The officer experienced extensive injuries in this incident. He has several broken bones and severe road rash and abrasions all over his body. He is in very serious condition at this time," Rod Skirvin, president of the Broward PBA said.

February 26, 2025

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Man Gets 13 Life Sentences for Shooting 2 Texas Officers, Other Crimes

Joshua Herrin was convicted in November of shooting Bryan police officer Najee Watson and Brazos County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Brittany Re, both of whom survived, after stealing a squad car and leading law enforcement on a manhunt.

February 4, 2025

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Some Police Angered by Pardon of J6 Rioters Convicted of Attacking Officers

“When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable, it sends a dangerous message...potentially emboldening others to commit similar acts of violence," the joint IACP/FOP statement said.

January 21, 2025

Command

Outspoken Sheriff Disagrees with Trump’s Pardon of Rioters who Assaulted Police

“I would have much rather that he considered those cases independently, rather than blanket pardons and commutations because there is never an acceptable reason to assault, hit, attack law enforcement officers who are trying to do their job," Judd said.

January 21, 2025

Patrol

Man Tasered Louisiana Deputy, Tried to Steal Patrol Vehicle

Deputies and officers arrived on the scene and took the man into custody. He and the tasered deputy were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

January 13, 2025

Patrol

California Deputies Fired on by Civilian Who was Hunting Break-In Suspects

The armed civilian ran into the deputies at the temple property – but apparently didn't know they were law enforcement officers. Before they could announce their presence, the sheriff's office says the civilian fired two shots at the deputies.

November 1, 2024

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Florida Officer Attacked, Choked at Domestic

During the response, Officer Mateo was attacked, police say, and the suspect reportedly tried to choke the officer.

October 28, 2024