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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2021

Retired NC Officer Bikes Thousands of Miles for Police Suicide Awareness

Retired Sergeant Christopher Lowrance’s journey started in May when he flew to Astoria, OR, and began the bike ride back to North Carolina. After months of sleeping in a hammock, eating ramen noodles and spending a lot of time alone, Lowrance returned home Sunday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2021

Michigan Sheriff's K-9 Finds Woman's Lost Wedding Rings

"A few minutes later Sgt. Pelli and Dogo showed up. Dogo put his training and skills to use and sure enough he found my rings! Dogo, I’ll be bringing you ice cream to say thank you!" Elsa Green wrote.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2021

Ohio Trooper Found Dead on Duty

The agency did not disclose the trooper's cause of death.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2021

OR Deputy Drowns During Off-Duty Rescue Attempt

Bystanders found the deputy and brought her to the surface. Linn County deputies and paramedics attempted life-saving procedures, but she did not survive.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2021

TX Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered in Crash with 18-Wheeler

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that fellow Austin Police Officer Andy Traylor has passed away,” a notice from the Austin Police Association reads.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2021

TX Officer Shot in Head During Standoff That Killed SWAT Commander Leaves Rehab

Omar Soto-Chavira, 22, allegedly fired multiple times at officers during the July 15 standoff, killing Lubbock County sheriff's Sgt. Josh Bartlett and wounding Sgt. Shawn Wilson.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2021

Veteran LAPD Officer Says Progressive Laws Have Made Crime Pay

"Crime does pay right now across this country. Criminals know that they have the green light to pretty much do what they want to do because we're in an era where we coddle criminals instead of holding them accountable," Deon Joseph said Wednesday."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2021

NV Trooper Dies 2 Days After Being Struck by Vehicle During Pursuit

Trooper Micah May was hit by a car that was being chased on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas by other NHP troopers. The driver reportedly stole the car before leading officers on a chase that covered about 20 miles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

Judge Finds Cause to Prosecute WI Officer Cleared in Multiple Shootings

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro said Wednesday that there is probable cause that Officer Joseph Mensah committed a crime of homicide when he killed Jay Anderson Jr.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2021

L.A. Police Commission's New President Rejects Defund Movement

“Our communities of color that are most impacted by crime, many of which have seen the homicide rate rise above 30% this year, cannot afford to go without law enforcement,” William Briggs said in prepared remarks, which he delivered after unanimous appointment by his Police Commission colleagues.

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