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News•by Staff Writer•June 11, 2019

Barricaded Florida Man Surrenders to Responding SWAT Team

A 47-year old man—identified as Dean Barger—who reportedly shot at a woman and her daughter barricaded himself inside a Pomona Park home for a period of time before eventually surrendering to the responding SWAT team.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 11, 2019

Washington Officer Lauded for Taking Time to Play with Young Boy

A motor officer with the Spokane (WA) Police Department was seen over the weekend playing a little game of catch with a young man, and the image posted to social media quickly drew dozens of comments of appreciation from local citizens.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 11, 2019

California Agency Recognizes Good Samaritan for Detaining Assault Suspect

The Santa Cruz (CA) Police Department has awarded an anonymous Good Samaritan—who intervened when an alleged assault occurred on a local store owner—a Chief's Commendation and Challenge Coin.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 11, 2019

Alabama Deputy Dies in On-Duty Vehicle Collision

A deputy with the Monroe County (AL) Sheriff's Office was killed in an on-duty vehicle collision early Tuesday morning.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 11, 2019

Off-Duty CA Deputy Shot at Fast Food Restaurant, in Critical Condition

A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was shot and severely wounded by an unknown assailant at a fast food restaurant on Monday. A person of interest was being detained Tuesday.

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News•by David Griffith•June 10, 2019

Instagram Video of CA Officers Detaining Suspect Raises Claims of "Excessive Force"

Police say the suspects argued with employees at the gas station/convenience store about returning a purchase. The incident reportedly progressed into a strong arm robbery and an assault on a cashier. Another employee was reportedly hit in the face by a trash can thrown by one of the suspects.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 10, 2019

Wife of New York Corrections Officer Badly Beaten By Inmates Sues DOC

The wife of a former Rikers Island Corrections Officer who was so badly beaten by several inmates that he suffered a broken neck and spinal injuries has filed a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit seeking $1 million damages against the city and the Department of Corrections.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 10, 2019

Off-Duty Police Chief Found Dead Near Where he Fell Off his Boat

​A two-day search for the chief of the Kemah (TX) Police Department ended Sunday morning when his body was found not far from where he fell overboard from his boat without a life-jacket in the Galveston Bay.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 10, 2019

Former Drummer for Five Finger Death Punch Sworn in as Reserve Officer

Jeremy Spencer—the former drummer of Five Finger Death Punch—has been sworn in as a reserve police officer for the Rockport (IN) Police Department.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 10, 2019

Hundreds Gather at Candlelight Vigil to Pay Tribute to Fallen Texas Officer

Hundreds of citizens joined officers with the Grand Prairie Police Department at a candlelight vigil Sunday night in honor of Officer Albert Castaneda, who was struck and killed by a car while standing outside of his patrol vehicle running radar on the President George Bush Turnpike.

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