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NLEOMF’s January Officers of the Month Evacuated California Fire Victims

On January 7, 2025, Officer Adrian Woolford was informed by a firefighter that a woman was trapped in her home during the Eaton fires. He ran toward the fire and was joined by Officer Chrystian Banuelos and Officer Jonathan Bombardier.

Pasadena, California Police officers Jonathan Bombardier, Chrystian Banuelos, and Adrian Woolford evacuated residents during the Eaton Fire.

Kentucky Deputy Wounded, Suspect Killed at End of Vehicle Pursuit

The suspect’s vehicle crashed, Kentucky State Police says. The suspect then reportedly ran away and began shooting at law enforcement, wounding one deputy.

California Deputies Rescued Lyft Driver After 911 Text

On Sunday, March 9, just after 9:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Communications Center received a "Text to 911" message from a woman claiming to be a Lyft driver. In her message, she explained she was being held against her will by a passenger.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Retiring in May

Tom Manger left the Montgomery County Police Department in 2019 and came out of retirement to take on the Capitol Police role in 2021. During his first year as the head of the federal agency, he dealt with the fallout of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Alabama Town's Council Votes to Suspend Then Rebuild Police Department After Indictments of 5 Officers and Chief

A Cullman County Grand Jury recommended in February that the Hanceville Police Department be abolished immediately, and “any current or former officer of Hanceville Police Department indicted be suspended from law enforcement.

Video: Southern California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Fatal OIS on Pier

The suspect drove his vehicle onto the pier, which is a no drive zone. Police vehicles followed him to the end of the pier and parked.

Still image from Orange County Sheriff's Department helicopter camera showing Santa Ana officers and suspect on Newport Beach Pier.

Maui Police Chief Named in Lawsuit Against Rap Star Sean Diddy Combs, Denies Allegations

The suit claims that the chief, who at the time was a Las Vegas police captain, posed as a Sheriff deputy in California and responded to an alleged gang rape involving Combs.

4-Year-Old Calls Wisconsin Police Because Mom Ate His Ice Cream

When Officer Rachel Gardinier and Officer Francesca Ostergaard arrived at the home, the boy said his mom ate his ice cream and needed to go to jail for it.

A day after taking the 911 hangup call Officer Rachel Gardinier and Officer Francesca Ostergaard came back to the little boy's home with ice cream.

Washington State Attorney General Sues Sheriff for Helping Immigration Enforcement

The lawsuit claims the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has illegally held people in custody based only on their immigration status, helped federal agents question people in custody, and given immigration officials confidential personal information.

Charlotte Officers Wounded in Shootout, Suspect Killed

The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Reggie Allen Knight, was wanted on at least ten warrants, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

New Jersey Officer Killed in Shootout, 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder

Detective Joseph Azcona was shot and mortally wounded before he had a chance to get out of his vehicle, officials said. He died at a local hospital.

Detective Joseph Azcona was a five year veteran of the Newark Police Department. A 14-year-old has been charged with his murder.

Police Arrest Florida Teen Over Threats to “Shoot Up School”

When police searched his home, they found airsoft weapons and an airsoft vest. They also seized a laptop, iPhone, a knife and a notebook from the house.

Replica firearms taken from the home of a 17-year-old suspect in Sanford, Florida. The teen has been charged with making threats against a local school.

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