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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2020

League Won't Allow High School Hockey Team to Wear Jerseys Honoring Officer

A high school hockey team in Minnesota that had hoped to honor an officer with the Waseca Police Department who was critically wounded in a shooting in early January by wearing jerseys bearing his name and badge number was disappointed to learn that their show of support was not supported by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2020

Ohio Department Warns of "Highly Addictive" Girl Scout Cookies Hitting the Streets

The Ravenna (OH) Police Department recently took to social media to warn area residents about the impending arrival of a "highly addictive substance that is about to hit the streets" as members of the notorious "Girl Scouts of America" flood the streets with sugary treats.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

Man Opens Fire on Texas Officers at Traffic Stop, No Injuries Reported

A man who officers had attempted to stop over a malfunctioning headlight opened fire on them before fleeing on foot from the scene.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

Connecticut Officer, Firefighter Square Off in Chicken Wing Eating Contest

With the goal of receiving $1,000 to donate to the charity of the agency's choice, a firefighter with the Manchester Fire Department and an officer with the Manchester Police Department stared down two giant platters of barbeque chicken wings at a local grocery store on Wednesday morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

South Carolina Deputy Deploys TASER on K-9, Gets Kicked by Cow

A deputy with the Georgetown County (SC) Sheriff's Office was injured in a bizarre incident in which his K-9 partner bit a cow, he TASERed his dog, and the cow then kicked the deputy.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

Kansas Agency Launches Alert and ID System for Special Needs Persons

The City of Salina Police Department's Support Division has launched a new system designed to help officers identify and deal with individual with special needs who may find themselves in an emergency situation.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

University Professor Calls Police Over Student Refusing to Change Seats in Class

A professor with Ball State University in Indiana called local police because a student refused to change seats in class on Tuesday morning.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2020

Virginia Officer Dies After Being Dragged By Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Newport News (VA) Police Department was fatally dragged by a vehicle driven by a suspect attempting to flee a traffic stop on Thursday evening.

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Patrolby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2020

Georgia Deputy Killed in High-Speed Pursuit Crash

Dep. Sheldon Whiteman had just joined the pursuit when he apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wood line. According to Sheriff Nobles, Whiteman's car traveled an estimated 100 feet before coming to a stop.

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Point of Lawby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2020

Man Accused of Killing Florida Officer Found Competent to Stand Trial

The man accused of killing an officer with the Fort Myers Police Department has been found to be competent to stand trial.

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