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Patrol•by Staff•August 27, 2024

Atlanta Officer Shot During Attempt to Arrest Murder Suspect

The incident unfolded when officers from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest Derek Rankins, who was wanted for the Aug. 20 murder of 32-year-old Courtney Reece in Atlanta.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 27, 2024

San Diego Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Pursuit Crash

The extremely violent collision between a police vehicle and a speeding BMW sedan occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 26, 2024

Boston Officers Sprayed with Squirt Gun, Find Real Gun After Stopping Suspect’s Vehicle

The front seat passenger stated to officers that he meant to scare them, police say. Officers advised the occupants that they had interfered with a traffic stop and requested their identifications.

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Investigations•by Staff•August 26, 2024

Texas Police Battling Wave of Copper Theft

"There’s been an increase in copper thefts and the criminals committing these crimes are doing it right before your eyes," said Lt. Pedro Barineau.

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Investigations•by Staff•August 26, 2024

Georgia Deputy Dies in Hospital Days After Shooting

Investigator Taylor Bristow, 30, was shot in the head Tuesday while serving a warrant in Carrolton, Georgia.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 23, 2024

Georgia State Trooper Recovering from Heart Transplant

Trooper Blake Shiver and his family were surprised when he was diagnosed with heart failure four years ago; and again, this summer when he was told he would need a heart transplant.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 23, 2024

Former Florida Deputy Charged with Manslaughter Over Shooting of Airman

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged Thursday in the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

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Point of Law•by Staff•August 23, 2024

Maryland Officer Convicted of Throwing Smoke Bomb During Jan. 6 Riot

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden heard two days of trial testimony without a jury this week before he found Montgomery County Police Officer Justin Lee guilty of two felonies and three misdemeanors.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 22, 2024

Former Oklahoma Deputy Charged with Faking Pursuit and Shooting

Body camera footage from September 2021 showed him driving over 100 mph, during an alleged pursuit while on his phone and driving with his knee.

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Patrol•by Staff•August 22, 2024

Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting

Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.

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