Ill. Cop Sued After Asking for Date From Speed Violator

A suburban Illinois police officer tracked down a woman he ticketed for speeding to ask her out on a date. Instead of declining the offer, the woman sued him for causing "great fear and anxiety."

January 2, 2012

A suburban Illinois police officer tracked down a woman he ticketed for speeding to ask her out on a date. Instead of declining the offer, the woman sued him for causing "great fear and anxiety."

Evangelina Paredes has accused Stickney (Ill.) Police Officer Chris Collins of violating her privacy by searching motor-vehicle records for her address, then leaving a handwritten note on her car windshield outside her apartment two days after she was ticketed, reports the Associated Press via the Washington Post.

The fine for the violation was $132.

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After Tennessee Trooper Shot at Traffic Stop, Brother Wants Tougher Sentencing for Repeat Offenders

Officials revealed that the suspect was convicted of second-degree murder in 2016 and sentenced to 11 years in prison. The following year, he was convicted of aggravated assault and especially aggravated robbery. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

1 Louisiana Officer Killed, 3 Wounded in Hostage Incident

Officials say the incident began around 9 a.m. Thursday when the City Marshal’s Office learned that Nyjal Hurst, 31, was inside of a home and attempted to serve an arrest warrant for attempted murder.

Senior Corporal Segus R. Jolivette of the Lafayette Police Department was shot and killed during a standoff Thursday.

Video: Texas Officer Pulls Man from Burning Tesla

Officers first tried to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, but when it became clear the fire was not going to go out, the officers decided to bust out the driver's side window.

Colony, Texas, Police Officer Edwardo Hernandez pulls an injured driver from a burning Tesla.

Colorado Officer Wounded in Gun Grab Attack, Suspect Killed

Officers were searching for a suspect in an assault at a nearby gas station. When they found him, a physical struggle ensued and the suspect grabbed an officer's gun.

Video Released of Florida Officer Shooting Armed Man at Gas Station

Video from the officer’s body camera shows a struggle between the officer and Paquin. Paquin reaches into his truck and produces a pistol. On the video the officer shoots Paquin as he appears to charge at the officer with the gun.

A Jacsksonville Officer shoots a suspect charging at him with a pistol during an encounter July 16 at a gas station.

Alabama Mayor Fires Chief and Assistant Chief

“On Tuesday afternoon the City of Tuskegee determined that it is in the best interest of public safety for our citizens to go in a new direction with the leadership of the Tuskegee Police Department,’’ the mayor said.

Man Accused of Killing Michigan Deputy Captured After Manhunt

Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in Detroit, according to a spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police and neighbors who watched the arrest.

Off-Duty Texas Deputy Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver

Deputy Meredith Portillo had two passenger in her vehicle when it was struck by the wrong way driver, the sheriff’s office said.

Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy Meredith Portillo was killed Sunday in an off-duty crash.

LAPD Officers Allowed to Carry Guns at Paris Olympics

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Off-Duty North Carolina Deputy Rescues Driver from Sinking SUV

Corporal Clark waded into the water and was aided by a civilian in breaking a window on the vehicle. The deputy then dove into the water and pushed the driver to the surface, the sheriff’s office said.

An SUV is swept away in Durham, North Carolina, flood waters Monday. An off-duty Durham County Sheriff's deputy and civilians rescued the driver.

Indiana Lieutenant Passes Out After Fentanyl Exposure

Lieutenant Tony Wilson reportedly found a dollar bill that was covered in what he thought was fentanyl while searching the vehicle.

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