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Newsby Edited by staffMarch 5, 2019

Upstate New York Officer Announces Run for School Board Seat

Paul Kudela—who has worked as a patrol officer for the department and is currently a detective—said that his background as a former teacher in the Niagara Falls City School District will allow him to make informed decisions that enhance the quality of education for all students.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2019

Off-Duty Connecticut Officer Dies by Apparent Suicide

A 19-year veteran of the Bridgeport (CT) Police Department was found dead in his home over the weekend, and the department said it is investigating the death as an apparent suicide.

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Newsby Edited by StaffMarch 4, 2019

DEA, New York Officers Seize 5 Kilos of Fentanyl in Drug Raid

Officers in Westchester County (NY) were joined by agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency in a Friday morning raid that resulted in the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill nearly 2 million people, an official with the DEA said.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2019

New York Law Enforcement Officer Accused of Selling Guns to Criminals

Marinelli, who is a sergeant with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police, is accused of illegally manufacturing dozens of handguns and rifles, including at least one fully automatic rifle, and selling them to individuals who are legally barred from possessing such weapons.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019

New York Officer's Ballistic Vest Saves Him from Accidental Discharge

An officer with the Ellenville (NY) Police Department reportedly shot himself in his chest—the bullet was stopped by his body armor—as he attempted to flee from an attack by a rabid fox.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2019

MS-13 Members Reportedly Plan to Attack Off-Duty NYPD Officers

Officers with the New York Police Department—by far the nation's largest metropolitan police agency—have been told that they may be targets of one of the nation's most notorious gangs, particularly while off duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Massachusetts Officer Dragged by Vehicle Suffers Serious, Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

An officer with the Wellesley (MA) Police Department conducting a traffic stop was dragged by the suspect vehicle for about 15 feet before being able to free himself.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Massachusetts Officer Treated for Exposure to Fentanyl

An officer with the Wareham (MA) Police Department responding to an overdose call was exposed to fentanyl over the weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2019

Police Memorial Flag Artwork Removed from CT Capitol, Then Returned

State Rep. Brandon McGee, D-Hartford, requested the handmade Thin Blue Line Flag be removed but dropped his opposition Thursday after meeting with John Krupinsky, the president of the Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2019

Boston Officer Wounded in Traffic Stop Gunfight

The vehicle fled the shooting scene, and was located a short time later, Gross said. Inside, officers located the shooter, a man in his mid- to late-30s, dead, Gross said. The man has been identified as Kasim Kahrim, 36, of Dorchester.

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