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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2020

KY Legislator who Authored No-Knock Warrant Bill Arrested in Louisville Riot, Police Say She Tried to Burn Library

State Representative Attica Scott was part of a large group that was told to disperse but failed to do so. The arrest report alleges that she "caused damage at multiple locations, including setting fire to the Louisville Public Library."

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2020

St. Louis Chief Hopes End of Residency Requirement Boosts Recruiting

Chief John Hayden said Tuesday he hopes that the recent removal of the residency requirement for his department will help generate a net increase of about 100 officers over the next year.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2020

3 Tennessee Teens Arrested for Pointing Guns at Undercover Officer

Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in which they allegedly drew weapons and confronted an undercover officer with the Franklin (TN) Police Department on Monday night.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2020

Nebraska Officer Fatally Shoots Dog Attacking Him

An officer with the Schuyler (NE) Police Department who came under attack by an out-of-control dog was forced to fatally shoot the animal during an incident on Monday night, police say.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2020

Arkansas Officer Saves the Life of Choking Toddler in Roadside Incident

An officer with the Little Rock (AR) Police Department is being credited with saving the life of a one-year-old boy who had suddenly choked on a piece of food while riding in the back seat of the family vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2020

DOJ Accuses Portland, Seattle, and NYC Governments of Permitting Anarchy

"When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers and agencies from doing their jobs, it endangers innocent citizens who deserve to be protected, including those who are trying to peacefully assemble and protest," Attorney General William Barr said in a statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2020

Utah Officer Faces Charges Following UOF Incident Involving K-9

An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department faces charges of aggravated assault stemming from an April 2020 incident in which he allegedly ordered his K-9 to bite a subject who was reportedly compliant with commands to get on the ground and raise his hands.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2020

Lancaster Riot Suspects Charged, Held on $1 Million Bail Each

Twelve adults arrested in the rioting face a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges, including arson, riot, institutional vandalism and criminal conspiracy. One defendant also faces a charge of illegal possession of a firearm.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2020

Wisconsin Officer Subdues Axe-Wielding Man Causing Disturbance

An officer with the Menasha Police Department was attacked while investigating an ax incident at a business after responding to a call of a man armed with axe acting erratically at a local business.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2020

At Least 20 Chiefs Have Resigned Since May

In states like New York, Georgia, Washington and Virginia, police chiefs were called to resign by their respective communities for their handling of protests as well as for controversial law enforcement incidents involving alleged police brutality and systemic racism.

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