Calif. Gang Member Convicted for Nearly Killing Undercover Cop

A California gang member who nearly killed an undercover police officer is expected to receive at least 50 years in prison, after a jury found him guilty.

November 16, 2011

A California gang member who nearly killed an undercover police officer is expected to receive at least 50 years in prison, after a jury found him guilty.

Andrew Barrientos, 21, was found guilty Wednesday of trying to kill Fremont Police Officer Todd Young during a botched arrest in East Oakland last year that resulted in the near-death of the officer, reports the Silicon Valley Mercury News.

Two rounds from Barrientos struck Young in the pelvic area. Young required 60 units of blood during surgery.

Editorial

Skydio X10 Sheriff

A Race Against Time: How DFR Technology Rescued a Missing Child

7 Ways Gps Fleet Tracking Helps Government Fleets Succeed

7 Ways GPS Fleet Tracking Helps Government Fleets Succeed

375x480 Data Driven Policing Cover Thumbnail 1195772168 En Na Final Sept23 (1)

Data-Driven Policing: Leveraging Telematics for Optimized Police Fleet Performance

Banner Final Skydio X10 Outdoor Shipping Yard

DFR at Work: OKCPD’s Drones Help Find Six Missing Persons

Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Helps Troopers Arrest Sideshow Drivers

The racers took over an intersection in Riverview, Florida, and performed stunts with their vehicles while shooting off fireworks.

Helicopter view of sideshow in Riverside, Florida, the night of August 31, 2024.

SWAT Deploys ARV at Nudist Resort, Police Nab Murder Suspect

A California sheriff’s office SWAT team heavily damaged a home at a nudist resort while breaching it with an armored rescue vehicle Thursday. Police arrested a murder suspect, but the search for the suspected victims has been delayed due to the damage.

California Undercover Officer Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspects Arrested

When the undercover officer arrived at the planned location, a parking lot, to exchange an undisclosed amount of money for the counterfeit pills, the two suspects each pointed a handgun at him and robbed him.

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.

Alton, Illinois, Police Officer Allen Averbeck and his K-9 partner Odin. Averbeck was injured in a shooting Thursday and Odin was killed.

Michigan Man Arrested After State Police Helicopter Lasered

During the investigation, the suspect and his wife “tried blaming their 12-year-old son,” court records show.

Tapping Into Tech to Save K-9 Lives

No officer wants to return to their patrol vehicle and discover that the air-conditioning system has failed with their K-9 partner inside. AceK9 provides a line of vehicle accessories that can protect law enforcement dogs from dying in hot cars.

AceK9 products like Hot-N-Pop Pro and AceWatchDog can help keep police K-9s safer.

Pennsylvania Police Release Video of Officer Actions at Site of Attempted Trump Assassination

The footage is taken from two officers from the Butler Township Police Department who made a desperate attempt to stop Crooks moments before he fired his rifle, striking Trump in the ear, killing Corey Comparatore and injuring two others.

Butler Township Police officers surround the suspect after he was killed by Secret Service countersnipers.

E-collars can help or hinder police K9 obedience. Top trainer Daryl Gaunt shares seven ways to improve e-collar usage.

E-collars can help or hinder police K9 obedience. Top trainer Daryl Gaunt shares seven ways to improve e-collar usage.

E-collars when used correctly ensure handlers have control over their dogs at all times, even when faced with someone in a bite suit.

Texas Deputy Shot and Wounded During Warrant Service

Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes described the suspect as a "violent, sick, twisted criminal" who intended to kill the deputy.

The honored K9 teams are from the Kansas Joint Fentanyl Impact Team, focused on rooting out fentanyl trafficking.

The honored K9 teams are from the Kansas Joint Fentanyl Impact Team, focused on rooting out fentanyl trafficking.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention has added handler Brian Eberle and his three K9s to its Fire Investigations Branch.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention has added handler Brian Eberle and his three K9s to its Fire Investigations Branch.

ROTC is a yellow lab certified as an ignitable liquid detection canine through Maine State Police.

The German short-haired pointer finds hidden child porn by sniffing out electronic media devices.

The German short-haired pointer finds hidden child porn by sniffing out electronic media devices.

Gloucester County Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons, with Walt and Det. Farid at Walt's swearing in ceremony.

Page 1 of 507