Tag: Off-Duty Incidents: Page 13

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Virginia Police Investigating Death of Off-Duty Officer as Murder-Suicide

Officer Bailey Smith had served with the Big Stone Gap Police Department, which is flying its flag at half-staff in the wake of his death.

March 12, 2019

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11-Year-Old Indiana Boy Charged with Shooting Trooper Father

St. Joseph County prosecutors filed a petition alleging delinquency—the juvenile equivalent of a criminal charge—for attempted murder. For an adult, attempted murder would be a Level 1 felony.

March 6, 2019

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Off-Duty Alabama State Trooper Injured in Massive Tornado

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said that Sergeant Robert Burroughs is currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital.

March 5, 2019

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Off-Duty Baltimore Officer Dies of Apparent Drug Overdose

According to WBAL-TV, the girlfriend of 25-year-old Joseph Banks called 911 seeking assistance after realizing that Banks was in trouble.

February 26, 2019

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Off-Duty Baltimore Officer Accidentally Shoots Herself in Leg

An off-duty officer was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after accidentally shooting herself in the leg.

February 21, 2019

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3 Teens Arrested for Attacking Off-Duty Florida Officer, 1 Still Sought

Three teens of a group of four that reportedly attacked an off-duty police officer jogging in a Sarasota, Florida park have been arrested—one remains at large.

February 20, 2019

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Off-Duty Florida Officer Attacked While Defending Homeless Person Harassed by Teens

An off-duty officer with the Sarasota (FL) Police department was jogging in a park on Thursday when he came upon a group of teenagers harassing and hitting a homeless person.

February 8, 2019

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Rhode Island Strippers Accused of Stealing Gun from Boston Officer at Hotel

Pawtucket police said that 22-year-old Melissa Dacier and 25-year-old Neish Rivera were arrested and the officer's service weapon recovered several hours after he'd reported it stolen.

February 8, 2019

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Off-Duty Officer Takes Action on Teen's School Threat in Online Video Game

An off-duty officer with the Fort Worth (TX) Police Department was playing an online video game when he heard another player make a threat against a school.

January 24, 2019

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Video: Off-Duty California Officers Save Woman's Life After Harrowing Crash

An off-duty deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department witnessed a violent single-vehicle crash about a hundred yards ahead of him on a freeway.

January 24, 2019

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Off-Duty Illinois Trooper Struck and Killed While Responding to a Traffic Collision

Trooper Christopher Lambert was reportedly out of his car, offering assistance at the scene of a three-vehicle crash when a vehicle struck him.

January 14, 2019

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Wisconsin Officer Provides Life-Saving Help During In-Flight Medical Emergency

An officer with the Grafton (WI) Police Department is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and rapid response to a medical emergency aboard a flight he was taking from Florida to Chicago.

January 7, 2019