Tag: Civilians Helping Officers: Page 6

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Washington Man Helps Officer Take Down Robbery Suspect

“I pulled over there real quick, I jumped out, ran over, the officer was on his back trying to hold the guy down, and there were no other officers around,” Joe described. “I jumped in there, held him down, was able to get him off the officer, and then we got him cuffed and threw him into the car.”

October 24, 2018

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Illinois Officer Shot at Traffic Stop, Civilian Shoots at Suspect

"We were luckily (sic) enough to have a citizen on the street who's a concealed carry holder and he also engaged in gun fire with this offender who was struck one time and was taken to Cook County Hospital," Supt. Chlada said.

September 14, 2018

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Passersby Aid Wounded Chicago Officer After Traffic Collision

A police officer suffered a head injury when the patrol car he was driving collided with another vehicle at an intersection early Saturday morning.

July 23, 2018

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Good Samaritan Who Helped Wounded Idaho Officer Recounts Incident

Meridian (ID) Police Officer Kyle Mikowski was conducting a traffic stop when a gunman opened fire on him, but bystander Nedim Cavcic was there to render aid.

July 3, 2018

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Civilian Driver Pursues Hit-and-Run Suspect Who Killed Cyclist

A civilian driver who witnessed the hit-and-run death of a female cyclist near the University of Indianapolis subsequently got into a hair-raising pursuit of the assailant. More Here.

June 15, 2018

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Video: Civilian Driver Pursues Hit-and-Run Suspect Who Killed Cyclist

A civilian driver who witnessed the hit-and-run death of a female cyclist near the University of Indianapolis subsequently got into a hair-raising pursuit of the suspected assailant.

June 15, 2018

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Video: Truck Driver Stops Man Wrestling Wyoming Trooper

Darren Phillips knew he had to help. So, he stopped his 18-wheeler in the passing lane to help the trooper who was struggling with a suspect grabbing for his gun.

June 4, 2018

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3 Honored for Assisting Connecticut Officer After Stabbing

Kidik was released from the hospital last week after several rounds of surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. But “without a shadow of a doubt,” Deputy Chief Joseph Buyak said, “had Ms. Marciano, Mr. Dixon and Mr. Casanova not taken the action they did, Officer Kidik would have died.”

May 30, 2018

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Man with Cane Trips Armed Suspect Running from Ohio Officers

"Bill was at a west Columbus library with his granddaughter. He was waiting outside to leave when he heard police sirens. He tells us he looked around and saw a man with his hand in his waistband running toward him. More Here.

May 7, 2018

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Video: Man with Cane Trips Armed Suspect Running from Ohio Officers

"Bill was at a west Columbus library with his granddaughter. He was waiting outside to leave when he heard police sirens. He tells us he looked around and saw a man with his hand in his waistband running toward him.

May 7, 2018

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Wisconsin Officer Kicked Unconscious Making Arrest, Nurse Takes Down Suspect

While the nurse was checking on the sergeant, she realized Boomsma was beginning to fight with the officer again, and that Boomsma was yelling about having a knife in her pocket. The nurse was concerned that Boomsma was going to stab the officer or the unconscious sergeant, so she body slammed her and held her until an officer could handcuff her. More Here.

April 17, 2018

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Video: Wisconsin Officer Kicked Unconscious Making Arrest, Nurse Takes Down Suspect

While the nurse was checking on the sergeant, she realized Boomsma was beginning to fight with the officer again, and that Boomsma was yelling about having a knife in her pocket. The nurse was concerned that Boomsma was going to stab the officer or the unconscious sergeant, so she body slammed her and held her until an officer could handcuff her.

April 17, 2018