Tag: Assaults on Officers: Page 2

Patrol

New Jersey Officer Injured by Incendiary Device Thrown at Patrol Vehicle

The officer had pulled over and was attempting to remove the smoking object when it exploded, a police report said.

November 22, 2023

Patrol

Judge Releases Men Accused of Attacking NYPD Officer Over Being Told to Stop Smoking

Patrick Hendry, the president of the Police Benevolent Association union, tore into the decision. “Our streets and subways won’t be safe if the cops protecting them aren’t safe,” he said.

November 16, 2023

Patrol

NYPD Lieutenant Assaulted on Subway, 2 Arrested

Lt. Gypsy Pichardo, a 17-year veteran of the force and a member of the New York Dominican Officers Organization, required stitches on his face and suffered damage to his eye, which will require a specialist.

November 13, 2023

Patrol

OH Man Indicted for Trying to Kill "White Officer"

The suspect is charged with attempted murder, aggravated robbery and felonious assault. Prosecutors say the man, who is black, wanted to kill a white police officer.

August 2, 2023

Point of Law

Federal Court Rules Officer Injured in Protest can Sue Activist

The July 2016 protest took place outside the Baton Rouge Police Department in the aftermath of the killing of Alton Sterling. The plaintiff officer was injured during the demonstration when he was struck by a rock or a similar object.

June 27, 2023

Patrol

Bystander Comes to Aid of NJ Officer During Chokehold Attack

As the officer tried to arrest him on defiant trespass and disorderly conduct charges, a struggle ensued during which the man was able to put a chokehold on the officer, "effectively cutting off" his blood and oxygen supply, police said.

May 23, 2023

Featured

VA Officer Attacked in Patrol Vehicle, Suspect Fatally Shot

Chief Davis called the police officer who responded "a hero," adding that the responding officer was "fighting for his life."

May 12, 2023

Featured

Man Walks Up and Smashes Bottle Over Head of NYPD Officer

The suspect has reportedly been diagnosed with mental illness and has a long record of bizarre and criminal behavior.

April 18, 2023

Patrol

23 Charged After Attack on Atlanta Police at Training Center

"This was a very violent attack that occurred, this evening very violent attack," Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said in a press conference near the scene.

March 6, 2023

Patrol

Suspect in Machete Attack on NYPD Officers Allegedly Islamic Extremist

The suspect had already been on the FBI’s terrorism watch list after his mother and other aunt had reported the newly radicalized man.

January 2, 2023

Patrol

From JFK to Armored Van Assault on HQ, Dallas Police Are Preserving History of the Department

Some items are now on display when you first walk in the door, the true treasures are still hidden in file drawers and archive boxes. From a Jack Ruby business card to the only full-auto 45.-caliber Thompson in the history of the department, one day officers and community alike will be able to get a true glimpse of history.

December 2, 2022

Patrol

2 CA Recruits Still Critical After Being Hit by SUV, Suspect Released

Gutierrez was released from custody Thursday evening, citing California penal code 849(B)(1), which authorizes peace officers to release arrested persons from custody due to insufficient grounds to file a complaint against that person

November 18, 2022