Tag: Traffic Enforcement: Page 13

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Texas Officers Wounded, Suspect Killed in Christmas Shootout

A Mansfield, Texas, teen who led Grand Prairie police on a nearly 10-hour manhunt after shooting at an officer at a traffic stop early Wednesday morning was pronounced dead after he was shot while walking into a neighborhood Christmas afternoon, police said. Read Full Story Here.

December 25, 2013

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N.M. State Police Officer Fired for Shooting at Van Plans Appeal

Attorneys for Elias Montoya announced Sunday that they are reviewing the allegations against the veteran officer and that Montoya intends to file an appeal for wrongful termination.

December 8, 2013

Patrol

San Jose Officer Arrested for Revenge by Ticket

Officer Charles Chavez, 51, was arrested last week on suspicion of writing a bogus traffic ticket to an opponent in a civil suit that stemmed from an auto collision more than five years ago. Chavez also wrote two fake tickets to his own attorney in the case, according to Santa Clara County prosecutors.

December 1, 2013

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Video: NYPD Traffic Agent Killed by Truck

An NYPD traffic agent was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in an accident in Midtown, police said.

December 1, 2013

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NYPD Traffic Agent Killed by Truck

An NYPD traffic agent was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in an accident in Midtown, police said. Read Full Story Here.

December 1, 2013

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Video: Judge Claims UCLA Police Used Excessive Force on Him

UCLA is conducting an internal investigation into allegations by an African American judge that excessive force was used by campus police officers when they stopped him on suspicion of not wearing a seat belt.

November 25, 2013

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Judge Claims UCLA Police Used Excessive Force on Him

UCLA is conducting an internal investigation into allegations by an African American judge that excessive force was used by campus police officers when they stopped him on suspicion of not wearing a seat belt. Read Full Story Here.

November 25, 2013

Vehicle Ops

N.Y. State Police Using SUVs to Spot Texting Drivers

The New York State Police are now using 32 tall, unmarked SUVs to spot drivers who are texting while behind the wheel.

November 24, 2013

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N.M. State Trooper Who Shot at Van During Pursuit Will Not Be Charged

Taos County (N.M.) District Attorney Donald Gallegos has decided not to pursue charges against a New Mexico State Patrol officer who opened fire on a van during a wild traffic stop and pursuit last month.

November 20, 2013

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Video: Officers Investigated Over Wild N.M. Traffic Stop

A late October traffic stop outside of Taos, N.M., turned into a wild scene with a 14-year-old rushing a state cop, a high-speed chase, and another officer firing at a fleeing minivan.

November 17, 2013

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Officers Investigated Over Wild N.M. Traffic Stop

Actions of New Mexico State Police officers at an October traffic stop are under investigation. The driver and her son face charges stemming from the incident. Read Full Story Here.

November 17, 2013

Patrol

Video: Man Gets 30 Years for Dragging Mo. Trooper

Approaching Hampton’s car, Cpl. Dunfee felt something was up. Hampton had something in his waistband. Dunfee pulled his gun and Hampton hit the gas. Dunfee acted without hesitation.

November 13, 2013