Tag: Felons: Page 2

Patrol

Man Killed by Albuquerque Police Tuesday Had Stolen Guns, Armor

The gun Okeefe had was a Ruger Vaquero .45 Long Colt – a modern revolver with an Old West look. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Sgt. Aaron Williamson said someone broke into a deputy’s home on Monday morning and stole the vest and three firearms, which were personal weapons the deputy doesn’t use on duty.

January 15, 2015

Patrol

Ind. Officer Killed Trying to Save Woman

Decorated Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Rod Bradway was shot and killed early Friday after kicking in the door at a domestic call when he heard a woman screaming for help.

September 19, 2013

Weapons

Illegal Gun Owners Would Be Reported To NICS Under La. Bill

Louisiana legislators approved a bill requiring information about residents banned from possessing a firearm be reported to the federal system accessed for background checks.

May 29, 2013

Training

Iowa Sergeant Sues Man Who Choked Him

Sgt. Brian Krei filed a lawsuit in mid-December against 21-year-old Branden Plummer, who was sentenced to 60 days in jail on Nov. 2. Plummer pleaded guilty in September to willful injury and interference with official acts inflicting bodily injury.

January 6, 2013

Special Units

Wanted Man Escapes Home Surrounded By SWAT

A man being served a felony warrant escaped from police at his home on Sunday despite SWAT teams surrounding and gassing the house in Fremont, Calif.

September 11, 2012

Patrol

Man Confesses To Killing Philly Cop

A 23-year-old felon with a history of arrests for illegal guns and assaults has confessed to being part of the robbery team that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker Jr.

August 23, 2012

Patrol

Video: Officers Kill Idaho Fugitive

Newly released dash-cam video has helped exonerate two Post Falls (Idaho) Police officers in the fatal shooting of a career criminal in March. The footage, which was released Friday, shows the violent end of the officers' pursuit of a known felon.

August 6, 2012

Patrol

Video: Indiana Cop Ambushed, Shot In Head

A felon with a history of drugs and assaults on officers allegedly ambushed a Fortville (Ind.) Police officer who pulled him over early Saturday morning following a pursuit. The incident was captured on Officer Fox's patrol car video system.

July 29, 2012

Patrol

Calif. Bill Would Alter 'Three Strikes' Law

A bill passed by the California Assembly Monday would alter the "three strikes" law to require that the third strike be a serious or violent felony.

January 31, 2012

Patrol

Calif. Hot Dog Vendor Sold Meth, Machine Guns

A convicted felon and illegal immigrant sold a machine gun, shotgun and other weapons to undercover San Jose Police officers. They also sold methamphetamine.

October 16, 2011

Patrol

Marshals Arrest Felon Who Shot New Orleans Cop

The suspect who shot a New Orleans Police officer during a traffic stop has been arrested, after sheriff's deputies and officers from the U.S. Marshals office. Troy Armstead, 24, was taken into custody late Tuesday, after he shot Officer Terrance Hilliard in the hand.

September 14, 2011

Patrol

Six People Face Charges In Death of Ind. K-9 Cop

Six people are facing federal charges in connection with the shooting death of Terre Haute (Ind.) Police Officer Brent Long. Five of those people apparently lied to police about the whereabouts of shooter Shaun Seeley.

August 24, 2011