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Point of Law

Red Flag Petition to Disarm Colorado Officer Rejected

On Thursday, a judge shot down a Colorado woman's petition to seize guns from the Colorado State University Police Officer who shot and killed her son during a 2017 edged weapon attack.

January 16, 2020

Patrol

Oklahoma Deputy Killed in Vehicle Collision While Responding to Call

The vehicle occupied by Deputy Jarid Taylor left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. He died at the scene.

January 15, 2020

Patrol

Colorado Officer Shot Over Weekend Released from Hospital

An officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department who was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop over the weekend has been released from the hospital even as the search for the man who shot him continues.

January 15, 2020

Patrol

Woman Files "Red Flag Law" Paperwork Against Colorado Police Officer

A woman has filed a petition and affidavit for an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) against the Colorado State University police officer who fatally shot her son in 2017.

January 15, 2020

Patrol

Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca Likely to be Headed to Jail

The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, opening the door for the disgraced ex-lawman to be remanded to one of the jails he once oversaw.

January 14, 2020

Patrol

Man Who Shot Oklahoma Officer in 2018 Sentenced to 105 Years

The man convicted of shooting an officer with the Tulsa (OK) Police Department during a July 2018 incident in the parking lot of a convenience store has been sentenced to 105 years behind bars.

January 14, 2020

Patrol

Man Charged with Assaulting Montana Police Officer

A man who is accused of assaulting an officer with the Bozeman (MT) Police Department over the weekend made his first appearance before the Gallatin County Justice Court on Monday.

January 14, 2020

Patrol

Oklahoma Officer Injured as Suspected DUI Driver Slams into Squad

An Oklahoma woman has been booked into a Tulsa jail on suspicion of driving under the influence after the vehicle she was driving reportedly slammed into a squad car occupied by an officer with the Tulsa Police Department early Monday morning.

January 14, 2020

Patrol

Off-Duty California Deputy Struck, Killed by Car While Helping Elderly Woman

Detective Amber Joy Leist had observed an elderly woman who had fallen in the middle of the road and stopped and exited her vehicle to give assistance when she was struck by an oncoming car.

January 13, 2020

Patrol

Colorado Officer Wounded in Gunfight at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department is recovering after being shot during a gunfight at a traffic stop over the weekend.

January 13, 2020

Patrol

Police Impostor Among 3 Arrested for Selling PCP in Oklahoma

One of three people arrested for allegedly selling PCP at an apartment complex in Oklahoma City on Wednesday was posing as a police officer at the time of her arrest.

January 10, 2020

Patrol

Gunman Fired Over 50 Rounds During Gunfight with Colorado Officer

An officer with the Greeley (CO) Police Department has been cleared of all wrongdoing and will not face charges following an incident in November during which a gunman fired more than 50 rounds at the officer before taking his own life.

January 9, 2020