Tag: federal charges

Point of Law
Federal Prosecutors File New Indictment Against Former Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor Case
In August, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson declared that the actions of Taylor’s boyfriend were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.
October 2, 2024
Patrol
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone, Faces Up to 10 Years
His plea deal includes a damages payment of $29,034—the value of the drone—to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and a possible 10-year federal prison term.
October 10, 2023
Booking photo of Wendell D. Goney taken in 2021 following his arrest over destruction of a Lake County Sheriff's drone.
Point of Law
Chauvin, 3 Other Fired Officers Now Face Federal Charges in Floyd Death
The three-count indictment names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao. Specifically, Chauvin, Thao and Kueng are charged with violating Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure and excessive force. All four officers are charged for their failure to provide Floyd with medical care.
May 7, 2021
Investigations
Grandma Thwarted Mass Shooting in Texas
A planned mass shooting at a Lubbock, TX, hotel was averted when a gunman's grandmother convinced him he needed to go to a hospital, according to federal authorities.
August 6, 2019
Point of Law
DOJ Will Not Charge NYPD Officer Over Garner Death
The Department of Justice will not bring criminal charges against the New York City police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner, citing insufficient evidence, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
July 16, 2019
Patrol
Federal Gun Charges for 3 Associated with Indiana Officers’ Deaths
Three people have been charged for roles in illegally purchased weapons that were used in the shootings of two Indiana officers. More Here.
June 11, 2018
Three people have been charged for roles in illegally purchased weapons that were used in the shootings of two Indiana officers. Photo: WISH
Patrol
Video: Federal Gun Charges for 3 Associated with Indiana Officers’ Deaths
Three people have been charged for roles in illegally purchased weapons that were used in the shootings of two Indiana officers.
June 11, 2018
Three people have been charged for roles in illegally purchased weapons that were used in the shootings of two Indiana officers. Photo: WISH screenshot
Patrol
Baltimore Police Commissioner Suspended Amid Federal Tax Charges
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has suspended Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa with pay pending the resolution of three federal criminal tax charges he faces.
May 11, 2018
Photo: Baltimore PD/Facebook
Patrol
Federal Judge Refuses to Erase Joe Arpaio's Conviction Despite Trump Pardon
A federal judge on Thursday shot down former sheriff Joe Arpaio's bid to sweep his criminal record clean.
October 20, 2017
Special Units
Feds Charge 147 Los Angeles-Area Gang Members
The charges, part of a massive racketeering case dubbed Operation Knock Out, were outlined in several indictments charging 147 members and associates of the Varrio Hawaiian Gardens gang with murder, attempted murder, drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, extortion, kidnapping and witness intimidation.
May 21, 2009
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