Tag: officer cleared

Patrol

Illinois Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man

The suspect ignored the order...and fired up the chainsaw. The officer deployed his TASER, knocking down the suspect. But before he could be taken into custody, he got back up, grabbed the running chainsaw, and ran toward the officer.

March 19, 2025

Patrol

Nevada DA Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting of Man After Chainsaw Attack at Motel

For reasons unknown, the suspect returned to threaten the staff with a running chainsaw. He then left the office, went to his room, made contact with the occupant who was still there, and swung the chainsaw towards him, causing him to flee.

October 19, 2023

Patrol

Georgia Troopers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of “Cop City” Protester

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was shot and killed by six Georgia State Troopers on Jan. 18 as officers raided campgrounds occupied by demonstrators protesting the training center.

October 10, 2023

Patrol

UT Officers Justified in Fatally Shooting Suspected Sovereign Citizen During Traffic Stop

The suspect was stopped for having a fake license plate, a common practice among sovereign citizens. The way he reacted to the stop—refusing to cooperate with the officer and saying the officer had no authority over him—is also common behavior for soverei

September 14, 2023

Patrol

New San Francisco DA Plans to Drop Charges Against Former Officer Over Deadly Shooting

Jenkins said in a letter sent Wednesday to Attorney General Rob Bonta that she intends to drop the charges against San Francisco police officer Christopher Samayoa at a March 1 hearing.

February 13, 2023

Patrol

DA Clears CA Officer in Fatal Shooting of Gunman Outside Station

Officer Milward made contact with the man outside of the police station. He told the officer he was waiting for someone. As Milward turned away the suspect drew a pistol and opened fire. Milward was hit in the chest and went down.

December 20, 2022

Command

Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against NJ Chief

Judge Marilyn Clark issued a 56-page decision on Nov. 2, dismissing charges that the chief had conspired to commit misconduct, and committed misconduct and corruption of public resources.

November 11, 2022

Special Units

Arbitrator Rules NY Officers Used "Legitimate" Force in Protest Incident That Injured 75-Year-Old Activist

The officers — Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski — will be allowed to start working again, after the arbitrator concluded the two used “absolutely legitimate” force and did not violate department policies.

April 11, 2022

Special Units

Minneapolis Officer Will Not Be Charged Over Fatal Shooting of Armed Man During Warrant Operation

"After a thorough review of all available evidence ... there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges in this case," Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday.

April 6, 2022

Point of Law

Chicago Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old Adam Toledo

"Officer Stillman reacted to the perceived threat presented by Adam Toledo, who he believed at the time was turning toward him to shoot him," Cook County (IL) State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said.

March 16, 2022

Patrol

Capitol Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Woman During Jan. 6 Riot

The probe by the U.S. Capitol Police exonerated the officer for his use of force. The department said in a memo outlining the investigation that the officer’s actions were within department policy.

August 23, 2021

Patrol

Officer who Shot Jacob Blake Back on Duty, Will Not Face Discipline

The officer, Rusten Sheskey, returned from administrative leave in late March. He was "found to have been acting within policy and will not be subjected to discipline," according to a statement Tuesday from Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis.

April 14, 2021