Tag: Threats to Officers

Command

Florida Sheriff Has Man Who Allegedly Threatened Him Flown Across Country and Arrested

“Look me in the eye and tell me why you want me dead,” the sheriff ordered after introducing himself to the suspect.

May 22, 2025

Patrol

Akron Officers Threatened, Doxed Over Fatal Thanksgiving Shooting

“Individuals on Facebook have made veiled threats or vague threats, stating that ‘let us find out and the officers will pay’ and they use the little blood drop emojis. People have posted pictures of addresses and homes,” union president Brian Lucey said.

December 19, 2024

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officers Threatened After Arrest of Suspect in Murder of Insurance CEO

Altoona Police Department Deputy Chief Derek Swope said that they are investigating threats made against the department and local people who were involved in the arrest.

December 10, 2024

Vehicle Ops

Man Arrested After Threatening Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew

The man reportedly threatened the crew by repeatedly screaming, “The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help.”

October 12, 2023

Investigations

Man Gets 35 Years for Planning Murder of GA Deputy

During his time behind bars, officials say an inmate came forward to tell investigators that the man had a "hit" against a Troup County drug investigator who testified at his bond hearing.

September 11, 2023

Command

NJ Man Arrested Over Death Threats Against FL Sheriff

"Once he's extradited, he'll be housed at the happiest place on earth: the Volusia County Branch Jail," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said during a press conference Tuesday.

April 4, 2023

Patrol

FBI Investigating Credible Threats Against Portland Officers

Threats against Portland Police Bureau officers come after several officer-involved shootings. PPB also says suspects have hurt and even seriously injured officers, which have sent some officers to the hospital.

August 24, 2022

Patrol

Akron Officers No Longer Wearing ID After Death Threats Over Shooting

"Every officer is wearing a badge. I authorized them to take their name tags off because of the threats that were made against our officers and the bounties that were placed on officers' heads," Chief Steve Mylett said.

July 15, 2022

Patrol

PA Woman Charged with Threatening to Use Witchcraft Against Officer

When state police questioned Barker she replied “Yes, I did do that. Is there a law against it?” After being told there is a law against it, Barker then explained to the trooper that she practices “white witchery” and that they “best be looking over their shoulder.”

April 6, 2022

Patrol

Arizona Sheriff's Deputies Threatened by Drug Cartel

Sheriff Mark Dannels told the crowd of about 25 people that the Mexican cartel is extremely organized on both sides of the border and no one crosses from Mexico into this country unless they pay a member of that organization first.

April 19, 2021

Patrol

MO State Senator Wants to Make Doxing Officers a Felony

"[Officers are] not signing up for people to show up at their private residence and intimidate them and their spouse and the rest of their family. That's nothing that our law enforcement officers sign up for," Sen. Luetkemeyer told

December 15, 2020

Patrol

Michigan Officers on Alert After Plot to Kill Officers, Kidnap Governor Foiled

"We're cautious. We're absolutely more careful," said First Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police. "This is one of the tactics these anti-government, domestic terrorism groups use. Law enforcement is the face of the government. If you're mad at the government, you're mad at the police."

October 12, 2020