Chicago, IL – The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has opened an investigation into a Chicago police officer’s use of force during the arrest of a combative teenage robbery suspect (video below). The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Nov. 25, as officers were attempting to detain 16-year-old Skyler Miller, who matched the […]

Knoxville, TN – A woman convicted of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old boy has asked the court to toss out a $2 million lawsuit the victim has filed against her, claiming he was a “willing participant” during their sexual encounters, according to her attorney. Kelsey McCarter, 29, was convicted of six counts of statutory rape by […]

Baltimore, MD – A woman who tried to help up a homeless woman she thought was a mother-in-need was stabbed Friday night by a male accomplice and died early Saturday. Jacquelyn Smith, 54, was killed at about 12:34 a.m., according to WMAR. The husband of the victim, Keith Smith, said the woman who was part […]

Midlothian, TX – A concealed carry gunowner sent an attempted carjacker running for his life, after the suspect jumped into the man’s car and threatened to murder him. The incident occurred at Brookshire’s grocery store on Nov. 25, after Mike Panther dropped his wife off so she could run inside, the Daily Light reported. Panther […]

Baltimore, MD – A 20-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department has become the subject of an internal investigation, after he made a comment on social media supporting the execution of police officers and encouraging attacks on police families. Baltimore City Firefighter Jamal Brown said his comment was taken out of context, WJZ reported. […]

Greenville, NC – Williamston Police Department Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Bowen passed away on Nov. 27, after battling cancer for several months. Lt. Bowen, 43, was also an instructor at the Pitt Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Division at the time of his death, according to the college. “It is with great sorrow that we announce […]

Hobe Sound, FL – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper remains hospitalized with serious injuries, after a vehicle slammed into him while he was investigating another crash along a congested interstate (video below). A second man was also struck by the out-of-control vehicle. The incident occurred on Monday morning, as Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Mithil Patel, […]

Jackson, MS – An alleged carjacker ultimately burned to death inside a stolen vehicle, after he crashed into a gas pump and began firing his gun into the air when people came to help, police said. The incident occurred at the West Capitol Street Eagle Stop gas station at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, WLBT […]