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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
#auto-theft
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 day ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
19 hours ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
#traffic-accident
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Man slashed in face during Queens attack; NYPD searching for 2 suspects

NYPD seeks public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a violent assault in Queens.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
#police-accountability
Law
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Video of Oakland police 'ghost chase' captures cops laughing after deadly collision

Video evidence released in a fatal police chase case shows officers leaving the collision scene without assistance and allegedly attempting to obstruct accountability by disabling body cameras.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

#tiger-woods
Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crash

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a crash, with deputies finding hydrocodone pills in his possession.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Body Cam Footage Shows Tiger Woods Moments After Car Crash

Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash and later charged with DUI after being found with hydrocodone and glassy eyes.
Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crash

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a crash, with deputies finding hydrocodone pills in his possession.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Body Cam Footage Shows Tiger Woods Moments After Car Crash

Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash and later charged with DUI after being found with hydrocodone and glassy eyes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

1 killed, 1 injured in Charlton crash, driver reportedly refused to stop for police

A driver was killed in a head-on collision on Route 20 after a police chase involving a speeding pick-up truck.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
22 hours ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Law enforcement watchdogs get more teeth when seeking records after state court ruling

Civilian oversight bodies in California can now subpoena law enforcement records during whistleblower investigations, enhancing transparency.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

SIU investigating collision after man fled Toronto police traffic stop | CBC News

A police watchdog is investigating a collision in Etobicoke involving a man who fled a traffic stop and crashed into an SUV.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Beautiful family' shattered as Pomona couple expecting first child killed in police pursuit

Tony Trejo, Marc's father, shared that the couple had spent their final days preparing for their baby's arrival, stating, 'He had just finished setting up the bassinet, shelves, and his baby basket.' This highlights the tragic loss of life just before a significant family milestone.
SF parents
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
#police-shooting
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

Newly released bodycam video shows what led up to police fatally shooting carjacking suspect in SJ

San Jose Police released bodycam footage of a January fatal shooting involving a carjacking suspect who led police on a multi-city chase after committing armed robberies and vehicle thefts across Northern California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US news

Antioch police shoot suspect after responding to robbery

An Antioch officer shot a suspect during a struggle inside a moving vehicle after officers responded to a robbery report; the suspect is expected to survive.
US news
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest - Bronx Times

Police shot and killed Lucien Colón, who brandished a gun during an attempted arrest in a Mott Haven apartment.
California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Suspect shot by California cop after pursuit had gold lighter that looked like gun, video shows

San Diego police officer shot and wounded a driver who reached for an imitation firearm disguised as a gold lighter during a vehicle pursuit and crash in January.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Newly released bodycam video shows what led up to police fatally shooting carjacking suspect in SJ

San Jose Police released bodycam footage of a January fatal shooting involving a carjacking suspect who led police on a multi-city chase after committing armed robberies and vehicle thefts across Northern California.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Man Charged In East Bay Hit-and-Run With Prior Conviction Skips Bail, Disappears

A Richmond man charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run failed to appear in court, leading to a $1 million bench warrant for his arrest.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Brockton man facing 14 charges after allegedly engaging in shootout with police

Jailson Andrade, 44, was arraigned Tuesday in Brockton District Court on 14 charges, including two felony counts each of assault to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a firearm without a license.
Boston
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Woman in critical condition after stabbing in downtown L.A.; suspect arrested

The woman was between 60 and 70 years old. Emergency responders took her to a local hospital, where she remained in critical but stable condition.
Los Angeles
US news
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Pursuit by Sheriff's Deputies Ends In Fiery Crash Outside Travis Air Force Base, Killing Two

Two people died in a crash after fleeing from police near Travis Air Force Base.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

San Leandro police chief investigated for hit and run: Here's why she hasn't been charged

Daffani Ryan described the moment of impact, stating, 'Like a shotgun. Oh, yeah. It was really-, it scared me. We got off at the next exit so that I can calm down.'
California
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Queens video shows driver doing donuts before police chase

A black sedan performed dangerous stunts in Kew Gardens Hills, triggering a police chase and evoking memories of a fatal drag-racing incident from 2020.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

4-year-old boy attacked by coyote while standing in grandparents' California driveway: VIDEO

A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a coyote in his grandmother's driveway, resulting in minor injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Shots fired at Etobicoke business led to high-speed chase, crash: Toronto police | CBC News

Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a jiu-jitsu studio in Etobicoke, which led to a high-speed car chase.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Grenade deaths of L.A. County deputies involved 'willful' safety violations, state finds

A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation into the July 18 blast resulted in eight citations and more than $350,000 in fines, according to records from the state agency reviewed by The Times.
Los Angeles
#sonoma-county
fromKqed
6 days ago
California

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas from civilian oversight board for whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
California

High-Speed Chase Through Santa Rosa Ends In Rollover Crash Into Vineyard

A vehicle pursuit in Sonoma County ended safely with the suspect in custody after a helicopter assisted in the chase.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas from civilian oversight board for whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

High-Speed Chase Through Santa Rosa Ends In Rollover Crash Into Vineyard

A vehicle pursuit in Sonoma County ended safely with the suspect in custody after a helicopter assisted in the chase.
#police-chase
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Bizarre Car Chase That Almost Killed SFPD Officer in Oakland

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Bizarre Car Chase That Almost Killed SFPD Officer in Oakland

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

SoCal man complained about girlfriend's cooking. She cut his throat, buried him under staircase

Trista Spicer was sentenced to 15 years for murdering her boyfriend and hiding his body under a staircase.
#car-theft
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

Two car thieves led police on a high-speed chase after attempting to steal a vehicle, resulting in multiple charges for one suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

Two car thieves led police on a high-speed chase after attempting to steal a vehicle, resulting in multiple charges for one suspect.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Speeders beware: 125 traffic cameras are coming to L.A., along with hefty fines. What you need to know

Los Angeles will install 125 speed cameras to combat speeding and reduce traffic fatalities in school zones and high-accident areas.
#carjacking
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

Teen girl jumps from moving car to escape attempted kidnapping in LA, police say

However, instead of going to the location where the girls instructed him to, the suspect drove to the area of Sunburst and Lemona Avenue ... it's a residential neighborhood, but it's secluded enough ... not enough people or vehicle traffic around.
Los Angeles
US news
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Bronx Men Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Suffolk

Two Bronx men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Lindenhurst involving stolen catalytic converters, resulting in one officer's broken bone requiring emergency surgery.
#police-pursuit
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Parkway Chase Ends at Palisades Center in West Nyack

A police pursuit on the Palisades Interstate Parkway ended with the driver's arrest in a mall parking lot after refusing to stop for state police.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Parkway Chase Ends at Palisades Center in West Nyack

A police pursuit on the Palisades Interstate Parkway ended with the driver's arrest in a mall parking lot after refusing to stop for state police.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
#street-takeovers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after 'despicable' apartment brawl, street takeover

A violent street takeover in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a brawl at an apartment complex, prompting increased police deployment and zero-tolerance enforcement.
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after 'despicable' apartment brawl, street takeover

A violent street takeover in downtown Los Angeles escalated into a brawl at an apartment complex, prompting increased police deployment and zero-tolerance enforcement.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California Highway Patrol officer charged with murder over L.A. crash that killed four

A former California Highway Patrol officer was charged with murder for causing a chain-reaction crash at 130 mph that killed four people on the 605 Freeway.
#immigration-enforcement
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Gang of Armed Robbers Blow Open Armored Truck in Brazen Highway Heist

Masked gang used explosives and rifles to attack and loot an armored cash-in-transit van on SS 613 highway in Puglia; police engaged, two arrests.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Teen slips cuffs, steals Oakland police SUV before being caught

A 17-year-old arrested for carjacking and burglary escaped handcuffs in an Oakland police SUV, drove away, and was recaptured after officers disabled the vehicle with a spike strip.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Driver injured after SF police collide with car while in pursuit of another vehicle

Two SFPD officers crashed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle; a driver was hospitalized and the suspect's car was later found abandoned in Oakland.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police officer filmed clinging on to car as fleeing drug dealer reversed down road

A drug dealer dragged officers while fleeing, causing minor injuries; he was jailed for four years and given a three-year driving ban.
#fatal-collision
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

LIVE: Police in pursuit of possible assault suspect in Oakland, reports say

San Francisco police officer struck by vehicle in alleged Oakland assault; suspect pursued and officer's condition remains unknown.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Suspects in U-Haul lead police on a chase through Los Angeles city streets

A burglary suspect led police on a live, high-speed chase in Los Angeles, crashing after colliding with an LAPD SUV; two arrested and one suspect remains at large.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars - and why ICE still does

Many U.S. police departments, including the LAPD, discourage officers from shooting at moving vehicles due to the high risk of stray gunfire. Recent ICE shootings in Portland and Minneapolis have reignited debate over when deadly force against motorists is justified or necessary. Since January 2015, LAPD officers have fired their weapons at least 36 times at vehicles, killing seven motorists or passengers and wounding 12 others.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

High-speed chase of homicide suspect ends in suicide near LAX, police say

A suspect fleeing a Camarillo homicide led police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph and later died by suicide near LAX.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Police run over man amid gunfight on California roadway; officer injured, suspect dead

A carjacking suspect shot and wounded a San José officer in a close-range gunfight, then was struck by a police cruiser and pronounced dead.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man charged with crashing into four cop cars, pinning San Ramon detective behind police car door

A man allegedly crashed a Volkswagen into four police vehicles, pinning a detective, and faces multiple assault, evading, and stolen-property charges.
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