Category: police

1 Dead, 5 Shot After Shooting Incident in Missouri American Legion: Police

At least one person died and five were shot after gunfire erupted at an American Legion building in Missouri. Officers with the Kennett Police Department responded after calls came in about “someone shooting a firearm” inside the building, according to the office on Sunday. “Upon arrival, [an] investigation revealed that multiple individuals had been shot,”…


1 Dead, 4 Hurt After Shooting Incident in Missouri American Legion: Police

At least one person died and a total of five were shot after gunfire erupted at an American Legion building in Missouri on Sunday morning. Officers with the Kennett Police Department responded after calls came in about “someone shooting a firearm” inside the building, according to the department on Sunday. “Upon arrival, [an] investigation revealed…


Newport Beach Police Chief Recounts ‘More Crooks on the Street’

Newport Beach’s top cop says that while crime remains low in the coastal city, police have seen an upswing in thefts. “We had frankly more crooks on the street,” Police Chief Jon Lewis said during a Feb. 18 Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting. “They were taking advantage of these opportunities here.” The department saw an…


35 Capitol Police Officers Under Investigation, 6 Suspended Over Capitol Riots: Department

At least 35 Capitol police officers are being investigated and six were suspended following the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, officials said on Thursday night. “Our Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers from that day. We currently have suspended six of those officers with pay. Acting Chief Yogananda…


35 Capitol Police Officers Under Investigation, 6 Suspended Over Capitol Breach: Department

At least 35 Capitol police officers are being investigated and six were suspended following the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, officials said on Thursday night. “Our Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers from that day. We currently have suspended six of those officers with pay. Acting Chief Yogananda…


Santa Ana Police Probe Year’s Third Gambling-Related Homicide

Detectives in Santa Ana are investigating the city’s sixth homicide of the year—and the third related to illegal gambling. The latest killing happened as police throughout the county combat a rise in under-the-table betting. “We’re seeing a lot more of it,” Santa Ana Cpl. Anthony Bertanga told The Epoch Times. “It’s a big problem everywhere—a…


Los Angeles Slashes School Police Budget, Replaces Officers With ‘Climate Coaches’

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education on Tuesday approved a plan to cut one-third of its police budget and divert the money to a program that focuses on black students achievement. The board voted to cut 133 school police positions from the Los Angeles School Police Department, including 70 sworn officers,…


Shooting Leaves One Anaheim Teen Dead, Another in Jail

A fatal shooting inside an Anaheim apartment complex led to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect, police said Feb. 17. The homicide happened Feb. 5, shortly before 6 p.m., in the 3000 block of East Jackson Avenue, the Anaheim Police Department said in a release. Responding officers discovered a teen suffering from at least one…


Judicial Watch Sues US Capitol Police Seeking Emails and Videos Related to Jan. 6 Riot

Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Capitol Police to obtain videos and documents pertaining to the Jan. 6 riot. According to a news release from the organization, it filed the lawsuit under the common law right to access public records. The group added that Capitol Police “refused to provide any records” after the…


Judicial Watch Sues US Capitol Police for Emails and Videos Related to Jan. 6 Riot

Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Capitol Police to obtain videos and documents pertaining to the Jan. 6 riot. According to a news release from the organization, it filed the lawsuit under the common law right to access public records. The group added that Capitol Police “refused to provide any records” after the…