Category: traffic stop

Minnesota Lawmaker Claims He Was Cited for Race; Police Release Body Cam

July 17, 2021
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Authorities in Minnesota have released the body camera footage of a traffic stop involving a state lawmaker who claimed he was pulled over and ticketed by an officer because of his race. The video, released by the City of St. Paul, shows state Rep. John Thompson, a Democrat, being pulled over on July 4 after…

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Traffic Stop Leads to Happy Ending for Single Mom

May 5, 2021
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Being pulled over by police turned out to be a blessing in disguise for one Orange County mom. Police in Irvine, Calif., said they pulled the woman over April 27 for not having her three children properly secured in their seats. One of the youngers, a three-year-old girl, was riding in a heavily-worn car seat….

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Virginia Officer Fired After Making Racial Comments, Holding Army Lieutenant at Gunpoint During Traffic Stop

April 12, 2021
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A Virginia police officer who pepper-sprayed an army officer during a traffic stop last year has been fired, the Windsor Police Department announced on April 11. Joe Gutierrez was one of the officers seen threatening Lt. Caron Nazario at gunpoint during the traffic stop at a gas station on Dec. 5, 2020. The incident first drew…

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Virginia Officer Fired After Holding Army Lieutenant at Gunpoint During Traffic Stop

April 12, 2021
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A Virginia police officer who pepper-sprayed an army officer during a traffic stop last year has been fired, the Windsor Police Department announced on April 11. Joe Gutierrez was one of the officers seen threatening Lt. Caron Nazario at gunpoint during the traffic stop at a gas station on Dec. 5, 2020. The incident first drew…

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Virginia Officer Fired After Making Racial Comments, Holding Army Lt at Gunpoint During Traffic Stop

April 12, 2021
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A Virginia police officer who pepper-sprayed an army officer during a traffic stop last year has been fired, the Windsor Police Department announced on April 11. Joe Gutierrez was one of the officers seen threatening Lt. Caron Nazario at gunpoint during the traffic stop at a gas station on Dec. 5, 2020. The incident first drew…

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Virginia Gov. Northam Orders Investigation After Army Officer Pepper-Sprayed During Traffic Stop

April 12, 2021
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Sunday that he has ordered the Virginia State Police to conduct an independent investigation into a December traffic stop that saw two police officers pepper-spraying an army officer. “The incident in Windsor is disturbing and angered me—and I am directing the Virginia State Police to conduct an independent investigation,” Northam…

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Regimental Funeral and Procession for Calgary Officer Fatally Injured in Traffic Stop

January 9, 2021
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CALGARY—A regimental funeral for a Calgary police officer killed in the line of duty is to be held this afternoon in the city and a procession following the service is to include a flypast by two CF-18s. Officials say that due to COVID-19 restrictions only people who have been invited can attend the 1 p.m….

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