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Retired Florida Deputy Killed by Intoxicated Driver While Retrieving Objects From Roadway

BARTOW, FL – A tragic incident occurred Monday evening when a retired sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed by a driver under the influence, while the former officer was recovering items from a busy street. The event unfolded on Van Fleet Drive at approximately 7:40 p.m., officials said. Dan Cooley, 69, a former sergeant with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, had stopped to retrieve a plastic storage tote that had fallen from his vehicle onto …

Florida Man Sentenced After Gruesome Attack on Deputy at Music Festival

PONCE DE LEON, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to severely injuring a sheriff’s deputy by biting his scalp during a music festival last May. The chaotic scene unfolded at Sol Fest, where the man also attempted to seize the officer’s firearm. James Michael Anderson, 37, admitted to aggravated battery in a plea deal, resulting in a six-year prison term followed by ten years of felony probation. This …

Deadly Confrontation: Deputy Shoots Armed Man After Highlands Ranch Arcade Shooting Leaves One Injured

Highlands Ranch, CO — A tragic confrontation unfolded early Sunday at a local arcade and laser tag venue, resulting in the death of an armed individual by a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy and leaving another woman injured. The altercation, which escalated to gunfire, occurred at the Main Event on Centennial Boulevard in Highlands Ranch. Authorities reported that upon arrival, the first deputy encountered a man with a firearm in the parking lot. Officials said the …

Unprecedented Turmoil: Acting Deputy AG Orders Sweeping Purge of FBI Agents Involved in January 6 Investigations

WASHINGTON — In a significant shakeup at the U.S. Department of Justice, Emil Bove, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump and now acting deputy attorney general, has initiated the removal of key FBI personnel. This move is linked to a broader strategy concerning FBI agents involved in probing the events surrounding the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Officials report that Bove has called for the elimination of at least six senior FBI executives …

Brazoria County Deputy Killed in Line of Duty, Suspected Shooter Also Dead in Houston Incident

Houston, TX — A tragic incident in Brazoria County left a sheriff’s deputy dead and ended with the suspected shooter taking his own life, officials reported on Thursday. The violence unfolded in Houston, casting a shadow over the community as authorities strive to piece together the events leading up to the confrontation. According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the slain deputy, whose identity has yet to be released pending family notification, was responding to …

West Virginia Deputy Responds to Crisis Call, Fatally Shoots Armed Individual in Exchange of Gunfire

BOLT, W.Va. — A sheriff’s deputy in West Virginia fatally shot an individual on Friday morning after the person shot at him while he was responding to a distress call in Bolt, approximately 40 miles south of Charleston. The incident occurred after local law enforcement was alerted to a potentially dangerous situation involving a person described as being mentally disturbed and armed. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office indicated that the call came around 9 a.m., …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Alleges Government Complicity in Assault at Funeral

Limuru, Kenya – Recent accusations have been made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alleging that his security was purposely withdrawn by the government, leaving him susceptible to a physical attack during a chaotic funeral service in Kiambu County. Gachagua claims that this action was an attempt to intimidate him and undermine his political influence. During the somber event for 23-year-old Erastus Nduati in Limuru, a group suddenly became violent, resulting in injuries among the …

Illinois Court Orders Reevaluation of Pretrial Detention for Deputy Charged in Home Shooting Fatality

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An appellate court in Illinois has ruled that Sean Grayson, a former deputy sheriff involved in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, should be released from jail while awaiting trial on a first-degree murder charge. The decision comes after the 4th District Appellate Court found that earlier judicial decisions to detain Grayson were unsupported by sufficient evidence that he posed a continued threat to the community. Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was …

Former McNairy County Deputy Charged in Fatal Shooting of Seven Dogs Following TBI Probe

BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. — A former McNairy County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the shooting deaths of several dogs, authorities said. This followed an intensive investigation prompted by a call regarding animal welfare. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began probing the incident on November 7 after being summoned by Mark Davidson, the 25th Judicial District Attorney General. The inquiry traced back to an incident on November 4, when …

Tragic Early Morning Shooting in Sarpy County Leaves Two Dead, Deputy Involved in Incident

Chalco, NE — A tragic incident occurred early Monday in a quiet neighborhood near Wehrspann Lake, where two individuals lost their lives following a shooting that involved a deputy from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office. The authorities were summoned to the scene in the early hours, responding to a domestic violence report. The incident took place around 2:50 a.m. near 143rd Street and Giles Road, in the Meadows housing development. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two …