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Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD
Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD A 42-year-old man from Burlington County has been charged with filing a false police report after claiming an officer assaulted him, authorities said. On Aug. 3, Evesham Police Officers responded to the first block of Lakeside Drive for a 911 service call.  James Newhouse of Marlton reported that an officer physically assaulted him, while on scene for the 911 service. Newhouse alleged the assault caused him physical injury, Evesham police said. An internal affairs investigation commenced, which included a comprehensive review of all police body worn cameras, interv…
Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities
Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities A would-be thief was shot in the ankle by Philadelphia police officers after a brief exchange of gunfire on Thursday night, Sept. 14, authorities claim. Police said that a person on a bicycle approached a victim on the 3200 block of Kensington Street, hit them on the hand with a gun, and then stole their phone before fleeing.  The victim chased the robber and police followed them, according to the department.  The officers stopped their squad car on the 900 block of East Westmoreland Street to approach the suspect on foot, authorities said.  "At this point, the male wa…
'Use Of Force' Video Leads To Internal Affairs Investigation: York PD 'Use Of Force' Video Leads To Internal Affairs Investigation: York PD
'Use Of Force' Video Leads To Internal Affairs Investigation: York PD A viral showing police "use force" in York has lead to an internal Affairs investigation, York City Police Department announced around 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023.  The video supposedly shows "two York City police officers using force on a member of the York City community," as the police stated.  The police became aware of the video around 3:45 p.m. but the incident depicted had happened three and a half hours earlier, at approximately 12:15 pm, according to the release. York City police officers were interviewing a witness you who identified as Anthony Balbi-Reyes as m…
East Haven Police Officer Placed On Leave When Porn Videos Surface Online East Haven Police Officer Placed On Leave When Porn Videos Surface Online
East Haven Police Officer Placed On Leave When Porn Videos Surface Online A Connecticut police officer has been placed on administrative leave after videos of him allegedly surfaced on a pornographic website. East Haven Police Officer Paul Cavalier, who has been with the department since December 2020, was placed on leave on Wednesday, Sept. 14, after the agency "became aware of his off-duty conduct," said Capt. Joseph Murgo, of the East Haven Police. “We have been made aware of an off-duty matter involving Officer Paul Cavalier," said Chief Edward Lennon. "He was placed on administrative leave and is the subject of an internal affairs investigation, co…
WITHOUT A TRACE: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police WITHOUT A TRACE: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police
Without A Trace: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police Police in Haledon announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to what they called "the successful location and physical recovery" of a borough man who went missing six months ago amid what loved ones consider mysterious circumstances. Felix Joel DeJesus, 41, "was last seen congregating with five (5) civilians" in Westside Park behind John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson on Feb. 2, Haledon police said in announcing the reward on Tuesday, Aug. 9. He was wearing only a t-shirt and pants on what was a freezing evening in early February. Haledon police said they’d interviewed several …
Body-Cam Footage Showing DC Police Officer With Knee, Elbow Across Suspect's Neck Released Body-Cam Footage Showing DC Police Officer With Knee, Elbow Across Suspect's Neck Released
Body-Cam Footage Showing DC Police Officer With Knee, Elbow Across Suspect's Neck Released Body-cam footage has been released as a part of an ongoing investigation into a DC officer's use of force.  On June 29, an officer, who had just witnessed what looked like a drug transaction, chased after a man on foot and struggled with him to the ground, according to Metropolitan Police.  Officers attempted to handcuff the man as he lay on his stomach and repeatedly asked him to spit out whatever drugs he hid in his mouth, according to the department's footage.  The body-cam footage of the present officers was reviewed in an internal affairs investigation, in which the dep…
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man A white Philadelphia police officer is being investigated after a video showing him "harassing" a black man went viral on social media (scroll down for the video). "We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a tweet Tuesday. "All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment. All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty pending th…
Authorities: Kearny Detective Shoots At Heroin Dealer Ramming His Car Into Another Officer Authorities: Kearny Detective Shoots At Heroin Dealer Ramming His Car Into Another Officer
Authorities: Kearny Detective Shoots At Heroin Dealer Ramming His Car Into Another Officer A Kearny police detective certainly had his coworker's back Friday morning. The detective fired his gun at an accused heroin dealer, who tried ramming his car into another officer after being caught in a drug deal with a juvenile, authorities said. Members of the Kearny Police Department's street crimes unit saw a man later identified as Quamid Johnson, 25, in a drug deal with a juvenile on Franklin Place around 9:20 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Johnson drove his car directly at an officer ordering him to stop while trying to flee, Suarez said. A Kearny detective fir…
Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended
Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended A Mercer County police officer has been suspended on charges he falsified records in an investigation, authorities said. The Lawrence Township police officer was charged with disorderly persons offenses as a result of an internal affairs investigation, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Authorities discovered falsified records during a criminal investigation last month, Onofri said. Lawrence Township Police Officer Andres Mejia, 42, submitted an arrest report to his superior officers on Aug.16 that it contained false and misleading information, the pro…
VIDEO: Passaic Police Chief Orders Probe After Officer Vows To Arrest Rabbi For Facebook Post VIDEO: Passaic Police Chief Orders Probe After Officer Vows To Arrest Rabbi For Facebook Post
Video: Passaic Police Chief Orders Probe After Officer Vows To Arrest Rabbi For Facebook Post UPDATE: Passaic Police Chief Luis Guzman said Friday that two illegally parked private ambulances were towed early Thursday following warnings issued three days earlier -- and again that morning. Guzman also said that the owner’s 64-year-old mother was taken into custody for refusing several times to stop blocking the vehicles from being removed. At the same time, Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said the chief is conducting an internal affairs investigation arising from a video clip posted on Daily Voice (above) in which an officer threatens to arrest the director of Hotzolah EMS Incorporated, Dov…