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Cape Cop Arrested After Bar Fight

December 20, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Cape Cop Arrested After Bar Fight

Jeffrey Lanoie, a 20 year veteran police officer in Bourne Mass. has been charged with multiple crimes including a felony after a bar fight.  According to the Cape Cod Times, Lanoie 49, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and malicious destruction of property over $250. The late night incident happened Wednesday night at the… Read More

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NYC Cop Accused of Raping 10 Year Old

December 18, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

NYC Cop Accused of Raping 10 Year Old

Jacob Sabbagh, 33, a police officer in New York City was arrested for molesting and raping a child. Sabbagh has been charged with sexual conduct against a child, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. All of the sex crimes Sabbagh faces are extremely serious.  According to reports, Sabbagh was off duty when… Read More

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Police Officer Charged with Insurance Fraud

December 17, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Police Officer Charged with Insurance Fraud

For the second time in seven years Hingham Police Sgt. Kris Phillips is facing criminal charges. On Wednesday Phillips was indicted for indicted for Insurance Fraud by a grand jury in Plymouth County. According to reports, the investigation into Phillips false work related claim began after an anonymous letter was sent to the Town officials… Read More

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Texas Grand Jury Clears Cops for Killing Man with Hands Up

December 12, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Texas Grand Jury Clears Cops for Killing Man with Hands Up

Just days after a grand jury decided not to indict two police officers in the fatal shooting of Mr. Gilbert Florez the District Attorney has released the video of the shooting. In August, San Antonio police officer responded to a domestic violence call when thy encountered Florez. He was depressed and suicidal. He had allegedly… Read More

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EX- Cop GUILTY of Rape

December 10, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

EX- Cop GUILTY of Rape

Daniel Hoytzclaw, the former Oklahoma City Police Officer has been found guilty by a jury on eighteen counts of various sex offense including rape, sexual battery and oral sodomy. Hoytzclaw was acquitted of 18 other counts. The jury deliberated for forty hours before reaching their verdict. Hoytzclaw faces unto 200 years in prison. He will be… Read More

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Police Chief Charged with Huffing on the Job

December 10, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Police Chief Charged with Huffing on the Job

Chad Thomas a police chief in Mahoning Township, PA has been charging with two counts of so-called “huffing.” Huffing is inhaling compressed air in order to get high. Thomas who has served in law enforcement for 18 years has been with the department for 5 years, is now on administrative leave with pay while the… Read More

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Cop Assaults Disabled Veteran With Video

November 12, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Sgt. Garry Wilson, a police officer in the Riviera Beach Police Department is facing criminal charges after arguing with a disabled veteran about a handicapped parking space. On August 11, Army veteran Isiah James encountered Wilson outside of a Walgreens pharmacy. James video the encounter with the officer who doubted James’ disability. Wilson is heard… Read More

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FBI Agent Convicted of Assaulting Teen

November 5, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

FBI Agent Convicted of Assaulting Teen

Gerald John Rogero, 45, a 20 year veteran of the FBI agent and chief of the counter-terrorism unit has been found guilty of assaulting a 15 year old boy. Rogero, who was off duty at the time was caught on tape pushing the boy to the ground. Rogero then threatened the boy with his gun…. Read More

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Ipswich Cop Caught Stealing

September 8, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

Ipswich Cop Caught Stealing

A police officer from Ipswich, Massachusetts has pled not guilty to larceny charges. Michael Thomas is accused of taking over $11,000 from the town’s police association. He has denied the charge. According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office Thomas was charged with one count of larceny over $250 in the Ipswich District Court. ex… Read More

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Increase in Massachusetts Police Use of Tasers

September 2, 2015 by Patrick Donovan Leave a Comment

The question must be why? Why has the use of Tasers increased so dramatically in Massachusetts in four year? The Boston Herald has reported that in just four years police in Massachusetts have doubled the use of Tasers on people. Police chiefs in Massachusetts must report the use of Tasers with the state. Out of… Read More

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