breaking911--2020-09-28--US MARSHALS: ‘Operation Snake Eyes’ Arrests 140 in Targeted Gang Enforcement Operation

Arizona – From August 10 thru September 17 , 2020 , the United States Marshals Service Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force partnered with Phoenix Police Department and several other agencies to lead Operation Snake Eyes .
This operation was presented to Phoenix PD , and the task force partners , as a targeted enforcement initiative focused on combating the crime spikes seen in parts of the metro area during the pandemic period .
The highly successful results of Operation Snake Eyes provided local communities relief as those who preyed upon and terrorized our citizens were arrested along with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue that most people will agree with while debating police issues , is that those who intentionally and indiscriminately cause harm , murder , and terrorize citizens should be a priority of the criminal justice system .
Operation Snake Eyes focused on gang member , violent criminals , and communities with a high degree of violent gun related crimes , ” said United States Marshal David Gonzales .
“ This evidence-based approach to violent crime has shown to be an effective strategy in reducing crime and helping in make our communities safer.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement initiative led to the arrest of 140 violent fugitives , 51 of whom are gang members .
Additionally , 131 firearms and $ 145,831 in cash was seized along with 3,027 counterfeit Fentanyl pills which were taken off the streets .
This decidedly effective operation partnered Detectives , Troopers , Agents , Prosecutors and Deputy Marshals from the Phoenix Police Department , Glendale Police Department , Mesa Police Department , Tempe Police Department , the Department of Public Safety , the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The goal of Operation Snake Eyes was to focus on communities impacted by significant gang presence and target the most violent gang members and organizations to combat crime and violence associated with gang activity .
The operation employed a systematic and sustained approach to target and arrest fugitives wanted for higher level felony crimes including homicide , robbery , weapons offenses , dangerous drugs and aggravated assault .
In 2010 , the United States Marshals Service identified gangs as a priority within its violent crime reduction strategy and made a commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result , Operation Snake Eyes focused on three main areas : fugitive investigations ; targeted firearm and drug investigations ( the tools of the trade for gang members ) ; and proactive street investigations and patrols .
Communities are made safer by this unique cooperative relationship with federal , state , and local law enforcement partners to locate and apprehend the criminals most responsible for crime and violence in those communities .
“ I am proud of the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department for their dedication to our community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jerry Williams .
“ Investigations like these bring so many partners together to address common crime trends in each of our cities .
Working with intelligence driven information allow us to specifically target those individuals who are responsible for crimes which often result in violence.
” “ The success of Operation Snake Eyes is a testament to the hard work and collaborative effort of our law enforcement partners , ” said United States Attorney Michael Bailey .
“ As prosecutors we are proud to serve alongside these dedicated men and women , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in seeking justice against gang members and violent offenders in our state.
” The following arrests are examples of the type of career criminals focused on during this operation : Miguel Botello was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charge of illegal drug sales , specifically fentanyl , to undercover Detectives .
Botello is a documented member of the Westside Hollywood 39th Avenue criminal street gang .
The Phoenix Police Department along with the U.S .
Marshals Service Task Force members initiated a fugitive investigation .
On September 2 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and McDowell Roads .
Botello was taken into custody and during a search , Botello was found to be in possession of $ 36,351 .
Brothers , Raymond Fierroz and Martin Fierroz were arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of weapons offenses .
Both Fierroz ’ s are documented members of the ICG criminal street gang .
The Phoenix Police Department , the Department of Public Safety , ATF and U.S .
Marshals Service Task Force members initiated a criminal investigation .
On August 26 , 2020 , a search warrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Avenue and Turney Avenue where the Fierroz ’ s were taken into custody .
The search yielded 16 firearms , 1302 fentanyl pills , 347 Xanax pills , $ 3,495 in U.S. currency , a ballistic vest and 20,000 rounds of ammunition .
David Medina was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of possession of dangerous drugs , misconduct involving weapons and probation violation .
Medina is a documented member of the Mini Park criminal street gang and Mexican Mafia prison gang .
The Phoenix Police Department along with the U.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fugitive investigation .
On August 18 , 2020 , Medina was located near 34th Avenue and Holly Street .
Medina was taken into custody and during a search , Medina was found to be in possession of a handgun and a loaded 50 round drum magazine and illegal drugs .
Thomas Lee was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of 2 counts aggravated assault with a firearm , unlawful flight from law enforcement , misconduct involving weapons , assisting a criminal street gang , discharging a firearm at an occupied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the commission of a drug offense , possession of marijuana .
Lee is a documented member of the Southern Bloods criminal street gang .
It is alleged , that on August 28 , 2020 , Lee fired multiple rounds from a rifle toward a residence and surrounding vehicles .
The Phoenix Police Department , ATF , and U.S .
Marshals Service led Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force initiated a fugitive investigation .
On September 9 , 2020 , Task Force members attempted a traffic stop on Lee ’ s vehicle who failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later ditched the vehicle near 20th Street and Southern Avenue before attempting to flee on foot .
Lee was taken into custody and during a search and was found to be in possession of a rifle , a handgun , $ 7,540 in U.S. currency and a narcotics scale .
“ Operation Snake Eyes is another example of the longstanding beneficial relationship with the U.S .
Marshals Service .
Members of the Mesa Police Department Special Operations Division including the Gang Unit , the Violent Offender Unit , and the Major Crimes Unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service , continue their consistent , day-to-day work investigating violent and gang crimes during this operation , ” said Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost .
“ Partnerships such as this are the way to combat modern violent crime , which has no city borders .
The U.S .
Marshals have always been consistent partners in this ongoing fight against violent crime .
ATF Special Agent in Charge Gabriel Pinon added , “ The success of this operation is attributed by combining the resources of the various agencies , we are able to accomplish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be hard pressed to achieve .
When law enforcement and the public join forces , each are doing their part to ensure the safety of our communities .
This is truly a team effort.
” The Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force is a U.S .
Marshals Service led multi-jurisdictional fugitive apprehension unit responsible for more than 1748 arrests in the last year .
The task force is comprised of 22 agencies bringing together the resources of federal , state and local law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest the community ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Arizona – From August 10 thru September 17, 2020, the United States Marshals Service Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force partnered with Phoenix Police Department and several other agencies to lead Operation Snake Eyes. This operation was presented to Phoenix PD, and the task force partners, as a targeted enforcement initiative focused on combating the crime spikes seen in parts of the metro area during the pandemic period. The highly successful results of Operation Snake Eyes provided local communities relief as those who preyed upon and terrorized our citizens were arrested along with their tools of criminality seized.
“One issue that most people will agree with while debating police issues, is that those who intentionally and indiscriminately cause harm, murder, and terrorize citizens should be a priority of the criminal justice system. Operation Snake Eyes focused on gang member, violent criminals, and communities with a high degree of violent gun related crimes,” said United States Marshal David Gonzales. “This evidence-based approach to violent crime has shown to be an effective strategy in reducing crime and helping in make our communities safer.”
Dubbed Operation Snake Eyes, this 6-week enforcement initiative led to the arrest of 140 violent fugitives, 51 of whom are gang members. Additionally, 131 firearms and $145,831 in cash was seized along with 3,027 counterfeit Fentanyl pills which were taken off the streets. This decidedly effective operation partnered Detectives, Troopers, Agents, Prosecutors and Deputy Marshals from the Phoenix Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Mesa Police Department, Tempe Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the United States Attorney’s Office.
The goal of Operation Snake Eyes was to focus on communities impacted by significant gang presence and target the most violent gang members and organizations to combat crime and violence associated with gang activity. The operation employed a systematic and sustained approach to target and arrest fugitives wanted for higher level felony crimes including homicide, robbery, weapons offenses, dangerous drugs and aggravated assault.
In 2010, the United States Marshals Service identified gangs as a priority within its violent crime reduction strategy and made a commitment to reinvigorate its gang enforcement efforts. As a result, Operation Snake Eyes focused on three main areas: fugitive investigations; targeted firearm and drug investigations (the tools of the trade for gang members); and proactive street investigations and patrols. Communities are made safer by this unique cooperative relationship with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to locate and apprehend the criminals most responsible for crime and violence in those communities.
“I am proud of the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department for their dedication to our community,” said Phoenix Police Department Chief Jerry Williams. “Investigations like these bring so many partners together to address common crime trends in each of our cities. Working with intelligence driven information allow us to specifically target those individuals who are responsible for crimes which often result in violence.”
“The success of Operation Snake Eyes is a testament to the hard work and collaborative effort of our law enforcement partners,” said United States Attorney Michael Bailey. “As prosecutors we are proud to serve alongside these dedicated men and women, as well as our colleagues at the MCAO, in seeking justice against gang members and violent offenders in our state.”
The following arrests are examples of the type of career criminals focused on during this operation:
Miguel Botello was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charge of illegal drug sales, specifically fentanyl, to undercover Detectives. Botello is a documented member of the Westside Hollywood 39th Avenue criminal street gang. The Phoenix Police Department along with the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force members initiated a fugitive investigation. On September 2, 2020, Botello was located near 51st Avenue and McDowell Roads. Botello was taken into custody and during a search, Botello was found to be in possession of $36,351.
Brothers, Raymond Fierroz and Martin Fierroz were arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of weapons offenses. Both Fierroz’s are documented members of the ICG criminal street gang. The Phoenix Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, ATF and U.S. Marshals Service Task Force members initiated a criminal investigation. On August 26, 2020, a search warrant was served at a residence near 73rd Avenue and Turney Avenue where the Fierroz’s were taken into custody. The search yielded 16 firearms, 1302 fentanyl pills, 347 Xanax pills, $3,495 in U.S. currency, a ballistic vest and 20,000 rounds of ammunition.
David Medina was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and probation violation. Medina is a documented member of the Mini Park criminal street gang and Mexican Mafia prison gang. The Phoenix Police Department along with the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force members initiated a fugitive investigation. On August 18, 2020, Medina was located near 34th Avenue and Holly Street. Medina was taken into custody and during a search, Medina was found to be in possession of a handgun and a loaded 50 round drum magazine and illegal drugs.
Thomas Lee was arrested during Operation Snake Eyes on the charges of 2 counts aggravated assault with a firearm, unlawful flight from law enforcement, misconduct involving weapons, assisting a criminal street gang, discharging a firearm at an occupied structure, possession of a firearm during the commission of a drug offense, possession of marijuana. Lee is a documented member of the Southern Bloods criminal street gang. It is alleged, that on August 28, 2020, Lee fired multiple rounds from a rifle toward a residence and surrounding vehicles. The Phoenix Police Department, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service led Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force initiated a fugitive investigation. On September 9, 2020, Task Force members attempted a traffic stop on Lee’s vehicle who failed to yield and drove away. Lee later ditched the vehicle near 20th Street and Southern Avenue before attempting to flee on foot. Lee was taken into custody and during a search and was found to be in possession of a rifle, a handgun, $7,540 in U.S. currency and a narcotics scale.
“Operation Snake Eyes is another example of the longstanding beneficial relationship with the U.S. Marshals Service. Members of the Mesa Police Department Special Operations Division including the Gang Unit, the Violent Offender Unit, and the Major Crimes Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, continue their consistent, day-to-day work investigating violent and gang crimes during this operation,” said Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost. “Partnerships such as this are the way to combat modern violent crime, which has no city borders. The U.S. Marshals have always been consistent partners in this ongoing fight against violent crime.
ATF Special Agent in Charge Gabriel Pinon added, “The success of this operation is attributed by combining the resources of the various agencies, we are able to accomplish many things that one agency by itself would be hard pressed to achieve. When law enforcement and the public join forces, each are doing their part to ensure the safety of our communities. This is truly a team effort.”
The Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force is a U.S. Marshals Service led multi-jurisdictional fugitive apprehension unit responsible for more than 1748 arrests in the last year. The task force is comprised of 22 agencies bringing together the resources of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest the community’s most violent offenders and sexual predators.
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breaking911--2020-09-28--Man Sentenced for Shooting BB Gun At Business Supporting BLM

OCEANSIDE , Calif. — San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a 23-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to felony vandalism , a misdemeanor hate crime , and an unrelated felony assault charge .
San Diego Superior Court Judge Harry Elias handed down the sentence , which was previously stipulated when the defendant , Steve Soto , pleaded guilty on August 28 .
During a Black Lives Matter protest in early June , Soto drove by an Oceanside café , “ Bliss Tea & Treats ” with a BLM and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front window of the business with a BB gun .
“ We want the public to know that we will fight hate in all its forms , ” DA Summer Stephan said .
“ Hate crimes impact the entire community and erode our right to equality and fairness.
” In 2019 and 2018 , the District Attorney ’ s Office filed hate crime charges against 30 people .
The number represents a continued increase from cases filed in previous years .
Historically , race-based hate crimes make up between 50 and 60 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this year , the District Attorney ’ s Office set up a new online form and hotline where the public can report suspected hate crime they ’ ve witnessed in San Diego County .
The tool is partly in response to reports of hate-related incidents aimed at the Asian community across the nation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as the arrest of a 66-year old man in San Diego , who physically attacked a man he perceived to be Chinese-American .
“ We know that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of fear or shame , and we wanted to provide a direct avenue to encourage victims or witnesses to hate crimes to report , ” DA Stephan said .
“ People can and should continue to report hate crimes to their local police departments and Sheriff ’ s Department .
This additional reporting mechanism will act as a safety net and help ensure reports are reviewed and shared by law enforcement .
”

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a 23-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to felony vandalism, a misdemeanor hate crime, and an unrelated felony assault charge. San Diego Superior Court Judge Harry Elias handed down the sentence, which was previously stipulated when the defendant, Steve Soto, pleaded guilty on August 28.
During a Black Lives Matter protest in early June, Soto drove by an Oceanside café, “Bliss Tea & Treats” with a BLM and black-owned sign posted and shot out the front window of the business with a BB gun.
“We want the public to know that we will fight hate in all its forms,” DA Summer Stephan said. “Hate crimes impact the entire community and erode our right to equality and fairness.”
In 2019 and 2018, the District Attorney’s Office filed hate crime charges against 30 people. The number represents a continued increase from cases filed in previous years. Historically, race-based hate crimes make up between 50 and 60 % of all hate crimes in the County.
Earlier this year, the District Attorney’s Office set up a new online form and hotline where the public can report suspected hate crime they’ve witnessed in San Diego County. The tool is partly in response to reports of hate-related incidents aimed at the Asian community across the nation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the arrest of a 66-year old man in San Diego, who physically attacked a man he perceived to be Chinese-American.
“We know that people often don’t report hate crimes because of fear or shame, and we wanted to provide a direct avenue to encourage victims or witnesses to hate crimes to report,” DA Stephan said. “People can and should continue to report hate crimes to their local police departments and Sheriff’s Department. This additional reporting mechanism will act as a safety net and help ensure reports are reviewed and shared by law enforcement.”
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breaking911--2020-09-28--Virginia Firefighter Charged With Assault Following Altercation With Patient Caught on Bodycam

FAIRFAX COUNTY , Va. — On Monday , September 28 , Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault following an incident that occurred on September 14 while transporting a patient to a local hospital .
An altercation took place between Firefighter Cruikshank and the patient on a medic unit at approximately 6 a.m .
The Fairfax County Police Department investigated the incident and Firefighter Cruikshank was subsequently charged .
An administrative investigation has been initiated at the direction of Fire Chief John Butler .
As part of the department ’ s internal investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
He has been with the department for two years .
“ This action goes against the values we hold at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department , ” says Fire Chief Butler .
“ We respect our role in the community and strive to build and maintain public trust .
We remain dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our community and will continue to ensure that our members are held to the highest standards of the profession.
” While being transported , the victim in this case was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department and the altercation was captured on police body-worn camera .

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — On Monday, September 28, Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault following an incident that occurred on September 14 while transporting a patient to a local hospital.
An altercation took place between Firefighter Cruikshank and the patient on a medic unit at approximately 6 a.m. The Fairfax County Police Department investigated the incident and Firefighter Cruikshank was subsequently charged.
An administrative investigation has been initiated at the direction of Fire Chief John Butler. As part of the department’s internal investigation, Firefighter Cruikshank has been placed on administrative leave. He has been with the department for two years.
“This action goes against the values we hold at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department,” says Fire Chief Butler. “We respect our role in the community and strive to build and maintain public trust. We remain dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our community and will continue to ensure that our members are held to the highest standards of the profession.”
While being transported, the victim in this case was in the custody of the Fairfax County Police Department and the altercation was captured on police body-worn camera.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Deputies: ‘Multiple People Dead’ Following Hostage Situation In Salem, Oregon

SALEM , Ore. — Multiple people were killed , including a suspect , following a hostage situation in Salem Monday .
Around 12:30 pm local time , deputies from the Marion County Sheriff ’ s Office were called to the 200 block of Juneva Place SE , Salem , to the report of a possible hostage situation .
Once deputies arrived at the home , a call was placed to the suspect by a negotiator with the Marion County Sheriff ’ s Office Hostage Negotiation Team .
In a press release , the Marion County Sheriff ’ s Office said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specify and number .
Officials also did not indicate a possible motive for the crime .
As the incident unfolded , shots were fired .
Ultimately , there were multiple fatalities during this incident , including that of the suspect .
No deputies were injured .
At this time there is no reason to believe there is any outstanding danger to the community .
Pursuant to Sheriff ’ s Office policy and Marion County Senate Bill 111 protocol , the Oregon State Police were called to the scene to investigate the officer involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting will be placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated , as outlined by protocol .
As the lead agency investigating the incident , any further media releases will be made by the Oregon State Police .
No further details were available .

SALEM, Ore. — Multiple people were killed, including a suspect, following a hostage situation in Salem Monday.
Around 12:30 pm local time, deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 200 block of Juneva Place SE, Salem, to the report of a possible hostage situation. Once deputies arrived at the home, a call was placed to the suspect by a negotiator with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hostage Negotiation Team.
In a press release, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said there were multiple fatalities but did not specify and number. Officials also did not indicate a possible motive for the crime.
As the incident unfolded, shots were fired. Ultimately, there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect. No deputies were injured. At this time there is no reason to believe there is any outstanding danger to the community.
Pursuant to Sheriff’s Office policy and Marion County Senate Bill 111 protocol, the Oregon State Police were called to the scene to investigate the officer involved shooting. Any deputies involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave while the shooting is being investigated, as outlined by protocol.
As the lead agency investigating the incident, any further media releases will be made by the Oregon State Police.
No further details were available.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Coast Guard Locates Bodies Of Missing Boaters Off South Carolina

CHARLESTON , S.C. — The Coast Guard concluded its search Tuesday for two men near Winyah Bay .
After searching more than 1,603 square miles for over 77 hours , officials were able to locate both of the men .
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recovered the bodies of Kinsley Johnson and Marquis Mickel .
“ This is a tragic outcome and we are deeply saddened for the families who have lost two young men , ” said Capt .
John D. Cole , commanding officer of Sector Charleston .
“ Our deepest condolences go out to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Mickel .
Thank you to all of our first responders for their tireless effort and hard work over the past few days.
” Coast Guard Sector Charleston command center watchstanders received the initial call by family members at 6:30 p.m. , Saturday , reporting the two men were only going out for a few hours and departed from Carol Ashmore Campbell Marina in Georgetown .
They were last seen aboard a green 8-foot jon boat in the vicinity of Sampit River .
A witness says he saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water and said “ the boat was squatted down in the stern something terrible.
” He says he regrets not stopping the men .
Watch below .

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard concluded its search Tuesday for two men near Winyah Bay.
After searching more than 1,603 square miles for over 77 hours, officials were able to locate both of the men. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recovered the bodies of Kinsley Johnson and Marquis Mickel.
“This is a tragic outcome and we are deeply saddened for the families who have lost two young men,” said Capt. John D. Cole, commanding officer of Sector Charleston. “Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of the loved ones of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Mickel. Thank you to all of our first responders for their tireless effort and hard work over the past few days.”
Coast Guard Sector Charleston command center watchstanders received the initial call by family members at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, reporting the two men were only going out for a few hours and departed from Carol Ashmore Campbell Marina in Georgetown. They were last seen aboard a green 8-foot jon boat in the vicinity of Sampit River.
#BREAKING: #USCG crews are continuing to search throughout the night for Marquis Michael and Kinsley Johnson, both approximately 33 years-old last seen aboard a green 8-foot jon boat w/ one silver outboard motor in the vicinity of Sampit River. pic.twitter.com/C2EXE7PRt1 — USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 28, 2020
A witness says he saw the two men putting the boat in the water and said “the boat was squatted down in the stern something terrible.” He says he regrets not stopping the men. Watch below.
Georgetown County Coroner Kenny Johnson has requested autopsies.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--LIVE COVERAGE: Trump Vs. Biden In First Presidential Debate

The first of three 2020 presidential debates kicks off in Cleveland , Ohio , where incumbent President Donald Trump meets @ @ @ @ @ .
The event will take place from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic , @ @ @ @ @ This is the first of three scheduled debates .
Less than 100 people will be @ @ @ @ @ protocols .
The debate will be moderated by FOX News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace , @ @ @ @ @ a general election presidential debate .
The format for the first debate calls for six @ @ @ @ @ topics announced in advance .
The topics for the debate are “ The Trump and @ @ @ @ @ The Supreme Court , ” “ Covid-19 , ” “ The Economy , ” “ @ @ @ @ @ Cities ” and “ The Integrity of the Election .
”

The first of three 2020 presidential debates kicks off in Cleveland, Ohio, where incumbent President Donald Trump meets former Vice President Joe Biden.
The event will take place from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the first of three scheduled debates.
Less than 100 people will be in attendance due to COVID-19 protocols.
The debate will be moderated by FOX News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace, marking his second time moderating a general election presidential debate.
The format for the first debate calls for six 15-minute time segments dedicated to topics announced in advance.
The topics for the debate are “The Trump and Biden Records,” “The Supreme Court,” “Covid-19,” “The Economy,” “Race and Violence in our Cities” and “The Integrity of the Election.”
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Teen Asks for Forgiveness From Family of Woman He Killed – (VIDEO)

A teenager admitted he pushed a log off a cliff that killed a mother as she stood below .
Now @ @ @ @ @ forgiveness from her family .
Victoria Schafer was a professional photographer who was taking pictures @ @ @ @ @ Ohio State Park on Labor Day 2019 .

A teenager admitted he pushed a log off a cliff that killed a mother as she stood below. Now he’s asking for forgiveness from her family. Victoria Schafer was a professional photographer who was taking pictures of high school seniors in Ohio State Park on Labor Day 2019.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--State Of Emergency To Remain In Tennessee Through October, Governor Says

NASHVILLE , Tenn. – As a National State of Emergency remains in place , Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders .
“ Tennessee ’ s response continues to be one of the most targeted in the country and a continued State of Emergency ensures we have access to additional federal funds , ensure our health care capacity is stable and loosen restrictions that would otherwise hinder our response time , ” said Gov .
Lee .
“ COVID-19 is still a serious problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing and doing their part to make wise choices and help mitigate the spread of the virus.
” Gov .
Lee today signed Executive Order No .
63 to extend certain , targeted provisions of previous executive orders through October 30 , including the authority of local governments to institute mask requirements .
Remaining restrictions on businesses and gathering sizes in the 89 counties with a state-run health department have been removed .
Governor Lee also signed Executive Order No .
64 , which extends through October 30 provisions that allow for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Executive Order No .
60 , which extends through October 28 provisions that allow for electronic government meetings subject to transparency safeguards , including the requirement of live broadcasts of electronic meetings to the public beginning October 1 , remains in effect .
• Provide that persons with COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms are required to stay at home , and that employers may not require or allow employees with COVID-19 to work ; • Urge persons to wear a cloth face covering in places where in close proximity to others , while facilitating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Urge social distancing from those outside of your household , while eliminating caps on gathering size that have proven overly complex and arbitrary because they do not adequately account for critical considerations such as venue capacity and physical characteristics , type of activity involved , and location ( indoors vs. outdoors ) , and thus undermine the more important focus on social distancing ; • Providing a framework for safe visitation for nursing home and long-term-care facilities ; • Allow for the reopening of senior centers , while providing that capacity must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accommodate adequate social distancing ; • Provide that employers , businesses , and venues are expected to comply with the Tennessee Pledge for operating safely ( the 6 counties with locally run county health departments continue to have existing statutory authority to issue additional directives on businesses/venues ) ; • Continue access to take-out alcohol sales to encourage carryout and delivery orders ; • Increase opportunities for people to easily join the healthcare workforce ; • Extend deadlines and suspend certain in-person continuing education , gathering , or inspection requirements to avoid unnecessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work remotely where appropriate .

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As a National State of Emergency remains in place, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders.
“Tennessee’s response continues to be one of the most targeted in the country and a continued State of Emergency ensures we have access to additional federal funds, ensure our health care capacity is stable and loosen restrictions that would otherwise hinder our response time,” said Gov. Lee. “COVID-19 is still a serious problem and I encourage every Tennessean to continue social distancing and doing their part to make wise choices and help mitigate the spread of the virus.”
Gov. Lee today signed Executive Order No. 63 to extend certain, targeted provisions of previous executive orders through October 30, including the authority of local governments to institute mask requirements. Remaining restrictions on businesses and gathering sizes in the 89 counties with a state-run health department have been removed.
Governor Lee also signed Executive Order No. 64, which extends through October 30 provisions that allow for remote notarization and witnessing of documents. Executive Order No. 60, which extends through October 28 provisions that allow for electronic government meetings subject to transparency safeguards, including the requirement of live broadcasts of electronic meetings to the public beginning October 1, remains in effect.
Executive Order No. 63 includes provisions that:
Provide that persons with COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms are required to stay at home, and that employers may not require or allow employees with COVID-19 to work;
Urge persons to wear a cloth face covering in places where in close proximity to others, while facilitating local decision-making concerning face covering requirements;
Urge social distancing from those outside of your household, while eliminating caps on gathering size that have proven overly complex and arbitrary because they do not adequately account for critical considerations such as venue capacity and physical characteristics, type of activity involved, and location (indoors vs. outdoors), and thus undermine the more important focus on social distancing;
Providing a framework for safe visitation for nursing home and long-term-care facilities;
Allow for the reopening of senior centers, while providing that capacity must be limited to the extent necessary to accommodate adequate social distancing;
Provide that employers, businesses, and venues are expected to comply with the Tennessee Pledge for operating safely (the 6 counties with locally run county health departments continue to have existing statutory authority to issue additional directives on businesses/venues);
Continue access to take-out alcohol sales to encourage carryout and delivery orders;
Allow broad access to telehealth services;
Increase opportunities for people to easily join the healthcare workforce;
Facilitate increased testing and health care capacity;
Extend deadlines and suspend certain in-person continuing education, gathering, or inspection requirements to avoid unnecessary person-to-person contact; and
Increase opportunities to work remotely where appropriate.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Disney Slams California as it Lays Off 28,000 Employees

In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business , including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State ’ s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks , Experiences and Products segment at all levels , having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April , while paying healthcare benefits .
Approximately 28,000 domestic employees will be affected , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are talking with impacted employees as well as to the unions on next steps for union-represented Cast Members .
Over the past several months , we ’ ve been forced to make a number of necessary adjustments to our business , and as difficult as this decision is today , we believe that the steps we are taking will enable us to emerge a more effective and efficient operation when we return to normal .
Our Cast Members have always been key to our success , playing a valued and important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we look forward to providing opportunities where we can for them to return .

STATEMENT FROM JOSH D’AMARO, CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS, EXPERIENCES AND PRODUCTS (DPEP)
In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April, while paying healthcare benefits. Approximately 28,000 domestic employees will be affected, of which about 67% are part-time. We are talking with impacted employees as well as to the unions on next steps for union-represented Cast Members.
Over the past several months, we’ve been forced to make a number of necessary adjustments to our business, and as difficult as this decision is today, we believe that the steps we are taking will enable us to emerge a more effective and efficient operation when we return to normal. Our Cast Members have always been key to our success, playing a valued and important role in delivering a world-class experience, and we look forward to providing opportunities where we can for them to return.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--CROSSFIRE HURRICANE: Director of National Intelligence Declassifies Info Alleging Russian Collusion

CROSSFIRE HURRICANE: Director of National Intelligence Declassifies Info Alleging Russian Collusion Was Hillary Clinton’s Idea, Obama Was Briefed

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham ( R-South Carolina ) today released a letter from Director of National Intelligence ( DNI ) John Ratcliffe .
DNI Ratcliffe responded to Graham ’ s request for intelligence community information regarding the FBI ’ s handling of Crossfire Hurricane .
DNI Ratcliffe provided the following declassified information to the committee : • “ In late July 2016 , U.S. intelligence agencies obtained insight into Russian intelligence analysis alleging that U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had approved a campaign plan to stir up a scandal against U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ hacking of the Democratic National Committee .
The IC does not know the accuracy of this allegation or the extent to which the Russian intelligence analysis may reflect exaggeration or fabrication.
” • “ According to his handwritten notes , former Central Intelligence Agency Director Brennan subsequently briefed President Obama and other senior national security officials on the intelligence , including the ‘ alleged approval by Hillary Clinton on July 26 , 2016 of a proposal from one of her foreign policy advisors to vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” • “ On 07 September 2016 , U.S. intelligence officials forwarded an investigative referral to FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok regarding ‘ U.S .
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ’ s approval of a plan concerning U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections as a means of distracting the public from her use of a private mail server.
’ ” “ I appreciate DNI Ratcliffe responding to my request for any information concerning all things Russia in the 2016 campaign , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ratcliffe will make this information available in a classified setting .
I will try to review the material as early as today .
“ This latest information provided by DNI Ratcliffe shows there may have been a double standard by the FBI regarding allegations against the Clinton campaign and Russia .
Whether these allegations are accurate is not the question .
The question is did the FBI investigate the allegations against Clinton like they did Trump ?
If not , why not ?
If so , what was the scope of the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
“ I look forward to speaking with Director Comey about this latest information , and many other topics , at tomorrow ’ s hearing .
”

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released a letter from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe. DNI Ratcliffe responded to Graham’s request for intelligence community information regarding the FBI’s handling of Crossfire Hurricane.
DNI Ratcliffe provided the following declassified information to the committee:
“In late July 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies obtained insight into Russian intelligence analysis alleging that U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had approved a campaign plan to stir up a scandal against U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump by tying him to Putin and the Russians’ hacking of the Democratic National Committee. The IC does not know the accuracy of this allegation or the extent to which the Russian intelligence analysis may reflect exaggeration or fabrication.”
“According to his handwritten notes, former Central Intelligence Agency Director Brennan subsequently briefed President Obama and other senior national security officials on the intelligence, including the ‘alleged approval by Hillary Clinton on July 26, 2016 of a proposal from one of her foreign policy advisors to vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services.’”
“On 07 September 2016, U.S. intelligence officials forwarded an investigative referral to FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok regarding ‘U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s approval of a plan concerning U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections as a means of distracting the public from her use of a private mail server.’”
“I appreciate DNI Ratcliffe responding to my request for any information concerning all things Russia in the 2016 campaign, not just alleged Trump-Russia involvement.
“Director Ratcliffe will make this information available in a classified setting. I will try to review the material as early as today.
“This latest information provided by DNI Ratcliffe shows there may have been a double standard by the FBI regarding allegations against the Clinton campaign and Russia. Whether these allegations are accurate is not the question. The question is did the FBI investigate the allegations against Clinton like they did Trump? If not, why not? If so, what was the scope of the investigation? If none, why was that?
“I look forward to speaking with Director Comey about this latest information, and many other topics, at tomorrow’s hearing.”
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breaking911--2020-09-29--SHOWDOWN: Trump Faces Biden In First Presidential Debate

On Tuesday night , a long-anticipated debate between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden will take place from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic , in Cleveland , Ohio .
This is the first of three scheduled debates .
Less than 100 people will be in attendance due to COVID-19 protocols .
The debate will be moderated by FOX News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace , marking his second time moderating a general election presidential debate .
The format for the first debate calls for six 15-minute time segments dedicated to topics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep discussion of the leading issues facing the country .
The topics for the debate are “ The Trump and Biden Records , ” “ The Supreme Court , ” “ Covid-19 , ” “ The Economy , ” “ Race and Violence in our Cities ” and “ The Integrity of the Election.
” You can livestream the event with us at 9:00 p.m .
ET at Breaking911.com The presidential clash comes on the heels of a New York Times story that alleged Trump paid zero income tax in 10 of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released his 2019 tax returns hours before the debate .
Additionally , Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham ( R-South Carolina ) today released a letter from Director of National Intelligence ( DNI ) John Ratcliffe .
DNI Ratcliffe responded to Graham ’ s request for intelligence community information regarding the FBI ’ s handling of Crossfire Hurricane .
DNI Ratcliffe provided the following declassified information to the committee : “ In late July 2016 , U.S. intelligence agencies obtained insight into Russian intelligence analysis alleging that U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scandal against U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump by tying him to Putin and the Russians ’ hacking of the Democratic National Committee .
The IC does not know the accuracy of this allegation or the extent to which the Russian intelligence analysis may reflect exaggeration or fabrication.
” “ According to his handwritten notes , former Central Intelligence Agency Director Brennan subsequently briefed President Obama and other senior national security officials on the intelligence , including the ‘ alleged approval by Hillary Clinton on July 26 , 2016 of a proposal from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services.
’ ” “ On 07 September 2016 , U.S. intelligence officials forwarded an investigative referral to FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok regarding ‘ U.S .
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ’ s approval of a plan concerning U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections as a means of distracting the public from her use of a private mail server.
’ ” All debates start at 9:00 p.m .
ET @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interruption .

On Tuesday night, a long-anticipated debate between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden will take place from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the first of three scheduled debates.
Less than 100 people will be in attendance due to COVID-19 protocols.
The debate will be moderated by FOX News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace, marking his second time moderating a general election presidential debate.
The format for the first debate calls for six 15-minute time segments dedicated to topics announced in advance in order to encourage deep discussion of the leading issues facing the country.
The topics for the debate are “The Trump and Biden Records,” “The Supreme Court,” “Covid-19,” “The Economy,” “Race and Violence in our Cities” and “The Integrity of the Election.” You can livestream the event with us at 9:00 p.m. ET at Breaking911.com
The presidential clash comes on the heels of a New York Times story that alleged Trump paid zero income tax in 10 of the 15 years beginning in 2000. Biden released his 2019 tax returns hours before the debate.
Additionally, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released a letter from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe. DNI Ratcliffe responded to Graham’s request for intelligence community information regarding the FBI’s handling of Crossfire Hurricane.
DNI Ratcliffe provided the following declassified information to the committee:
“In late July 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies obtained insight into Russian intelligence analysis alleging that U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had approved a campaign plan to stir up a scandal against U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump by tying him to Putin and the Russians’ hacking of the Democratic National Committee. The IC does not know the accuracy of this allegation or the extent to which the Russian intelligence analysis may reflect exaggeration or fabrication.”
“According to his handwritten notes, former Central Intelligence Agency Director Brennan subsequently briefed President Obama and other senior national security officials on the intelligence, including the ‘alleged approval by Hillary Clinton on July 26, 2016 of a proposal from one of her foreign policy advisors to vilify Donald Trump by stirring up a scandal claiming interference by Russian security services.’”
“On 07 September 2016, U.S. intelligence officials forwarded an investigative referral to FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Peter Strzok regarding ‘U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s approval of a plan concerning U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russian hackers hampering U.S. elections as a means of distracting the public from her use of a private mail server.’”
#BREAKING: DNI @LindseyGrahamSC: In late July 2016, U.S. intelligence agencies obtained insight into Russian intelligence analysis alleging that U.S. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had approved a campaign plan to stir up a scandal against…candidate Donald Trump…" pic.twitter.com/etxJ6faBDJ — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 29, 2020
All debates start at 9:00 p.m. ET and run for 90 minutes without commercial interruption.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Police Arrest Texas Man at Airport for Soliciting Sex, Grooming Seattle Child Through Social Media A

Police Arrest Texas Man at Airport for Soliciting Sex, Grooming Seattle Child Through Social Media App

The Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ( SPD ICAC ) was notified of a case involving @ @ @ @ @ whose mother discovered that she had been communicating with a male via a social media @ @ @ @ @ her .
The victim sent images to the suspect as a result of his grooming @ @ @ @ @ victim that he was planning to come to her for the purpose of having sex @ @ @ @ @ was able to identify the suspect as living in Bryan , Texas and during the @ @ @ @ @ had plans to come to Washington State to meet and have sex with the victim @ @ @ @ @ the Texas ICAC who was able to arrest him after determining that he went to @ @ @ @ @ advance of traveling to Washington State .
The suspect gave a full confession on his @ @ @ @ @ recovered including the images of the 12-year old victim .
The suspect will now face @ @ @ @ @

The Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (SPD ICAC) was notified of a case involving a local 12-year old girl whose mother discovered that she had been communicating with a male via a social media app who had been grooming her.
The victim sent images to the suspect as a result of his grooming efforts and he told the victim that he was planning to come to her for the purpose of having sex.
The SPD ICAC detective was able to identify the suspect as living in Bryan, Texas and during the investigation confirmed that the suspect had plans to come to Washington State to meet and have sex with the victim. The detective worked with the Texas ICAC who was able to arrest him after determining that he went to the Houston airport possibly in advance of traveling to Washington State.
The suspect gave a full confession on his criminal activity and evidence was recovered including the images of the 12-year old victim. The suspect will now face criminal charges in Texas.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--Police: Man Sleeping In Nashville Waffle House Parking Lot Arrested, Found With Drugs, Guns

A Kentucky man who decided to take a nap inside his running pickup truck in the parking lot of the Trinity Lane Waffle House Sunday morning awoke to two Metro police officers wanting to ask him about the shotgun and 3 pounds of marijuana they found in plain view inside the vehicle .
A citizen called police at 5:25 a.m. Sunday after seeing Ralph Cole , 27 , of Hopkinsville , sitting in the pickup truck possibly passed out .
The citizen saw a shotgun under the man ’ s legs .
When North Precinct Officers Joseph Gawlowski and Abigail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of marijuana on the passenger seat .
They opened the passenger door and removed the shotgun , marijuana , a pistol hidden under the marijuana , and a backpack before awakening Cole .
Also found in the truck and on Cole ’ s person were 55 grams of meth , 4.5 grams of Ecstasy , 29 assorted pills , ¾ pound of apparent psilocybin mushrooms , and $ 1,858 cash .
Cole told the officers that he was on his way back from a “ hippie concert ” and denied having any knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in lieu of $ 128,000 bond on multiple drug and gun charges .

A Kentucky man who decided to take a nap inside his running pickup truck in the parking lot of the Trinity Lane Waffle House Sunday morning awoke to two Metro police officers wanting to ask him about the shotgun and 3 pounds of marijuana they found in plain view inside the vehicle.
A citizen called police at 5:25 a.m. Sunday after seeing Ralph Cole, 27, of Hopkinsville, sitting in the pickup truck possibly passed out. The citizen saw a shotgun under the man’s legs. When North Precinct Officers Joseph Gawlowski and Abigail Malone arrived, they saw several bags of marijuana on the passenger seat. They opened the passenger door and removed the shotgun, marijuana, a pistol hidden under the marijuana, and a backpack before awakening Cole. Also found in the truck and on Cole’s person were 55 grams of meth, 4.5 grams of Ecstasy, 29 assorted pills, ¾ pound of apparent psilocybin mushrooms, and $1,858 cash.
His pickup truck was impounded.
Cole told the officers that he was on his way back from a “hippie concert” and denied having any knowledge of drugs. He remains in jail in lieu of $128,000 bond on multiple drug and gun charges.
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breaking911--2020-09-29--OPERATION LEGEND RESULTS IN 500+ ARRESTS, INCLUDING 37 MURDER SUSPECTS

KANSAS CITY , Mo .
– U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison , at a joint press conference with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith , announced today that 518 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend .
“ On behalf of the team of federal law enforcement agencies involved in this groundbreaking initiative , I made certain promises when Operation LeGend was launched , ” Garrison said .
“ Those promises have been kept .
The FBI , the ATF , the DEA , and the U.S .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Kansas City Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to accomplish the objectives of Operation LeGend .
We created a model for others to follow .
Our success in Kansas City is now being duplicated in eight more cities across the nation.
” “ We promised that Operation LeGend would be a short-term , high-impact strategy to freeze the escalation of violent crime and respond to the record number of homicides in Kansas City this year , ” Garrison said .
“ That promise was kept .
Operation LeGend has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kansas City , and those efforts will continue.
” During the 10 weeks from the announcement of Operation LeGend on July 8 through Sept. 16 , homicides in Kansas City were down 22 percent , non-fatal shootings were down 24 percent , and aggravated assaults were down 44 percent , as compared to the 10 weeks before July 8 .
“ We promised that federal agents would work alongside local law enforcement , in a supportive role to provide additional support and assistance , ” Garrison said .
“ That promise was kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessons were gained for how to confront violent crime.
” For example , the FBI has doubled the number of agents working violent crime cases and embedded agents with the Kansas City Police Department ’ s violent crime unit .
The ATF has added a new unit that is permanently embedded with Kansas City ’ s assault squad .
Intelligence has been gained and shared among law enforcement agencies to improve future investigations .
“ These strategies for collaborating with local law enforcement have been successful , and will continue , ” Garrison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be no storm troopers patrolling the streets of Kansas City , no interference with the civil rights of protesters engaged in public demonstrations , ” Garrison said .
“ Despite accusations of a federal occupation , we have worked cooperatively with both local law enforcement and local community leaders .
None of those dire predictions from our critics came to pass.
” “ I ’ ve also said , from the start of Operation LeGend , that law enforcement would not be the sole solution to violent crime , ” Garrison added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and requires a community-wide response.
” “ I hope that by keeping the promises we made , by doing what we said we would do , we ’ ve established a level of trust and credibility that will continue to bear fruit , ” Garrison said .
Among those arrested since the launch of Operation LeGend , 126 are federal defendants in the Western District of Missouri ( with additional federal cases referred to U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices in Kansas and Texas ) .
Among the remaining arrests , 37 were homicide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , agents and officers have seized 176 firearms , large quantities of illegal drugs , and several stolen vehicles during Operation LeGend .
Among the homicide arrests made under Operation LeGend was the defendant charged in state court with murder of 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro , in whose memory the operation was named .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office does not track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court or in other districts .
Defendants have been charged in the Western District of Missouri with the following federal crimes : – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenses ; – 45 defendants have been charged with drug trafficking offenses ; – 11 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes .
Operation LeGend Operation LeGend is a federal partnership with local law enforcement to address the increase in homicides and violent crime in Kansas City , Mo.
, in 2020 .
The operation honors the memory of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro , one of the youngest fatalities during a record-breaking year of homicides and shootings .
Additional federal agents were assigned to the operation from the FBI , Drug Enforcement Administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Firearms and Explosives , and the U.S .
Marshals Service .

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison, at a joint press conference with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith, announced today that 518 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend.
“On behalf of the team of federal law enforcement agencies involved in this groundbreaking initiative, I made certain promises when Operation LeGend was launched,” Garrison said. “Those promises have been kept. The FBI, the ATF, the DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service worked collaboratively and effectively with the Kansas City Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to accomplish the objectives of Operation LeGend. We created a model for others to follow. Our success in Kansas City is now being duplicated in eight more cities across the nation.”
“We promised that Operation LeGend would be a short-term, high-impact strategy to freeze the escalation of violent crime and respond to the record number of homicides in Kansas City this year,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept. Operation LeGend has had a significant impact on violent crime in Kansas City, and those efforts will continue.”
During the 10 weeks from the announcement of Operation LeGend on July 8 through Sept. 16, homicides in Kansas City were down 22 percent, non-fatal shootings were down 24 percent, and aggravated assaults were down 44 percent, as compared to the 10 weeks before July 8.
“We promised that federal agents would work alongside local law enforcement, in a supportive role to provide additional support and assistance,” Garrison said. “That promise was kept, and in the process, valuable lessons were gained for how to confront violent crime.”
For example, the FBI has doubled the number of agents working violent crime cases and embedded agents with the Kansas City Police Department’s violent crime unit. The ATF has added a new unit that is permanently embedded with Kansas City’s assault squad. Intelligence has been gained and shared among law enforcement agencies to improve future investigations. “These strategies for collaborating with local law enforcement have been successful, and will continue,” Garrison said.
“We promised there would be no storm troopers patrolling the streets of Kansas City, no interference with the civil rights of protesters engaged in public demonstrations,” Garrison said. “Despite accusations of a federal occupation, we have worked cooperatively with both local law enforcement and local community leaders. None of those dire predictions from our critics came to pass.”
“I’ve also said, from the start of Operation LeGend, that law enforcement would not be the sole solution to violent crime,” Garrison added. “Violence is a community issue, and requires a community-wide response.”
“I hope that by keeping the promises we made, by doing what we said we would do, we’ve established a level of trust and credibility that will continue to bear fruit,” Garrison said.
Among those arrested since the launch of Operation LeGend, 126 are federal defendants in the Western District of Missouri (with additional federal cases referred to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Kansas and Texas). Among the remaining arrests, 37 were homicide cases. In addition to the arrests, agents and officers have seized 176 firearms, large quantities of illegal drugs, and several stolen vehicles during Operation LeGend.
Among the homicide arrests made under Operation LeGend was the defendant charged in state court with murder of 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro, in whose memory the operation was named.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office does not track cases that are referred for prosecution in state court or in other districts. Defendants have been charged in the Western District of Missouri with the following federal crimes:
– 70 defendants have been charged with firearms-related offenses;
– 45 defendants have been charged with drug trafficking offenses;
– 11 defendants have been charged with other violent crimes.
Operation LeGend
Operation LeGend is a federal partnership with local law enforcement to address the increase in homicides and violent crime in Kansas City, Mo., in 2020. The operation honors the memory of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro, one of the youngest fatalities during a record-breaking year of homicides and shootings. Additional federal agents were assigned to the operation from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
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breaking911--2020-09-30--California Governor Signs Bill Opening Door To Paying Slavery Reparations

SACRAMENTO – California ’ s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Wednesday appointing a task force to consider paying reparations for slavery .
Below is a press release from the Governor .
As the nation reckons with the scourge of racial injustice rooted in the legacy of slavery and systemic racism , Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a first-in-the-nation law to study and make recommendations on reparations for slavery to the Black community through a state-based task force .
He also signed two bills targeting structural racism and bias in our legal system by prohibiting the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seek or obtain convictions or impose sentences , and to reduce discrimination in jury selection .
“ As a nation , we can only truly thrive when every one of us has the opportunity to thrive .
Our painful history of slavery has evolved into structural racism and bias built into and permeating throughout our democratic and economic institutions , ” said Governor Newsom .
“ California ’ s rich diversity is our greatest asset , and we won ’ t turn away from this moment to make right the discrimination and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ color still face .
While there is still so much work to do to unravel this legacy , these pieces of legislation are important steps in the right direction to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
” The Governor signed two bills by Assemblymember Shirley Weber ( D-San Diego ) .
AB 3121 establishes a nine-member task force to inform Californians about slavery and explore ways the state might provide reparations .
The Governor also signed Assemblymember Weber ’ s AB 3070 , which would strengthen jury selection procedures and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclude jurors are not for discriminatory purposes .
The Governor previously signed SB 592 by Senator Scott Wiener ( D-San Francisco ) , which broadens the source lists from which juries are selected , better diversifying jury pools .
“ California has historically led the country on civil rights , yet we have not come to terms with our state ’ s ugly past that allowed slaveholding within our borders and returned escaped slaves to their masters , ” said Assemblymember Weber .
“ Neither have we effectively addressed our present justice system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from serving on juries .
The Governor ’ s signature on AB 3121 and AB 3070 once again demonstrates that our state is dedicated to leading the nation on confronting and addressing systemic injustice.
” The Governor also signed AB 2542 by Assemblymember Ash Kalra ( D-San Jose ) , which would prohibit the use of race , ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions or impose sentences .
Known as “ The California Racial Justice Act , ” AB 2542 is a countermeasure to address a widely condemned 1987 legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the case of McCleskey v. Kemp .
The McCleskey decision has the functional effect of requiring that criminal defendants prove intentional discrimination when challenging racial bias in their legal process .
This is a high standard and is almost impossible to meet without direct proof that the racially discriminatory behavior was conscious , deliberate and targeted .
“ I am grateful to Governor Newsom for signing AB 2542 and his commitment to rooting out racism from our courts .
With the signing of this bill and other actions he has taken , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a national leader on compassionate , thoughtful criminal justice reform.
” said Assemblymember Kalra .
“ Although there is still much more work to do in fixing our broken criminal justice system , the Racial Justice Act is an historic foundational step in upholding Constitutional protections for everyone and moving us closer to a system that truly reflects justice for all .
The Racial Justice Act puts into law a manifestation of a continuing struggle most recently represented by millions in the streets demanding racial justice .
”

SACRAMENTO – California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Wednesday appointing a task force to consider paying reparations for slavery. Below is a press release from the Governor.
As the nation reckons with the scourge of racial injustice rooted in the legacy of slavery and systemic racism, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a first-in-the-nation law to study and make recommendations on reparations for slavery to the Black community through a state-based task force. He also signed two bills targeting structural racism and bias in our legal system by prohibiting the use of race, ethnicity and national origin to seek or obtain convictions or impose sentences, and to reduce discrimination in jury selection.
“As a nation, we can only truly thrive when every one of us has the opportunity to thrive. Our painful history of slavery has evolved into structural racism and bias built into and permeating throughout our democratic and economic institutions,” said Governor Newsom. “California’s rich diversity is our greatest asset, and we won’t turn away from this moment to make right the discrimination and disadvantages that Black Californians and people of color still face. While there is still so much work to do to unravel this legacy, these pieces of legislation are important steps in the right direction to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.”
The Governor signed two bills by Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego). AB 3121 establishes a nine-member task force to inform Californians about slavery and explore ways the state might provide reparations. The Governor also signed Assemblymember Weber’s AB 3070, which would strengthen jury selection procedures and increase transparency to ensure attorney challenges to exclude jurors are not for discriminatory purposes. The Governor previously signed SB 592 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), which broadens the source lists from which juries are selected, better diversifying jury pools.
“California has historically led the country on civil rights, yet we have not come to terms with our state’s ugly past that allowed slaveholding within our borders and returned escaped slaves to their masters,” said Assemblymember Weber. “Neither have we effectively addressed our present justice system which allows prosecutors to bar African Americans from serving on juries. The Governor’s signature on AB 3121 and AB 3070 once again demonstrates that our state is dedicated to leading the nation on confronting and addressing systemic injustice.”
The Governor also signed AB 2542 by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), which would prohibit the use of race, ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions or impose sentences. Known as “The California Racial Justice Act,” AB 2542 is a countermeasure to address a widely condemned 1987 legal precedent established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of McCleskey v. Kemp. The McCleskey decision has the functional effect of requiring that criminal defendants prove intentional discrimination when challenging racial bias in their legal process. This is a high standard and is almost impossible to meet without direct proof that the racially discriminatory behavior was conscious, deliberate and targeted.
“I am grateful to Governor Newsom for signing AB 2542 and his commitment to rooting out racism from our courts. With the signing of this bill and other actions he has taken, the Governor has well established himself as a national leader on compassionate, thoughtful criminal justice reform.” said Assemblymember Kalra. “Although there is still much more work to do in fixing our broken criminal justice system, the Racial Justice Act is an historic foundational step in upholding Constitutional protections for everyone and moving us closer to a system that truly reflects justice for all. The Racial Justice Act puts into law a manifestation of a continuing struggle most recently represented by millions in the streets demanding racial justice.”
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breaking911--2020-09-30--Teacher Claims She Was Forced To Resign For Not Taking Down ‘Black Lives Matter’ Flag

A South Florida teacher is claiming that she was forced out of her job as an educator after she refused @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter flag that was displayed in her classroom .
Watch the video report below @

A South Florida teacher is claiming that she was forced out of her job as an educator after she refused to take down a Black Lives Matter flag that was displayed in her classroom. Watch the video report below.
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breaking911--2020-09-30--Sheriff: Multi-Day Search For Human Fetus At SC Home Ends

Lexington , SC — On the afternoon of Monday , September 28 , 2020 , information was given by several @ @ @ @ @ human fetus had been delivered by a woman at her home within the Town of @ @ @ @ @ taken the fetus to a residence in the City of Columbia , where it was @ @ @ @ @ Coroner ’ s Office , Richland County Coroner ’ s Office , and the Lexington @ @ @ @ @ warrant for the residence and property of 2315 Wallace Street in the City of Columbia @ @ @ @ @ Terrence Green said the search had ended .
“ The multi-day search on Wallace Street @ @ @ @ @ has concluded , ” Green said .
“ This remains an active investigation but no @ @ @ @ @ at this time .
”

Lexington, SC — On the afternoon of Monday, September 28, 2020, information was given by several sources to detectives that a human fetus had been delivered by a woman at her home within the Town of Lexington and that she had taken the fetus to a residence in the City of Columbia, where it was buried.
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office, Richland County Coroner’s Office, and the Lexington Police Department executed a search warrant for the residence and property of 2315 Wallace Street in the City of Columbia.
On Wednesday, Chief Terrence Green said the search had ended.
“The multi-day search on Wallace Street in the City of Columbia has concluded,” Green said. “This remains an active investigation but no further information will be released at this time.”
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breaking911--2020-09-30--Mass Shooting Reported Inside Milwaukee Funeral Home

Milwaukee , Wisconsin — Seven people were shot at a funeral home in Milwaukee Wednesday .
The gunfire broke out @ @ @ @ @ at 4217 W Fond Du Lac Avenue .
According to WISN 12 News , the @ @ @ @ @ 24 to 48 years old .
All were transported in stable condition and expected to @ @ @ @ @ said .
Officials did not indicate a motive for the crime .

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Seven people were shot at a funeral home in Milwaukee Wednesday.
The gunfire broke out at the Serenity Funeral Home—located at 4217 W Fond Du Lac Avenue.
According to WISN 12 News, the victims ranged in age from 24 to 48 years old. All were transported in stable condition and expected to survive their injuries, police said.
The suspected shooter remains at large.
Media advisory Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting on the 4200 block of West Fond Du Lac Ave. Chief Brunson will be available for comment regarding this shooting at approximately 3:15pm on the 4200 block of West Townsend St, on the southwest corner. — Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) September 30, 2020
Officials did not indicate a motive for the crime.
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breaking911--2020-09-30--Convicted ISIS Terrorist Out To Behead Pamela Geller, ‘Kill Boys In Blue’ Is Resentenced

BOSTON – An Everett man was re-sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for conspiring to murder U.S. citizens , including police officers , on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ( ISIS ) .
David Daoud Wright , a/k/a Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq , a/k/a Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq , 31 , of Everett , Mass.
, was re-sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release .
In December 2017 , Wright was sentenced to 28 years in prison after a federal jury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support to ISIS , conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries , conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice .
“ Mr .
Wright is a homegrown terrorist who plotted to kill innocent Americans on behalf of ISIS , including specifically targeting police officers , ” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling .
“ He radicalized himself and others , pledged allegiance to a terrorist organization , and conspired with his now-deceased uncle to kill police officers with a combat knife .
This case is a reminder of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement officers.
” “ ISIS soldier David Wright betrayed his country and forfeited his freedom when he conspired with others to attack and murder innocent civilians and police officers in support of a sworn , barbaric enemy of the United States .
This sentence ensures they remain worlds apart , ” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta , Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division .
“ Identifying and disrupting terrorist plots , both foreign and domestic , is the FBI ’ s top priority , and the round-the-clock teamwork of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Force saved innocent lives , and kept Wright ’ s endgame of martyrdom out of reach.
” Beginning in at least February 2015 , Wright began discussing ISIS ’ call to kill non-believers in the United States with his uncle , Usaamah Abdullah Rahim , and co-defendant Nicholas Alexander Rovinski .
Specifically , Wright created a “ martyrdom ” operation cell in Massachusetts .
In April 2015 , Wright created a Twitter page for the “ Lions of America ” and published a document entitled , Internal Conquest , on the internet in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States to kill their fellow citizens .
Wright also plotted with Rahim and Rovinski to behead U.S. citizens at the direction of ISIS , and identified a New York woman , ( conservative blogger ) Pam Geller , as the first beheading target .
Rahim purchased three knives for this plot .
In addition , Wright ’ s ISIS cell was in direct communication with ISIS recruiter and attack facilitator , Junaid Hussain , who provided Rahim with an encrypted document containing details about the intended victim .
In August 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Raqqah , Syria .
In preparation for their attack , Wright conducted extensive research on weapons , knives , machetes , bombing making components and methods to subdue their victims .
Wright also conducted research on “ what tranquilizer put humans to sleep instantly ” and “ how to start a secret militia in the United States.
” On June 2 , 2015 , Wright caused a terrorist attack in Massachusetts and caused his uncle , Rahim , to be killed .
Rahim was shot and killed after he attacked law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Roslindale , Mass.
, parking lot .
Two hours before Rahim attacked the police , Wright directed and encouraged Rahim to pursue martyrdom by attacking the “ boys in blue.
” Within minutes of learning of his uncle ’ s death from a family member , Wright deleted data from his laptop computer by restoring it to factory settings and deleted call logs on his cellphone that showed that he had spoken to Rahim that morning .
Wright also instructed Rahim to destroy his electronic devices before attacking the police officers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ court , Geller writes : “ If Daoud Wright ever walks free , no matter how old he may be at that time , I will not be safe , and those whom I love will not be safe.
” Geller adds : “ It is impossible to overstate the devastation that Daoud Wright has brought to my life and that of members of my family .
Not only did he target me for a brutal , cruel and violent death , but he targeted also some of my close relatives , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

BOSTON – An Everett man was re-sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for conspiring to murder U.S. citizens, including police officers, on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
David Daoud Wright, a/k/a Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq, a/k/a Dawud Sharif Abdul Khaliq, 31, of Everett, Mass., was re-sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release. In December 2017, Wright was sentenced to 28 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS, conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice.
“Mr. Wright is a homegrown terrorist who plotted to kill innocent Americans on behalf of ISIS, including specifically targeting police officers,” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling. “He radicalized himself and others, pledged allegiance to a terrorist organization, and conspired with his now-deceased uncle to kill police officers with a combat knife. This case is a reminder of the persistent terrorism threat to our citizens and law enforcement officers.”
“ISIS soldier David Wright betrayed his country and forfeited his freedom when he conspired with others to attack and murder innocent civilians and police officers in support of a sworn, barbaric enemy of the United States. This sentence ensures they remain worlds apart,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “Identifying and disrupting terrorist plots, both foreign and domestic, is the FBI’s top priority, and the round-the-clock teamwork of our partners within our Massachusetts Joint Terrorism Task Force saved innocent lives, and kept Wright’s endgame of martyrdom out of reach.”
Beginning in at least February 2015, Wright began discussing ISIS’ call to kill non-believers in the United States with his uncle, Usaamah Abdullah Rahim, and co-defendant Nicholas Alexander Rovinski. Specifically, Wright created a “martyrdom” operation cell in Massachusetts. In April 2015, Wright created a Twitter page for the “Lions of America” and published a document entitled, Internal Conquest, on the internet in which Wright called on Muslims living in the United States to kill their fellow citizens.
Wright also plotted with Rahim and Rovinski to behead U.S. citizens at the direction of ISIS, and identified a New York woman, (conservative blogger) Pam Geller, as the first beheading target. Rahim purchased three knives for this plot. In addition, Wright’s ISIS cell was in direct communication with ISIS recruiter and attack facilitator, Junaid Hussain, who provided Rahim with an encrypted document containing details about the intended victim. In August 2015, Hussain was killed in an airstrike in Raqqah, Syria.
In preparation for their attack, Wright conducted extensive research on weapons, knives, machetes, bombing making components and methods to subdue their victims. Wright also conducted research on “what tranquilizer put humans to sleep instantly” and “how to start a secret militia in the United States.”
On June 2, 2015, Wright caused a terrorist attack in Massachusetts and caused his uncle, Rahim, to be killed. Rahim was shot and killed after he attacked law enforcement officers with a large fighting knife in a Roslindale, Mass., parking lot. Two hours before Rahim attacked the police, Wright directed and encouraged Rahim to pursue martyrdom by attacking the “boys in blue.” Within minutes of learning of his uncle’s death from a family member, Wright deleted data from his laptop computer by restoring it to factory settings and deleted call logs on his cellphone that showed that he had spoken to Rahim that morning. Wright also instructed Rahim to destroy his electronic devices before attacking the police officers.
In a victim-impact statement filed with the court, Geller writes: “If Daoud Wright ever walks free, no matter how old he may be at that time, I will not be safe, and those whom I love will not be safe.”
Geller adds: “It is impossible to overstate the devastation that Daoud Wright has brought to my life and that of members of my family. Not only did he target me for a brutal, cruel and violent death, but he targeted also some of my close relatives, and this will never be over.”
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breaking911--2020-09-30--CAUGHT: Suspect Arrested In Ambush Shooting Of 2 LASD Deputies In Compton

CALIFORNIA — The man accused of shooting two Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s deputies during an ambush in Compton @ @ @ @ @ arrested , officials say .
Deonte Lee Murray charged with two counts of attempted murder @ @ @ @ @ The incident was reported Saturday , September 12 , 2020 , at 6:58 p.m. , @ @ @ @ @ in Compton .
WATCH : Ambushed Female Deputy Who Was Shot In The Face Still @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Wounds The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from @ @ @ @ @ , striking them .
The deputies sustained critical injuries .
“ Despite being critically injured @ @ @ @ @ for each other ’ s wounds and safety , communicated their location and plight to @ @ @ @ @ for another attack , ” the department said .
The suspect at the time was @ @ @ @ @ 28-30 years-old , wearing dark clothing .
The Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s @ @ @ @ @ further details at a news conference .

CALIFORNIA — The man accused of shooting two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies during an ambush in Compton earlier in September has been arrested, officials say.
Deonte Lee Murray charged with two counts of attempted murder of two police officers.
The incident was reported Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 6:58 p.m., at the MLK Transit Center in Compton.
WATCH: Ambushed Female Deputy Who Was Shot In The Face Still Applies Tourniquet To Her Partner’s Wounds
The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies, striking them. The deputies sustained critical injuries.
Update: The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation. pic.twitter.com/cBQjyKkoxJ — LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
“Despite being critically injured, the deputies valiantly cared for each other’s wounds and safety, communicated their location and plight to others, and tactically prepared for another attack,” the department said.
The suspect at the time was described as a male Black 28-30 years-old, wearing dark clothing. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is expected to reveal further details at a news conference.
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breaking911--2020-10-01--HS Latin Teacher Charged with Committing Sex Crimes with Student at School

FORT WASHINGTON , Pennsylvania — Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Whitemarsh Township Police Chief Christopher P. Ward announce the arrest of Michael Cheatle , 37 , of Chester Springs , Pa. , on charges of Institutional Sexual Assault , Unlawful Contact With a Minor/Sexual Offenses , Corruption of a Minor and Endangering the Welfare of a Child related to a sexual relationship with a female student at Germantown Academy , where the defendant was employed as a teacher at the time while is wife was also pregnant .
On July 29 , 2020 , a woman reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of her 11th grade year at Germantown Academy in Ft. Washington , she and her first-year teacher Cheatle began an 18-month intimate relationship .
An investigation was launched that determined through text messages , emails and other evidence that the defendant had engaged in sexual behavior with the minor student both inside and outside of Germantown Academy .
Further , the victim identified Cheatle by describing his stomach tattoos .
CBS Philly reported : Text messages that date back to June 2019 show the two talking about what happened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to blame , as I was the adult in the situation .
Horribly , I came to view you as an adult when I should not have .
I may have inadvertently used our relationship to fill some kind of hole in my lonely sad life .
I ’ m becoming a better man everyday .
I struggle with what happened between us , I struggle with other issues in my life.
” “ You announced , in a room full of my high school friends , that your wife was pregnant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an emotionally , and physically , intimate relationship , and with complete disregard for the fact that that would break me , ” she said .
Cheatle resigned his teaching position at the school on Sept. 1 , 2020 .
Germantown Academy officials have been fully cooperative with the investigation .
Cheatle was arraigned today before Magisterial District Judge Deborah Lukens , who set bail at $ 100,000 unsecured , along with the condition that the defendant not have any contact with children other than his own .
Cheatle was released on @ @

FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania — Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Whitemarsh Township Police Chief Christopher P. Ward announce the arrest of Michael Cheatle, 37, of Chester Springs, Pa., on charges of Institutional Sexual Assault, Unlawful Contact With a Minor/Sexual Offenses, Corruption of a Minor and Endangering the Welfare of a Child related to a sexual relationship with a female student at Germantown Academy, where the defendant was employed as a teacher at the time while is wife was also pregnant.
On July 29, 2020, a woman reported to Whitemarsh Township Police that in 2014 at the end of her 11th grade year at Germantown Academy in Ft. Washington, she and her first-year teacher Cheatle began an 18-month intimate relationship. An investigation was launched that determined through text messages, emails and other evidence that the defendant had engaged in sexual behavior with the minor student both inside and outside of Germantown Academy. Further, the victim identified Cheatle by describing his stomach tattoos.
CBS Philly reported: Text messages that date back to June 2019 show the two talking about what happened. Cheatle says, “I am totally to blame, as I was the adult in the situation. Horribly, I came to view you as an adult when I should not have. I may have inadvertently used our relationship to fill some kind of hole in my lonely sad life. I’m becoming a better man everyday. I struggle with what happened between us, I struggle with other issues in my life.”
The victim expressed her hurt.
“You announced, in a room full of my high school friends, that your wife was pregnant, as though we weren’t engaging in an emotionally, and physically, intimate relationship, and with complete disregard for the fact that that would break me,” she said.
Cheatle resigned his teaching position at the school on Sept. 1, 2020.
Germantown Academy officials have been fully
cooperative with the investigation. Cheatle was arraigned today before Magisterial District Judge Deborah Lukens, who set bail at $100,000 unsecured, along with the condition that the defendant not have any contact with children other than his own. Cheatle was released on his own
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breaking911--2020-10-01--DOJ Grants $4.4M To Reduce Recidivism Among Released Offenders In Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser today announced over 4.4 million dollars in Department of Justice grants to reduce recidivism among adults and juvenile offenders returning to their communities in the Eastern District of Louisiana after confinement .
The grants , awarded by the Department ’ s Office of Justice Programs , are part of more than $ 92 million in funding to support reentry efforts throughout the United States .
These awards represent President Trump ’ s commitment to assisting people in America ’ s prisons and detention facilities who have earned the opportunity to take their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders are ultimately responsible for their own successes and failures , but our criminal and juvenile justice systems have an important role to play in preparing them for the obstacles that lie before them , ” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan .
“ I ’ m very pleased to make these resources available to help them get back on their feet and contribute to the prosperity of their communities and the betterment of our nation.
” The reentry and recidivism reduction grants awarded will help communities develop and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posed by reentry and recidivism ; support reentry services for detained juveniles and incarcerated parents with children under the age of 18 ; and support research and evaluation programs to advance understanding about reoffending .
“ Recidivism poses an extreme threat to our community and places a heavy burden upon society , ” said U.S. Attorney Strasser .
“ Formerly incarcerated offenders need and deserve additional support to assist their transition back into mainstream society .
This funding will help our communities develop and implement re-entry strategies that will greatly benefit formerly incarcerated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser today announced over 4.4 million dollars in Department of Justice grants to reduce recidivism among adults and juvenile offenders returning to their communities in the Eastern District of Louisiana after confinement. The grants, awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, are part of more than $92 million in funding to support reentry efforts throughout the United States.
These awards represent President Trump’s commitment to assisting people in America’s prisons and detention facilities who have earned the opportunity to take their places back in society.
“Former offenders are ultimately responsible for their own successes and failures, but our criminal and juvenile justice systems have an important role to play in preparing them for the obstacles that lie before them,” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan. “I’m very pleased to make these resources available to help them get back on their feet and contribute to the prosperity of their communities and the betterment of our nation.”
The reentry and recidivism reduction grants awarded will help communities develop and implement comprehensive strategies to address the challenges posed by reentry and recidivism; support reentry services for detained juveniles and incarcerated parents with children under the age of 18; and support research and evaluation programs to advance understanding about reoffending.
“Recidivism poses an extreme threat to our community and places a heavy burden upon society,” said U.S. Attorney Strasser. “Formerly incarcerated offenders need and deserve additional support to assist their transition back into mainstream society. This funding will help our communities develop and implement re-entry strategies that will greatly benefit formerly incarcerated offenders and the community as a whole.”
The following organizations received funding:
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections $2,449,780
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Inc. $749,994
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections $498,759
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office $749,022
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breaking911--2020-10-01--Maricopa County, Ariz. Attorney’s Office Announces Alarming Increase in Domestic Violence-Related Ho

Maricopa County, Ariz. Attorney’s Office Announces Alarming Increase in Domestic Violence-Related Homicides During Pandemic

Phoenix , AZ – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month .
Created more than 30 years ago , this four-week period focuses on three main goals ; to celebrate those who have survived abuse , mourn those who have died because of domestic violence and work toward ending the violence .
This year the message comes at a time when there has been dramatic increase in submittals of domestic violence-related homicides and attempted homicides to the Maricopa County Attorney ’ s Office ( MCAO . )
From January of 2020 through June of 2020 , MCAO received 32 submittals from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homicides or attempted homicide .
This same period in 2019 produced 16 submittals .
“ This spike is alarming , ” stated County Attorney Adel .
“ The impact that this pandemic has had on victims of domestic violence is real .
These numbers show that people need help !
Information is a powerful tool and my office is committed to not only prosecuting abusers but providing critical education and resources for victims of domestic violence and those who want to help.
” Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors where one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
While frequency and severity can vary dramatically in each situation , one consistent component is abusers will try to maintain power and control over their partner .
It is not isolated to any one gender , race , or economic situation .
Domestic violence can be hard to identify because it can take many forms , including verbal , physical , sexual , emotional , and financial abuse .
If you are currently experiencing abuse , please contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline .

Phoenix, AZ – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Created more than 30 years ago, this four-week period focuses on three main goals; to celebrate those who have survived abuse, mourn those who have died because of domestic violence and work toward ending the violence.
This year the message comes at a time when there has been dramatic increase in submittals of domestic violence-related homicides and attempted homicides to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO.)
From January of 2020 through June of 2020, MCAO received 32 submittals from local law enforcement agencies for domestic violence-related homicides or attempted homicide. This same period in 2019 produced 16 submittals.
“This spike is alarming,” stated County Attorney Adel. “The impact that this pandemic has had on victims of domestic violence is real. These numbers show that people need help! Information is a powerful tool and my office is committed to not only prosecuting abusers but providing critical education and resources for victims of domestic violence and those who want to help.”
Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors where one person uses their power to control the other. While frequency and severity can vary dramatically in each situation, one consistent component is abusers will try to maintain power and control over their partner. It is not isolated to any one gender, race, or economic situation. Domestic violence can be hard to identify because it can take many forms, including verbal, physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse.
If you are currently experiencing abuse, please contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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