breaking911--2020-09-02--2020 Debate Moderators, Format Announced

WASHINGTON , D.C. – Frank J. Fahrenkopf , Jr. , Dorothy S. Ridings and Kenneth Wollack , co-chairs of the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates ( CPD ) , today announced the moderators for the 2020 general election presidential and vice presidential debates .
The moderators , and the schedule and locations for the debates are as follows : Fahrenkopf , Ridings and Wollack said that , “ We are grateful to these experienced journalists , who will help ensure that the general election presidential debates continue to serve their unique educational purpose of helping the public learn about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to moderating and understands that the purpose of the 2020 debate formats is to facilitate in-depth discussion of major topics.
” The format for the debates , announced on June 23 , 2020 , will be : The debate will be divided into six segments of approximately 15 minutes each on major topics to be selected by the moderator and announced at least one week before the debate .
The moderator will open each segment with a question , after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond .
Candidates will then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other .
The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a deeper discussion of the topic .
The debate will be divided into nine segments of approximately 10 minutes each .
The moderator will ask an opening question , after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond .
The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a deeper discussion of the topic .
The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting , in which the questions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida area .
The candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question and there will be an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate further discussion .
The town meeting participants will be uncommitted voters selected under the supervision of Dr. Frank Newport , Senior Scientist , Gallup .
The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate .
All debates will be moderated by a single individual and will run from 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time without commercial breaks .
As always , the moderators alone will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are not known to the CPD or to the candidates .
The moderators will have the ability both to extend the segments and to ensure that the candidates have equal speaking time .
While the focus will properly be on the candidates , the moderator will regulate the conversation so that thoughtful and substantive exchanges occur .

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., Dorothy S. Ridings and Kenneth Wollack, co-chairs of the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), today announced the moderators for the 2020 general election presidential and vice presidential debates. The moderators, and the schedule and locations for the debates are as follows:
First presidential debate:
Chris Wallace, Anchor, Fox News Sunday
Tuesday, September 29, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Vice presidential debate:
Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief, USA Today
Wednesday, October 7, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Second presidential debate (town meeting):
Steve Scully, Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor, C-SPAN Networks
Thursday, October 15, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FL
Third presidential debate:
Kristen Welker, Co-Anchor Weekend TODAY, White House Correspondent, NBC News
Thursday, October 22, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Fahrenkopf, Ridings and Wollack said that, “We are grateful to these experienced journalists, who will help ensure that the general election presidential debates continue to serve their unique educational purpose of helping the public learn about the candidates. Each individual brings great professionalism to moderating and understands that the purpose of the 2020 debate formats is to facilitate in-depth discussion of major topics.”
Format
The format for the debates, announced on June 23, 2020, will be:
First presidential debate
The debate will be divided into six segments of approximately 15 minutes each on major topics to be selected by the moderator and announced at least one week before the debate.
The moderator will open each segment with a question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. Candidates will then have an opportunity to respond to each other. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a deeper discussion of the topic.
Vice presidential debate
The debate will be divided into nine segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a deeper discussion of the topic.
Second presidential debate
The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which the questions will be posed by citizens from the South Florida area. The candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question and there will be an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate further discussion. The town meeting participants will be uncommitted voters selected under the supervision of Dr. Frank Newport, Senior Scientist, Gallup.
Third presidential debate
The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate.
All debates will be moderated by a single individual and will run from 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time without commercial breaks. As always, the moderators alone will select the questions to be asked, which are not known to the CPD or to the candidates. The moderators will have the ability both to extend the segments and to ensure that the candidates have equal speaking time. While the focus will properly be on the candidates, the moderator will regulate the conversation so that thoughtful and substantive exchanges occur.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--BREAKING: Protesters Gather After Suspect Shot Dead By Cops In D.C.

WASHINGTON — A male suspect was fatally shot by D.C. Police following a foot-chase Wednesday afternoon .
The incident happened around 4 p.m. in the 200 block of Orange Street SE .
Police Chief Peter Newsham told local media that officers were responding to a report of “ guns in a vehicle.
” When the cops approached the vehicle , the suspects fled on foot .
At some point , officers fired on at least one suspect–who was pronounced dead .
Newsham said two firearms were recovered from the scene .
As Newsham spoke to the media , a woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17-year-old person who and unarmed .
This was not confirmed .
After the shooting , protesters gathered outside of a police station .
Councilmember Trayon White told WUSA , “ We ’ ve seen this narrative too many times in America , and now it ’ s hitting home , ” White said .
“ I talked to his mom about 15 minutes ago and we want to figure out what ’ s on the body camera footage , to figure out if he was running away why was he shot ?
[ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but when the question was asked , ‘ was he armed ?
’ there was no straight answer , so we want to get the facts of what happened to this young man .
”

WASHINGTON — A male suspect was fatally shot by D.C. Police following a foot-chase Wednesday afternoon.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. in the 200 block of Orange Street SE.
Police Chief Peter Newsham told local media that officers were responding to a report of “guns in a vehicle.”
When the cops approached the vehicle, the suspects fled on foot.
At some point, officers fired on at least one suspect–who was pronounced dead. Newsham said two firearms were recovered from the scene.
As Newsham spoke to the media, a woman shouted that the suspect killed was a 17-year-old person who and unarmed. This was not confirmed.
After the shooting, protesters gathered outside of a police station.
Councilmember Trayon White told WUSA, “We’ve seen this narrative too many times in America, and now it’s hitting home,” White said. “I talked to his mom about 15 minutes ago and we want to figure out what’s on the body camera footage, to figure out if he was running away why was he shot? [Police] said two weapons were recovered, but when the question was asked, ‘was he armed?’ there was no straight answer, so we want to get the facts of what happened to this young man.”
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breaking911--2020-09-03--White House Issues Statement After Report Claimed Trump Called Fallen Troops “Suckers”

The White House issued a statement after The Atlantic published an article Thursday claiming President Donald Trump disparaged fallen servicemembers @ @ @ @ @ , The Atlantic cited “ multiple ” anonymous sources claiming that Trump called fallen servicemembers @ @ @ @ @ suckers.
” Adding , the President did not want wounded veterans at his Military parade @ @ @ @ @ to see that.
” White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah said , “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
The President holds the military in the highest regard .
He ’ s demonstrated @ @ @ @ @ : delivering a pay raise to our troops , increasing military funding , signing veterans @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I ’ ve watched President Trump solemnly sign letters to the families of @ @ @ @ @ s honored their memories by doing more than any modern president to get us OUT @ @ @ @ @

The White House issued a statement after The Atlantic published an article Thursday claiming President Donald Trump disparaged fallen servicemembers.
In the hit piece, The Atlantic cited “multiple” anonymous sources claiming that Trump called fallen servicemembers “losers” and “suckers.” Adding, the President did not want wounded veterans at his Military parade, because “nobody wants to see that.”
White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah said, “It’s offensive & patently false. The President holds the military in the highest regard. He’s demonstrated his commitment to the force: delivering a pay raise to our troops, increasing military funding, signing veterans reform & supporting military spouses.”
“I’ve watched President Trump solemnly sign letters to the families of fallen heroes. He’s honored their memories by doing more than any modern president to get us OUT of endless wars.”
BREAKING: @TheAtlantic, citing "multiple sources," reports that Trump called fallen servicemembers "losers" and "suckers." Adding, the President did not want wounded veterans at his Military parade, because “nobody wants to see that.” — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 3, 2020
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breaking911--2020-09-03--WATCH LIVE: President Trump Holds MAGA Rally In Latrobe, Pennsylvania

President Trump hosts a Keep America Great Rally at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe , Pennsylvania

President Trump hosts a Keep America Great Rally at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
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breaking911--2020-09-03--Alabama State Senator Arrested 2 Days After Resigning

( MONTGOMERY ) — Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of David Burkette , a former Democrat state senator , Montgomery city councilman , and Montgomery Public Schools educator , for violating Alabama ’ s Fair Campaign Practices Act .
On September 1 , 2020 , Burkette , 63 , a resident of Montgomery County , resigned from his position as state senator for District 26 .
Today , he was arrested after being charged by complaint with violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act .
He is charged with failing to deposit campaign contributions into his campaign checking account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2015 and 2016 while running for the Montgomery City Council , Burkette intentionally failed to deposit $ 3,625.00 in campaign contributions into his campaign checking account , and instead , deposited or cashed those contributions into or against his personal bank account .
A violation of the campaign checking account provision of the Fair Campaign Practices Act is a class A misdemeanor , punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine not exceeding $ 6,000 .
The case is being prosecuted by Attorney General Marshall ’ s Special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the investigation or about Burkette ’ s alleged crime may be released at this time .

(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of David Burkette, a former Democrat state senator, Montgomery city councilman, and Montgomery Public Schools educator, for violating Alabama’s Fair Campaign Practices Act.
On September 1, 2020, Burkette, 63, a resident of Montgomery County, resigned from his position as state senator for District 26. Today, he was arrested after being charged by complaint with violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act. He is charged with failing to deposit campaign contributions into his campaign checking account. Specifically, the complaint alleged that, in 2015 and 2016 while running for the Montgomery City Council, Burkette intentionally failed to deposit $3,625.00 in campaign contributions into his campaign checking account, and instead, deposited or cashed those contributions into or against his personal bank account. A violation of the campaign checking account provision of the Fair Campaign Practices Act is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine not exceeding $6,000.
The case is being prosecuted by Attorney General Marshall’s Special Prosecutions Division. No further information about the investigation or about Burkette’s alleged crime may be released at this time.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--Feds Charge BLM Rioter In Ball Bearing Attack On Portland Firefighter

PORTLAND , Ore.—Jesse Herman Bates , 38 , of Seattle , Washington , has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder after shooting a firefighter with a ball bearing during a protest in Portland on July 13 , 2020 , announced Billy J. Williams , U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon .
According to court documents , in the early morning hours of July 13 , 2020 , a firefighting crew was working to put out a fire burning in the middle of an intersection in downtown Portland that was blocking traffic .
A crowd of approximately 300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of whom were assaulting police officers and committing acts of vandalism and property damage .
A firefighter , who was wearing a grey uniform with a large medic patch , was walking across the street to brief his team when he was shot in the chest with a round metal ball bearing .
The firefighter said the shot came from a protester armed with a “ wrist rocket ” style slingshot .
A Multnomah County Sheriff ’ s Office deputy saw the suspect on camera and identified Bates as the slingshot shooter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clothing .
At approximately 3:50 a.m , law enforcement officers spotted Bates near a white tent in Lownsdale Square holding a crowbar .
When officers confronted him and told him he was under arrest , Bates ran with the crowbar in hand .
After receiving a less lethal munition to his backside , Bates dropped the crowbar and was taken into custody .
He was later released .
On August 25 , 2020 , detectives from Seattle Police Department ’ s Robbery Unit received Bates ’ outstanding federal arrest warrant and promptly issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checked Bates ’ last known address in West Seattle and learned that he was known to frequent Cal Anderson Park in the city ’ s Capitol Hill neighborhood .
On September 1 , 2020 , bicycle officers spotted Bates on East Broadway Avenue near the park and arrested him without incident .
He was then transferred to the District of Oregon by the FBI .
Bates made his initial appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge .
He was ordered released pending further court proceedings .
If convicted , Bates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in federal prison .
This case was investigated by the FBI .
It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for the District of Oregon .

PORTLAND, Ore.—Jesse Herman Bates, 38, of Seattle, Washington, has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder after shooting a firefighter with a ball bearing during a protest in Portland on July 13, 2020, announced Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of July 13, 2020, a firefighting crew was working to put out a fire burning in the middle of an intersection in downtown Portland that was blocking traffic. A crowd of approximately 300 people were in the immediate area, some of whom were assaulting police officers and committing acts of vandalism and property damage. A firefighter, who was wearing a grey uniform with a large medic patch, was walking across the street to brief his team when he was shot in the chest with a round metal ball bearing.
The firefighter said the shot came from a protester armed with a “wrist rocket” style slingshot. A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw the suspect on camera and identified Bates as the slingshot shooter. Bates was also identified by his clothing. At approximately 3:50 a.m, law enforcement officers spotted Bates near a white tent in Lownsdale Square holding a crowbar. When officers confronted him and told him he was under arrest, Bates ran with the crowbar in hand. After receiving a less lethal munition to his backside, Bates dropped the crowbar and was taken into custody. He was later released.
On August 25, 2020, detectives from Seattle Police Department’s Robbery Unit received Bates’ outstanding federal arrest warrant and promptly issued a department-wide notice. Seattle police officers checked Bates’ last known address in West Seattle and learned that he was known to frequent Cal Anderson Park in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. On September 1, 2020, bicycle officers spotted Bates on East Broadway Avenue near the park and arrested him without incident. He was then transferred to the District of Oregon by the FBI.
Bates made his initial appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. He was ordered released pending further court proceedings. If convicted, Bates faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
This case was investigated by the FBI. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--American Who Told Parents He Was Camping Admits To Joining ISIS In Syria

Omer Kuzu – a 23-year-old U.S. citizen captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces and returned to the U.S. by the FBI after a five-year stint handling communications for ISIS – pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to provide material support to terrorism .
“ The Department of Justice remains committed to holding accountable those who have left this country in order to join and support ISIS , ” said John C. Demers , Assistant Attorney General for National Security .
“ We are thankful for the work of our foreign partners and the FBI in returning Kuzu to this country to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We hope countries around the world , including our European allies and partners , will likewise take responsibility for their own citizens who traveled to support ISIS.
” “ This defendant , an American citizen radicalized on American soil , pledged allegiance to a brutal terrorist group and traveled halfway across the world to enact its agenda , ” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox for the Northern District of Texas .
“ The United States must do everything we can to prevent and deter this type of radicalization and prioritize prosecution of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISIS .
I am gratified Mr. Kuzu faced justice in an American court.
” “ Preventing terrorism remains the FBI ’ s top mission priority .
The defendant intentionally left the United States to join , train with , and fight on behalf of ISIS .
The North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force worked closely with our domestic and foreign partners to ensure the threat he posed was mitigated , ” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno .
“ We remain vigilant in our effort to prevent terrorism as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide support to terrorist organizations , accountable for their actions.
” In plea papers , Kuzu admits that he and his brother , Yusuf , departed Texas for Istanbul , Turkey on Oct. 16 , 2014 .
Kuzu told his parents that he and his brother were going camping near Houston , court filings stated .
They traveled to Orfa , Turkey , where an “ ISIS taxi ” picked them up and smuggled them across the border into Syria .
They crashed in a series of “ waiting houses ” before ending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mosul , alongside 40 other foreign fighters , the brothers underwent five days of physical and weapons training led by ISIS instructors .
They were then sent to Raqqah , Syria , where Kuzu started work at the ISIS telecommunications directorate .
Shortly thereafter , Kuzu admits , he pledged allegiance , or “ Bay ’ ah , ” to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the Islamic Caliphate .
He was given a monthly stipend , a Chinese-made AK 47 , and an ISIS bride .
Subsequently , Kuzu was sent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Hama , Syria , to provide communications support for ISIS fighters on the front lines .
He also worked in the Caliphate ’ s technology center .
In March 2019 , Kuzu was captured by the SDF , alongside 1,500 suspected ISIS fighters .
He was handed over to FBI custody , returned to American soil , and charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS .
In his plea papers , Kuzu admits that he knew ISIS had been designated a foreign terrorist organization ( FTO ) and engaged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 20 years in federal prison .
Sentencing is set for Jan. 22 , 2021 .
The FBI ’ s Dallas Field Office conducted the investigation through the FBI ’ s Joint Terrorism Task Force ( JTTF ) .
Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Errin Martin and Tiffany Eggers and Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe of the National Security Division ’ s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case .

A repatriated ISIS fighter has pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge.
Omer Kuzu – a 23-year-old U.S. citizen captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces and returned to the U.S. by the FBI after a five-year stint handling communications for ISIS – pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to provide material support to terrorism.
“The Department of Justice remains committed to holding accountable those who have left this country in order to join and support ISIS,” said John C. Demers, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. “We are thankful for the work of our foreign partners and the FBI in returning Kuzu to this country to face justice in an American courtroom. We hope countries around the world, including our European allies and partners, will likewise take responsibility for their own citizens who traveled to support ISIS.”
“This defendant, an American citizen radicalized on American soil, pledged allegiance to a brutal terrorist group and traveled halfway across the world to enact its agenda,” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox for the Northern District of Texas. “The United States must do everything we can to prevent and deter this type of radicalization and prioritize prosecution of those that support the terroristic agenda of ISIS. I am gratified Mr. Kuzu faced justice in an American court.”
“Preventing terrorism remains the FBI’s top mission priority. The defendant intentionally left the United States to join, train with, and fight on behalf of ISIS. The North Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force worked closely with our domestic and foreign partners to ensure the threat he posed was mitigated,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno. “We remain vigilant in our effort to prevent terrorism as well as hold terrorists, and those who provide support to terrorist organizations, accountable for their actions.”
In plea papers, Kuzu admits that he and his brother, Yusuf, departed Texas for Istanbul, Turkey on Oct. 16, 2014. Kuzu told his parents that he and his brother were going camping near Houston, court filings stated.
They traveled to Orfa, Turkey, where an “ISIS taxi” picked them up and smuggled them across the border into Syria. They crashed in a series of “waiting houses” before ending up in Mosul, Iraq.
In Mosul, alongside 40 other foreign fighters, the brothers underwent five days of physical and weapons training led by ISIS instructors. They were then sent to Raqqah, Syria, where Kuzu started work at the ISIS telecommunications directorate.
Shortly thereafter, Kuzu admits, he pledged allegiance, or “Bay’ah,” to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the Islamic Caliphate. He was given a monthly stipend, a Chinese-made AK 47, and an ISIS bride.
Subsequently, Kuzu was sent to the second lines in Kobani, Syria and Hama, Syria, to provide communications support for ISIS fighters on the front lines. He also worked in the Caliphate’s technology center.
In March 2019, Kuzu was captured by the SDF, alongside 1,500 suspected ISIS fighters. He was handed over to FBI custody, returned to American soil, and charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS.
In his plea papers, Kuzu admits that he knew ISIS had been designated a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) and engaged in terrorist activities.
He now faces up to 20 years in federal prison. Sentencing is set for Jan. 22, 2021.
The FBI’s Dallas Field Office conducted the investigation through the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Errin Martin and Tiffany Eggers and Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe of the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--RAW VIDEO: Suspect Killed In Hail of Gunfire As He Runs Over Police Officer

San Jose police officers lawfully shot and killed a man last year as he drove a stolen car into a police sergeant , the District Attorney ’ s Office has determined .
That day , Efren Esquivel , 24 , stole a sheriff ’ s deputy ’ s personal car as it idled unoccupied outside her home .
After being found , he refused to surrender when surrounded by officers and then tried to smash his way out of the blockade with the car .
Before he ran over the officer he yelled , “ You ’ re gon na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ re gon na have to kill me.
” An autopsy determined that Esquivel was intoxicated with “ a near-toxic ” level of methamphetamines .
Prosecutor Rob Baker wrote in the 30-page report : “ When he drove at Sergeant ( James ) Mason at high speed , the officers had no other recourse to save Sergeant Mason than to discharge their firearms .
Had they not fired , the vehicle likely would not have come to a stop , allowing Esquivel to inflict greater injury to Sergeant Mason and possibly hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The District Attorney ’ s Office investigates all fatal law enforcement encounters to determine if the lethal force was legal .
By law , officers may use deadly force when they or others are faced with imminent danger .
An hour after he stole the car , a theft that was caught on a security video , San Jose police officers found Esquivel sitting in the vehicle in the carport area of an apartment complex located on Kollmar Drive in San Jose .
After refusing repeated commands to surrender , Esquivel drove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , trying to smash his way out .
Then , he drove at the police officers , crushing Sgt .
Mason between the stolen vehicle and another car parked nearby .
Mason suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries .
Three officers , Aaron Alvarez , Edward Carboni and Sgt .
Mason , fired their weapons .

San Jose police officers lawfully shot and killed a man last year as he drove a stolen car into a police sergeant, the District Attorney’s Office has determined.
That day, Efren Esquivel, 24, stole a sheriff’s deputy’s personal car as it idled unoccupied outside her home. After being found, he refused to surrender when surrounded by officers and then tried to smash his way out of the blockade with the car. Before he ran over the officer he yelled, “You’re gonna have to shoot me” or “You’re gonna have to kill me.”
An autopsy determined that Esquivel was intoxicated with “a near-toxic” level of methamphetamines.
Prosecutor Rob Baker wrote in the 30-page report: “When he drove at Sergeant (James) Mason at high speed, the officers had no other recourse to save Sergeant Mason than to discharge their firearms. Had they not fired, the vehicle likely would not have come to a stop, allowing Esquivel to inflict greater injury to Sergeant Mason and possibly hit additional officers as he attempted to escape.”
The District Attorney’s Office investigates all fatal law enforcement encounters to determine if the lethal force was legal. By law, officers may use deadly force when they or others are faced with imminent danger.
An hour after he stole the car, a theft that was caught on a security video, San Jose police officers found Esquivel sitting in the vehicle in the carport area of an apartment complex located on Kollmar Drive in San Jose. After refusing repeated commands to surrender, Esquivel drove the stolen car into a police car, trying to smash his way out. Then, he drove at the police officers, crushing Sgt. Mason between the stolen vehicle and another car parked nearby. Mason suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries.
Three officers, Aaron Alvarez, Edward Carboni and Sgt. Mason, fired their weapons.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--Arsonist Who Threw Molotov Cocktail Into Missouri Planned Parenthood Clinic Sentenced To Prison

JEFFERSON CITY , Mo .
– A Columbia , Missouri , man was sentenced in federal court today for the arson at the Columbia Health Center ( operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains ) .
“ This defendant ’ s criminal behavior placed the community in an unacceptable risk of danger , ” Garrison said .
“ We will not tolerate the use of violence and arson as a means to achieve personal political or policy goals .
This attack is the antithesis of everything for which the best ideals of this nation have always stood .
“ The FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outstanding investigative skills in locating and evaluating the evidence that enabled us to identify the arsonist and quickly bring him to justice , ” Garrison added .
Wesley Brian Kaster , 43 , was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to five years in federal prison without parole .
On Nov. 21 , 2019 , Kaster pleaded guilty to one count of maliciously using explosive materials to damage a building owned by an organization that receives federal financial assistance , and one count of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal custody without bond since his arrest on March 2 , 2019 .
Kaster admitted that he manufactured a Molotov cocktail on Feb. 10 , 2019 .
On the same day , he broke the glass in the north entry door of the Columbia Health Center at 711 N. Providence Road and threw the Molotov cocktail into the facility .
At approximately 4:10 a.m. , the Columbia Fire Department arrived on the scene , investigated the damage caused by the explosive device , and collected evidence .
Kaster admitted that he took these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services at the facility .
This case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael S. Oliver .
It was investigated by the Columbia , Mo.
, Police Department , the Missouri State Highway Patrol , and the FBI .

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Columbia, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for the arson at the Columbia Health Center (operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains).
“This defendant’s criminal behavior placed the community in an unacceptable risk of danger,” Garrison said. “We will not tolerate the use of violence and arson as a means to achieve personal political or policy goals. This attack is the antithesis of everything for which the best ideals of this nation have always stood.
“The FBI special agents on this difficult case exemplified outstanding investigative skills in locating and evaluating the evidence that enabled us to identify the arsonist and quickly bring him to justice,” Garrison added.
Wesley Brian Kaster, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to five years in federal prison without parole.
On Nov. 21, 2019, Kaster pleaded guilty to one count of maliciously using explosive materials to damage a building owned by an organization that receives federal financial assistance, and one count of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Kaster has remained in federal custody without bond since his arrest on March 2, 2019.
Kaster admitted that he manufactured a Molotov cocktail on Feb. 10, 2019. On the same day, he broke the glass in the north entry door of the Columbia Health Center at 711 N. Providence Road and threw the Molotov cocktail into the facility. At approximately 4:10 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department arrived on the scene, investigated the damage caused by the explosive device, and collected evidence. Kaster admitted that he took these actions because Planned Parenthood provided reproductive health services at the facility.
This case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael S. Oliver. It was investigated by the Columbia, Mo., Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the FBI.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--Cleveland Postal Service Manager Accused Of Distribution Of Controlled Substances And Theft Of Mail

A federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a six-count indictment charging Anthony Sharp , age 30 , of South Euclid , Ohio , with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances , possession with intent to distribute controlled substances , money laundering and theft of mail .
“ This defendant allegedly stole what he believed to be were drugs shipped through the mail and then sold them for a great profit , ” said U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman .
“ I am grateful for the work of the U.S .
Postal Service Office of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspection Service for their hard work on this investigation and to help keep illegal drugs out of our community.
” U.S .
Postal Service Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Kenneth Cleevely stated : “ Postal employees are paid to deliver mail and parcels , not steal and distribute drugs in the community .
When a postal employee decides to violate the public ’ s trust , special agents with the USPS OIG will work with our law enforcement partners to see that they lose their job , their pension , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees engaged in criminal activity , contact our special agents at www.uspsoig.gov or 888-USPS-OIG.
” “ This arrest is a shining example of the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement to protect the mail system from being used for criminal purposes , such as drug transportation and trafficking ” , said Acting Inspector In Charge of the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service , Tosha Dennis .
“ This partnership between the US Postal Inspection Service , USPS OIG and local law enforcement ( Euclid , South Euclid and Cuyahoga County Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a warning to anyone dealing in dangerous and illegal substances .
The Postal Inspection Service has always made it their mission to protect the public and the United States Postal Service from these illegal and dangerous drugs.
” According to court documents , the U.S .
Postal Service Office of Inspector General ( USPS OIG ) began an investigation into the defendant based on suspicions that the defendant , a Postal Service Manager in Cleveland , was profiling U.S. Mail suspected to contain controlled substances , illegally opening the parcels and stealing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , USPS OIG special agents and postal inspectors observed Sharp arrive at a Postal Service processing facility to help sort Express Mail by hand , states the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint .
Sharp is then allegedly observed removing two packages , which contained methamphetamine and cocaine , and placing them into his own mail hamper and removed them from the postal facility , placing them in his personal vehicle .
Sharp was later detained during a traffic stop , and a search of his vehicle produced the two packages that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a third package that contained two kilograms of a mixture of fentanyl .
The complaint alleges that the packages were opened .
Additionally , agents discovered several other open Express and Priority Mail parcels inside the trunk of the vehicle , absent the contents .
As a result of the offenses , the defendant is ordered to forfeit approximately $ 100,000 seized , a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2019 White Polaris Slingshot .

A federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a six-count indictment charging Anthony Sharp, age 30, of South Euclid, Ohio, with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, money laundering and theft of mail.
“This defendant allegedly stole what he believed to be were drugs shipped through the mail and then sold them for a great profit,” said U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman. “I am grateful for the work of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for their hard work on this investigation and to help keep illegal drugs out of our community.”
U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Kenneth Cleevely stated: “Postal employees are paid to deliver mail and parcels, not steal and distribute drugs in the community. When a postal employee decides to violate the public’s trust, special agents with the USPS OIG will work with our law enforcement partners to see that they lose their job, their pension, and their freedom. To report postal employees engaged in criminal activity, contact our special agents at www.uspsoig.gov or 888-USPS-OIG.”
“This arrest is a shining example of the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement to protect the mail system from being used for criminal purposes, such as drug transportation and trafficking”, said Acting Inspector In Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Tosha Dennis. “This partnership between the US Postal Inspection Service, USPS OIG and local law enforcement (Euclid, South Euclid and Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office) should serve as a warning to anyone dealing in dangerous and illegal substances. The Postal Inspection Service has always made it their mission to protect the public and the United States Postal Service from these illegal and dangerous drugs.”
According to court documents, the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) began an investigation into the defendant based on suspicions that the defendant, a Postal Service Manager in Cleveland, was profiling U.S. Mail suspected to contain controlled substances, illegally opening the parcels and stealing the contents.
On July 22, 2020, USPS OIG special agents and postal inspectors observed Sharp arrive at a Postal Service processing facility to help sort Express Mail by hand, states the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint. Sharp is then allegedly observed removing two packages, which contained methamphetamine and cocaine, and placing them into his own mail hamper and removed them from the postal facility, placing them in his personal vehicle.
Sharp was later detained during a traffic stop, and a search of his vehicle produced the two packages that contained methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as a third package that contained two kilograms of a mixture of fentanyl. The complaint alleges that the packages were opened. Additionally, agents discovered several other open Express and Priority Mail parcels inside the trunk of the vehicle, absent the contents.
As a result of the offenses, the defendant is ordered to forfeit approximately $100,000 seized, a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2019 White Polaris Slingshot.
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breaking911--2020-09-03--Portland Woman Charged Federally with Civil Disorder After Throwing Helmet at Police Officer During

Portland Woman Charged Federally with Civil Disorder After Throwing Helmet at Police Officer During Riot

PORTLAND , Ore.—Michelle Peterson O ’ Connor , 31 , of Portland , has been charged by criminal complaint with @ @ @ @ @ helmet at an officer making an arrest during an unlawful assembly in Portland on August @ @ @ @ @ to court documents , in the early morning hours of August 24 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ s Rapid Response Team was conducting crowd control duties during a riot near the bureau @ @ @ @ @ Portland officers witnessed O ’ Connor pick up a helmet from the ground and throw @ @ @ @ @ another person , striking the officer in the head .
O ’ Connor was arrested @ @ @ @ @ Connor made her initial appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge .
@ @ @ @ @ court proceedings .
If convicted , O ’ Connor faces a maximum sentence of five @ @ @ @ @ This case was investigated by the FBI .
It is being prosecuted by the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ the District of Oregon .

PORTLAND, Ore.—Michelle Peterson O’Connor, 31, of Portland, has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder after throwing a helmet at an officer making an arrest during an unlawful assembly in Portland on August 24, 2020.
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of August 24, 2020, the Portland Police Bureau’s Rapid Response Team was conducting crowd control duties during a riot near the bureau’s Northeast Precinct. Portland officers witnessed O’Connor pick up a helmet from the ground and throw it at an officer arresting another person, striking the officer in the head. O’Connor was arrested without incident.
O’Connor made her initial appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. She was released pending further court proceedings. If convicted, O’Connor faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
This case was investigated by the FBI. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
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breaking911--2020-09-04--Video Shows Encounter That Resulted In Death Of Daniel Prude In Rochester Police Custody

Rochester , N.Y. — Seven police officers were suspended Thursday after a video showed police officers placing a “ spit-hood ” on Daniel Prude , who later died .
The incident happened in March as police responded to reports of a naked man suffering from a mental health episode .
The bodycam video was just released .
“ Mr .
Prude lost his life in our city .
He lost his life because of the actions of our police officers , ” Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren said .
“ Institutional structural racism led to Daniel Prude ’ s death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I stand before it and I call for justice upon it.
” “ I am suspending the officers in question today against council ’ s advice , and I urge the attorney general to complete her investigation , ” Mayor Warren said .
“ I understand that the union may sue the city for this , they shall feel free to do so — I have been sued before.
” “ I was informed later by Mr. Singletary that Mr. Prude had an apparent overdose while in custody , ” Mayor Warren said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers actions on August 4 when cooperation council Tim Curtin reviewed the video for the FOIL request by Prude ’ s family .
At no time before August 4 did Singletary or anyone make me aware of the officers ’ actions in regard to Mr. Prude ’ s death.
” “ What I saw in that video was a man who needed help , a man who needed compassion , and a man who needed humanity , a man who we should have respected , and a man who was in crisis — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mayor Warren said .
“ I failed to serve our community to fight injustice , to stand up to those in need , and ensure everyone has a fighting chance at life .
“ In this case , my failure in all of this , that I am truly sorry for using my legal mind in all of this , ” Mayor Warren said .
“ I ’ m an attorney by trade and with the mindset of an attorney and not necessarily the mindset of a human being — a mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daughter , a cousin — I didn ’ t rely on the very fabric of what makes me.
” WROC reported : That autopsy report from the Monroe County Medical Examiner ’ s Office ruled the death of Prude a homicide .
The report says Prude ’ s cause of death includes “ complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint.
” The report also showed that Prude also had a small amount of PCP in his system at the time of his death , which could explain his erratic behavior @

Rochester, N.Y. — Seven police officers were suspended Thursday after a video showed police officers placing a “spit-hood” on Daniel Prude, who later died. The incident happened in March as police responded to reports of a naked man suffering from a mental health episode. The bodycam video was just released.
“Mr. Prude lost his life in our city. He lost his life because of the actions of our police officers,” Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren said. “Institutional structural racism led to Daniel Prude’s death. I won’t deny it. I stand before it and I call for justice upon it.”
“I am suspending the officers in question today against council’s advice, and I urge the attorney general to complete her investigation,” Mayor Warren said. “I understand that the union may sue the city for this, they shall feel free to do so — I have been sued before.”
“I was informed later by Mr. Singletary that Mr. Prude had an apparent overdose while in custody,” Mayor Warren said. “I only learned of those officers actions on August 4 when cooperation council Tim Curtin reviewed the video for the FOIL request by Prude’s family. At no time before August 4 did Singletary or anyone make me aware of the officers’ actions in regard to Mr. Prude’s death.”
“What I saw in that video was a man who needed help, a man who needed compassion, and a man who needed humanity, a man who we should have respected, and a man who was in crisis — our response to him was wrong,” Mayor Warren said. “I failed to serve our community to fight injustice, to stand up to those in need, and ensure everyone has a fighting chance at life.
“In this case, my failure in all of this, that I am truly sorry for using my legal mind in all of this,” Mayor Warren said. “I’m an attorney by trade and with the mindset of an attorney and not necessarily the mindset of a human being — a mother, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a cousin — I didn’t rely on the very fabric of what makes me.”
WROC reported: That autopsy report from the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death of Prude a homicide. The report says Prude’s cause of death includes “complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint.” The report also showed that Prude also had a small amount of PCP in his system at the time of his death, which could explain his erratic behavior.
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breaking911--2020-09-04--Calif. DA Charges officer for fatally shooting man wielding baseball bat inside Walmart

Oakland , CA – ( Scroll Down For Video ) — Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O ’ Malley announced today that her office has file a criminal complaint charging San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher with Voluntary Manslaughter , a felony .
The charges are based on the Officer ’ s use of force resulting in the death of Steven Taylor on April 18 , 2020 in the San Leandro Walmart Store .
Press release follows .
“ The decision to file the criminal complaint was made after an intensive investigation and thorough analysis of the evidence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O ’ Malley .
“ The work of Police Officers is critical to the health , safety and well-being of our communities .
Their job is one of the most demanding in our society , especially in these current challenging times .
They are sworn to uphold and enforce the laws .
When there is use of force by a police officer that results in death , the District Attorney ’ s Office conducts an independent and thorough investigation of the facts .
We are mandated to apply those facts to California law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solely on the facts and the current law .
Justice demands this process to be done in an unbiased and legally sound manner.
” The District Attorney ’ s Critical Incident Review Team conducted an extensive investigation of this shooting .
As is protocol , once the investigation was complete , there was a deep and thorough analysis of the facts and the current law , which was effective January 1 , 2020 .
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 835a ( a ) , the California Legislature declared that the authority to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life .
It further set forth that in changing the law , the intent is that peace officers use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life .
The legislature declared officers shall use other available resources and techniques if reasonably safe and feasible to an objectively reasonable officer .
Charging a police officer with Voluntary Manslaughter is not a decision that is made lightly , nor rashly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the District Attorney , the decision demands thoughtful deliberation and careful legal analysis .
As stated in the Declaration of Probable Cause , on 4/18/2020 at approximately 1512 hours San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher # 304 responded to the Walmart Store at 1555 Hesperian Blvd.
, San Leandro on the report of a shoplifter holding a baseball bat .
On that date , at approximately 3:00 pm , victim Steven Taylor entered Walmart Store , grabbed an aluminum baseball bat and a tent , and attempted to leave the store without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store security and asked to return the items .
The store security guard Danny Saephanh called 911 reporting the theft and possible robbery .
Two SLPD units were dispatched to Walmart to investigate the theft .
Officer Jason Fletcher was already in the vicinity of Walmart when he received the dispatch .
As Officer Fletcher approached the front entrance on foot , he observed backup SLPD Officer Overton arrive at the Walmart parking lot .
Meanwhile , two different store customers approached Mr. Taylor and tried to help him .
A female customer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Taylor said no thank you .
Store security told Mr. Taylor they had called the police and they were on the way .
Mr. Taylor said he would wait for the police to arrive .
Mr. Taylor waited near the shopping cart area and an older lady stood nearby .
Officer Fletcher spoke with store security guard Danny Saephanh for approximately 10 seconds briefing him on what was happening and specifically told him it is not a PC 211 or PC 417 , information Officer Fletcher relayed via radio to police dispatch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Taylor standing next to the shopping carts .
Officer Fletcher did not wait for his cover officer and immediately contacted Mr. Taylor in the shopping cart area .
Officer Fletcher grabbed the bat with his left hand and attempted to take the bat from Mr. Taylor ’ s right hand .
Officer Fletcher pulled out his service pistol at the same time he tried to take the bat from Mr. Taylor .
Mr. Taylor pulled the bat from Officer Fletcher ’ s grasp and stepped away from Officer Fletcher .
From a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fletcher drew his taser with his left hand and pointed it at Mr. Taylor .
Officer Fletcher told Mr. Taylor to “ drop the bat man , drop the bat.
” Officer Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor with his taser as he advanced towards Mr. Taylor .
Officer Fletcher tased Mr. Taylor again , and Mr. Taylor clearly experienced the shock of the taser as he was leaning forward over his feet and stumbling forward .
Mr. Taylor was struggling to remain standing as he pointed the bat at the ground .
Mr. Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or serious bodily injury to defendant Fletcher or anyone else in the store .
Defendant Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor in the chest just as backup Officer Overton arrived in the store .
Mr. Taylor dropped the bat and turned away from Officer Fletcher and fell to the ground .
He was later pronounced dead .
From the time Officer Fletcher entered the store to the time he shot and killed Mr. Taylor less than 40 seconds elapsed .
A thorough review of the statements of witnesses and involved police officers , physical evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooting shows that at the time of the shooting it was not reasonable to conclude Mr. Taylor posed an imminent threat of death or great bodily injury to Officer Fletcher or to anyone else in the store .
I believe Officer Fletcher ’ s actions , coupled with his failure to attempt other de-escalation options rendered his use of deadly force unreasonable and a violation of Penal Code Section 192 ( a ) , Voluntary Manslaughter .
The defendant is expected to be arraigned on September 15 , 2020 in Department 702 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A copy of the criminal complaint and the declaration of probable cause are attached to this press release .
A high resolution , video-taped statement for by DA O ’ Malley may be accessed for viewing and/or reuse here .

Oakland, CA – (Scroll Down For Video) — Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley announced today that her office has file a criminal complaint charging San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher with Voluntary Manslaughter, a felony. The charges are based on the Officer’s use of force resulting in the death of Steven Taylor on April 18, 2020 in the San Leandro Walmart Store. Press release follows.
“The decision to file the criminal complaint was made after an intensive investigation and thorough analysis of the evidence and the current law,” states DA O’Malley. “The work of Police Officers is critical to the health, safety and well-being of our communities. Their job is one of the most demanding in our society, especially in these current challenging times. They are sworn to uphold and enforce the laws.
When there is use of force by a police officer that results in death, the District Attorney’s Office conducts an independent and thorough investigation of the facts. We are mandated to apply those facts to California law. The decision must be made based solely on the facts and the current law. Justice demands this process to be done in an unbiased and legally sound manner.”
The District Attorney’s Critical Incident Review Team conducted an extensive investigation of this shooting. As is protocol, once the investigation was complete, there was a deep and thorough analysis of the facts and the current law, which was effective January 1, 2020. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 835a(a), the California Legislature declared that the authority to use physical force conferred on peace officers is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life. It further set forth that in changing the law, the intent is that peace officers use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life. The legislature declared officers shall use other available resources and techniques if reasonably safe and feasible to an objectively reasonable officer.
Charging a police officer with Voluntary Manslaughter is not a decision that is made lightly, nor rashly. As with any homicide prosecution brought by the District Attorney, the decision demands thoughtful deliberation and careful legal analysis.
Background:
As stated in the Declaration of Probable Cause, on 4/18/2020 at approximately 1512 hours San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher #304 responded to the Walmart Store at 1555 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro on the report of a shoplifter holding a baseball bat.
On that date, at approximately 3:00 pm, victim Steven Taylor entered Walmart Store, grabbed an aluminum baseball bat and a tent, and attempted to leave the store without paying. Mr. Taylor was stopped by store security and asked to return the items.
The store security guard Danny Saephanh called 911 reporting the theft and possible robbery. Two SLPD units were dispatched to Walmart to investigate the theft. Officer Jason Fletcher was already in the vicinity of Walmart when he received the dispatch. As Officer Fletcher approached the front entrance on foot, he observed backup SLPD Officer Overton arrive at the Walmart parking lot.
Meanwhile, two different store customers approached Mr. Taylor and tried to help him. A female customer offered him several dollars, to which Mr. Taylor said no thank you. Store security told Mr. Taylor they had called the police and they were on the way. Mr. Taylor said he would wait for the police to arrive. Mr. Taylor waited near the shopping cart area and an older lady stood nearby.
Officer Fletcher spoke with store security guard Danny Saephanh for approximately 10 seconds briefing him on what was happening and specifically told him it is not a PC 211 or PC 417, information Officer Fletcher relayed via radio to police dispatch. Security Guard Saephanh then pointed out Mr. Taylor standing next to the shopping carts. Officer Fletcher did not wait for his cover officer and immediately contacted Mr. Taylor in the shopping cart area. Officer Fletcher grabbed the bat with his left hand and attempted to take the bat from Mr. Taylor’s right hand. Officer Fletcher pulled out his service pistol at the same time he tried to take the bat from Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor pulled the bat from Officer Fletcher’s grasp and stepped away from Officer Fletcher. From a distance of approximately 17 feet, Officer Fletcher drew his taser with his left hand and pointed it at Mr. Taylor.
Officer Fletcher told Mr. Taylor to “drop the bat man, drop the bat.” Officer Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor with his taser as he advanced towards Mr. Taylor. Officer Fletcher tased Mr. Taylor again, and Mr. Taylor clearly experienced the shock of the taser as he was leaning forward over his feet and stumbling forward. Mr. Taylor was struggling to remain standing as he pointed the bat at the ground. Mr. Taylor posed no threat of imminent deadly force or serious bodily injury to defendant Fletcher or anyone else in the store. Defendant Fletcher shot Mr. Taylor in the chest just as backup Officer Overton arrived in the store.
Mr. Taylor dropped the bat and turned away from Officer Fletcher and fell to the ground. He was later pronounced dead. From the time Officer Fletcher entered the store to the time he shot and killed Mr. Taylor less than 40 seconds elapsed.
A thorough review of the statements of witnesses and involved police officers, physical evidence and the review of multiple videos of the shooting shows that at the time of the shooting it was not reasonable to conclude Mr. Taylor posed an imminent threat of death or great bodily injury to Officer Fletcher or to anyone else in the store. I believe Officer Fletcher’s actions, coupled with his failure to attempt other de-escalation options rendered his use of deadly force unreasonable and a violation of Penal Code Section 192(a), Voluntary Manslaughter.
The defendant is expected to be arraigned on September 15, 2020 in Department 702 of the East County Hall of Justice.
A copy of the criminal complaint and the declaration of probable cause are attached to this press release.
A high resolution, video-taped statement for by DA O’Malley may be accessed for viewing and/or reuse here.
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breaking911--2020-09-04--RAW: San Francisco Salon Owner Erica Kious Hold Press Conference

San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious speaks to the press Thursday , denying that she set up House Speaker Nancy @ @ @ @ @ salon visit .

San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious speaks to the press Thursday, denying that she set up House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her controversial indoor salon visit.
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breaking911--2020-09-04--A letter this week told a Memphis woman she has tested positive for COVID-19. She’s been dead 7 mont

A letter this week told a Memphis woman she has tested positive for COVID-19. She’s been dead 7 months.

Sandra Whittington died in February but the test supposedly took place in June .
Watch the video report below .

Sandra Whittington died in February but the test supposedly took place in June. Watch the video report below.
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breaking911--2020-09-04--Once Conservative Political Kingpin, Matt Drudge Has Now Become Part of the Progressive Left

During the 2016 election campaign , one of the most influential media supporters of Donald Trump ’ s campaign to win the Republican nomination was popular conservative site The Drudge Report , named for its founder Matt Drudge .
Rivals complained of the report ’ s pro-Trump bias and journalist Carl Bernstein called Drudge ’ s backing “ an influence unequaled ” in Trump ’ s ascendency to the GOP nomination .
Later Drudge put its full resources behind Trump ’ s bid for presidency and radio commentator Rush Savage boasted after the election that he and Drudge were the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had done the most to get Trump elected .
At the beginning of Trump ’ s term Drudge romanticized about “ this young Trump administration ” and called the president “ one of the most fascinating Americans that has ever lived in the modern era.
” Trump also acknowledged Drudge ’ s contribution to his political fortunes , calling him a “ great gentleman ” and hosting him at the White House .
However in recent times Drudge has changed his tune , becoming progressively more critical of the president due to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border wall , which was apparently a major reason behind his original backing of the president .
During the impeachment procedures Drudge did not make efforts to defend Trump and even queried whether “ Trump would ever quit.
” The site ran headlines like : “ Republican criticism [ of Trump ] mounts … ” “ It took [ a ] long time for Republicans to abandon Nixon … ” Conservatives have been dismayed and angered over Drudge ’ s political about-face .
Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson claimed during an interview with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left ” and called his report a “ propaganda outlet posing as a news company.
” Another Fox anchor , Jesse Watters , compared Drudge Report to Trump ’ s most strident critics on the left , claiming that although the site is “ very fair , very aggressive , very bold ” with regard to its approach to Trump : “ that ’ s what you log on to CNN for.
” Trump himself reportedly fumed “ What ’ s going on with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jared Kushner to try and investigate the changes in the site ’ s policies .
However Lysiak , whose biography of the veteran journalist is entitled The Drudge Revolution , suggests that Drudge has simply concluded that it is more financially lucrative to target Trump than to try and defend him .
As Rush Limbaugh put it when asked about Drudge ’ s apparent change of heart : “ And I tell people , ‘ Have you heard of clicks ?
’ ” The Fox host then reiterated that Drudge ’ s site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But before Lysiak could confirm this relationship , his feed dropped and Carlson moved on .
You can watch this segment below .
“ I ’ ve recently stopped visiting the Drudge Report because if I want Liberal talking points , I just go on Huffington Post ” Michael Stein , a longtime reader of Drudge Report , told Breaking911.com “ I think it ’ s a shocking story that no one has picked up , the biggest conservative blogger starts leaning left and actively tries to make the Republican in office lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story , what is ?
” Stein concludes .
Here are some past screenshots that show Drudge ’ s bias against the Republican president : More recently , The President lambasted Drudge for spreading fake news that Trump was admitted to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat a “ series of mini-strokes.
” “ It never ends !
” Trump wrote in a tweet .
“ Now they are trying to say that your favorite President , me , went to Walter Reed Medical Center , having suffered a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate – FAKE NEWS .
Perhaps they are referring to another candidate from another Party !
” “ Drudge didn ’ t support me in 2016 , and I hear he doesn ’ t support me now , ” another tweet from Sept. 1 said in response to a post from Radio host Mark Levin .
“ Maybe that ’ s why he is doing poorly .
His Fake News report on Mini-Strokes is incorrect.
” Mr. Drudge rarely gives interviews or public statements and did not respond to a request for comment @ @ @ @

During the 2016 election campaign, one of the most influential media supporters of Donald Trump’s campaign to win the Republican nomination was popular conservative site The Drudge Report, named for its founder Matt Drudge. Rivals complained of the report’s pro-Trump bias and journalist Carl Bernstein called Drudge’s backing “an influence unequaled” in Trump’s ascendency to the GOP nomination. Later Drudge put its full resources behind Trump’s bid for presidency and radio commentator Rush Savage boasted after the election that he and Drudge were the “two people on earth” who had done the most to get Trump elected.
At the beginning of Trump’s term Drudge romanticized about “this young Trump administration” and called the president “one of the most fascinating Americans that has ever lived in the modern era.” Trump also acknowledged Drudge’s contribution to his political fortunes, calling him a “great gentleman” and hosting him at the White House.
However in recent times Drudge has changed his tune, becoming progressively more critical of the president due to his foot-dragging on his promise to build a border wall, which was apparently a major reason behind his original backing of the president. During the impeachment procedures Drudge did not make efforts to defend Trump and even queried whether “Trump would ever quit.” The site ran headlines like: “Republican criticism [of Trump] mounts …” “It took [a] long time for Republicans to abandon Nixon …”
Conservatives have been dismayed and angered over Drudge’s political about-face. Fox News’ Tucker Carlson claimed during an interview with Drudge biographer Matthew Lysiak that “Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left” and called his report a “propaganda outlet posing as a news company.” Another Fox anchor, Jesse Watters, compared Drudge Report to Trump’s most strident critics on the left, claiming that although the site is “very fair, very aggressive, very bold” with regard to its approach to Trump: “that’s what you log on to CNN for.”
Trump himself reportedly fumed “What’s going on with Drudge?” and sent his son-in-law Jared Kushner to try and investigate the changes in the site’s policies. However Lysiak, whose biography of the veteran journalist is entitled The Drudge Revolution, suggests that Drudge has simply concluded that it is more financially lucrative to target Trump than to try and defend him. As Rush Limbaugh put it when asked about Drudge’s apparent change of heart: “And I tell people, ‘Have you heard of clicks?’”
The Fox host then reiterated that Drudge’s site has undergone a “remarkable change”
But before Lysiak could confirm this relationship, his feed dropped and Carlson moved on. You can watch this segment below.
“I’ve recently stopped visiting the Drudge Report because if I want Liberal talking points, I just go on Huffington Post” Michael Stein, a longtime reader of Drudge Report, told Breaking911.com
“I think it’s a shocking story that no one has picked up, the biggest conservative blogger starts leaning left and actively tries to make the Republican in office lose? If that’s not a story, what is?” Stein concludes.
Here are some past screenshots that show Drudge’s bias against the Republican president:
More recently, The President lambasted Drudge for spreading fake news that Trump was admitted to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat a “series of mini-strokes.”
“It never ends!” Trump wrote in a tweet. “Now they are trying to say that your favorite President, me, went to Walter Reed Medical Center, having suffered a series of mini-strokes. Never happened to THIS candidate – FAKE NEWS. Perhaps they are referring to another candidate from another Party!”
“Drudge didn’t support me in 2016, and I hear he doesn’t support me now,” another tweet from Sept. 1 said in response to a post from Radio host Mark Levin. “Maybe that’s why he is doing poorly. His Fake News report on Mini-Strokes is incorrect.”
Drudge didn’t support me in 2016, and I hear he doesn’t support me now. Maybe that’s why he is doing poorly. His Fake News report on Mini-Strokes is incorrect. Possibly thinking about himself, or the other party’s “candidate”. https://t.co/9FraoFqOKq — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2020
Levin has previously labeled the Drudge Report a “NeverTrumper” website.
Mr. Drudge rarely gives interviews or public statements and did not respond to a request for comment on this article.
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breaking911--2020-09-07--California Governor Declares State of Emergency In 5 Counties

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno , Madera and Mariposa due @ @ @ @ @ for San Bernardino County due to the El Dorado Fire ; and for San Diego @ @ @ @ @ Fire .
The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres , destroyed homes and @ @ @ @ @ of residents .
Governor Newsom has declared a statewide emergency due to the widespread fires @ @ @ @ @ and secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state ’ s emergency response @ @ @ @ @ .
California has also secured Fire Management Assistance Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency @ @ @ @ @ s response to fires burning in Santa Clara , Stanislaus , Santa Cruz , San @ @ @ @ @ , Lake , Solano , Yolo and Monterey counties .
The text of today ’ @ @ @ @ @ here

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an emergency proclamation for the counties of Fresno, Madera and Mariposa due to the Creek Fire; for San Bernardino County due to the El Dorado Fire; and for San Diego County due to the Valley Fire. The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of thousands of residents.
Governor Newsom has declared a statewide emergency due to the widespread fires and extreme weather conditions, and secured a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to the Northern California wildfires. California has also secured Fire Management Assistance Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the state’s response to fires burning in Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Napa, Nevada, Lake, Solano, Yolo and Monterey counties.
The text of today’s proclamation can be found here
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breaking911--2020-09-07--Portland Cops Arrest 59, Highest Number Yet, On 101st Night Of Unrest

Multiple fire bombs , mortars , rocks , and other items were thrown at law enforcement during a riot Saturday night in Southeast Portland .
A crowd gathered at Ventura Park and , at about 9:00p.m.
, began a march in the street toward East Portland Community Policing Center .
East Precinct is an active , working police station and has been the target of arsonists , vandals , and violence in past demonstrations .
It is directly adjacent to occupied townhomes and across the street from a school and a community event center .
Many in the crowd were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressed in protective gear including helmets , gas masks , body armor , and all black clothing .
It was clear that the intent of the crowd was not peaceful protest .
Therefore officers were positioned in such a way that prevented the march from reaching East Precinct .
A police vehicle outfitted with a loudspeaker advised the crowd that , for the safety of city employees and all community members , the march would not be allowed to proceed that direction .
At about 9:15p.m , as the crowd approached officers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers .
One of them caught a community member on fire .
Officers later located the injured person and Portland Fire and Rescue medics offered treatment .
The injured person was later taken to a hospital by private vehicle .
This criminal activity presented an extreme danger to life safety for all community members , and prompted a declaration of a riot .
The crowd was advised over loudspeaker that it was a riot and they were to leave the area to the east immediately .
They were warned that failure to adhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest , citation , or crowd control agents , including , but not limited to , tear gas and/or impact weapons .
Individuals within the crowd began throwing illegal fireworks/mortars at officers .
Others were seen throwing rocks .
At least one had a “ wrist-rocket ” type of slingshot launching unknown objects .
In order to defend themselves from these assaults , officers used crowd control munitions , including tear gas .
Officers made numerous targeted arrests .
For the next four hours , the crowd appeared to meander through the Mill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get around the police blockade and reach East Precinct .
Officers moved ahead of the rioters to prevent them access .
Rioters lit fires in the streets , including dumpsters , garbage cans , and wooden pallets .
Officers moved in to push the crowd back in order to extinguish the fires .
During numerous confrontations with officers , individuals launched attacks on law enforcement , including throwing objects .
A sergeant was directly struck by a commercial grade firework , which burned through his glove and injured his hand ( photos ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by rocks in the head , arms , shoulders , and feet .
Only their protective gear prevented serious injury .
An Oregon State Police vehicle was damaged by rocks , including broken windows and dents ( photos ) .
An unexploded mortar was recovered by police ( photo ) .
Over 50 people were arrested .
At least two were wearing body armor .
One had a dagger , another had a knife ( photos ) .
The names of those arrested and their charges will be released in a later update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not only Portland Police Rapid Response Team and Oregon State Police , but PPB precincts had to pull officers out of patrol to assist .
That limited the ability to respond to calls .
At about 2:00a.m.
, there were almost 150 calls for service holding in the City of Portland .
There were 59 people arrested during the riot that took place Saturday night and Sunday morning .
Forty-three were processed by the Portland Police Bureau .
The following are those booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center : Evan Burchfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Safety Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer James Castle , 43 , of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Tony Girard , 34 , of Tigard , Oregon – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Sara Rider , 30 , of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Victor Philips , 34 , of Portland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree G. Evelyn Luhman , 27 , of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Jesse Joseph , 25 , of Portland – Assaulting a Public Safety Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Resisting Arrest , Escape in the Third Degree Enzo Zimmerman , 18 , unknown residence – Assaulting a Public Safety Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , unknown residence – Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Resisting Arrest Jaimie Crush , 26 , of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Kiko Kurosawa-Grasa , 25 , unknown residence – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot Donovan Speed , 19 , of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree Eleanor Rose , 22 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree John Alger , 23 , of Portland – Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree Jawad Fakhuri , 35 , unknown residence — Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Unlawful Use of the Weapon Meganne English-Mills , 24 , unknown residence – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree Sarah Rascoe , 39 , of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree John Mulkern , 33 , of Olympia , Washington – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree Joel Beal , 32 , of Skull Valley , Arizona – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree Leslie Branch , 26 , of Lakewood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Safety Officer , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree Ty Fox , 23 , of Astoria , Oregon — Arson in the First Degree , Escape in the Third Degree , Riot Cassandra Tighe , 24 , of New Mexico — Riot , Interfering with a Peace Officer , Escape in the Third Degree Nicholas Foster , 19 , of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer , Riot , Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree

Multiple fire bombs, mortars, rocks, and other items were thrown at law enforcement during a riot Saturday night in Southeast Portland.
A crowd gathered at Ventura Park and, at about 9:00p.m., began a march in the street toward East Portland Community Policing Center. East Precinct is an active, working police station and has been the target of arsonists, vandals, and violence in past demonstrations. It is directly adjacent to occupied townhomes and across the street from a school and a community event center. Many in the crowd were carrying large shields (photo) and dressed in protective gear including helmets, gas masks, body armor, and all black clothing. It was clear that the intent of the crowd was not peaceful protest. Therefore officers were positioned in such a way that prevented the march from reaching East Precinct. A police vehicle outfitted with a loudspeaker advised the crowd that, for the safety of city employees and all community members, the march would not be allowed to proceed that direction.
At about 9:15p.m, as the crowd approached officers, individuals began throwing multiple fire bombs at officers. One of them caught a community member on fire. Officers later located the injured person and Portland Fire and Rescue medics offered treatment. The injured person was later taken to a hospital by private vehicle.
This criminal activity presented an extreme danger to life safety for all community members, and prompted a declaration of a riot. The crowd was advised over loudspeaker that it was a riot and they were to leave the area to the east immediately. They were warned that failure to adhere to this order may subject them to arrest, citation, or crowd control agents, including, but not limited to, tear gas and/or impact weapons. Individuals within the crowd began throwing illegal fireworks/mortars at officers. Others were seen throwing rocks. At least one had a “wrist-rocket” type of slingshot launching unknown objects. In order to defend themselves from these assaults, officers used crowd control munitions, including tear gas. Officers made numerous targeted arrests.
For the next four hours, the crowd appeared to meander through the Mill Park community, attempting to get to get around the police blockade and reach East Precinct. Officers moved ahead of the rioters to prevent them access. Rioters lit fires in the streets, including dumpsters, garbage cans, and wooden pallets. Officers moved in to push the crowd back in order to extinguish the fires.
During numerous confrontations with officers, individuals launched attacks on law enforcement, including throwing objects. A sergeant was directly struck by a commercial grade firework, which burned through his glove and injured his hand (photos). Several officers and troopers were struck by rocks in the head, arms, shoulders, and feet. Only their protective gear prevented serious injury. An Oregon State Police vehicle was damaged by rocks, including broken windows and dents (photos). An unexploded mortar was recovered by police (photo).
Over 50 people were arrested. At least two were wearing body armor. One had a dagger, another had a knife (photos). The names of those arrested and their charges will be released in a later update.
The response to this event included not only Portland Police Rapid Response Team and Oregon State Police, but PPB precincts had to pull officers out of patrol to assist. That limited the ability to respond to calls. At about 2:00a.m., there were almost 150 calls for service holding in the City of Portland.
There were 59 people arrested during the riot that took place Saturday night and Sunday morning. Forty-three were processed by the Portland Police Bureau.
The following are those booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center:
Evan Burchfield, 34, of Portland — Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer
James Castle, 43, of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Tony Girard, 34, of Tigard, Oregon – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Sara Rider, 30, of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Sarah Martin, 32, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer
Victor Philips, 34, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
G. Evelyn Luhman, 27, of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Henry Loeb, 31, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Jesse Joseph, 25, of Portland – Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, Escape in the Third Degree
Enzo Zimmerman, 18, unknown residence – Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer
Sherry Motmedi, 45, unknown residence – Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest
Jaimie Crush, 26, of Portland – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Kiko Kurosawa-Grasa, 25, unknown residence – Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Donovan Speed, 19, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Eleanor Rose, 22, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
John Alger, 23, of Portland – Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree
Jawad Fakhuri, 35, unknown residence — Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Unlawful Use of the Weapon
Meganne English-Mills, 24, unknown residence – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Michael Skaggs, 23, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Sarah Rascoe, 39, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
John Mulkern, 33, of Olympia, Washington – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Noel Ruiz, 27, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Folajade Dgunfieitiani, 27, of Hillsboro, Oregon — Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer
Kristina Narayan, 29, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer
Joel Beal, 32, of Skull Valley, Arizona – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Simona Arteaga, 39, of Portland – Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer
Leslie Branch, 26, of Lakewood, Colorado – Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Elizabeth Elder, 27, of Portland – Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Riot
Jil Heimensen, 50, of Portland — Riot, Harassment, Interfering with a Peace Officer
Ty Fox, 23, of Astoria, Oregon — Arson in the First Degree, Escape in the Third Degree, Riot
Cassandra Tighe, 24, of New Mexico — Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Escape in the Third Degree
Samantha Sartin, 22, unknown residence – Interfering with a Peace Officer
Bandr Alzafiri, 22, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Alaric Dinh, 21, of Beaverton, Oregon — Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot
Nicholas Foster, 19, of Portland – Interfering with a Peace Officer, Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
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breaking911--2020-09-06--Upstate New York Man Facing Murder Charge After He Allegedly Shot 2 People at His Home

TOWN OF WEBB , New York — On Saturday , at 8:27 p.m. , the Town of Webb and Town of Inlet Police responded to a reported home invasion call at 168 Dan-Bar Acres Road in the town of Webb , Herkimer County .
Police say Stephen E. Swanton was involved in an argument with two people outside his home .
The dispute stemmed from an earlier argument at a party down the road from Swanton ’ s house .
During the altercation Swanton allegedly shot both individuals with a handgun in his driveway .
Swanton was taken into custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Inlet Police Departments without incident .
WKTV reported : After further investigation they found that earlier in the day Stephen E. Swanton , 43 from Rochester ( who owned the home on Dan-Bar Acres Road ) , went to a party at another home , they say he wasn ’ t invited to .
While there Swanton allegedly had a verbal altercation with the homeowner , Scott R. Krempler who is 50 years old from Patterson .
Swanton left , according to police .
They say another man who was at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Oriskany , went to Swanton ’ s house to try and smooth things over with him .
Allegedly , Swanton said he wanted to apologize to Krempler .
Police say Robertello went back to where the party was , and got Krempler so Swanton could apologize .
Robertello and Krempler went to Swanton ’ s house , and that ’ s when police say a fight ensued and Swanton shot Krempler and Robertello in his driveway .
Stephen E. Swanton , age 43 from Rochester , NY has been arrested and charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arraigned via Skype and remanded to the Herkimer County Jail on no bail .
The investigation is continuing by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation .

TOWN OF WEBB, New York — On Saturday, at 8:27 p.m., the Town of Webb and Town of Inlet Police responded to a reported home invasion call at 168 Dan-Bar Acres Road in the town of Webb, Herkimer County.
Police say Stephen E. Swanton was involved in an argument with two people outside his home. The dispute stemmed from an earlier argument at a party down the road from Swanton’s house. During the altercation Swanton allegedly shot both individuals with a handgun in his driveway.
Swanton was taken into custody by officers from the Town of Webb and Inlet Police Departments without incident.
WKTV reported: After further investigation they found that earlier in the day Stephen E. Swanton, 43 from Rochester (who owned the home on Dan-Bar Acres Road), went to a party at another home, they say he wasn’t invited to. While there Swanton allegedly had a verbal altercation with the homeowner, Scott R. Krempler who is 50 years old from Patterson. Swanton left, according to police.
They say another man who was at the party, William J. Robertello age 55 from Oriskany, went to Swanton’s house to try and smooth things over with him. Allegedly, Swanton said he wanted to apologize to Krempler. Police say Robertello went back to where the party was, and got Krempler so Swanton could apologize. Robertello and Krempler went to Swanton’s house, and that’s when police say a fight ensued and Swanton shot Krempler and Robertello in his driveway.
Stephen E. Swanton, age 43 from Rochester, NY has been arrested and charged with Murder and attempted murder.
Swanton was arraigned via Skype and remanded to the Herkimer County Jail on no bail.
The investigation is continuing by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The investigation is continuing.
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breaking911--2020-09-06--Lovie Smith’s Son, A Former NFL Coach, Indicted On Charges Of Sex Trafficking, Operating A Prostitut

Lovie Smith’s Son, A Former NFL Coach, Indicted On Charges Of Sex Trafficking, Operating A Prostitution Ring

CHANDLER , Arizona — A State Grand Jury indicted former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties coach Mikal Smith on charges of @ @ @ @ @ an Enterprise , Money Laundering in the First Degree , Pandering , Receiving Earnings of @ @ @ @ @ , and Threatening or Intimidating.
” His co-defendant , Aprel Mae Rasmussen , was indicted @ @ @ @ @ , Illegally Conducting an Enterprise , Money Laundering in the First Degree , and Pandering.
@ @ @ @ @ September 2019 , Smith and Rasmussen are accused of operating and maintaining an illegal prostitution @ @ @ @ @ that Smith and Rasmussen induced and encouraged an adult female victim to engage in acts @ @ @ @ @ months .
Smith purportedly used constant surveillance and threats of retaliation to keep the victim @ @ @ @ @ detective with Chandler Police Department conducted the investigation .
Assistant Attorney General Rachel Nava is @ @ @ @

CHANDLER, Arizona — A State Grand Jury indicted former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties coach Mikal Smith on charges of “Conspiracy, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Money Laundering in the First Degree, Pandering, Receiving Earnings of a Prostitute, Sex Trafficking, and Threatening or Intimidating.” His co-defendant, Aprel Mae Rasmussen, was indicted on charges of “Conspiracy, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Money Laundering in the First Degree, and Pandering.”
Between December 2018 and September 2019, Smith and Rasmussen are accused of operating and maintaining an illegal prostitution enterprise. It is alleged that Smith and Rasmussen induced and encouraged an adult female victim to engage in acts of prostitution for over two months. Smith purportedly used constant surveillance and threats of retaliation to keep the victim under his control.
A detective with Chandler Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant Attorney General Rachel Nava is prosecuting this case.
Copy of indictment.
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breaking911--2020-09-06--Man Hid Cameras In Mall, School, Swimming Pool Changing Rooms: Police

A nearly year long investigation of a man caught with a hidden camera in a Mall of America fitting room has resulted in a felony charge and evidence that he did this at stores , swimming pools and one high school throughout the Twin Cities area , the Hennepin County Attorney ’ s Office announced Thursday .
Trevor Nielson , 42 , of Elk River was charged with interference with privacy , against a minor and he was more than three years older .
The complaint was issued as a summons and no first court appearance has been set .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager of a Forever 21 store in the Mall of America called Bloomington Police on Sept. 28 to report that a man had been in one of the dressing rooms for an unusually long time .
She told police she thought he was the same man who had done the same thing two months earlier and after he left , they discovered a video camera hidden in one of the fitting rooms .
When Nielson finally stepped out from the changing room , police stopped him and searched him .
They found his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black tape and strips of the backing from the tape that had been cut to the same length , the complaint states .
Store employees quickly located a camera hidden in the fitting room adjacent to the one where Nielson had been sitting for almost an hour .
The same black tape , cut to the same length as the discarded backing was holding the camera to the wall , according to the complaint .
Nielson admitted he hid the camera in the fitting room and that he had done so other times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had secretly recorded people many times in many locations , including the 15-year-old daughter of his girlfriend , the complaint states .
Just before police arrived at the Forever 21 store , he was watching the video feed on his cell phone from the adjacent fitting room .
Police used a search warrant to confiscate Nielson ’ s electronic devices and it produced an enormous amount of information .
There were a large number of nude and semi-nude women in changing rooms , many of them likely under the age of 18 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered videos from a camera that had been attached to Nielson ’ s shoe or lower pant leg .
He would stick his foot under the barrier between changing rooms and capture videos of the women within the adjacent room , the complaint states .
In one video , Nielson accidentally captured his face in the mirror .
Officers also recovered secretly recorded videos of students at the Elk River High School as well as videos of young , teenage girls at swimming pools , parks , and other areas , according to @ @ @

A nearly year long investigation of a man caught with a hidden camera in a Mall of America fitting room has resulted in a felony charge and evidence that he did this at stores, swimming pools and one high school throughout the Twin Cities area, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Trevor Nielson, 42, of Elk River was charged with interference with privacy, against a minor and he was more than three years older. The complaint was issued as a summons and no first court appearance has been set.
According to the criminal complaint, the manager of a Forever 21 store in the Mall of America called Bloomington Police on Sept. 28 to report that a man had been in one of the dressing rooms for an unusually long time. She told police she thought he was the same man who had done the same thing two months earlier and after he left, they discovered a video camera hidden in one of the fitting rooms.
When Nielson finally stepped out from the changing room, police stopped him and searched him. They found his cell phone, a roll of double-sided black tape and strips of the backing from the tape that had been cut to the same length, the complaint states.
Store employees quickly located a camera hidden in the fitting room adjacent to the one where Nielson had been sitting for almost an hour. The same black tape, cut to the same length as the discarded backing was holding the camera to the wall, according to the complaint.
Nielson admitted he hid the camera in the fitting room and that he had done so other times. He also told investigators that he had secretly recorded people many times in many locations, including the 15-year-old daughter of his girlfriend, the complaint states. Just before police arrived at the Forever 21 store, he was watching the video feed on his cell phone from the adjacent fitting room.
Police used a search warrant to confiscate Nielson’s electronic devices and it produced an enormous amount of information. There were a large number of nude and semi-nude women in changing rooms, many of them likely under the age of 18, according to the complaint.
Officers also discovered videos from a camera that had been attached to Nielson’s shoe or lower pant leg. He would stick his foot under the barrier between changing rooms and capture videos of the women within the adjacent room, the complaint states. In one video, Nielson accidentally captured his face in the mirror.
Officers also recovered secretly recorded videos of students at the Elk River High School as well as videos of young, teenage girls at swimming pools, parks, and other areas, according to the complaint.
Criminal complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-09-06--4 Family Members Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Indiana

The Bloomington , Indiana Police Department issued the following information regarding a crime scene in the Hyde Park Neighborhood .
On September 6th , 2020 at approximately 10:17 a.m. , officers with the Bloomington Police Department responded to a residence in the 2600 block of S Olcott Boulevard in reference to a welfare check on the occupants of the home .
The complainant reported that she had gone to the residence to pick her friend up but nobody answered the door when she knocked .
The complainant used a key to enter the residence and when she walked into her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared that her friend was deceased .
The complainant then exited the house and called 911 .
Officers made entry into the residence and located four deceased individuals with gunshot wounds .
Evidence at the scene indicated that a 61 year-old man had shot and killed his 54 year-old wife , his 26 year-old daughter , and his 18 year-old son before shooting himself .
The motive for the shootings is unknown and the investigation is ongoing .
The names of the victims will not be released until notification can be made to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four deceased individuals will be scheduled in the coming days .
No further information will be released at this time .

The Bloomington, Indiana Police Department issued the following information regarding a crime scene in the Hyde Park Neighborhood.
On September 6th, 2020 at approximately 10:17 a.m., officers with the Bloomington Police Department responded to a residence in the 2600 block of S Olcott Boulevard in reference to a welfare check on the occupants of the home. The complainant reported that she had gone to the residence to pick her friend up but nobody answered the door when she knocked. The complainant used a key to enter the residence and when she walked into her friend’s room, it immediately appeared that her friend was deceased. The complainant then exited the house and called 911.
Officers made entry into the residence and located four deceased individuals with gunshot wounds. Evidence at the scene indicated that a 61 year-old man had shot and killed his 54 year-old wife, his 26 year-old daughter, and his 18 year-old son before shooting himself. The motive for the shootings is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
The names of the victims will not be released until notification can be made to next of kin. Autopsies for all four deceased individuals will be scheduled in the coming days. No further information will be released at this time.
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