breaking911--2020-06-02--WATCH: Looters Use Telescopic Forklift To Break Into Best Buy

A Twitter video shows the moment when looters used a crane to break into a Best Buy in .
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A Twitter video shows the moment when looters used a crane to break into a Best Buy in . Credit: Rosemond | Raw Video
Looters Use Telescopic Forklift To Break Into Best Buy In Fairfield, California pic.twitter.com/PKIkjAeKU6 — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) June 2, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-02--Man Who Drove Semi Into Minneapolis Protest Released Without Charges; MnDOT Releases Traffic Footage

MINNEAPOLIS — The case against 35-year-old Bogdan Vechirko , of Otsego , who drove his tanker truck towards a crowd @ @ @ @ @ been deferred pending further investigation , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday .
According @ @ @ @ @ was released Tuesday .
Under the reason for release , authorities said “ 36 hours @ @ @ @ @ the process of gathering additional information and answers to aid in the charging decision .

MINNEAPOLIS — The case against 35-year-old Bogdan Vechirko, of Otsego, who drove his tanker truck towards a crowd of protests Sunday, has been deferred pending further investigation, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday.
According to WCCO, Bogdan Vechirko was released Tuesday. Under the reason for release, authorities said “36 hours expired.”
Investigators are in the process of gathering additional information and answers to aid in the charging decision.
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breaking911--2020-06-02--Convicted Felon Charged With Rape, Kidnapping Woman At Gunpoint Outside Nashville Apartment

NASHVILLE — Sex Crimes detectives Monday charged Amari Ayers , 21 , with two counts of rape and aggravated kidnapping @ @ @ @ @ assault of a woman at gunpoint outside her apartment building at 1501 Rosa Parks Boulevard @ @ @ @ @ vehicle in a gated area around 3:15 a.m. She was walking up a stairwell toward @ @ @ @ @ grabbed her from behind .
He told her that he had a gun and would @ @ @ @ @ that he then forced her back into her car where she was sexually assaulted .
@ @ @ @ @ led to the identification of Ayers after he was seen in the victim ’ s @ @ @ @ @ known to stay with a friend .
He was taken into custody this afternoon at @ @ @ @ @ Ayers was convicted in March 2019 of attempted aggravated kidnapping and theft of property in @ @ @ @ @ in which he attacked a woman in a state employee parking garage near First Tennessee @ @ @ @ @ mostly probated six-year sentence .

NASHVILLE — Sex Crimes detectives Monday charged Amari Ayers, 21, with two counts of rape and aggravated kidnapping for the May 16 sexual assault of a woman at gunpoint outside her apartment building at 1501 Rosa Parks Boulevard.
The victim parked her vehicle in a gated area around 3:15 a.m. She was walking up a stairwell toward her apartment when the suspect grabbed her from behind. He told her that he had a gun and would kill her. She reported that he then forced her back into her car where she was sexually assaulted.
Investigation by detective Kimberlin Rothwell led to the identification of Ayers after he was seen in the victim’s apartment complex where he was known to stay with a friend. He was taken into custody this afternoon at a Simpkins Street residence.
Ayers was convicted in March 2019 of attempted aggravated kidnapping and theft of property in relation to a 2017 case in which he attacked a woman in a state employee parking garage near First Tennessee Park. He received a mostly probated six-year sentence.
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breaking911--2020-06-02--Minnesota Files Civil Rights Charge Against Minneapolis Police Department

St. Paul , MN —Today , the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department ( MPD ) after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd .
This investigation into policies , procedures , and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the MPD has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices towards people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped .
Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero will lead the investigation .
It is illegal for a police department to discriminate against someone because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an entire police department will allow the Department of Human Rights to take swift action in response to any determination of civil rights violations .
“ Silence is complicity .
Minnesotans can expect our administration to use every tool at our disposal to deconstruct generations of systemic racism in our state , ” said Governor Tim Walz .
“ As we move forward , we ask the community to watch what we do , not what we say .
It is going to take action at all levels from the neighborhood on up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see .
This effort is only one of many steps to come in our effort to restore trust with those in the community who have been unseen and unheard for far too long.
” “ All of us agree that hate and discrimination should not be part of the fabric of this great state , ” said Lt .
Governor Peggy Flanagan .
“ But the grief and anger of this past week did not emerge from a vacuum .
This is about a culture that continues to go unchecked .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
George Floyd , and the state as a whole , deserves this of us.
” “ George Floyd should be alive .
He deserved to live a life full of dignity and joy , ” said MDHR Commissioner Rebecca Lucero .
“ Community leaders have been asking for structural change for decades .
They have fought for this and it is essential that we acknowledge the work and commitment of those who have paved the path to make today ’ s announcement possible .
”

St. Paul, MN —Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will begin an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) after filing a civil rights charge related to the death of George Floyd. This investigation into policies, procedures, and practices over the past 10 years will determine if the MPD has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices towards people of color and ensure any such practices are stopped. Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero will lead the investigation.
It is illegal for a police department to discriminate against someone because of their race. This important action against an entire police department will allow the Department of Human Rights to take swift action in response to any determination of civil rights violations.
“Silence is complicity. Minnesotans can expect our administration to use every tool at our disposal to deconstruct generations of systemic racism in our state,” said Governor Tim Walz. “As we move forward, we ask the community to watch what we do, not what we say. It is going to take action at all levels from the neighborhood on up, to get the change we need to see. This effort is only one of many steps to come in our effort to restore trust with those in the community who have been unseen and unheard for far too long.”
“All of us agree that hate and discrimination should not be part of the fabric of this great state,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. “But the grief and anger of this past week did not emerge from a vacuum. This is about a culture that continues to go unchecked. We can and must choose to do better. George Floyd, and the state as a whole, deserves this of us.”
“George Floyd should be alive. He deserved to live a life full of dignity and joy,” said MDHR Commissioner Rebecca Lucero. “Community leaders have been asking for structural change for decades. They have fought for this and it is essential that we acknowledge the work and commitment of those who have paved the path to make today’s announcement possible.”
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Several Wounded, Including 2 NYPD Officers In Deadly Brooklyn Shooting

NEW YORK — At least three civilians and two NYPD officers were injured in a shooting incident in Crown Heights @ @ @ @ @ suspect is dead .
The gunfire rang out at the New York City Housing Authority @ @ @ @ @ 9 p.m. local time .
According to sources , a gunman started shooting for unknown @ @ @ @ @ by responding officers .
The two injured officers are expected to survive .
It was @ @ @ @ @ or were injured in another manner .

NEW YORK — At least three civilians and two NYPD officers were injured in a shooting incident in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Tuesday night—and a suspect is dead.
The gunfire rang out at the New York City Housing Authority’s Kingsborough homes around 9 p.m. local time.
According to sources, a gunman started shooting for unknown reasons and was taken out by responding officers.
The two injured officers are expected to survive. It was unclear if they sustained gunshots or were injured in another manner.
Watch as @nypdchiefofdept provides details of tonight’s police involved shooting. After officers responded to a 9-1-1 call for a shot spotter activation in Brooklyn they encountered an armed suspect who had reportedly just shot another male. pic.twitter.com/kFfMCe4cNy — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 3, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-03--24-Year-Old Philadelphia Man Dead After Trying To Blow Up ATM During Riots

A Philadelphia man was killed while attempting to detonate an explosive device at an ATM overnight .
At least 30 @ @ @ @ @ “ coordinated group , ” police say .
The unidentified man was fatally wounded outside @ @ @ @ @ North 2nd Street and Susquehanna Avenue—the incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. local time .
WCAU @ @ @ @ @ explosives at the scene and focused their investigation on the blasted ATM , debris on @ @ @ @ @ vehicle parked nearby .
Nearby residents and those living in neighborhoods across the city heard @ @ @ @ @ wake of George Floyd protests continued for a fourth day .
[ … ] In @ @ @ @ @ , thieves set off explosive devices , blowing up the machines before making off with @ @ @ @ @ cases , they would just steal the machines .
Several of the blasts were caught @ @ @ @ @ have been formerly announced in the string of crimes .

A Philadelphia man was killed while attempting to detonate an explosive device at an ATM overnight. At least 30 ATMs were targeted by a “coordinated group,” police say.
The unidentified man was fatally wounded outside of a sports bar at North 2nd Street and Susquehanna Avenue—the incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. local time.
WCAU reported: Police found live explosives at the scene and focused their investigation on the blasted ATM, debris on the street and on a vehicle parked nearby.
Nearby residents and those living in neighborhoods across the city heard blasts as looting in the wake of George Floyd protests continued for a fourth day.
[…] In most cases, police said, thieves set off explosive devices, blowing up the machines before making off with the cash. In other cases, they would just steal the machines.
Several of the blasts were caught on camera.
Bomb squad member confirmed one of the people involved died in the ATM explosion. Neighbors say several ATMs were hit in the area @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/xV2FTDOOtf — Miguel Martinez-Valle (@MiguelMValle) June 2, 2020
Surveillance video showing the explosion from one of several ATMs that were vandalized around #Philadelphia. @NBCPhiladelphia @Telemundo62 pic.twitter.com/JEc7v9oOjM — D.C. (@dcheston88) June 2, 2020
No arrests have been formerly announced in the string of crimes.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Duo Arrested For Fire-Bombing Minnesota Courthouse

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced a federal criminal complaint against Garrett Patrick Ziegler , 24 , and Fornandous Cortez Henderson , 32 , charging them with arson and possession of Molotov cocktails .
Both were ordered to remain in custody pending a formal detention hearing , which is scheduled for Thursday , June 4 , 2020 .
According to the allegations in the complaint , in the early morning hours of May 29 , 2020 , the Apple Valley Police Department ( “ AVPD ” ) was dispatched to a fire alarm at the Dakota County Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Apple Valley , Minnesota .
The DCWSC houses state and local agencies and organizations , including Dakota County court facilities , as well as a U.S. Passport center .
Once on scene , officers observed broken windows , smoke , and flames coming from the west side of the building where the judges ’ chambers and clerks ’ offices are located .
Located at the scene were items consistent with those used in Molotov cocktails , including broken glass jars and liquor bottles , pushpins , intact glass jars containing ignitable liquid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the allegations in the complaint , officers found a set of car keys in the grass near the DCWSC belonging to a Ford Fiesta parked in a neighboring business ’ parking lot .
Officers later executed a search warrant on the vehicle , which was registered to Ziegler , and recovered several items , including liquor bottles , a store receipt dated May 28 , 2020 , for three bandanas , partially full and empty boxes of push pins , an empty cardboard box for twelve Ball brand mason jars , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isopropyl alcohol bottles , a plastic jar containing a clear unidentified liquid and T-pins , and a store receipt dated May 27 , 2020 for nail polish remover .
Officers located both men on a road near the DCWSC , and they were taken into custody .
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives ( ATF ) , the Apple Valley Police Department , and the Dakota County Sheriff ’ s Office , with assistance from the Dakota County Attorney @ @ @ @

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced a federal criminal complaint against Garrett Patrick Ziegler, 24, and Fornandous Cortez Henderson, 32, charging them with arson and possession of Molotov cocktails. Both were ordered to remain in custody pending a formal detention hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020.
According to the allegations in the complaint, in the early morning hours of May 29, 2020, the Apple Valley Police Department (“AVPD”) was dispatched to a fire alarm at the Dakota County Western Service Center (“DCWSC”) in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The DCWSC houses state and local agencies and organizations, including Dakota County court facilities, as well as a U.S. Passport center. Once on scene, officers observed broken windows, smoke, and flames coming from the west side of the building where the judges’ chambers and clerks’ offices are located.
Early this morning, Apple Valley Police got a fire alarm call at the Western Service Center. When they arrived, they located multiple broken windows. There was significant fire and water damage. Due to their quick response AVPD arrested 2 individuals during a perimeter search. pic.twitter.com/JY8nvDHFyY — Dakota County SO (@DakotaMNSheriff) May 29, 2020
Located at the scene were items consistent with those used in Molotov cocktails, including broken glass jars and liquor bottles, pushpins, intact glass jars containing ignitable liquid and a charred red bandana.
According to the allegations in the complaint, officers found a set of car keys in the grass near the DCWSC belonging to a Ford Fiesta parked in a neighboring business’ parking lot. Officers later executed a search warrant on the vehicle, which was registered to Ziegler, and recovered several items, including liquor bottles, a store receipt dated May 28, 2020, for three bandanas, partially full and empty boxes of push pins, an empty cardboard box for twelve Ball brand mason jars, an empty Kingsford brand lighter fluid bottle, isopropyl alcohol bottles, a plastic jar containing a clear unidentified liquid and T-pins, and a store receipt dated May 27, 2020 for nail polish remover. Officers located both men on a road near the DCWSC, and they were taken into custody.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Apple Valley Police Department, and the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Feds File Appeal To Keep ‘Bomb-Throwing’ NYC Lawyers Behind Bars

Two criminal Complaints were filed Saturday evening in federal court in Brooklyn charging two women and a man with using and attempting to use improvised incendiary devices commonly known as “ Molotov Cocktails ” to damage and destroy New York City Police Department ( NYPD ) vehicles .
Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman , both residents of Brooklyn , were arrested in a van early Saturday morning while allegedly in possession of explosive device components shortly after Rahman hurled a Molotov cocktail at an NYPD vehicle before fleeing with Mattis .
A separate complaint charges Samantha Shader , a resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at an NYPD vehicle occupied by four police officers .
“ These defendants are charged with attacking the New York City Police Department while its Police Officers are risking their lives to protect the Constitutional rights of protesters and the safety of us all , ” stated United States Attorney Donoghue .
“ No rational human being can ever believe that hurling firebombs at Police Officers and vehicles is justified .
The Eastern District of New York will do everything in its power to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will ensure that criminals who use the camouflage of lawful protest to launch violent attacks against Police Officers face justice.
” “ When you conduct a violent attack that breaks federal law , the FBI New York office , along with our NYPD and Department of Justice partners , will move with speed to hold you accountable .
Behavior like the attacks charged here puts our entire community – protestors and first responders alike – in danger , and we will simply not allow it to go unaddressed .
The consequences for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar activity planned for the future , will be severe , ” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney .
“ Molotov Cocktails are violent tools of individuals looking to inflict harm and damage our city .
Crimes like these are devastating to their targets and also to the protestors and their right to free speech that police are working hard to protect .
It is reassuring that the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn has taken this case .
I ’ m confident that the severest penalties under the law will be sought , ” stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the complaint charging Mattis and Rahman , an NYPD surveillance camera recorded Rahman tossing a Molotov Cocktail at an unoccupied NYPD vehicle parked near the 88th Precinct in Brooklyn , New York and then fleeing in a tan minivan .
Officers pursued the minivan and arrested Rahman and Mattis , who was the vehicle ’ s driver .
The NYPD recovered several precursor items used to build Molotov Cocktails , including a lighter , a bottle filled with toilet paper and a liquid suspected to be gasoline in the vicinity of the passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rear of the vehicle .
As detailed in the complaint charging Shader , a video recorded by a witness captured her igniting a Molotov Cocktail and throwing it at an NYPD vehicle occupied by four police officers , shattering two of its windows .
Police officers pursued Shader as she attempted to flee and apprehended her .
In a post-arrest statement , Shader later admitted to police that she had thrown the Molotov Cocktail at the NYPD vehicle .
The charges in the Complaints are allegations , and the defendants are presumed innocent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convicted , each defendant faces a mandatory-minimum sentence of 5 years and up to 20 years ’ imprisonment .

Two criminal Complaints were filed Saturday evening in federal court in Brooklyn charging two women and a man with using and attempting to use improvised incendiary devices commonly known as “Molotov Cocktails” to damage and destroy New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicles.
Colinford Mattis and Urooj Rahman, both residents of Brooklyn, were arrested in a van early Saturday morning while allegedly in possession of explosive device components shortly after Rahman hurled a Molotov cocktail at an NYPD vehicle before fleeing with Mattis. A separate complaint charges Samantha Shader, a resident of Catskill, New York, who was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at an NYPD vehicle occupied by four police officers.
#More: Feds tell US Court of Appeals suspect Urooj Rahman, a lawyer, was photographed by witness trying to incite others to commit attacks Friday night in #Brooklyn—w/her accused accomplice, driver Colinford Mattis. Gas tank found in rear of tan minivan. pic.twitter.com/sdqvKu0JkR — Mary Murphy (@MurphyPIX) June 2, 2020
#NEW Federal prosecutors file motion w/ US Court of Appeals asking that 2 lawyers accused of tossing #Molotov cocktail into NYPD van get bail revoked. 1 defendant, Princeton-educated Colin Mattis, had well-salaried friends help to post bond. #NYCPROTEST pic.twitter.com/JrEfNgnahL — Mary Murphy (@MurphyPIX) June 2, 2020
“These defendants are charged with attacking the New York City Police Department while its Police Officers are risking their lives to protect the Constitutional rights of protesters and the safety of us all,” stated United States Attorney Donoghue. “No rational human being can ever believe that hurling firebombs at Police Officers and vehicles is justified. The Eastern District of New York will do everything in its power to protect those who protect us all, and we will ensure that criminals who use the camouflage of lawful protest to launch violent attacks against Police Officers face justice.”
“When you conduct a violent attack that breaks federal law, the FBI New York office, along with our NYPD and Department of Justice partners, will move with speed to hold you accountable. Behavior like the attacks charged here puts our entire community – protestors and first responders alike – in danger, and we will simply not allow it to go unaddressed. The consequences for conducting this alleged attack, and any similar activity planned for the future, will be severe,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney.
“Molotov Cocktails are violent tools of individuals looking to inflict harm and damage our city. Crimes like these are devastating to their targets and also to the protestors and their right to free speech that police are working hard to protect. It is reassuring that the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn has taken this case. I’m confident that the severest penalties under the law will be sought,” stated NYPD Commissioner Shea.
As detailed in the complaint charging Mattis and Rahman, an NYPD surveillance camera recorded Rahman tossing a Molotov Cocktail at an unoccupied NYPD vehicle parked near the 88th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York and then fleeing in a tan minivan. Officers pursued the minivan and arrested Rahman and Mattis, who was the vehicle’s driver. The NYPD recovered several precursor items used to build Molotov Cocktails, including a lighter, a bottle filled with toilet paper and a liquid suspected to be gasoline in the vicinity of the passenger seat and a gasoline tank in the rear of the vehicle.
As detailed in the complaint charging Shader, a video recorded by a witness captured her igniting a Molotov Cocktail and throwing it at an NYPD vehicle occupied by four police officers, shattering two of its windows. Police officers pursued Shader as she attempted to flee and apprehended her. In a post-arrest statement, Shader later admitted to police that she had thrown the Molotov Cocktail at the NYPD vehicle.
The charges in the Complaints are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, each defendant faces a mandatory-minimum sentence of 5 years and up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Retired St. Louis Police Captin Shot Dead By Looters

ST. LOUIS – During a violent night of riots and looting , a retired St. Louis City Police captain was @ @ @ @ @ early Tuesday morning .
A $ 10,000 reward is being offered by CrimeStoppers for any @ @ @ @ @ .
The suspect ( s ) remains at large .
Police found 77-year-old David Dorn @ @ @ @ @ outside of Lee ’ s Pawn & Jewelry .
The incident was captured on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ the video can be heard saying , “ Stay with me , stay with me.
@ @ @ @ @ adds , “ All for some TVs , man ?
… It ’ s somebody @ @ @ @ @ St. Louis Metropolitian Police Department released a statement saying , “ He was murdered by @ @ @ @ @ He was the type of brother that would ’ ve given his life to save @ @ @ @ @ .
Violence is not the answer , whether it ’ s a citizen or officer @ @

ST. LOUIS – During a violent night of riots and looting, a retired St. Louis City Police captain was shot and killed by looters early Tuesday morning.
A $10,000 reward is being offered by CrimeStoppers for any information leading to an arrest. The suspect(s) remains at large.
Police found 77-year-old David Dorn shot dead at 2:30 AM outside of Lee’s Pawn & Jewelry. The incident was captured on Facebook Live. The person taking the video can be heard saying, “Stay with me, stay with me.” After several moments he adds, “All for some TVs, man?… It’s somebody’s granddaddy.”
A true public servant. Protecting & serving all the way to the end. None of us who knew you are surprised you went out fighting at Lee's Pawn this morning. God speed my friend. #DavidDorn pic.twitter.com/i9X7q9hKIc — Tim Fitch (@ChiefTimFitch) June 2, 2020
Police Chief John Hayden said Dorn was killed exercising law enforcement training.
The St. Louis Metropolitian Police Department released a statement saying, “He was murdered by looters at a pawnshop. He was the type of brother that would’ve given his life to save them if he had to. Violence is not the answer, whether it’s a citizen or officer.”
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breaking911--2020-06-04--MUGSHOTS: AG Keith Ellison Upgraded Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck; Charge

MUGSHOTS: AG Keith Ellison Upgraded Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck; Charged Other 3 Involved

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison made several announcements today in the prosecution of the murder of George Floyd on May 25 , 2020 in Minneapolis .
First , Attorney General Ellison announced that he has filed a charge of second-degree murder against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin .
The new second-degree murder charge joins the previously-filed charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter .
Second , Attorney General Ellison announced that he and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman have filed charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter against former Minneapolis officers J.A .
Kueng , Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warrants have been issued for Kueng , Lane , and Thao .
All the complaints charge that the four officers caused Mr. Floyd ’ s death while using unlawful and excessive force in arresting Mr. Floyd .
The complaints allege that on the evening of May 25 , the officers arrested Mr. Floyd at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis .
In detaining Mr. Floyd , Derek Chauvin used an unauthorized restraint technique in which he pressed his knee into Mr. Floyd ’ s neck to restrict Mr. Floyd ’ s movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pavement .
Thomas Lane and J.A .
Kueng held Mr. Floyd by the legs and hips to further restrict movement .
Tou Thao stood guard to prevent members of the public , who gathered nearby to witness the police action , from intervening to aid Mr. Floyd .
While the officers restrained him nearly motionless on the ground , Mr. Floyd repeatedly told the officer he could not breathe and also said that he was about to die .
The complaints allege that Derek Chauvin , who last week was charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an additional charge of second degree murder , assaulted Mr. Floyd by using unauthorized and unnecessary force to intentionally inflict bodily harm upon Mr. Floyd .
The actions of Tou Thao , Thomas Lane , and J.A .
Kueng aided Chauvin ’ s assault by allowing him to continue to inflict bodily harm on Mr. Floyd for several minutes , well after any need by the officers to use physical force had dissipated .
Because the actions of the officers resulted in Mr. Floyd ’ s death , second-degree murder is an appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 28 and remains in custody .
J.A .
Kueng , Thomas Lane , and Tou Thao were arrested today and also remain in custody .
The case is under continuing investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension .
The officers will be prosecuted by the Minnesota Attorney General ’ s Office and the Hennepin County Attorney ’ s Office , with Attorney General Ellison as the lead prosecutor .
Copies of the complaints for Chauvin , Kueng , Lane , and Thao are available on Attorney General Keith Ellison ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarks as prepared for delivery at today ’ s press conference announcing the charges are below .
I want to begin with a reminder of why we ’ re here today .
We ’ re here today because George Floyd is not here .
He should be here .
He should be alive .
But he is not .
About nine days ago , the world watched Floyd utter his last words , “ I can ’ t breathe , ” as he pleaded for his life .
The world heard Floyd call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Don ’ t kill me.
” Just two days ago , when I became the lead prosecutor in the murder of Mr. Floyd , I asked for time to thoroughly review all the evidence in this case that ’ s available so far , even while the investigation is ongoing .
I also said that that I know it ’ s a lot to ask people and communities who have suffered decades and centuries of injustice to be patient and to wait longer for justice .
I thank you for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pursuit of justice so far .
I am here today to make some announcements in the prosecution of the murder of George Floyd .
First , today , I filed an amended complaint that charges former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin with murder in the second degree for the death of George Floyd .
I believe the evidence available to us now supports the stronger charge of second-degree murder .
Second , today , arrest warrants were issued for former Minneapolis police officers J.A .
Kueng , Thomas Lane , and Tou @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Attorney Mike Freeman joined me in filing a complaint that charges former police officers Kueng , Lane , and Thao with aiding and abetting murder in the second degree , a felony offense .
I strongly believe that these developments are in the interests of justice for Mr. Floyd , his family , our community , and our state .
I ’ m the lead prosecutor on the State ’ s case and I will be speaking for it — and this is absolutely a team effort .
I ’ ve assembled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal and one goal only : justice for George Floyd .
I want to thank Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman , who has been a true partner .
His experience and insight has been invaluable .
I also want to thank County Attorney Freeman ’ s professional staff , who have cooperated with us from the minute that I took the lead on this case .
I also want to thank Superintendent Drew Evans of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and his professional staff for the care and speed with which they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Attorney Erica McDonald and Special Agent in Charge Rainer Drolshagen , who are conducting a parallel federal “ color of law ” investigation .
I have heard directly from the leadership of the Justice Department that there is full support for her leadership .
As she put it so well : “ one team , one goal , one mission.
” I agree 100 percent .
And as I said earlier , I thank Mr. Floyd ’ s family and the community for their patience in allowing us time and space in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges .
As hard as it to do , I now ask for more patience .
This case continues to be under investigation .
We will also not be able to say very much publicly about the investigation , except that we encourage anyone who believes that have any evidence in the case at all to come forward and cooperative with the investigation .
As we develop the case for the prosecution , we will also not be able to say very much publicly about it .
So I ask for your patience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pursuit of justice .
I also ask for your trust that we are pursuing justice by every legal and ethical means available to us .
I also want to add some caution .
The investigation is ongoing .
We are following the path of all evidence , wherever it leads .
We are investigating as quickly as we can , because speed is important .
We are also investigating as thoroughly as we can , because thoroughness is also important — and thoroughness takes time .
The reason thoroughness is important is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to be strong .
It needs to be strong because trying this case will be hard .
Winning a conviction will be hard .
I say that not because I doubt our resources or abilities or resolve , but because history shows that trying and winning a case like this one is hard .
To the Floyd family , to our beloved community , and everyone that is watching , I say : George Floyd mattered .
He was loved .
His life was important .
His life had value .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you and we will find it .
The very fact that we have filed these charges means that we believe in them .
But what I do not believe is that one successful prosecution can rectify the hurt and loss that so many people feel .
The solution to that pain will be in the slow and difficult work of constructing justice and fairness in our society .
That work is the work of all of us .
We don ’ t need to wait for the resolution of the investigation and prosecution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need citizens , neighbors , leaders in government and faith communities , civil- and human- rights activists to begin rewriting the rules for a just society .
We need new policy and legislation and ways of thinking at municipal , state , and federal levels .
The world of arts and entertainment can use their cultural influence to help inspire the change we need .
There is a role for all who dream of a justice we haven ’ t had yet .
In the final analysis , a protest can shake the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But after that fruit is in reach , collecting it and making the jam must follow .
The demonstration is dramatic and necessary .
But building just institutions is slower and more of a grind , and just as important .
We need your energy there too .
We need it now .

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison made several announcements today in the prosecution of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis.
First, Attorney General Ellison announced that he has filed a charge of second-degree murder against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The new second-degree murder charge joins the previously-filed charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Second, Attorney General Ellison announced that he and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman have filed charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter against former Minneapolis officers J.A. Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao. Arrest warrants have been issued for Kueng, Lane, and Thao.
All the complaints charge that the four officers caused Mr. Floyd’s death while using unlawful and excessive force in arresting Mr. Floyd.
The complaints allege that on the evening of May 25, the officers arrested Mr. Floyd at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. In detaining Mr. Floyd, Derek Chauvin used an unauthorized restraint technique in which he pressed his knee into Mr. Floyd’s neck to restrict Mr. Floyd’s movement while Mr. Floyd was handcuffed and laying on the pavement. Thomas Lane and J.A. Kueng held Mr. Floyd by the legs and hips to further restrict movement. Tou Thao stood guard to prevent members of the public, who gathered nearby to witness the police action, from intervening to aid Mr. Floyd. While the officers restrained him nearly motionless on the ground, Mr. Floyd repeatedly told the officer he could not breathe and also said that he was about to die.
The complaints allege that Derek Chauvin, who last week was charged with third degree murder but now faces an additional charge of second degree murder, assaulted Mr. Floyd by using unauthorized and unnecessary force to intentionally inflict bodily harm upon Mr. Floyd. The actions of Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J.A. Kueng aided Chauvin’s assault by allowing him to continue to inflict bodily harm on Mr. Floyd for several minutes, well after any need by the officers to use physical force had dissipated. Because the actions of the officers resulted in Mr. Floyd’s death, second-degree murder is an appropriate charge.
Derek Chauvin was arrested on May 28 and remains in custody. J.A. Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were arrested today and also remain in custody.
The case is under continuing investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The officers will be prosecuted by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, with Attorney General Ellison as the lead prosecutor. Copies of the complaints for Chauvin, Kueng, Lane, and Thao are available on Attorney General Keith Ellison’s website.
Attorney General Ellison’s remarks as prepared for delivery at today’s press conference announcing the charges are below.
I want to begin with a reminder of why we’re here today.
We’re here today because George Floyd is not here. He should be here. He should be alive. But he is not.
About nine days ago, the world watched Floyd utter his last words, “I can’t breathe,” as he pleaded for his life. The world heard Floyd call out for his mama and cry out, “Don’t kill me.”
Just two days ago, when I became the lead prosecutor in the murder of Mr. Floyd, I asked for time to thoroughly review all the evidence in this case that’s available so far, even while the investigation is ongoing.
I also said that that I know it’s a lot to ask people and communities who have suffered decades and centuries of injustice to be patient and to wait longer for justice.
I thank you for the patience you’ve show me in the pursuit of justice so far.
I am here today to make some announcements in the prosecution of the murder of George Floyd.
First, today, I filed an amended complaint that charges former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin with murder in the second degree for the death of George Floyd. I believe the evidence available to us now supports the stronger charge of second-degree murder.
Second, today, arrest warrants were issued for former Minneapolis police officers J.A. Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao.
Finally, today, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman joined me in filing a complaint that charges former police officers Kueng, Lane, and Thao with aiding and abetting murder in the second degree, a felony offense.
I strongly believe that these developments are in the interests of justice for Mr. Floyd, his family, our community, and our state.
I’m the lead prosecutor on the State’s case and I will be speaking for it — and this is absolutely a team effort. I’ve assembled a strong team. We have one goal and one goal only: justice for George Floyd.
I want to thank Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, who has been a true partner. His experience and insight has been invaluable. I also want to thank County Attorney Freeman’s professional staff, who have cooperated with us from the minute that I took the lead on this case.
I also want to thank Superintendent Drew Evans of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and his professional staff for the care and speed with which they are conducting the investigation.
I especially thank U.S. Attorney Erica McDonald and Special Agent in Charge Rainer Drolshagen, who are conducting a parallel federal “color of law” investigation. I have heard directly from the leadership of the Justice Department that there is full support for her leadership. As she put it so well: “one team, one goal, one mission.” I agree 100 percent.
And as I said earlier, I thank Mr. Floyd’s family and the community for their patience in allowing us time and space in these last two days to lay these charges.
As hard as it to do, I now ask for more patience.
This case continues to be under investigation. We will also not be able to say very much publicly about the investigation, except that we encourage anyone who believes that have any evidence in the case at all to come forward and cooperative with the investigation.
As we develop the case for the prosecution, we will also not be able to say very much publicly about it.
So I ask for your patience while we limit our public statements in the pursuit of justice. I also ask for your trust that we are pursuing justice by every legal and ethical means available to us.
I also want to add some caution.
The investigation is ongoing. We are following the path of all evidence, wherever it leads. We are investigating as quickly as we can, because speed is important. We are also investigating as thoroughly as we can, because thoroughness is also important — and thoroughness takes time.
The reason thoroughness is important is because every link in the prosecutorial chain needs to be strong. It needs to be strong because trying this case will be hard. Winning a conviction will be hard. I say that not because I doubt our resources or abilities or resolve, but because history shows that trying and winning a case like this one is hard.
To the Floyd family, to our beloved community, and everyone that is watching, I say: George Floyd mattered. He was loved. His life was important. His life had value. We will seek justice for him and for you and we will find it.
The very fact that we have filed these charges means that we believe in them. But what I do not believe is that one successful prosecution can rectify the hurt and loss that so many people feel. The solution to that pain will be in the slow and difficult work of constructing justice and fairness in our society.
That work is the work of all of us. We don’t need to wait for the resolution of the investigation and prosecution of the George Floyd case. We need citizens, neighbors, leaders in government and faith communities, civil- and human- rights activists to begin rewriting the rules for a just society. We need new policy and legislation and ways of thinking at municipal, state, and federal levels. The world of arts and entertainment can use their cultural influence to help inspire the change we need. There is a role for all who dream of a justice we haven’t had yet.
In the final analysis, a protest can shake the tree and make the fruit fall down. But after that fruit is in reach, collecting it and making the jam must follow. The demonstration is dramatic and necessary. But building just institutions is slower and more of a grind, and just as important. We need your energy there too. We need it now.
Thank you.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--LIVE: Obama Speaks At Town Hall On Policing And Racism

Watch live coverage as former President Obama participates in a virtual town hall hosted by My Brother ’ s Keeper @ @ @ @ @ in the Wake of Continued Police Violence .
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Watch live coverage as former President Obama participates in a virtual town hall hosted by My Brother’s Keeper Alliance on “Reimagining Policing in the Wake of Continued Police Violence.”
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breaking911--2020-06-03--BREAKING: Man Charged In Plot To Firebomb Police During Boston Protest

BOSTON – A Worcester , Mass .
man was arrested and charged today with civil disorder and possession of a Molotov cocktail during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , Minnesota .
The incident occurred during demonstrations in the City of Worcester .
Vincent Eovacious , 18 , has been charged with civil disorder , in that he attempted to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in Worcester on June 1 , 2020 , and unlawful possession of firearm , namely a destructive device .
Eovacious was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state charges , including possession of an incendiary device .
He will appear in federal court in Worcester tomorrow .
“ The right to protest is not the right to hurt police officers and destroy property , ” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling .
“ According to the complaint , this self-proclaimed anarchist built Molotov cocktails – homemade firebombs – to use during a demonstration honoring George Floyd .
We will aggressively prosecute anyone who pursues violence under cover of peaceful protest.
” “ This defendant was in possession of several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as lethal devices against Police Officers while they were protecting the rights of protestors .
This violent act puts the our entire community , protestors and first responders alike , at risk .
I commend the outstanding work of the Worcester Police Department who acted swiftly and were able to arrest this individual before any harm could be done , ” stated ATF Special Agent in Charge Kelly D. Brady .
“ As alleged , the danger posed by Vincent Eovacious in this case was very real .
The apparent intent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are risking their lives to protect the Constitutional rights of protesters and the safety of us all is utterly reprehensible , ” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta , Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division .
“ Today ’ s arrest sends a clear message–when you are intent on conducting a violent act that breaks federal law , the FBI and our law enforcement partners will move with speed to hold you accountable .
After all , this type of behavior puts our entire community in danger , and we simply will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to charging documents , on June 1 , 2020 , crowds gathered at various locations in Worcester to protest the recent death of George Floyd , including South Main Street .
At approximately 10:00 p.m. , a large crowd blocked traffic and began throwing objects in the direction of the police .
As officers on scene gathered into a line formation , one officer observed a man dressed in a trench coat standing on top of a building at 848 Main Street which is clearly marked , “ No Trespassing.
” The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yelled for the crowd below to kill the police and paced back and forth on the rooftop .
The officer then observed Eovacious remove from a bottle from his satchel that appeared to contained liquid and attempt to insert a rag into the bottle while holding a silver object that the officer believed to be a lighter .
Minutes later , officers observed Eovacious walking in the area of May and Main Streets , still carrying the satchel , and stopped him .
According to court documents , officers searched the satchel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly yellow liquid that smelled of gasoline , five white rags , one green lighter and one silver lighter .
Eovacious stated that the liquid in the glass bottles was gasoline and that he was “ with the anarchist group ” and was “ waiting for an opportunity.
” The civil disorder charge provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison , three years of supervised release and a fine $ 250,000 .
The charge of unlawful possession of a firearm provides for a sentence of up to ten years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release and a fine of up to $ 250,000 .
Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S .
Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors .

BOSTON – A Worcester, Mass. man was arrested and charged today with civil disorder and possession of a Molotov cocktail during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred during demonstrations in the City of Worcester.
Vincent Eovacious, 18, has been charged with civil disorder, in that he attempted to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in Worcester on June 1, 2020, and unlawful possession of firearm, namely a destructive device. Eovacious was arrested today after being released on bond following state charges, including possession of an incendiary device. He will appear in federal court in Worcester tomorrow.
“The right to protest is not the right to hurt police officers and destroy property,” said United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling. “According to the complaint, this self-proclaimed anarchist built Molotov cocktails – homemade firebombs – to use during a demonstration honoring George Floyd. We will aggressively prosecute anyone who pursues violence under cover of peaceful protest.”
“This defendant was in possession of several Molotov Cocktails and appeared intent to use them as lethal devices against Police Officers while they were protecting the rights of protestors. This violent act puts the our entire community, protestors and first responders alike, at risk. I commend the outstanding work of the Worcester Police Department who acted swiftly and were able to arrest this individual before any harm could be done,” stated ATF Special Agent in Charge Kelly D. Brady.
“As alleged, the danger posed by Vincent Eovacious in this case was very real. The apparent intent to hurl Molotov cocktails at police officers who are risking their lives to protect the Constitutional rights of protesters and the safety of us all is utterly reprehensible,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division. “Today’s arrest sends a clear message–when you are intent on conducting a violent act that breaks federal law, the FBI and our law enforcement partners will move with speed to hold you accountable. After all, this type of behavior puts our entire community in danger, and we simply will not let it go unaddressed.”
According to charging documents, on June 1, 2020, crowds gathered at various locations in Worcester to protest the recent death of George Floyd, including South Main Street. At approximately 10:00 p.m., a large crowd blocked traffic and began throwing objects in the direction of the police. As officers on scene gathered into a line formation, one officer observed a man dressed in a trench coat standing on top of a building at 848 Main Street which is clearly marked, “No Trespassing.” The man, later identified as Eovacious, allegedly yelled for the crowd below to kill the police and paced back and forth on the rooftop. The officer then observed Eovacious remove from a bottle from his satchel that appeared to contained liquid and attempt to insert a rag into the bottle while holding a silver object that the officer believed to be a lighter. Minutes later, officers observed Eovacious walking in the area of May and Main Streets, still carrying the satchel, and stopped him. According to court documents, officers searched the satchel and recovered three clear glass bottles with a slightly yellow liquid that smelled of gasoline, five white rags, one green lighter and one silver lighter. Eovacious stated that the liquid in the glass bottles was gasoline and that he was “with the anarchist group” and was “waiting for an opportunity.”
The civil disorder charge provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine $250,000. The charge of unlawful possession of a firearm provides for a sentence of up to ten years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--NY Man Arrested For Alleged Threat To Shoot Looters

SARANAC LAKE , NY — On Tuesday , New York State Police arrested Rylan Christy , 19 , of Saranac @ @ @ @ @ a threat of violence on social media .
Christy posted a photo of himself holding @ @ @ @ @ a caption that he was going to shoot at rioters at a scheduled protest in @ @ @ @ @ .
State Police spokesperson Jennifer Fleishman said Christy ’ s post “ was targeted toward @ @ @ @ @ not the peaceful protesters at the demonstration in Saranac Lake.
” “ This was an @ @ @ @ @ no threat of harm to the public.
” He was charged with Falsely Reporting a @ @ @ @ @ Emergency 3rd degree , a class A misdemeanor .
State Police were assisted by the @ @ @ @ @

SARANAC LAKE, NY — On Tuesday, New York State Police arrested Rylan Christy, 19, of Saranac Lake, after he made a threat of violence on social media.
Christy posted a photo of himself holding a firearm on Snapchat with a caption that he was going to shoot at rioters at a scheduled protest in Saranac Lake, police say.
State Police spokesperson Jennifer Fleishman said Christy’s post “was targeted toward violent rioters and looters, not the peaceful protesters at the demonstration in Saranac Lake.”
“This was an isolated incident. There is no threat of harm to the public.”
He was charged with Falsely Reporting a Crime, Catastrophe, or Emergency 3rd degree, a class A misdemeanor.
State Police were assisted by the Saranac Lake Police Department.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Rioter Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting At Minneapolis Police

A St. Paul man has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting at police officers amidst riots and protests Saturday night , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday .
Jaleel Stallings , 27 , was also charged with two counts of first-degree assault , one count of second-degree assault , and three other charges for firing multiple shots at SWAT officers during riots on May 30 in Minneapolis .
He is scheduled to make his first appearance June 3 .
Prosecutors are seeking $ 500,000 in bail .
According to the criminal complaint , around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lake Street , SWAT officers were patrolling the area in an unmarked white van , with two marked squad cars behind , in an effort to control the crowds that were causing severe property damage .
When SWAT officers drove towards 14th Avenue South , they saw a group of people that had gathered nearby .
Several people saw the police and dispersed , while one man , Stallings , stepped out from behind a white pickup truck and walked towards the officers , the complaint says .
Stallings crouched by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick something up , and officers became concerned that debris or rocks were going to be thrown at them—something that had been happening during the riots .
The officers fired a 40-mm marking round at Stallings .
In return , Stallings fired three to four shots in the direction of the officers , narrowly missing them , the complaint continues .
Stallings quickly ran away , while officers began searching for him .
Officers were able to locate Stallings and after a struggle , handcuffed him .
Officers noted an AK-47 style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the truck , the complaint states .
None of the officers , nor Stallings , were injured .
Two other people who were with him in the parking lot and who were arrested , have had their cases deferred pending further investigation .

A St. Paul man has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder for shooting at police officers amidst riots and protests Saturday night, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday.
Jaleel Stallings, 27, was also charged with two counts of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree assault, and three other charges for firing multiple shots at SWAT officers during riots on May 30 in Minneapolis. He is scheduled to make his first appearance June 3. Prosecutors are seeking $500,000 in bail.
According to the criminal complaint, around 10:55 p.m. Saturday near 15th Avenue South and Lake Street, SWAT officers were patrolling the area in an unmarked white van, with two marked squad cars behind, in an effort to control the crowds that were causing severe property damage.
When SWAT officers drove towards 14th Avenue South, they saw a group of people that had gathered nearby. Several people saw the police and dispersed, while one man, Stallings, stepped out from behind a white pickup truck and walked towards the officers, the complaint says.
Stallings crouched by the driver’s side door as if to pick something up, and officers became concerned that debris or rocks were going to be thrown at them—something that had been happening during the riots. The officers fired a 40-mm marking round at Stallings. In return, Stallings fired three to four shots in the direction of the officers, narrowly missing them, the complaint continues.
Stallings quickly ran away, while officers began searching for him. Officers were able to locate Stallings and after a struggle, handcuffed him. Officers noted an AK-47 style Mini Draco pistol near the right bumper of the truck, the complaint states. None of the officers, nor Stallings, were injured.
Two other people who were with him in the parking lot and who were arrested, have had their cases deferred pending further investigation.
Jaleel Stallings Criminal Complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Florida Police Investigating New Video Showing Officer With Knee On Suspect’s Neck

SARASOTA , Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an @ @ @ @ @ surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man .

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on administrative leave and is currently conducting an internal investigation into a recently surfaced video of an arrest of an African American man.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--LIVE: NYPD Commissioner Holds News Conference With George Floyd’s Brother

Watch live coverage of the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death , including protests around the country and developments @ @ @ @

Watch live coverage of the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, including protests around the country and developments into the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Former Texas Pastor Sentenced To 24+ Years For Child Exploitation

DALLAS – A former Arlington , Texas , pastor was sentenced Monday to 293 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child .
The Arlington and Fort Worth Police departments and Texas Department of Public Safety assisted with the case .
Brett Jarad Monroe , 39 , former associate pastor at Heritage Baptist Church in Arlington , Texas , pleaded guilty in January to one count of sexual exploitation of a child .
HSI special agents executed a search warrant at Monroe ’ s residence Dec. 11 , 2019 .
Monroe admitted to agents that he used his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minor female victim while she showered at his Arlington home .
According to court documents , Monroe converted the video into still images that he saved in an online storage account .
At sentencing , an agent testified that Monroe admitted to sending , receiving , and trading child pornography online for years to fuel his pornography addiction .
He also confessed to surreptitiously recording multiple other minor victims showering in his residence .
“ This individual ’ s actions were revolting , and the harm he caused to innocent children is devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly disturbing because he was a trusted member of the community , ” said Ryan L. Spradlin , special agent in charge of HSI Dallas .
“ Protecting the most innocent members of our society is a top priority for HSI and we will never relent in our efforts to put monsters in disguise , like Monroe , where they belong – behind bars !
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DALLAS – A former Arlington, Texas, pastor was sentenced Monday to 293 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child.
The Arlington and Fort Worth Police departments and Texas Department of Public Safety assisted with the case.
Brett Jarad Monroe, 39, former associate pastor at Heritage Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, pleaded guilty in January to one count of sexual exploitation of a child.
HSI special agents executed a search warrant at Monroe’s residence Dec. 11, 2019. Monroe admitted to agents that he used his cellphone to create secret recordings of a minor female victim while she showered at his Arlington home. According to court documents, Monroe converted the video into still images that he saved in an online storage account.
At sentencing, an agent testified that Monroe admitted to sending, receiving, and trading child pornography online for years to fuel his pornography addiction. He also confessed to surreptitiously recording multiple other minor victims showering in his residence.
“This individual’s actions were revolting, and the harm he caused to innocent children is devastating and forever lasting. His conduct was particularly disturbing because he was a trusted member of the community,” said Ryan L. Spradlin, special agent in charge of HSI Dallas. “Protecting the most innocent members of our society is a top priority for HSI and we will never relent in our efforts to put monsters in disguise, like Monroe, where they belong – behind bars!”
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Tennessee Man Faces Federal Charges in Nashville Courthouse Fire During Protest

A criminal complaint issued today charged Wesley Somers , 25 , of Hendersonville , Tennessee , with malicious destruction of property using fire or explosives .
“ The Department of Justice will vindicate the First Amendment rights of all Americans to speak , assemble and seek a redress of grievances from their government , ” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers .
“ We can not tolerate , however , those who would take advantage of moments of real anguish to endanger the innocent and destroy their property.
” “ We will always vigorously defend the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest , ” said U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee .
“ This is one of our most sacred liberties guaranteed by the First Amendment of our Constitution .
We will also vigorously pursue those who choose to exploit such assemblies and use violence and intimidation in order to change the dynamics of an otherwise peaceful protest.
” The criminal complaint alleges that on the afternoon of May 30 , 2020 , protesters gathered in downtown Nashville following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , Minnesota .
Later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persons gathered in front of Nashville City Hall , also known as the Metro Courthouse , and using various tools , including crowbars and other objects , began smashing the windows of the premises and spraying graffiti on the Courthouse facade .
One or more fires were also set inside of the Courthouse at this time .
Numerous video clips and photographs of the destruction at the Courthouse were posted on social media websites , on the websites for news outlets , and on other Internet sites .
Somers is depicted in video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirtless and wearing beige cargo shorts .
In those clips and photographs , Somers—whose distinctive chest tattoos portraying the words “ WILD CHILD ” and “ HARD 2 Love , ” among others , are occasionally visible — is depicted attempting to smash windows of the Courthouse with a long object .
One photograph in particular , depicted Somers holding an unknown accelerant , which had been set on fire , and placing the accelerant through the window of the Courthouse .
Somers is also depicted in a video clip setting fire to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window located on the exterior of the Courthouse .
Somers was identified by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department – Specialized Investigation Division , after receiving numerous tips from citizens , and was arrested on state arson charges on May 31 .
If convicted , Somers faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison .

A criminal complaint issued today charged Wesley Somers, 25, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, with malicious destruction of property using fire or explosives.
“The Department of Justice will vindicate the First Amendment rights of all Americans to speak, assemble and seek a redress of grievances from their government,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. “We cannot tolerate, however, those who would take advantage of moments of real anguish to endanger the innocent and destroy their property.”
“We will always vigorously defend the right of every individual to assemble and protest,” said U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee. “This is one of our most sacred liberties guaranteed by the First Amendment of our Constitution. We will also vigorously pursue those who choose to exploit such assemblies and use violence and intimidation in order to change the dynamics of an otherwise peaceful protest.”
The criminal complaint alleges that on the afternoon of May 30, 2020, protesters gathered in downtown Nashville following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Later in the evening, a number of persons gathered in front of Nashville City Hall, also known as the Metro Courthouse, and using various tools, including crowbars and other objects, began smashing the windows of the premises and spraying graffiti on the Courthouse facade. One or more fires were also set inside of the Courthouse at this time.
Numerous video clips and photographs of the destruction at the Courthouse were posted on social media websites, on the websites for news outlets, and on other Internet sites. Somers is depicted in video clips and photographs from that evening, shirtless and wearing beige cargo shorts. In those clips and photographs, Somers—whose distinctive chest tattoos portraying the words “WILD CHILD” and “HARD 2 Love,” among others, are occasionally visible — is depicted attempting to smash windows of the Courthouse with a long object. One photograph in particular, depicted Somers holding an unknown accelerant, which had been set on fire, and placing the accelerant through the window of the Courthouse. Somers is also depicted in a video clip setting fire to an accelerant and placing it inside a window located on the exterior of the Courthouse.
Somers was identified by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department – Specialized Investigation Division, after receiving numerous tips from citizens, and was arrested on state arson charges on May 31.
If convicted, Somers faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison.
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breaking911--2020-06-03--Man Sentenced to 10 Months for Making a Threat via Twitter

ASHEVILLE , N.C. – U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. sentenced Joseph Cecil Vandevere , 53 , of Black Mountain , N.C. to ten months in prison and one year of supervised release for using social media to communicate interstate threats .
According to filed court documents , evidence presented at trial , and today ’ s sentencing hearing , on March 13 , 2018 , Twitter user @ DaDUTCHMAN5 , later identified as Vandevere , used his social media account to send a message that contained a threat to injure an individual identified in court Qasim Rashid , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state Senate seat in Virginia .
In the message , Vandevere sent Rashid a picture of a lynching accompanied by a death threat .
FBI agents interviewed Vandevere on July 18 , 2018 , at which time he admitted to using social media under pseudonyms to send threatening messages .
As trial evidence established , Vandevere sent the death threat to Rashid because he did not agree with Rashid ’ s religious beliefs .
On December 6 , 2019 , a federal jury convicted Vandevere of making a threatening communication to injure another @ @ @ @ @

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn Jr. sentenced Joseph Cecil Vandevere, 53, of Black Mountain, N.C. to ten months in prison and one year of supervised release for using social media to communicate interstate threats.
According to filed court documents, evidence presented at trial, and today’s sentencing hearing, on March 13, 2018, Twitter user @DaDUTCHMAN5, later identified as Vandevere, used his social media account to send a message that contained a threat to injure an individual identified in court Qasim Rashid, a Muslim-American man who ran for a state Senate seat in Virginia. In the message, Vandevere sent Rashid a picture of a lynching accompanied by a death threat. FBI agents interviewed Vandevere on July 18, 2018, at which time he admitted to using social media under pseudonyms to send threatening messages. As trial evidence established, Vandevere sent the death threat to Rashid because he did not agree with Rashid’s religious beliefs.
On December 6, 2019, a federal jury convicted Vandevere of making a threatening communication to injure another person through interstate commerce.
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breaking911--2020-06-05--Customs in Baltimore seizes over 14,000 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules, several unapproved t

Customs in Baltimore seizes over 14,000 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules, several unapproved test kits from China

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) Baltimore special agents and Maryland law enforcement partners have seized over 14,000 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules and several unapproved COVID-19 test kits as part of ongoing Operation Stolen Promise investigations .
Operation Stolen Promise is a national operation aimed at combatting COVID-19 fraud and other related criminal activity .
The operation enhances collaboration with multiple federal agencies , along with business and industry representatives .
Surging criminal activity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic requires an equally robust investigative response to protect the American public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources and partnerships to intercept fraudulent products before they can enter our community .
In one seizure , HSI Baltimore , U.S Customs and Border Protection and Maryland Natural Resources Police intercepted and seized a shipment that originated in China and contained unapproved COVID-19 test kits .
In another case , HSI and the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service intercepted a package originating in Hong Kong and discovered nearly 500 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules .
“ In uncertain times , criminals often take advantage of fear and anxiety , hawking fraudulent cures out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If it seems too good to be true , it probably is .
There are no approved test kits that you can get without going to your doctor and cures being sold online not only delay your trip to the doctor for proper care , but their ingredients can cause more harm , ” said HSI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge John Eisert .
“ HSI Baltimore stands with our law enforcement partners at U.S. Customs and Border Protection , the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service and local law enforcement to investigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public safe.
” “ Panic-stricken consumers and predatory scammers continue to purchase unproven coronavirus pharmaceuticals and counterfeit protective and diagnostic equipment that pose a serious health threat to American consumers , ” said Ronald Stanley , CBP ’ s acting director of field operations in Baltimore .
“ Customs and Border Protection will continue to work with Homeland Security Investigations and our consumer safety partners to identify and seize these potentially hazardous medical products before they could harm American consumers.
” “ The U.S .
Postal Inspection Service will not allow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of scams intended to mislead our consumers ” , said Inspector in Charge Peter R. Rendina , U.S .
Postal Inspection Service , Washington Division .
“ For 245 years the Postal Service has been delivering trust to the American people while Postal Inspectors have been delivering justice to fraudsters .
We will continue working with our federal , state and local partners to make sure we stop these greedy scammers from taking advantage of our nation during this pandemic.
” Criminal organizations that have historically engaged in financial scams are pivoting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus package for illegal financial gains .
These networks are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment and prohibited testing kits , medicines , and hygiene products , as well as running illicit websites to sell their merchandise .
In the coming weeks , HSI anticipates that financial fraud scams involving financial relief , COVID-19 stimulus checks , and traditional boiler room criminal operations will increase .
All these fraud scams impact and burden government public benefit agencies that are in the process of distributing aid and providing assistance .
In April , HSI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigate illegal criminal activity surrounding the pandemic , strengthen global supply-chain security and protect the American public .
Operation Stolen Promise combines HSI ’ s expertise in global trade , financial fraud , international operations and cyber-crime to investigate financial fraud schemes , the importation of prohibited pharmaceuticals and medical supplies , websites defrauding consumers , and any other illicit criminal activities associated with the virus that compromises legitimate trade or financial systems or endangers the public .
As of June 1 , HSI special agents nationally have opened over 480 investigations nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in illicit proceeds ; made 20 arrests ; executed 38 search warrants ; analyzed over 36,000 COVID-19 domain names ; and worked alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to seize 668 shipments of mislabeled , fraudulent , unauthorized or prohibited COVID-19 test kits , treatment kits , homeopathic remedies , purported anti-viral products and personal protective equipment ( PPE ) .

BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore special agents and Maryland law enforcement partners have seized over 14,000 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules and several unapproved COVID-19 test kits as part of ongoing Operation Stolen Promise investigations. Operation Stolen Promise is a national operation aimed at combatting COVID-19 fraud and other related criminal activity. The operation enhances collaboration with multiple federal agencies, along with business and industry representatives. Surging criminal activity surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic requires an equally robust investigative response to protect the American public.
HSI Baltimore has been actively leveraging investigative resources and partnerships to intercept fraudulent products before they can enter our community. In one seizure, HSI Baltimore, U.S Customs and Border Protection and Maryland Natural Resources Police intercepted and seized a shipment that originated in China and contained unapproved COVID-19 test kits. In another case, HSI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service intercepted a package originating in Hong Kong and discovered nearly 500 unapproved COVID-19 treatment capsules.
“In uncertain times, criminals often take advantage of fear and anxiety, hawking fraudulent cures out of greed and disregard for your wellbeing. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. There are no approved test kits that you can get without going to your doctor and cures being sold online not only delay your trip to the doctor for proper care, but their ingredients can cause more harm,” said HSI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge John Eisert. “HSI Baltimore stands with our law enforcement partners at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and local law enforcement to investigate and seize these bogus products and keep the public safe.”
“Panic-stricken consumers and predatory scammers continue to purchase unproven coronavirus pharmaceuticals and counterfeit protective and diagnostic equipment that pose a serious health threat to American consumers,” said Ronald Stanley, CBP’s acting director of field operations in Baltimore. “Customs and Border Protection will continue to work with Homeland Security Investigations and our consumer safety partners to identify and seize these potentially hazardous medical products before they could harm American consumers.”
“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will not allow the U.S. Mail to be used in furtherance of scams intended to mislead our consumers”, said Inspector in Charge Peter R. Rendina, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Washington Division. “For 245 years the Postal Service has been delivering trust to the American people while Postal Inspectors have been delivering justice to fraudsters. We will continue working with our federal, state and local partners to make sure we stop these greedy scammers from taking advantage of our nation during this pandemic.”
Criminal organizations that have historically engaged in financial scams are pivoting to exploit the coronavirus pandemic and the associated stimulus package for illegal financial gains. These networks are smuggling and selling counterfeit safety equipment and prohibited testing kits, medicines, and hygiene products, as well as running illicit websites to sell their merchandise. In the coming weeks, HSI anticipates that financial fraud scams involving financial relief, COVID-19 stimulus checks, and traditional boiler room criminal operations will increase. All these fraud scams impact and burden government public benefit agencies that are in the process of distributing aid and providing assistance.
In April, HSI launched Operation Stolen Promise to prevent and investigate illegal criminal activity surrounding the pandemic, strengthen global supply-chain security and protect the American public. Operation Stolen Promise combines HSI’s expertise in global trade, financial fraud, international operations and cyber-crime to investigate financial fraud schemes, the importation of prohibited pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, websites defrauding consumers, and any other illicit criminal activities associated with the virus that compromises legitimate trade or financial systems or endangers the public.
As of June 1, HSI special agents nationally have opened over 480 investigations nationwide; seized over $4.9 million dollars in illicit proceeds; made 20 arrests; executed 38 search warrants; analyzed over 36,000 COVID-19 domain names; and worked alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to seize 668 shipments of mislabeled, fraudulent, unauthorized or prohibited COVID-19 test kits, treatment kits, homeopathic remedies, purported anti-viral products and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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breaking911--2020-06-04--More Than 60 People Charged With Looting, Robbery, Assault On Officer During L.A. Protests

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced that 61 people have been charged with crimes committed during protests in Los Angeles County over the past several days .
“ I support the peaceful organized protests that already have brought needed attention to racial inequality throughout our society , including in the criminal justice system , ” District Attorney Lacey said .
“ I also have a constitutional and ethical duty to protect the public and prosecute people who loot and vandalize our community.
” A majority of the charges filed over the past two days have been for looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon a peace officer , robbery , burglary , possession of a destructive device , identity theft and receiving stolen property .
Felony looting carries a possible maximum sentence of three years in county jail .
Additional cases are expected to be presented this week by various law enforcement agencies for filing consideration .
In some instances , people who were arrested over the past several days were cited and released .
Those cases have not yet been presented .
In downtown Los Angeles , 11 people were charged with felonies , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peace officer .
Seventeen people were charged at the Airport Branch Court , which covers some of the western portions of Los Angeles County , including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills .
The charges include felony looting , burglary and identity theft as well as misdemeanor looting and burglary .
Fifteen people were charged with felony looting , fleeing a pursuing peace officer ’ s vehicle or attempted looting in Compton , while three people were charged with felony looting in Long Beach .
In Van Nuys , five people were charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with felony looting or attempted looting in Norwalk and three people were charged with attempted looting in Torrance .
A 15-year-old youth has been charged in juvenile court with assault upon a peace officer .
In total , 11 cases were declined due to insufficient evidence , 19 referred back to law enforcement agencies for further investigation and 31 were referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney ’ s Office for misdemeanor filing consideration .
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , some cases qualified for zero bail under the guidelines set forth by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some looting cases might require bail since a state of emergency was declared in Los Angeles County .
The District Attorney ’ s Office prosecutes all felonies in Los Angeles County and misdemeanors that occur in the unincorporated areas of the county and in most cities .
These 10 cities prosecute misdemeanors that occur in their jurisdiction : Los Angeles , Long Beach , Santa Monica , Pasadena , Torrance , Burbank , Inglewood , Hawthorne , Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach .

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced that 61 people have been charged with crimes committed during protests in Los Angeles County over the past several days.
“I support the peaceful organized protests that already have brought needed attention to racial inequality throughout our society, including in the criminal justice system,” District Attorney Lacey said. “I also have a constitutional and ethical duty to protect the public and prosecute people who loot and vandalize our community.”
A majority of the charges filed over the past two days have been for looting. Other charges include assault and/or battery upon a peace officer, robbery, burglary, possession of a destructive device, identity theft and receiving stolen property.
Felony looting carries a possible maximum sentence of three years in county jail.
Additional cases are expected to be presented this week by various law enforcement agencies for filing consideration. In some instances, people who were arrested over the past several days were cited and released. Those cases have not yet been presented.
In downtown Los Angeles, 11 people were charged with felonies, including looting, robbery and assault upon a peace officer.
Seventeen people were charged at the Airport Branch Court, which covers some of the western portions of Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. The charges include felony looting, burglary and identity theft as well as misdemeanor looting and burglary.
Fifteen people were charged with felony looting, fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s vehicle or attempted looting in Compton, while three people were charged with felony looting in Long Beach.
In Van Nuys, five people were charged with felony looting. Six people were charged with felony looting or attempted looting in Norwalk and three people were charged with attempted looting in Torrance.
A 15-year-old youth has been charged in juvenile court with assault upon a peace officer.
In total, 11 cases were declined due to insufficient evidence, 19 referred back to law enforcement agencies for further investigation and 31 were referred to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for misdemeanor filing consideration.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some cases qualified for zero bail under the guidelines set forth by the Judicial Council of California. However, some looting cases might require bail since a state of emergency was declared in Los Angeles County.
The District Attorney’s Office prosecutes all felonies in Los Angeles County and misdemeanors that occur in the unincorporated areas of the county and in most cities.
These 10 cities prosecute misdemeanors that occur in their jurisdiction: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Torrance, Burbank, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
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breaking911--2020-06-04--Man Charged With Opening Fire on Occupied NYPD Car In Queens

NEW YORK — A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree and other crimes for allegedly firing at cops who sat in a patrol car in Far Rockaway Sunday night .
The officers heard the shots just before the marked vehicle was jolted by bullets that ripped into the side and rear panel of the car .
District Attorney Melinda Katz said , “ Thankfully neither of these officers was struck by the bullets that were fired at them .
While we are living through very tumultuous times with demonstrators clashing with police in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest .
This was a targeted attack on our law enforcement as they watched over a neighborhood on a quiet night in Queens .
This vile act of gun violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated .
The defendant has been apprehended and will be prosecuted.
” The District Attorney ’ s Office identified the defendant as Kane Motta , 21 , who is known to reside on Elizabeth Avenue in the Arverne section of Queens , as well as on Ayers Road in Sandyston , New Jersey .
The defendant was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge Mary Berjarano on a complaint charging him with multiple counts of attempted murder in the first degree , attempted assault in the first degree , criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and assault in the second degree .
Judge Berjarano remanded Motta and set his return date for July 2 , 2020 .
If convicted , the defendant faces between 20 years to life and a maximum of 40 years to life in prison .
District Attorney Katz said that , according to the charges , shortly after 11:30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , Police Officers Fawad Khan and Mark Beneducci sat in a marked patrol car in front of 531 Beach 66th Street in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens .
The patrol car was parked and with its lights flashing when both Officers heard a loud popping sound and felt the vehicle rock suddenly .
When they exited the car , the vehicle had bullet holes on the driver ’ s side at the rear of the car ’ s storage area and the tailgate .
Continuing , the DA said , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area showed Motta – who lives just an 8 minute walk from where the police car was parked – in the vicinity at 11:27 p.m .
The defendant is allegedly observed on the recording climbing over a fence on Beach 66th Street to get into a backyard where he hid a gun in the wheel well of a parked car at the rear of the driveway .
Moments later , according to the charges , said District Attorney Katz , the defendant is observed on the same recording wandering in the area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parked car ’ s wheel well , walk down the driveway , then back toward a lot next door where there is a clear sightline to the parked police car .
Gunfire erupts and the defendant runs from away from the scene immediately afterwards .
Police later recovered gun cases from the lot .
The police officers both sustained ringing in their ears and some hearing loss as a result of the shooting .
The investigation was conducted by Detective John Curran , with the assistance of Detective Joseph Zvonik , of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100th Precinct Detective Squad , under the supervision of Sergeant George Duffy .

NEW YORK — A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree and other crimes for allegedly firing at cops who sat in a patrol car in Far Rockaway Sunday night. The officers heard the shots just before the marked vehicle was jolted by bullets that ripped into the side and rear panel of the car.
District Attorney Melinda Katz said, “Thankfully neither of these officers was struck by the bullets that were fired at them. While we are living through very tumultuous times with demonstrators clashing with police in the streets, this incident was not a protest. This was a targeted attack on our law enforcement as they watched over a neighborhood on a quiet night in Queens. This vile act of gun violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The defendant has been apprehended and will be prosecuted.”
The District Attorney’s Office identified the defendant as Kane Motta, 21, who is known to reside on Elizabeth Avenue in the Arverne section of Queens, as well as on Ayers Road in Sandyston, New Jersey. The defendant was arraigned last night before Queens Criminal Court Judge Mary Berjarano on a complaint charging him with multiple counts of attempted murder in the first degree, attempted assault in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and assault in the second degree. Judge Berjarano remanded Motta and set his return date for July 2, 2020. If
convicted, the defendant faces between 20 years to life and a maximum of 40 years to life in prison.
District Attorney Katz said that, according to the charges, shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020, Police Officers Fawad Khan and Mark Beneducci sat in a marked patrol car in front of 531 Beach 66th Street in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens. The patrol car was parked and with its lights flashing when both Officers heard a loud popping sound and felt the vehicle rock suddenly.
When they exited the car, the vehicle had bullet holes on the driver’s side at the rear of the car’s storage area and the tailgate. Continuing, the DA said, according to the charges video surveillance of the area showed Motta – who lives just an 8 minute walk from where the police car was parked – in the vicinity at 11:27 p.m. The defendant is allegedly observed on the recording climbing over a fence on Beach 66th Street to get into a backyard where he hid a gun in the wheel well of a parked car at the rear of the driveway.
Moments later, according to the charges, said District Attorney Katz, the defendant is observed on the same recording wandering in the area, then allegedly retrieving the firearm from the parked car’s wheel well, walk down the driveway, then back toward a lot next door where there is a clear sightline to the parked police car. Gunfire erupts and the defendant runs from away from the scene immediately afterwards. Police later recovered gun cases from the lot.
The police officers both sustained ringing in their ears and some hearing loss as a result of the shooting.
The investigation was conducted by Detective John Curran, with the assistance of Detective Joseph Zvonik, of the New York City Police Department’s 100th Precinct Detective Squad, under the supervision of Sergeant George Duffy.
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breaking911--2020-06-05--Journalist Accused Of Sexual Assault After Runaway 15-Year-Old Located at His Home

HOUSTON , Texas — The Harris County Precinct One Constable ’ s office has arrested a Houston man on charges @ @ @ @ @ sexual assault of a child .
Hunter Atkins , 31 , was taken into custody @ @ @ @ @ the 100 block of Chelsea Blvd .
Investigators say Atkins began chatting with a 15 @ @ @ @ @ last December .
She was located in his condo after a runaway report was filed @ @ @ @ @ believe the girl was with Atkins on at least three occasions .
Atkins was previously @ @ @ @ @ on a charge of harboring a runaway .
Today ’ s arrest and additional charges @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
“ I will always work to preserve and protect the innocence of children @ @ @ @ @ Rosen .
“ This young girl was manipulated by an adult who is a man @ @ @ @ @ predators will not be tolerated.
” Atkins is a journalist and former sports reporter at @ @ @ @ @ his website here .

HOUSTON, Texas — The Harris County Precinct One Constable’s office has arrested a Houston man on charges of online solicitation and attempted sexual assault of a child.
Hunter Atkins, 31, was taken into custody by deputies this afternoon in the 100 block of Chelsea Blvd.
Investigators say Atkins began chatting with a 15 year old girl on Instagram last December. She was located in his condo after a runaway report was filed by her mother.
Deputies believe the girl was with Atkins on at least three occasions.
Atkins was previously arrested December 22, 2019 on a charge of harboring a runaway. Today’s arrest and additional charges are a result of subsequent investigation.
“I will always work to preserve and protect the innocence of children,” said Constable Alan Rosen. “This young girl was manipulated by an adult who is a man twice her age. Such predators will not be tolerated.”
Atkins is a journalist and former sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle. View his website here.
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breaking911--2020-06-07--Cops Release Video Of Protester Fatally Struck By Car

BAKERSFIELD , Calif. — ( Press Release ) — This is video evidence collected by and submitted to the Bakersfield Police Department regarding the fatal pedestrian collision in the 3100 block of California Avenue on Wednesday , June 3 , 2020 .
Since the name of the pedestrian has not yet been released by the Kern County Coroner ’ s Office , we will not refer to the pedestrian in this case by name at this time .
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian is a 2008 Acura , TL , 4-door , gray in color .
The driver can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0:41 & 1:20 in this video .
Officers from our Major Collision Investigation Team ( MCIT ) conducted a speed comparison to determine the speed the driver was traveling at .
Speed is determined by the change of distance with the change of time .
The speed limit is 45mph in the 3100 block of California Avenue .
Based on estimates from our MCIT , the driver was traveling at a speed of 45mph .
Members of our MCIT go through extensive training and classes in order to provide accurate traffic collision estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video that was live streaming at the time of the collision while traveling westbound on California Avenue , and can be viewed from 2:14-5:45 .
The remainder of this video shows the moments leading up to the collision in slower motion .
Once again , we are aware there are multiple people claiming to be witnesses on social media .
At this time , we have only had a handful of witnesses come forward and provide their statements .
Traffic investigators on scene asked multiple individuals if they observed the collision , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you have additional video surveillance or were at the scene and did not provide a witness statement to law enforcement , please call the Bakersfield Police Department at ( 661 ) 327-7111 .

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — (Press Release) — This is video evidence collected by and submitted to the Bakersfield Police Department regarding the fatal pedestrian collision in the 3100 block of California Avenue on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Since the name of the pedestrian has not yet been released by the Kern County Coroner’s Office, we will not refer to the pedestrian in this case by name at this time. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian is a 2008 Acura, TL, 4-door, gray in color.
The driver can be observed on Redflex video surveillance at 0:41 & 1:20 in this video.
Officers from our Major Collision Investigation Team (MCIT) conducted a speed comparison to determine the speed the driver was traveling at. Speed is determined by the change of distance with the change of time. The speed limit is 45mph in the 3100 block of California Avenue. Based on estimates from our MCIT, the driver was traveling at a speed of 45mph. Members of our MCIT go through extensive training and classes in order to provide accurate traffic collision estimates.
Video evidence was collected from a video that was live streaming at the time of the collision while traveling westbound on California Avenue, and can be viewed from 2:14-5:45. The remainder of this video shows the moments leading up to the collision in slower motion.
Protesters assist victim while Bakersville police department casually walk to active crime scene pic.twitter.com/LdZoMlahO0 — High Ski (@datDudeMac777) June 4, 2020
Bakersfield police department caught casually walking to Hit and run at a peaceful protest tonight in Bakersfield make sure you retweet so we can get their faces out there They don’t care about black lives or people that just been hit by cars #bakersfieldprotest pic.twitter.com/3SxnX610nb — High Ski (@datDudeMac777) June 4, 2020
Once again, we are aware there are multiple people claiming to be witnesses on social media. At this time, we have only had a handful of witnesses come forward and provide their statements. Traffic investigators on scene asked multiple individuals if they observed the collision, and very few agreed to share their statements. If you have additional video surveillance or were at the scene and did not provide a witness statement to law enforcement, please call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.
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breaking911--2020-06-08--NJ State Trooper Charged With Pulling Woman Over, Following Her Home To Hit On Her

TRENTON – A New Jersey state trooper was criminally charged for allegedly stalking a woman in his patrol vehicle while on duty .
Trooper Michael Patterson , 28 , of Bayonne , N.J. , was charged with the following criminal offenses : – Crime of Deprivation of Civil Rights ( 3rd degree ) – Stalking ( 4th degree ) – Tampering with Public Records ( 4th degree ) Investigators say on January 28 , 2020 , Trooper Patterson conducted a motor vehicle stop of a motorist on the New Jersey Turnpike around 9:30 p.m. Patterson let the woman go with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second , unwarranted stop of her vehicle a few minutes later when she exited the Turnpike at Exit 11 .
Patterson allegedly conducted the second motor vehicle stop in order to make unwanted advances on the woman .
Patterson allegedly disabled the Digital In-Vehicle Recorder ( DIVR ) in his vehicle to prevent his conduct from being recorded during this second stop .
It is further alleged that Patterson put the victim in fear by following her to her home in his patrol vehicle .
Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine of up to $ 15,000 , while fourth degree charges carry a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of $ 10,000 .

TRENTON – A New Jersey state trooper was criminally charged for allegedly stalking a woman in his patrol vehicle while on duty.
Trooper Michael Patterson, 28, of Bayonne, N.J., was charged with the following criminal offenses:
– Crime of Deprivation of Civil Rights (3rd degree)
– Stalking (4th degree)
– Tampering with Public Records (4th degree)
Investigators say on January 28, 2020, Trooper Patterson conducted a motor vehicle stop of a motorist on the New Jersey Turnpike around 9:30 p.m. Patterson let the woman go with a warning, but he allegedly conducted a second, unwarranted stop of her vehicle a few minutes later when she exited the Turnpike at Exit 11.
Patterson allegedly conducted the second motor vehicle stop in order to make unwanted advances on the woman. Patterson allegedly disabled the Digital In-Vehicle Recorder (DIVR) in his vehicle to prevent his conduct from being recorded during this second stop. It is further alleged that Patterson put the victim in fear by following her to her home in his patrol vehicle.
Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000, while fourth degree charges carry a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of $10,000.
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