breaking911--2020-06-23--NY Dad Whose 1-Year-Old Twin Babies Died In Hot Car Gets No Jail Time

BRONX , NY — A Rockland County man has been sentenced to a one-year Conditional Discharge after pleading guilty to second-degree Reckless Endangerment charges in the deaths of his one-year-old twins .
District Attorney Darcel Clark said , “ The defendant , Juan Rodriguez , left his one-year-old twins in the backseat of his car for hours while he went to work .
The children were strapped in their car seats throughout the hot summer day , with no windows open .
These babies suffered horribly and we owed them a thorough investigation .
This was a tragic , unfortunate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweltering weather is upon us , caregivers will be extra vigilant about children in vehicles.
” District Attorney Clark said the defendant , Juan Rodriguez , 39 , of New City , Rockland County , N.Y. , pleaded guilty today to two counts of second-degree Reckless Endangerment , a misdemeanor , before Bronx Criminal Court Judge Jeffrey Rosenblueth via video .
Judge Rosenblueth sentenced the defendant to a one-year Conditional Discharge .
According to the investigation , on the morning of July 26 , 2019 , the defendant drove to 130 West Kingsbridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luna Rodriguez and Phoenix Rodriguez , sat in their car seats in the backseat row of his Honda sedan .
The defendant arrived to his job at the James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 8:22 A.M. and left work at 4:02 P.M. , leaving his twins in the car unattended for approximately eight hours .
After driving for two blocks , Rodriguez discovered his two children unresponsive in the backseat .
The defendant called his wife , then called 911 .
First responders declared the twins dead at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the temperature inside the vehicle where the twins were left in reached up to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit .
According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner , the twins died of hyperthermia .
The body temperature of both children was recorded at 108 degrees Fahrenheit .

BRONX, NY — A Rockland County man has been sentenced to a one-year Conditional Discharge after pleading guilty to second-degree Reckless Endangerment charges in the deaths of his one-year-old twins.
District Attorney Darcel Clark said, “The defendant, Juan Rodriguez, left his one-year-old twins in the backseat of his car for hours while he went to work. The children were strapped in their car seats throughout the hot summer day, with no windows open. These babies suffered horribly and we owed them a thorough investigation. This was a tragic, unfortunate incident. I hope that as the sweltering weather is upon us, caregivers will be extra vigilant about children in vehicles.”
District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Juan Rodriguez, 39, of New City, Rockland County, N.Y., pleaded guilty today to two counts of second-degree Reckless Endangerment, a misdemeanor, before Bronx Criminal Court Judge Jeffrey Rosenblueth via video. Judge Rosenblueth sentenced the defendant to a one-year Conditional Discharge.
According to the investigation, on the morning of July 26, 2019, Rodriguez drove to 130 West Kingsbridge Road, while his one-year-old twins, Luna Rodriguez and Phoenix Rodriguez, sat in their car seats in the backseat row of his Honda sedan. The defendant arrived to his job at the James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 8:22 A.M. and left work at 4:02 P.M., leaving his twins in the car unattended for approximately eight hours.
After driving for two blocks, Rodriguez discovered his two children unresponsive in the backseat. The defendant called his wife, then called 911. First responders declared the twins dead at the scene.
Rodriguez told responding cops he dropped off his 4-year-old son at daycare but forgot that his twins were in their rear-facing car seats.
According to the investigation, the temperature inside the vehicle where the twins were left in reached up to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the twins died of hyperthermia. The body temperature of both children was recorded at 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
“For the rest of his life, he will be scarred by what happened here,” defense attorney Joey Jackson told reporters. “He will feel really badly by what has occurred here. So I don’t think today is any vindication for him. He lost his precious beautiful children. But I think he is also relieved that he doesn’t have go through this process and face countless years in jail.”
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breaking911--2020-06-23--NY Woman Facing New Charge In DWI Crash That Injured 3 Police Officers: Prosecutor

A Queens woman who critically injured a Port Authority Police Officer in April after striking him with her vehicle while driving while intoxicated has been additionally charged with Assault By Auto for also injuring a Jersey City Police Officer .
Amandeep Tiwana , age 27 , of Flushing , New York , who is being held at the Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny , was charged on Monday , June 22 , 2020 , with Assault by Auto .
Tiwana was previously charged with Driving While Intoxicated .
Tiwana has additionally been charged with multiple motor vehicle offenses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lane change , failure to obey traffic restrictions during emergency conditions , disregard of officers directing traffic , and committing a disorderly act during an emergency .
In addition to being over the legal alcohol limit , Hudson County Regional Collision Unit investigators believe Ms. Tiwana was traveling at an excessive rate of speed .
On Tuesday , April 28 , 2020 , just after 12:30 a.m. , the Jersey City Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in which the driver , a 32-year-old New York woman , overturned her vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
The driver was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center with minor injuries .
While Port Authority Police Officer Siano and three Jersey City Police Officers were securing the initial crash scene and doing traffic control , Tiwana – who was heading eastbound on Route 139 – struck the median divider , struck a JCPD radio car , and also struck Officer Siano causing serious bodily injuries .
Jersey City Police Officer David Valente was also injured as a result of the crash , causing bodily injury to his left hand @

A Queens woman who critically injured a Port Authority Police Officer in April after striking him with her vehicle while driving while intoxicated has been additionally charged with Assault By Auto for also injuring a Jersey City Police Officer.
Amandeep Tiwana, age 27, of Flushing, New York, who is being held at the Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny, was charged on Monday, June 22, 2020, with Assault by Auto.
Tiwana was previously charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Tiwana has additionally been charged with multiple motor vehicle offenses, including reckless driving, speeding, unsafe lane change, failure to obey traffic restrictions during emergency conditions, disregard of officers directing traffic, and committing a disorderly act during an emergency.
In addition to being over the legal alcohol limit, Hudson County Regional Collision Unit investigators believe Ms. Tiwana was traveling at an excessive rate of speed.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, just after 12:30 a.m., the Jersey City Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in which the driver, a 32-year-old New York woman, overturned her vehicle on eastbound Route 139 (depressed highway). The driver was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center with minor injuries.
While Port Authority Police Officer Siano and three Jersey City Police Officers were securing the initial crash scene and doing traffic control, Tiwana – who was heading eastbound on Route 139 – struck the median divider, struck a JCPD radio car, and also struck Officer Siano causing serious bodily injuries. Jersey City Police Officer David Valente was also injured as a result of the crash, causing bodily injury to his left hand.
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Noose Found In Bubba Wallace’s Garage Was There Since 2019, Feds Say

The noose found in NASCAR driver ’ s Bubba Wallace ’ s garage had been there since October 2019 and was not intentionally placed in Wallace ’ s assigned garage , the FBI says .
Joint Statement from U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp , Jr .
Regarding the Noose Found in NASCAR ’ s Bubba Wallace ’ s Garage at Talladega Superspeedway : “ On Monday , fifteen FBI special agents conducted numerous interviews regarding the situation at Talladega Superspeedway .
After a thorough review of the facts and evidence surrounding this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal crime was committed .
The FBI learned that garage number 4 , where the noose was found , was assigned to Bubba Wallace last week .
The investigation also revealed evidence , including authentic video confirmed by NASCAR , that the noose found in garage number 4 was in that garage as early as October 2019 .
Although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019 , nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week .
The decision not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviewing all available facts and all applicable federal laws .
We offer our thanks to NASCAR , Mr. Wallace , and everyone who cooperated with this investigation .
”

The noose found in NASCAR driver’s Bubba Wallace’s garage had been there since October 2019 and was not intentionally placed in Wallace’s assigned garage, the FBI says.
Joint Statement from U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr. Regarding the Noose Found in NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace’s Garage at Talladega Superspeedway:
“On Monday, fifteen FBI special agents conducted numerous interviews regarding the situation at Talladega Superspeedway. After a thorough review of the facts and evidence surrounding this event, we have concluded that no federal crime was committed.
The FBI learned that garage number 4, where the noose was found, was assigned to Bubba Wallace last week. The investigation also revealed evidence, including authentic video confirmed by NASCAR, that the noose found in garage number 4 was in that garage as early as October 2019. Although the noose is now known to have been in garage number 4 in 2019, nobody could have known Mr. Wallace would be assigned to garage number 4 last week.
The decision not to pursue federal charges is proper after reviewing all available facts and all applicable federal laws. We offer our thanks to NASCAR, Mr. Wallace, and everyone who cooperated with this investigation.”
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Video Shows Handcuffed Man Viciously Beat By Police In Chattanooga; DA Refers Case To Justice Dept

Chattanooga , Tenn. — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation ( TBI ) investigate an incident that occurred in Hamilton County on May 23 , 2020 .
On that date , several deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff ’ s Department arrested Reginald Arrington Jr. on the following charges : resisting arrest , simple assault on police , criminal impersonation , pedestrian in roadway and four counts of aggravated assault on police .
During the arrest process , the officers and Arrington got into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bodycam and dashcam footage from the officers caused enough concern to warrant an investigation .
“ I have not made a final determination on anything related to this case , ” said General Pinkston , “ but what I saw in the videos was troubling .
That ’ s why I ’ m requesting a thorough investigation to ascertain whether or not excessive force was used in this incident.
” The officers involved in this incident are white .
Arrington , who is from Ohio , is African American .
General Pinkston added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were dropped today .
“ Earlier this morning , Hamilton County District Attorney General Neil Pinkston released a video involving my deputies and Reginald Arrington , Jr. , The video depicts my deputies ’ actions in response to Arrington ’ s resisting arrest .
By releasing this video , along with dismissing Arrington ’ s charges , General Pinkston essentially removed my deputies ’ ability to offer direct testimony under oath pertaining to their actions and their training utilized in this incident .
By hastily dismissing charges and releasing this video without allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take place , I feel General Pinkston ’ s actions will improperly influence and sensationalize the events of this incident to the public without allowing the legal process to effectively take place .
Effectively , what General Pinkston has chosen to do is indict my deputies in the court of public opinion prior to facts being presented in a court of law .
Many of our citizens will view this video of Arrington ’ s resisting lawful arrest and may share concerns over how my deputies responded .
Upon arrest , Arrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utilized compliance techniques , including the use of batons to eventually gain compliance .
I ask our community to not rush to judgment based on the contents of the video , but allow for the investigation to take place at which time the actions of both my deputies and those of Arrington will be thoroughly reviewed .
The dash cam video in question was taken internally by our personnel at the scene .
Based upon preliminary review of the video , I am not placing any of the deputies involved in this incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure this event is thoroughly reviewed , I have ordered an Administrative Review to be conducted to ensure Arrington ’ s treatment was justified and our policies and procedures were followed .
We are a nation of law and order and in order to remain so , it is imperative we allow and encourage the legal process to take place .
This includes allowing for preliminary probable cause hearings to take place so all sides can be heard .
As always , we welcome an outside review and will cooperate and offer any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate resolution .
As sheriff , it has always been my intention that this agency stand firm and remain transparent even in the harshest light of public scrutiny .
However , I can not sit back and remain idle while my deputies have their right to be heard infringed upon.
” General Pinkston has also referred the matter to the Department of Justice for possible investigation , and notified the general counsel for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee .

Chattanooga, Tenn. — (Scroll Down For Video) — Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) investigate an incident that occurred in Hamilton County on May 23, 2020. On that date, several deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department arrested Reginald Arrington Jr. on the following charges: resisting arrest, simple assault on police, criminal impersonation, pedestrian in roadway and four counts of aggravated assault on police.
During the arrest process, the officers and Arrington got into a physical altercation. General Pinkston said the bodycam and dashcam footage from the officers caused enough concern to warrant an investigation. “I have not made a final determination on anything related to this case,” said General Pinkston, “but what I saw in the videos was troubling. That’s why I’m requesting a thorough investigation to ascertain whether or not excessive force was used in this incident.” The officers involved in this incident are white.
Arrington, who is from Ohio, is African American. General Pinkston added that all of the charges against Arrington were dropped today.
Sheriff Jim Hammond issued this statement:
“Earlier this morning, Hamilton County District Attorney General Neil Pinkston released a video involving my deputies and Reginald Arrington, Jr., The video depicts my deputies’ actions in response to Arrington’s resisting arrest. By releasing this video, along with dismissing Arrington’s charges, General Pinkston essentially removed my deputies’ ability to offer direct testimony under oath pertaining to their actions and their training utilized in this incident.
By hastily dismissing charges and releasing this video without allowing a legal, preliminary probable cause hearing to take place, I feel General Pinkston’s actions will improperly influence and sensationalize the events of this incident to the public without allowing the legal process to effectively take place. Effectively, what General Pinkston has chosen to do is indict my deputies in the court of public opinion prior to facts being presented in a court of law.
Many of our citizens will view this video of Arrington’s resisting lawful arrest and may share concerns over how my deputies responded. Upon arrest, Arrington became combative at which time my deputies utilized compliance techniques, including the use of batons to eventually gain compliance. I ask our community to not rush to judgment based on the contents of the video, but allow for the investigation to take place at which time the actions of both my deputies and those of Arrington will be thoroughly reviewed. The dash cam video in question was taken internally by our personnel at the scene.
Based upon preliminary review of the video, I am not placing any of the deputies involved in this incident on administrative leave. However, to ensure this event is thoroughly reviewed, I have ordered an Administrative Review to be conducted to ensure Arrington’s treatment was justified and our policies and procedures were followed.
We are a nation of law and order and in order to remain so, it is imperative we allow and encourage the legal process to take place. This includes allowing for preliminary probable cause hearings to take place so all sides can be heard. As always, we welcome an outside review and will cooperate and offer any evidence necessary to seek a legal and appropriate resolution.
As sheriff, it has always been my intention that this agency stand firm and remain transparent even in the harshest light of public scrutiny. However, I cannot sit back and remain idle while my deputies have their right to be heard infringed upon.”
General Pinkston has also referred the matter to the Department of Justice for possible investigation, and notified the general counsel for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Texas Man Arrested After Woman’s Body Discovered In Floating Container In Kentucky Lake

PARIS , Tennessee – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation , Kentucky State Police , Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife , Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , the Henry County Sheriff ’ s Office , and the Texas Rangkentucky lakeers has resulted in the arrest of a man from Texas .
On Monday , TBI Agents joined the investigation of a woman ’ s body discovered in a plastic container found floating in the Kentucky Lake just north of the Tennessee state line , Saturday night .
An autopsy was performed by the Kentucky State Medical Examiner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homicide .
The victim was identified as 41-year-old Traci L. Jones of Granbury , Texas .
During the course of the investigation , Agents developed information that indicated Jeffery Rogers , of Arlington , Texas , used a boat rented in Paris to dispose of the body in the Kentucky Lake .
Officials did not disclose the relationship between Jones and Rogers .
Monday , Agents signed arrest warrants in Henry County against Rogers for one count of Abuse of a Corpse and one count of Tampering with Evidence .
This afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texas Rangers in Fort Worth , Texas .
His bond is set at $ 1,000,000 and he awaits extradition to Tennessee .
The homicide investigation remains active and ongoing .

PARIS, Tennessee – A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Rangkentucky lakeers has resulted in the arrest of a man from Texas.
On Monday, TBI Agents joined the investigation of a woman’s body discovered in a plastic container found floating in the Kentucky Lake just north of the Tennessee state line, Saturday night.
An autopsy was performed by the Kentucky State Medical Examiner and the cause of death was ruled homicide. The victim was identified as 41-year-old Traci L. Jones of Granbury, Texas.
During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that indicated Jeffery Rogers, of Arlington, Texas, used a boat rented in Paris to dispose of the body in the Kentucky Lake.
Officials did not disclose the relationship between Jones and Rogers.
Monday, Agents signed arrest warrants in Henry County against Rogers for one count of Abuse of a Corpse and one count of Tampering with Evidence. This afternoon, Rogers was arrested on those charges by Texas Rangers in Fort Worth, Texas.
His bond is set at $1,000,000 and he awaits extradition to Tennessee. The homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
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breaking911--2020-06-23--WATCH: MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Nearly Attacked By Crazed Protester In DC: “Where’s the police when y

WATCH: MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Nearly Attacked By Crazed Protester In DC: “Where’s the police when you need them?!”

NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell was almost assaulted by a protester in the nation @ @ @ @ @ video shows .
The unidentified person in a pink bikini is seen lunging at Mitchell @ @ @ @ @ live TV hit before the suspect was grabbed by security and led away .
Rep. @ @ @ @ @ in the video exclaiming , “ Where ’ s the police when you need them @ @ @ @ @ appeared to be injured and it was unclear if the would-be attacker will face any @ @

NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell was almost assaulted by a protester in the nation’s capitol Tuesday, video shows.
The unidentified person in a pink bikini is seen lunging at Mitchell as she prepared for a live TV hit before the suspect was grabbed by security and led away.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton is heard in the video exclaiming, “Where’s the police when you need them?!”
Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton almost attacked: pic.twitter.com/Y1ph336GHI — Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) June 23, 2020
No one appeared to be injured and it was unclear if the would-be attacker will face any charges.
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Man Admits To Killing Doctor After Being Paroled for 1986 Murder of His Stepmother

A man who spent nearly 30 years in state prison for killing his stepmother entered a guilty plea Monday for murdering a retired doctor last December .
Timothy Chavira , 57 , entered the plea to one count of murder along with a special circumstance allegation that he was previously convicted of first-degree murder .
Chavira was immediately sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole as a result of the plea .
On Dec. 7 , 2019 , Chavira killed Editha Cruz de Leon , 76 , with a sharp object at her home in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chavira was arrested two weeks later in Pasadena .
Deputy DA Cynthia Barnes said the killing was “ out of the blue.
” — “ We honestly don ’ t know the motive and we don ’ t know why he picked her , ” Barnes said .
“ It ’ s just so sad .
Why her ?
” Chavira was previously found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder for beating and stabbing to death his stepmother in 1986 .
He was sentenced to 26 years to life in state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 2017 .
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department .

A man who spent nearly 30 years in state prison for killing his stepmother entered a guilty plea Monday for murdering a retired doctor last December.
Timothy Chavira, 57, entered the plea to one count of murder along with a special circumstance allegation that he was previously convicted of first-degree murder.
Chavira was immediately sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole as a result of the plea.
On Dec. 7, 2019, Chavira killed Editha Cruz de Leon, 76, with a sharp object at her home in the 3900 block of North Van Horne Avenue. Chavira was arrested two weeks later in Pasadena.
Deputy DA Cynthia Barnes said the killing was “out of the blue.” — “We honestly don’t know the motive and we don’t know why he picked her,” Barnes said. “It’s just so sad. Why her?”
Victim impact statements are scheduled for July 20.
Chavira was previously found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder for beating and stabbing to death his stepmother in 1986. He was sentenced to 26 years to life in state prison and was released on parole in July 2017.
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Woman Wanted For Torching Atlanta Wendy’s Caught, May Have Been Rayshard Brooks’ Girlfriend

The suspect accused of setting fire to a Wendy ’ s in Atlanta earlier this month has been taken into @ @ @ @ @ Rescue says 29-year-old Natalie White is accused of setting the blaze at the fast food @ @ @ @ @ killed Rayshard Brooks .
Before he was fatally shot , Brooks , who was married @ @ @ @ @ woman named “ Natalie White ” was his girlfriend .
“ You know , Natalie @ @ @ @ @ my girlfriend .
She left .
I said , ‘ Baby , I ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ then I ’ ll go back … ' ” Brooks said .
Officials would not @ @ @ @ @ was indeed Brooks ’ girlfriend .

The suspect accused of setting fire to a Wendy’s in Atlanta earlier this month has been taken into custody.
Atlanta Fire and Rescue says 29-year-old Natalie White is accused of setting the blaze at the fast food restaurant where police shot and killed Rayshard Brooks.
Before he was fatally shot, Brooks, who was married, told police officers a woman named “Natalie White” was his girlfriend.
“You know, Natalie White, she’s my girlfriend. She left. I said, ‘Baby, I’ll get Wendy’s and then I’ll go back …'” Brooks said.
CNN Crew ATTACKED, Camera Broken During Riot Outside Atlanta Wendy (VIDEO)
Officials would not confirm if the arson suspect was indeed Brooks’ girlfriend.
VIDEO: Officer Charged In Rayshard Brooks’ Death Speaks Out
White girl shown in video footage starting a fire at @Wendys she needs to be found and arrested for arson!!! pic.twitter.com/aTHtsOe4Hu — ???????? RealYCruz ???????? (@realyobanicruz) June 14, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-23--Police Look For Woman Caught On Camera Purposely Coughing On Baby

San Jose , Calif. – The San Jose Police Department is asking for the public ’ s assistance in identifying an assault suspect shown in the linked photo and video .
On Friday , June 12 , 2020 , at about 5:25 PM , an assault occurred at Yogurtland , located at 5638 Cottle Road in San Jose .
The unknown adult female suspect was standing in line inside the business , in front of an adult female and her 1 year-old child who was in a stroller .
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect was upset the female was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the suspect removed her face mask , got close to the baby ’ s face , and coughed 2-3 times .
The suspect left the scene and has not been identified or apprehended .
The suspect is described as a white female in her 60s , medium build , wearing a gray bandana , glasses , long sleeve shirt with gray vertical lines , white dress pants , and patterned tennis shoes .
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dan Bowman of the San Jose Police Department ’ s Assaults Unit @ @ @

San Jose, Calif. – The San Jose Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an assault suspect shown in the linked photo and video.
On Friday, June 12, 2020, at about 5:25 PM, an assault occurred at Yogurtland, located at 5638 Cottle Road in San Jose. The unknown adult female suspect was standing in line inside the business, in front of an adult female and her 1 year-old child who was in a stroller.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect was upset the female was not maintaining proper social distancing, so the suspect removed her face mask, got close to the baby’s face, and coughed 2-3 times. The suspect left the scene and has not been identified or apprehended.
The suspect is described as a white female in her 60s, medium build, wearing a gray bandana, glasses, long sleeve shirt with gray vertical lines, white dress pants, and patterned tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dan Bowman of the San Jose Police Department’s Assaults Unit at 408-277-4161.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--An 8-Year-Old Girl, Her Mother And Her Grandfather Drown In Their New Home’s Swimming Pool

NEW JERSEY — A 62-year-old man , his daughter-in-law , and her daughter have been identified as the victims who perished yesterday in East Brunswick Township .
Bharat Patel , 62 , his 33-year old daughter-in-law Nisha Patel and her 8-year-old daughter , all who reside at the home in East Brunswick , have been identified as the victims .
East Brunswick Police responded to the home located at 43 Clearview Road at approximately 4:18 pm on June 22 , 2020. and found the three victims unresponsive in the pool ; they were pronounced dead shortly after being found .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had recently moved into the home and were friendly .
Authorities called an electrical contractor to the home and sources said they believe there may have been an electrical issue in or near the pool that led to the deaths .
Police have not confirmed that theory .
“ This is a devastating day for our entire community .
It is too early to determine exactly what happened , ” Police Chief Frank Losacco said in a statement .
The Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner ’ s Office has determined the manner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death to be drowning for all three victims .

NEW JERSEY — A 62-year-old man, his daughter-in-law, and her daughter have been identified as the victims who perished yesterday in East Brunswick Township.
Bharat Patel, 62, his 33-year old daughter-in-law Nisha Patel and her 8-year-old daughter, all who reside at the home in East Brunswick, have been identified as the victims.
East Brunswick Police responded to the home located at 43 Clearview Road at approximately 4:18 pm on June 22, 2020. and found the three victims unresponsive in the pool; they were pronounced dead shortly after being found.
#UPDATE: We‘re back in East Brunswick where a 32 yo mother, her 8 yo daughter, and another relative (a 62 yo man), died in the backyard pool Monday afternoon. According to neighbors, the family had just moved in and gotten the pool serviced. They were excited to use it @News12NJ pic.twitter.com/TjJmEsGY9o — Darlene Melendez (@DarleneMelendez) June 23, 2020
WPVI reported: Neighbors said the family had recently moved into the home and were friendly.
Authorities called an electrical contractor to the home and sources said they believe there may have been an electrical issue in or near the pool that led to the deaths. Police have not confirmed that theory.
“This is a devastating day for our entire community. It is too early to determine exactly what happened,” Police Chief Frank Losacco said in a statement.
The Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the manner of death as accidental and the cause of death to be drowning for all three victims.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Oregon County Issues Directive For Everyone To Wear Face Masks — Except ‘People Of Color’

One county in Oregon has enacted a public health order mandating all citizens wear a face covering in public—-unless you @ @ @ @ @ color.
” On Tuesday , Lincoln county health officials wrote in their guidelines , “ @ @ @ @ @ heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public ” @ @ @ @ @ .
“ No person shall intimidate or harass people who do not comply , ” @ @ @ @ @ directive .
“ This Directive is intended to induce voluntary compliance and compliment education and @ @ @ @ @ coverings to protect ourselves and our community.
” “ For many black people , deciding @ @ @ @ @ a bandanna in public to protect themselves and others from contracting coronavirus is a lose-lose @ @ @ @ @ life-threatening consequences either way , ” Director of the ACLU ’ s Racial Justice Program @ @ @ @ @ CNN .

One county in Oregon has enacted a public health order mandating all citizens wear a face covering in public—-unless you are a “person of color.”
On Tuesday, Lincoln county health officials wrote in their guidelines, “people of color who have heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public” are exempt from this rule.
“No person shall intimidate or harass people who do not comply,” health officials said in the directive. “This Directive is intended to induce voluntary compliance and compliment education and encouragement of use of face coverings to protect ourselves and our community.”
“For many black people, deciding whether or not to wear a bandanna in public to protect themselves and others from contracting coronavirus is a lose-lose situation that can result in life-threatening consequences either way,” Director of the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, ReNika Moore, told CNN.
Read the directive HERE.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Hit With New Conspiracy Charges: Superseding Indictment

A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment today charging Julian Assange , the founder of WikiLeaks , with offenses that relate to Assange ’ s alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the United States .
The new indictment does not add additional counts to the prior 18-count superseding indictment returned against Assange in May 2019 .
It does , however , broaden the scope of the conspiracy surrounding alleged computer intrusions with which Assange was previously charged .
According to the charging document , Assange and others at WikiLeaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ computer intrusions to benefit WikiLeaks .
Since the early days of WikiLeaks , Assange has spoken at hacking conferences to tout his own history as a “ famous teenage hacker in Australia ” and to encourage others to hack to obtain information for WikiLeaks .
In 2009 , for instance , Assange told the Hacking At Random conference that WikiLeaks had obtained nonpublic documents from the Congressional Research Service by exploiting “ a small vulnerability ” inside the document distribution system of the United States Congress , and then asserted that “ [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you would find if you were actually looking.
” In 2010 , Assange gained unauthorized access to a government computer system of a NATO country .
In 2012 , Assange communicated directly with a leader of the hacking group LulzSec ( who by then was cooperating with the FBI ) , and provided a list of targets for LulzSec to hack .
With respect to one target , Assange asked the LulzSec leader to look for ( and provide to WikiLeaks ) mail and documents , databases and pdfs .
In another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the most impactful release of hacked materials would be from the CIA , NSA , or the New York Times .
WikiLeaks obtained and published emails from a data breach committed against an American intelligence consulting company by an “ Anonymous ” and LulzSec-affiliated hacker .
According to that hacker , Assange indirectly asked him to spam that victim company again .
In addition , the broadened hacking conspiracy continues to allege that Assange conspired with Army Intelligence Analyst Chelsea Manning to crack a password hash to a classified U.S. Department of @ @ @

New Allegations Assert Assange Conspired With “Anonymous” Affiliated Hackers, Among Others
A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment today charging Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, with offenses that relate to Assange’s alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the United States.
The new indictment does not add additional counts to the prior 18-count superseding indictment returned against Assange in May 2019. It does, however, broaden the scope of the conspiracy surrounding alleged computer intrusions with which Assange was previously charged. According to the charging document, Assange and others at WikiLeaks recruited and agreed with hackers to commit computer intrusions to benefit WikiLeaks.
Since the early days of WikiLeaks, Assange has spoken at hacking conferences to tout his own history as a “famous teenage hacker in Australia” and to encourage others to hack to obtain information for WikiLeaks. In 2009, for instance, Assange told the Hacking At Random conference that WikiLeaks had obtained nonpublic documents from the Congressional Research Service by exploiting “a small vulnerability” inside the document distribution system of the United States Congress, and then asserted that “[t]his is what any one of you would find if you were actually looking.”
In 2010, Assange gained unauthorized access to a government computer system of a NATO country. In 2012, Assange communicated directly with a leader of the hacking group LulzSec (who by then was cooperating with the FBI), and provided a list of targets for LulzSec to hack. With respect to one target, Assange asked the LulzSec leader to look for (and provide to WikiLeaks) mail and documents, databases and pdfs. In another communication, Assange told the LulzSec leader that the most impactful release of hacked materials would be from the CIA, NSA, or the New York Times. WikiLeaks obtained and published emails from a data breach committed against an American intelligence consulting company by an “Anonymous” and LulzSec-affiliated hacker. According to that hacker, Assange indirectly asked him to spam that victim company again.
In addition, the broadened hacking conspiracy continues to allege that Assange conspired with Army Intelligence Analyst Chelsea Manning to crack a password hash to a classified U.S. Department of Defense computer.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Denver Man Murdered at Homeless Shelter Opened For COVID-19 Pandemic

DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Christopher Smith ( age 38 ) is charged with one @ @ @ @ @ first degree .
The National Western Complex is being used as a shelter during the @ @ @ @ @ staying there when it is alleged he fatally stabbed his victim in the neck on @ @ @ @ @ The incident began after the victim cut in front of Smith who was in line @ @ @ @ @ in the dormitory area of the facility .
Witnesses report that a verbal altercation ensued @ @ @ @ @ knife and began stabbing the victim .
The victim was pronounced dead at Denver Health @ @ @ @ @ night .

DENVER — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that Christopher Smith (age 38) is charged with one count of murder in the first degree. The National Western Complex is being used as a shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic and Smith was staying there when it is alleged he fatally stabbed his victim in the neck on June 16, 2020.
The incident began after the victim cut in front of Smith who was in line for the shower and continued in the dormitory area of the facility. Witnesses report that a verbal altercation ensued and Smith pulled out a knife and began stabbing the victim. The victim was pronounced dead at Denver Health Medical Center later that same night.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--WATCH: Bubba Wallace Responds After FBI Concludes Rope In Garage Wasn’t Noose Targeted At Him

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace speaks to CNN ’ s Don Lemon after the FBI said a noose found in his @ @ @ @ @ Superspeedway has been there since last year and he , therefore , is not a @ @ @ @ @ .

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace speaks to CNN’s Don Lemon after the FBI said a noose found in his team garage at the Talladega Superspeedway has been there since last year and he, therefore, is not a victim of a hate crime.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Georgia Police Dept. Sued For $700k For Breaking Man’s Arm During Wrongful Arrest

VALDOSTA , GA – A 46-year-old Black man has sued the city police department claiming excessive force in a Feb. @ @ @ @ @ mistaken for a suspect in a panhandling investigation .
His attorney is calling the incident @ @ @ @ @

VALDOSTA, GA – A 46-year-old Black man has sued the city police department claiming excessive force in a Feb. 8 incident where he was mistaken for a suspect in a panhandling investigation. His attorney is calling the incident a civil rights violation.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Cops Release Video of 6 Officers Gunning Down Murder Suspect, Rushing To Save Officer’s Life

OAKLAND , CA — Richmond and Oakland police have released body-cam videos showing the tail end of a chaotic incident @ @ @ @ @ which 24-year-old old Juan Ayon-Barraza allegedly mortally injured Vallejo resident Tamisha Thomas , dumped her @ @ @ @ @ and led police on a chase before officers shot and killed him .

OAKLAND, CA — Richmond and Oakland police have released body-cam videos showing the tail end of a chaotic incident on April 16, in which 24-year-old old Juan Ayon-Barraza allegedly mortally injured Vallejo resident Tamisha Thomas, dumped her lifeless body near Moraga, and led police on a chase before officers shot and killed him.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Caesars Will Require Everyone At Its Properties To Wear Masks At All Times Except When Eating Or Dri

Caesars Will Require Everyone At Its Properties To Wear Masks At All Times Except When Eating Or Drinking

LAS VEGAS — Caesars Entertainment Corporation ( NASDAQ : CZR ) ( “ Caesars ” , “ Caesars Entertainment ” or the “ Company ” ) today announced that everyone indoors at its properties across the Caesars network will be required to wear masks at all times , except when eating or drinking .
The updated mask policy becomes effective on June 24 , 2020 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time and applies to all employees , vendors , contractors , guests and passersby in properties .
Previously , all employees plus guests at table games were required to wear masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Caesars would continue to evaluate the latest recommendations , directives and medical science regarding the COVID-19 public health emergency and modify our enhanced health and safety protocols accordingly , ” said Tony Rodio , CEO of Caesars Entertainment .
“ As a result , we are immediately requiring everyone in our properties to wear masks , because the scientific evidence strongly suggests that wearing masks and practicing social distancing may be the most important deterrents to spreading COVID-19 from person to person , ” he added .
Anyone who refuses to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be directed to leave the property .
The universal mask requirement will apply to all of Caesars businesses currently open in Louisiana , Mississippi , Iowa , Missouri , Nevada , and Indiana , as well as tribal properties in Arizona , California and North Carolina .
The mask requirement will also apply to additional Caesars properties as they reopen in Maryland , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Illinois and Ontario .

LAS VEGAS — Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”, “Caesars Entertainment” or the “Company”) today announced that everyone indoors at its properties across the Caesars network will be required to wear masks at all times, except when eating or drinking. The updated mask policy becomes effective on June 24, 2020 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time and applies to all employees, vendors, contractors, guests and passersby in properties. Previously, all employees plus guests at table games were required to wear masks at Caesars properties.
“We promised that Caesars would continue to evaluate the latest recommendations, directives and medical science regarding the COVID-19 public health emergency and modify our enhanced health and safety protocols accordingly,” said Tony Rodio, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “As a result, we are immediately requiring everyone in our properties to wear masks, because the scientific evidence strongly suggests that wearing masks and practicing social distancing may be the most important deterrents to spreading COVID-19 from person to person,” he added.
Anyone who refuses to wear a mask, after being asked, will be directed to leave the property.
The universal mask requirement will apply to all of Caesars businesses currently open in Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, and Indiana, as well as tribal properties in Arizona, California and North Carolina. The mask requirement will also apply to additional Caesars properties as they reopen in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Ontario.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Cop Accused Of Texting Himself Nude Photos Of Woman Detained After Crash

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with felony stalking for taking a woman ’ s cell phone , opening it and sending to his phone her private photos , Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday .
Albert Kuehne , 36 , of Dayton , was charged with two counts of stalking with bias due to the fact the victim was a woman .
According to the criminal complaint , Kuehne worked a single-car accident at Interstate 94 and Cedar Avenue .
The driver of the car was a 25-year-old woman and Kuehne detained her as a possible drunk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a hospital where she was treated and released .
When she returned home , her boyfriend was using the woman ’ s laptop computer which is linked to her cell phone .
The laptop records showed the woman ’ s phone was accessed and nude photos of her were texted from it to an unknown phone , the complaint states .
Her boyfriend called the phone number and the person who answered eventually identified himself as Kuehne , according to the complaint .
The woman called a lawyer , who reported the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apprehension began an investigation .
Kuehne ’ s squad video showed him leading the woman to his squad car .
Along the way , the woman took out her phone and when he realized that , Kuehne demanded that she give him the phone .
The cell phone records indicate the photos were sent from the woman ’ s phone at 4:44 p.m. and the squad video showed Kuehne alone in his squad at that time while paramedics treated the woman , the complaint states .
Using a search warrant , investigators seized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three photos of the woman on his phone , according to the complaint .

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged with felony stalking for taking a woman’s cell phone, opening it and sending to his phone her private photos, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Tuesday.
Albert Kuehne, 36, of Dayton, was charged with two counts of stalking with bias due to the fact the victim was a woman.
According to the criminal complaint, Kuehne worked a single-car accident at Interstate 94 and Cedar Avenue. The driver of the car was a 25-year-old woman and Kuehne detained her as a possible drunk driver. Ultimately, she was taken to a hospital where she was treated and released.
When she returned home, her boyfriend was using the woman’s laptop computer which is linked to her cell phone. The laptop records showed the woman’s phone was accessed and nude photos of her were texted from it to an unknown phone, the complaint states.
Her boyfriend called the phone number and the person who answered eventually identified himself as Kuehne, according to the complaint. The woman called a lawyer, who reported the incident and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension began an investigation.
Kuehne’s squad video showed him leading the woman to his squad car. Along the way, the woman took out her phone and when he realized that, Kuehne demanded that she give him the phone. The cell phone records indicate the photos were sent from the woman’s phone at 4:44 p.m. and the squad video showed Kuehne alone in his squad at that time while paramedics treated the woman, the complaint states.
Using a search warrant, investigators seized Kuehne’s phone and they found three photos of the woman on his phone, according to the complaint.
Albert Kuehne Criminal Complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Arizona Official Admits He Brought Women To The US To Give Birth And Charged Families To Adopt The B

Arizona Official Admits He Brought Women To The US To Give Birth And Charged Families To Adopt The Babies

Fayetteville , Arkansas – Acting U.S. Attorney David Clay Fowlkes for the Western District of Arkansas , Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch of the FBI Little Rock Field Office and Peter Kapoukakis , Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State ’ s Diplomatic Security Service , Miami Field Office announced today that Paul Petersen plead guilty to the offense of Conspiracy to Smuggle Illegal Aliens for Commercial Advantage and Private Financial Gain .
The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks accepted the plea in the U.S. District Court in Fayetteville .
“ This plea agreement is one more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an end to the illegal adoption practices that have long plagued the Marshallese community in our District , ” said Acting U.S. Attorney Fowlkes .
“ It is my sincere hope that this plea sends a strong message to those who would seek to take advantage of some of the more vulnerable members of our community .
We will continue to investigate these cases and will continue to seek justice for all the parties involved .
We will also continue to work to end this illegal adoption practice which is nothing more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage of the Marshallese community , but also to swindle prospective adoptive parents out of large sums of money.
” According to the Plea Agreement filed in this case , the FBI , the DSS and local law enforcement , have been actively investigating the criminal activities of Paul Petersen , 44 , of Mesa , Arizona , for several years .
During the course of the investigation , law enforcement determined that the defendant , Paul Petersen , among other things , orchestrated the travel of several pregnant women from the Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ District of Arkansas .
The purpose of this travel was for Petersen to arrange adoption of their children by families living in the United States .
The Republic of the Marshall Islands ( RMI ) is an island country near the equator in the Pacific Ocean , slightly west of the International Date Line .
In 1983 , the United States entered into a Compact of Free Association ( hereinafter , the “ Compact ” ) with the RMI government .
The United States and the RMI signed an Amended Compact in 2003 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 108-188 .
Section 141 of the Compact grants RMI citizens the ability to freely enter and take up employment within the United States .
Section 141 ( b ) prohibits RMI citizens from entering the United States under the Compact agreement if their travel is for the purpose of adoption .
According to the Plea Agreement , the Defendant , Paul Petersen , is a licensed attorney who practices law in Arizona , Utah , and Arkansas .
During the course of the investigation , FBI and DSS agents discovered that Petersen used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase airline tickets for several women , all citizens of the RMI who did not have official authorization to enter or reside in the United States , to travel from the RMI to the Western District of Arkansas .
This travel arranged and funded by Petersen was in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act because the women were all citizens of the RMI and were not eligible for admission into the United States under the terms of the Compact .
According to State of Arkansas Circuit Court records , the families who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of money for him to act as a legal facilitator of the adoptions .
Finally , also according to the Plea Agreement , witness interviews conducted by the agents investigating Petersen revealed that it was part of the conspiracy that Petersen ’ s co-conspirators offered the women $ 10,000 to induce them to travel to the United States and consent to the adoptions .
“ By preying upon both pregnant women from the Marshall Islands and loving Arkansan couples who wanted to adopt children , Mr. Peterson acted in a despicable manner and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enrich their families , ” said FBI Little Rock Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch .
“ We were proud to work alongside our partners at the Diplomatic Security Service on this investigation , and we hope Mr. Peterson ’ s case will serve as a warning to others who seek to financially benefit from illegal adoption practices.
” “ The Diplomatic Security Service would like to thank our partners in this case , including the RMI government , ” said DSS Special Agent in Charge Kapoukakis .
“ Together , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse of the Compact of Free Association between our countries that permits visa-free travel to the United States under certain conditions .
The DSS remains firmly committed to leveraging our worldwide reach and partnerships to prosecute anyone who willfully violates federal law to exploit innocent and vulnerable families.
” Petersen ’ s sentence will be determined by the court at a later date .
Petersen faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $ 250,000 for alien smuggling .

Fayetteville, Arkansas – Acting U.S. Attorney David Clay Fowlkes for the Western District of Arkansas, Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch of the FBI Little Rock Field Office and Peter Kapoukakis, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, Miami Field Office announced today that Paul Petersen plead guilty to the offense of Conspiracy to Smuggle Illegal Aliens for Commercial Advantage and Private Financial Gain. The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks accepted the plea in the U.S. District Court in Fayetteville.
“This plea agreement is one more step on a long road towards putting an end to the illegal adoption practices that have long plagued the Marshallese community in our District,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Fowlkes. “It is my sincere hope that this plea sends a strong message to those who would seek to take advantage of some of the more vulnerable members of our community. We will continue to investigate these cases and will continue to seek justice for all the parties involved. We will also continue to work to end this illegal adoption practice which is nothing more than a sophisticated scheme to not only take advantage of the Marshallese community, but also to swindle prospective adoptive parents out of large sums of money.”
According to the Plea Agreement filed in this case, the FBI, the DSS and local law enforcement, have been actively investigating the criminal activities of Paul Petersen, 44, of Mesa, Arizona, for several years. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement determined that the defendant, Paul Petersen, among other things, orchestrated the travel of several pregnant women from the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the Western District of Arkansas. The purpose of this travel was for Petersen to arrange adoption of their children by families living in the United States.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is an island country near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the International Date Line. In 1983, the United States entered into a Compact of Free Association (hereinafter, the “Compact”) with the RMI government. The United States and the RMI signed an Amended Compact in 2003, which Congress codified at Public Law 108-188. Section 141 of the Compact grants RMI citizens the ability to freely enter and take up employment within the United States. Section 141(b) prohibits RMI citizens from entering the United States under the Compact agreement if their travel is for the purpose of adoption.
According to the Plea Agreement, the Defendant, Paul Petersen, is a licensed attorney who practices law in Arizona, Utah, and Arkansas. During the course of the investigation, FBI and DSS agents discovered that Petersen used credit card accounts that he controlled to purchase airline tickets for several women, all citizens of the RMI who did not have official authorization to enter or reside in the United States, to travel from the RMI to the Western District of Arkansas. This travel arranged and funded by Petersen was in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act because the women were all citizens of the RMI and were not eligible for admission into the United States under the terms of the Compact. According to State of Arkansas Circuit Court records, the families who adopted these children paid Petersen significant sums of money for him to act as a legal facilitator of the adoptions. Finally, also according to the Plea Agreement, witness interviews conducted by the agents investigating Petersen revealed that it was part of the conspiracy that Petersen’s co-conspirators offered the women $10,000 to induce them to travel to the United States and consent to the adoptions.
“By preying upon both pregnant women from the Marshall Islands and loving Arkansan couples who wanted to adopt children, Mr. Peterson acted in a despicable manner and profited off individuals who simply sought to enrich their families,” said FBI Little Rock Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch. “We were proud to work alongside our partners at the Diplomatic Security Service on this investigation, and we hope Mr. Peterson’s case will serve as a warning to others who seek to financially benefit from illegal adoption practices.”
“The Diplomatic Security Service would like to thank our partners in this case, including the RMI government,” said DSS Special Agent in Charge Kapoukakis. “Together, we have prevented further victimization of Marshallese women and abuse of the Compact of Free Association between our countries that permits visa-free travel to the United States under certain conditions. The DSS remains firmly committed to leveraging our worldwide reach and partnerships to prosecute anyone who willfully violates federal law to exploit innocent and vulnerable families.”
Petersen’s sentence will be determined by the court at a later date. Petersen faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000 for alien smuggling.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Grand Jury Indicts 3 Suspects In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case

GEORGIA — Cobb District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes announces that Glynn County ’ s Grand Jury has indicted Travis McMichael @ @ @ @ @ R. Bryan on malice and felony murder charges in the Feb. 23 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ , 25 .
The indictment returned today formally charges each of the three defendants with @ @ @ @ @ ; felony murder ( four counts ) ; aggravated assault ( two counts ) ; @ @ @ @ @ attempt to commit false imprisonment .
“ This is another step forward in seeking justice @ @ @ @ @ from the Cobb Judicial Circuit has been committed to effectively bringing forward the evidence in @ @ @ @ @ no exception .
It has been an effort of many agencies including the Georgia Bureau @ @ @ @ @ of Justice who have worked together to get to this point .
We will continue @ @ @ @ @ pursuit of justice for this family and the community at large as the prosecution of @ @ @ @ @ DA Holmes said .

GEORGIA — Cobb District Attorney Joyette M. Holmes announces that Glynn County’s Grand Jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William R. Bryan on malice and felony murder charges in the Feb. 23, 2020, death of Ahmaud Marquez Arbery, 25.
The indictment returned today formally charges each of the three defendants with nine counts: malice murder; felony murder (four counts); aggravated assault (two counts); false imprisonment; and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
“This is another step forward in seeking justice for Ahmaud. Our team from the Cobb Judicial Circuit has been committed to effectively bringing forward the evidence in this case and today was no exception. It has been an effort of many agencies including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice who have worked together to get to this point. We will continue to be intentional in the pursuit of justice for this family and the community at large as the prosecution of this case continues,” DA Holmes said.
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breaking911--2020-06-24--Philadelphia Mayor Orders Christopher Columbus Statue Removed Due To “Public Safety”

Mayor Kenney announced plans to initiate a public process to consider the future of the Christopher Columbus statue located in Marconi Plaza on South Broad Street .
In light of ongoing public safety concerns about the presence of armed individuals at Marconi Plaza and confrontations between those who support the statue and those opposed to it , the City will seek the removal of the Columbus statue .
Today , the City is beginning that process by sharing details for how members of the public can have input .
On Wednesday , July 22 , the City will ask the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the statue from Marconi Plaza .
Prior to making its presentation to the Art Commission , the City will allow for public input through written submissions .
The public will also have the opportunity to testify at the Art Commission meeting .
“ Like many communities across the country , Philadelphia is in the midst of a much-needed reckoning about the legacy of systemic racism and oppression in this country and around the world , ” said Mayor Jim Kenney .
“ Part of that reckoning requires reexamining what historical figures deserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In recent weeks , clashes between individuals who support the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza and those who are distressed by its existence have deteriorated—creating a concerning public safety situation that can not be allowed to continue .
We must find a way forward that allows Philadelphians to celebrate their heritage and culture while respecting the histories and circumstances of others that come from different backgrounds.
” Public Art Director Margot Berg added , “ Philadelphia ’ s public art should reflect the people and spirit of our city without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve seen demonstrated here and across the country , many of the individuals that are celebrated in bronze and stone are a point of pride to some , while causing great pain for others whose ancestors were impacted by their actions and whose communities still suffer under systems of oppression .
While it may seem counterintuitive , the reality is that one aspect of managing a public art collection is the occasional removal of works from public view .
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Mayor Kenney announced plans to initiate a public process to consider the future of the Christopher Columbus statue located in Marconi Plaza on South Broad Street. In light of ongoing public safety concerns about the presence of armed individuals at Marconi Plaza and confrontations between those who support the statue and those opposed to it, the City will seek the removal of the Columbus statue.
Today, the City is beginning that process by sharing details for how members of the public can have input. On Wednesday, July 22, the City will ask the Philadelphia Art Commission to approve the removal of the statue from Marconi Plaza. Prior to making its presentation to the Art Commission, the City will allow for public input through written submissions. The public will also have the opportunity to testify at the Art Commission meeting.
“Like many communities across the country, Philadelphia is in the midst of a much-needed reckoning about the legacy of systemic racism and oppression in this country and around the world,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “Part of that reckoning requires reexamining what historical figures deserve to be commemorated in our public spaces. In recent weeks, clashes between individuals who support the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza and those who are distressed by its existence have deteriorated—creating a concerning public safety situation that cannot be allowed to continue. We must find a way forward that allows Philadelphians to celebrate their heritage and culture while respecting the histories and circumstances of others that come from different backgrounds.”
Public Art Director Margot Berg added, “Philadelphia’s public art should reflect the people and spirit of our city without dividing us as a community. As we’ve seen demonstrated here and across the country, many of the individuals that are celebrated in bronze and stone are a point of pride to some, while causing great pain for others whose ancestors were impacted by their actions and whose communities still suffer under systems of oppression. While it may seem counterintuitive, the reality is that one aspect of managing a public art collection is the occasional removal of works from public view.”
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breaking911--2020-06-25--Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Her New Boyfriend

LOS ANGELES — A 28-year-old man was sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole for killing @ @ @ @ @ boyfriend at her Winnetka apartment building in 2016 .
Brian Gonzalez , aka Brian Hammons @ @ @ @ @ of two counts of murder .
On Jan. 17 , 2016 , Gonzalez confronted his @ @ @ @ @ 22 , and Jerrad Scott , 24 , in a hallway at her apartment building @ @ @ @ @ While Scott attempted to escape , Fox dialed 911 .
Gonzalez then caught up to @ @ @ @ @ at gunpoint to Fox ’ s location before fatally shooting both of them , according @ @ @ @ @ nine-day-long trial .
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department , Valley @ @

LOS ANGELES — A 28-year-old man was sentenced to life in state prison without the possibility of parole for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend at her Winnetka apartment building in 2016.
Brian Gonzalez, aka Brian Hammons, was convicted in February of two counts of murder.
On Jan. 17, 2016, Gonzalez confronted his ex-girlfriend, Emily Fox, 22, and Jerrad Scott, 24, in a hallway at her apartment building, the prosecutor said. While Scott attempted to escape, Fox dialed 911. Gonzalez then caught up to Scott and brought him back at gunpoint to Fox’s location before fatally shooting both of them, according to evidence presented at the nine-day-long trial.
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--Officials: Electricity DID NOT Play a Role In Swimming Pool Deaths of 8-Year-Old Girl, Her Mother, a

Officials: Electricity DID NOT Play a Role In Swimming Pool Deaths of 8-Year-Old Girl, Her Mother, and Her Grandfather

NEW JERSEY — Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C .
Kuberiet and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police @ @ @ @ @ tragic deaths that occurred on June 22 , 2020 in the Township were accidental in @ @ @ @ @ is active , officials say it was determined that electricity did not play a part @ @ @ @ @ three victims .
The above-ground pool was mostly shallow at 3½ feet deep , but @ @ @ @ @ the pool that was 7 feet deep .
It doesn ’ t appear that the @ @ @ @ @ .
Bharat Patel , 62 , his 33-year old daughter-in-law Nisha Patel and her 8-year-old @ @ @ @ @ at the home in East Brunswick were previously identified as the victims who perished .
@ @ @ @ @ the residence located at 43 Clearview Road at approximately 4:18 pm on June 22 , @ @ @ @ @ victims unresponsive in the pool ; they were pronounced dead shortly after being found .

NEW JERSEY — Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department announced today that the tragic deaths that occurred on June 22, 2020 in the Township were accidental in nature.
Although the investigation is active, officials say it was determined that electricity did not play a part in the death of these three victims. The above-ground pool was mostly shallow at 3½ feet deep, but there was a portion of the pool that was 7 feet deep. It doesn’t appear that the victims knew how to swim.
Bharat Patel, 62, his 33-year old daughter-in-law Nisha Patel and her 8-year-old daughter, all who reside at the home in East Brunswick were previously identified as the victims who perished.
East Brunswick Police responded to the residence located at 43 Clearview Road at approximately 4:18 pm on June 22, 2020. and found the three victims unresponsive in the pool; they were pronounced dead shortly after being found.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--AUDIO: Police Confront Teen Who Threatened To Kill NYC Mayor After Obtaining His Personal Phone Numb

AUDIO: Police Confront Teen Who Threatened To Kill NYC Mayor After Obtaining His Personal Phone Number

A teenager was paid a visit by the NYPD after he reportedly called the Mayor after finding his phone number @ @ @ @ @ says he found Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s phone number in a WhatsApp group @ @ @ @ @ a ring .
In the audio below , you can hear NYPD Detectives question the @ @ @ @ @ threatening him with arrest .
The detective then plays the audio from the call to @ @ @ @ @ .
The kid says , in part , “ Bill de Blasio wil die… ” @ @ @ @ @ years older , you ’ d be going to jail right now for a felony @ @ @ @ @ heard saying .
“ You made a hate crime and a terrorism act , all @ @ @ @ @ “ This is a very serious phone call .
When I got that last night @ @ @ @ @ this guy right now.
” The boy then apologizes .
Listen below .
It was @ @ @ @ @ facing any charges .

A teenager was paid a visit by the NYPD after he reportedly called the Mayor after finding his phone number online.
The unidentified teen says he found Mayor Bill de Blasio’s phone number in a WhatsApp group and decided to give him a ring. In the audio below, you can hear NYPD Detectives question the child about the incident, threatening him with arrest.
The detective then plays the audio from the call to the child’s mother. The kid says, in part, “Bill de Blasio wil die…”
“If you were three years older, you’d be going to jail right now for a felony,” the cop is heard saying. “You made a hate crime and a terrorism act, all in one phone call.”
“This is a very serious phone call. When I got that last night, they said go arrest this guy right now.”
The boy then apologizes. Listen below.
It was unclear if the teen was facing any charges.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--Prosecutor Declares ‘All Lives Matter’ After Video Shows Armed Man Shot Dead By Police

MARYLAND — The Baltimore County Police Department is releasing the body-worn camera ( BWC ) video , redacted 911 call audio , and radio transmissions from the May 16 officer-involved shooting death of Robert Johnson Jr in the unit block of Skipjack Court .
The department reviewed the video with the family and attorneys for Johnson , as well as several community stakeholders .
Officer Knight has been cleared of any criminal charges by the Baltimore County State ’ s Attorney ’ s Office .
As with similar cases , the administrative investigation is ongoing .
“ Black lives matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter .
When Mr. Johnson reached for that handgun , he immediately put Officer Knight ’ s life at risk , ” said deputy state ’ s attorney Robin Coffin .
“ When he continued to hold onto to that handgun and run with it , and run with it in that community , that was very busy out there with 30 or more people outside , doors were open and he was running towards that area that was blocked off — holding onto that gun — he presented a grave risk to @ @ @ @

MARYLAND — The Baltimore County Police Department is releasing the body-worn camera (BWC) video, redacted 911 call audio, and radio transmissions from the May 16 officer-involved shooting death of Robert Johnson Jr in the unit block of Skipjack Court.
The department reviewed the video with the family and attorneys for Johnson, as well as several community stakeholders.
Officer Knight has been cleared of any criminal charges by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office. As with similar cases, the administrative investigation is ongoing.
“Black lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter. When Mr. Johnson reached for that handgun, he immediately put Officer Knight’s life at risk,” said deputy state’s attorney Robin Coffin. “When he continued to hold onto to that handgun and run with it, and run with it in that community, that was very busy out there with 30 or more people outside, doors were open and he was running towards that area that was blocked off — holding onto that gun — he presented a grave risk to that community.”
Baltimore Co prosecutor while talking about the decision not to prosecute an officer for a deadly police-involved shooting in Essex last month: “Black lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter.” @wjz pic.twitter.com/4iCCj18aim — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 24, 2020
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breaking911--2020-06-25--2 Face New Charges In Killing Of Man Found Dumped In Ocean Off California

SANTA ANA , California – With a new indictment issued by a federal grand jury this week , a man and woman from Orange County now both face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the slaying last year of a man whose body was found floating in the Pacific Ocean with gunshot and blunt force trauma wounds .
The grand jury on Wednesday returned a 10-count superseding indictment that adds a conspiracy count alleging that the two defendants plotted and were working together when the victim was lured onto a boat last fall with promises of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some point , the victim was confronted about a $ 30,000 to $ 40,000 drug debt , he was shot , then weights were tied to his ankles before he was thrown into the ocean .
The body of the victim – who is identified in the indictment only as “ T.D.
” – was recovered from the Pacific Ocean several miles northwest of Oceanside on October 16 , 2019 .
While one defendant was previously charged with murder in this case , the superseding indictment adds a murder charge against Sheila Marie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Capistrano , a registered owner of the boat , who previously was accused of being an accessory after the fact ( a charge not alleged in the superseding indictment ) .
The alleged shooter – Hoang Xuan Le , also known as “ Wayne ” and “ Wangsta , ” 39 , of Fountain Valley – was previously indicted on a charge of first-degree murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States .
The superseding indictment now alleges that Le and Ritze conspired to commit the murder .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 , Le shot T.D.
, Le threw the victim overboard , and “ defendants Le and Ritze left victim T.D .
in the Pacific Ocean to die and went back to the Dana Point Marina.
” Le and Ritze , who pleaded not guilty earlier this year to charges in the original three-count indictment , are currently being held in federal custody without bond .
In addition to the three charges related to the murder , the superseding indictment adds a series of narcotics charges against Le related to drug deals with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the slaying .
Le allegedly distributed cocaine on two occasions and distributed methamphetamine in two transactions .
The superseding indictment further charges Le with possessing methamphetamine and two firearms – a shotgun and an AR-15-type “ ghost gun ” – when he was arrested .
The final count in the indictment charges Ritze with lying to federal investigators during an interview after she was arrested .
The indictment specifically alleges that Ritze falsely stated , among other things , that she had never met the victim prior to the October 15 boat trip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 19 after prosecutors filed a criminal complaint in the case being investigated by the FBI and the Coast Guard Investigative Service .

SANTA ANA, California – With a new indictment issued by a federal grand jury this week, a man and woman from Orange County now both face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the slaying last year of a man whose body was found floating in the Pacific Ocean with gunshot and blunt force trauma wounds.
The grand jury on Wednesday returned a 10-count superseding indictment that adds a conspiracy count alleging that the two defendants plotted and were working together when the victim was lured onto a boat last fall with promises of an overnight lobster fishing trip.
At some point, the victim was confronted about a $30,000 to $40,000 drug debt, he was shot, then weights were tied to his ankles before he was thrown into the ocean.
The body of the victim – who is identified in the indictment only as “T.D.” – was recovered from the Pacific Ocean several miles northwest of Oceanside on October 16, 2019.
While one defendant was previously charged with murder in this case, the superseding indictment adds a murder charge against Sheila Marie Ritze, 40, of San Juan Capistrano, a registered owner of the boat, who previously was accused of being an accessory after the fact (a charge not alleged in the superseding indictment). The alleged shooter – Hoang Xuan Le, also known as “Wayne” and “Wangsta,” 39, of Fountain Valley – was previously indicted on a charge of first-degree murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
The superseding indictment now alleges that Le and Ritze conspired to commit the murder. The conspiracy count alleges that, on October 15, Le shot T.D., Le threw the victim overboard, and “defendants Le and Ritze left victim T.D. in the Pacific Ocean to die and went back to the Dana Point Marina.”
Le and Ritze, who pleaded not guilty earlier this year to charges in the original three-count indictment, are currently being held in federal custody without bond.
In addition to the three charges related to the murder, the superseding indictment adds a series of narcotics charges against Le related to drug deals with an undercover operative during the investigation into the slaying. Le allegedly distributed cocaine on two occasions and distributed methamphetamine in two transactions.
The superseding indictment further charges Le with possessing methamphetamine and two firearms – a shotgun and an AR-15-type “ghost gun” – when he was arrested.
The final count in the indictment charges Ritze with lying to federal investigators during an interview after she was arrested. The indictment specifically alleges that Ritze falsely stated, among other things, that she had never met the victim prior to the October 15 boat trip.
Le and Ritze were arrested on December 19 after prosecutors filed a criminal complaint in the case being investigated by the FBI and the Coast Guard Investigative Service.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--WOKE AF: Verizon Is Pulling Advertising From Facebook And Instagram

Verizon is the latest corporate business to bow to the mob and boycott advertising on Facebook and Instagram—-an apparent attempt to be extra woke .
The wireless carrier joins Ben & Jerry ’ s , Patagonia , The North Face , REI and others in the “ # StopHateForProfit ” campaign , a movement aimed at pressuring social media companies to restrict certain speech .
“ We have strict content policies in place and have zero tolerance when they are breached , we take action , ” Verizon ’ s John Nitti said .
“ We ’ re pausing our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution that makes us comfortable and is consistent with what we ’ ve done with YouTube and other partners.
” The “ # StopHateForProfit ” campaign was started by far-left groups claiming Facebook “ turned a blind eye to blatant voter suppression on their platform.
” The group , led by the Anti-Defamation League , the Color of Change and the NAACP are outraged that , among other things , Facebook labeled Breitbart News a “ trusted news source ” and made The Daily Caller a “ fact checker.
” The Color of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monetization of hate speech to discrimination in their algorithms to the proliferation of voter suppression to the silencing of Black voices , Facebook has refused to take responsibility for hate , bias , and discrimination growing on their platforms .
And what has allowed Facebook to continue racist practices is the $ 70B of revenue from corporations every year .
Companies have a choice to make about whether they want their businesses featured on Facebook ’ s platforms side-by-side with racist attacks on Black people .
”

Verizon is the latest corporate business to bow to the mob and boycott advertising on Facebook and Instagram—-an apparent attempt to be extra woke.
The wireless carrier joins Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, The North Face, REI and others in the “#StopHateForProfit” campaign, a movement aimed at pressuring social media companies to restrict certain speech.
“We have strict content policies in place and have zero tolerance when they are breached, we take action,” Verizon’s John Nitti said. “We’re pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable and is consistent with what we’ve done with YouTube and other partners.”
The “#StopHateForProfit” campaign was started by far-left groups claiming Facebook “turned a blind eye to blatant voter suppression on their platform.”
The group, led by the Anti-Defamation League, the Color of Change and the NAACP are outraged that, among other things, Facebook labeled Breitbart News a “trusted news source” and made The Daily Caller a “fact checker.”
The Color of Change website states: “From the monetization of hate speech to discrimination in their algorithms to the proliferation of voter suppression to the silencing of Black voices, Facebook has refused to take responsibility for hate, bias, and discrimination growing on their platforms. And what has allowed Facebook to continue racist practices is the $70B of revenue from corporations every year. Companies have a choice to make about whether they want their businesses featured on Facebook’s platforms side-by-side with racist attacks on Black people.”
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breaking911--2020-06-25--Man Arrested for Threatening Protesters at Baltimore Crab Restaurant

Baltimore County Police have formally charged the suspect arrested after threatening demonstrators in front of Vince ’ s Crabhouse on @ @ @ @ @ ( 52 ) of the 700 block of 5th Avenue , 21227 is charged with @ @ @ @ @ conduct , and driving under the influence of alcohol after an officer in the area @ @ @ @ @ demonstrators and engage them in a verbal exchange .
Duvall then returned to his car @ @ @ @ @ was stopped by the officer as he approached the demonstrators with the bat in hand @ @ @ @ @ of an alcoholic beverage on Duvall ’ s breath , he was administered sobriety tests @ @ @ @ @ Duvall was transported to an area hospital for treatment of an undisclosed medical condition and @ @ @ @ @ yesterday following a bail review hearing .

Baltimore County Police have formally charged the suspect arrested after threatening demonstrators in front of Vince’s Crabhouse on Saturday.
Keith Francis Duvall (52) of the 700 block of 5th Avenue, 21227 is charged with second degree assault, disorderly conduct, and driving under the influence of alcohol after an officer in the area observed him park near the demonstrators and engage them in a verbal exchange. Duvall then returned to his car to retrieve a bat and was stopped by the officer as he approached the demonstrators with the bat in hand. After detecting the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Duvall’s breath, he was administered sobriety tests and placed under arrest.
Duvall was transported to an area hospital for treatment of an undisclosed medical condition and released on his own recognizance yesterday following a bail review hearing.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot In The Head, Suspect Got Out Of Jail Just 3 Hours Before It Happened

FOREST CITY , North Carolina — A young girl was fatally shot by a suspect who had been released from jail just hours earlier , police say .
On Tuesday evening , the Forest City Police Department responded to a call that reported a child had been shot inside of a car on Oak Street .
When officers arrived on scene , they found two people removing Aaliyah Norris , 7 years of age , from a car .
It was also discovered that she was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head .
Officers requested assistance from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Emergency Medical Services .
A short time later medical personnel requested further assistance from Regional One air ambulance .
Upon arrival of Regional One , the victim was transported to Spartanburg Regional Hospital where she later died .
As officers with the police department began to investigate the shooting , they began receiving calls from the community with information regarding the incident as well as assistance from local , state and federal law enforcement partners .
As the investigation progressed , detectives with the department learned that the suspect in the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of age , from Forest City .
Francis was released from jail three hours before the crime .
He had been charged with assault by pointing a gun .
It was unclear why the gunman opened fire in the area .
On Wednesday , June 24 , 2020 , officers with the Forest City Police Department were able to take Francis into custody without incident .
Currently he has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill , discharging a weapon into occupied property inflicting serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the city limits .
These charged will be upgraded .
The Forest City Police Department was assisted in this incident and would like to thank several law enforcement partners .
Those partners included the Rutherford County Sheriff ’ s Office , the US Marshal Service-Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force , the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation , the Spindale Police Department , the Rutherford County Fire Marshal , Polk County Sheriff ’ s Office , Tryon Police Department , the Forest City Fire Department , Rutherford County EMS , and the @ @ @ @ @ @

FOREST CITY, North Carolina — A young girl was fatally shot by a suspect who had been released from jail just hours earlier, police say.
On Tuesday evening, the Forest City Police Department responded to a call that reported a child had been shot inside of a car on Oak Street.
When officers arrived on scene, they found two people removing Aaliyah Norris, 7 years of age, from a car. It was also discovered that she was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. Officers requested assistance from the Forest City Fire Department and Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services. A short time later medical personnel requested further assistance from Regional One air ambulance. Upon arrival of Regional One, the victim was transported to Spartanburg Regional Hospital where she later died.
As officers with the police department began to investigate the shooting, they began receiving calls from the community with information regarding the incident as well as assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement partners.
As the investigation progressed, detectives with the department learned that the suspect in the incident was Shaquille Marshon Francis, 26 years of age, from Forest City.
Francis was released from jail three hours before the crime. He had been charged with assault by pointing a gun.
It was unclear why the gunman opened fire in the area.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, officers with the Forest City Police Department were able to take Francis into custody without incident. Currently he has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill, discharging a weapon into occupied property inflicting serious bodily injury, and discharging a firearm within the city limits. These charged will be upgraded.
The Forest City Police Department was assisted in this incident and would like to thank several law enforcement partners. Those partners included the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, the US Marshal Service-Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Spindale Police Department, the Rutherford County Fire Marshal, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Tryon Police Department, the Forest City Fire Department, Rutherford County EMS, and the Rutherford County Traffic Control Unit.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--Florida Man Arrested After Threat To Assassinate Cops

A 29-year-old former Key West man was arrested in Volusia County Tuesday for threatening to shoot Monroe County Sheriff ’ s Office Deputies .
The Sheriff ’ s Office Special Operations Unit launched an investigation immediately after Sheriff Ramsay received a threatening email from Davis on Saturday .
Lowell Wayne Davis III was charged with making written threats to do bodily injury .
Davis had seven baggies of heroin , several hypodermic needles and two Suboxone strips in his possession when he was arrested in New Smyrna Beach , Florida .
Davis will face those drug-related charges in Volusia County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Monroe County .
“ Hey sherriff.. you and your gang of ****tards need to learn how to run a county .
Most importantly learn how to run that little cupcake camp you guys like to call county jail .
Yeah fix that dump of a place.. and learn how to treat inmates .
Before we start taxing yall piece of **** cops to even move around our city .
The conchs will rise up and start ****ing yall up .
We all have weapons .
And I ’ m puttin the word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Davis has an arrest history in Monroe County dating to 2015 .
“ I am thankful this case was resolved quickly and this suspect is currently where he belongs — behind bars , ” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay .
“ I will never tolerate violent threats made against my staff or members of this community .
I don ’ t care if the threats are made verbally or if they come in the form of an email , a text , or are made on social media .
If you threaten anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Office will find you and we will arrest you .
Period.
” Davis was booked into Volusia County jail on a $ 50,000 bail .

A 29-year-old former Key West man was arrested in Volusia County Tuesday for threatening to shoot Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies.
The Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit launched an investigation immediately after Sheriff Ramsay received a threatening email from Davis on Saturday.
Detectives quickly filed a warrant for the man’s arrest.
Lowell Wayne Davis III was charged with making written threats to do bodily injury.
Davis had seven baggies of heroin, several hypodermic needles and two Suboxone strips in his possession when he was arrested in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Davis will face those drug-related charges in Volusia County. He will face the threats charge in Monroe County.
Sheriff Rick Ramsay received this email on Saturday:
“Hey sherriff.. you and your gang of ****tards need to learn how to run a county. Most importantly learn how to run that little cupcake camp you guys like to call county jail. Yeah fix that dump of a place.. and learn how to treat inmates. Before we start taxing yall piece of **** cops to even move around our city. The conchs will rise up and start ****ing yall up. We all have weapons. And I’m puttin the word out. Shoot first ask questions later.”
Davis has an arrest history in Monroe County dating to 2015.
“I am thankful this case was resolved quickly and this suspect is currently where he belongs — behind bars,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I will never tolerate violent threats made against my staff or members of this community. I don’t care if the threats are made verbally or if they come in the form of an email, a text, or are made on social media. If you threaten anyone in this community, the Sheriff’s Office will find you and we will arrest you. Period.”
Davis was booked into Volusia County jail on a $50,000 bail.
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breaking911--2020-06-25--NYPD Officer Arrested, Charged For Alleged Chokehold Arrest

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Police Officer David Afanador has been charged with attempted aggravated strangulation and strangulation in the second degree for allegedly using a chokehold on a Queens man during an arrest Sunday morning .
The officer – suspended without pay by the New York City Police Department hours after a video of the incident went viral online – allegedly used a chokehold on a 35-year-old man on the boardwalk near the beach in Far Rockaway , Queens .
Governor Andrew Cuomo , just 13 days ago , signed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act criminalizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way .
“ The ink from the pen Gov .
Cuomo used to sign this legislation was barely dry before this officer allegedly employed the very tactic the new law was designed to prohibit , ” said District Attorney Katz .
“ Police officers are entrusted to serve and protect – and the conduct alleged here can not be tolerated .
This police officer is now a defendant and is accused of using a chokehold , a maneuver we know has been lethal .
This Office has zero tolerance for police misconduct.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garner , who died in Staten Island while being arrested .
A police officer used a chokehold on the 43-year-old Garner , who repeatedly said “ I can ’ t breathe.
” Garner died as a result of combined neck and chest compressions that led to a fatal asthma attack .
District Attorney Katz said that , according to the charges , Afanador was responding to a call of someone screaming and yelling at people on the Boardwalk shortly after 8 a.m. , Sunday , June 21 , 2020 .
Afanador and several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proceeded to taunt and heckle the officers as a couple of them simultaneously video recorded the police on their cell phones .
At one point , 35-year-old Ricky Bellevue asked the police officers if they were scared and appeared to retrieve a can from a trash receptacle .
That ’ s when 4 police officers grabbed Bellevue , including Afanador , who allegedly wrapped his arm around the man ’ s neck as he was pinned to the ground .
According to the charges , Officer Afanador allegedly continued the chokehold as other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 35-year-old man ’ s body appears on recordings to go limp and he loses consciousness .
Only after another police officer pulls on Afanador ’ s back does he remove his arm from around Bellevue ’ s neck .
Body worn camera footage shows these police officers were cursed at and badgered .
Every day , however , police officers find themselves in circumstances that require them to exercise restraint and are charged with de-escalating potentially volatile conflicts , said DA Katz .
According to the complaint , Officer Afanador ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the normal breathing or circulation of Bellevue when he placed his arm around the man ’ s neck and only relented when his fellow officer intervened .
According to DA Katz , “ Even under the most difficult of circumstances , this maneuver , this kind of action , is exactly the kind of police conduct that the NYPD has banned and our State Legislature criminalized.
” The defendant is awaiting arraignment in Queens Criminal Court .
If convicted , Afanador faces up to 7 years in prison .

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Police Officer David Afanador has been charged with attempted aggravated strangulation and strangulation in the second degree for allegedly using a chokehold on a Queens man during an arrest Sunday morning. The officer – suspended without pay by the New York City Police Department hours after a video of the incident went viral online – allegedly used a chokehold on a 35-year-old man on the boardwalk near the beach in Far Rockaway, Queens. Governor Andrew Cuomo, just 13 days ago, signed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act
criminalizing this maneuver when used in a life-threatening way.
“The ink from the pen Gov. Cuomo used to sign this legislation was barely dry before this officer allegedly employed the very tactic the new law was designed to prohibit,” said District Attorney Katz. “Police officers are entrusted to serve and protect – and the conduct alleged here cannot be tolerated. This police officer is now a defendant and is accused of using a chokehold, a maneuver we know has been lethal. This Office has zero tolerance for police misconduct.”
The anti-chokehold act was named after Eric Garner, who died in Staten Island while being arrested. A police officer used a chokehold on the 43-year-old Garner, who repeatedly said “I can’t breathe.” Garner died as a result of combined neck and chest compressions that led to a fatal asthma attack.
District Attorney Katz said that, according to the charges, Afanador was responding to a call of someone screaming and yelling at people on the Boardwalk shortly after 8 a.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020. Afanador and several other police officers encountered 3 men who proceeded to taunt and heckle the officers as a couple of them simultaneously video recorded the police on their cell phones. At one point, 35-year-old Ricky Bellevue asked the police officers if they were scared and appeared to retrieve a can from a trash receptacle. That’s when 4 police officers grabbed Bellevue, including Afanador, who allegedly wrapped his arm around the man’s neck as he was pinned to the ground.
According to the charges, Officer Afanador allegedly continued the chokehold as other officers handcuffed Bellevue. Within seconds, the 35-year-old man’s body appears on recordings to go limp and he loses consciousness. Only after another police officer pulls on Afanador’s back does he remove his arm from around Bellevue’s neck.
Body worn camera footage shows these police officers were cursed at and badgered. Every day, however, police officers find themselves in circumstances that require them to exercise restraint and are charged with de-escalating potentially volatile conflicts, said DA Katz.
According to the complaint, Officer Afanador’s alleged actions showed his intent to impede the normal breathing or circulation of Bellevue when he placed his arm around the man’s neck and only relented when his fellow officer intervened.
According to DA Katz, “Even under the most difficult of circumstances, this maneuver, this kind of action, is exactly the kind of police conduct that the NYPD has banned and our State Legislature criminalized.”
The defendant is awaiting arraignment in Queens Criminal Court. If convicted, Afanador faces up to 7 years in prison.
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