A city cop was arrested for driving drunk, smashing into cars and speeding through a police stop as fellow officers gave chase, authorities said Monday.
The alleged intoxicated ride by Shieed Haniff, 30, ended Sunday minutes before midnight when he was stopped in East New York, Brooklyn.
Police saw Haniff drive erratically and hit a car, before making a u-turn and crashing into another car, causing injuries for occupants in both vehicles, court papers alleged.
The seven-year NYPD veteran then drove off and plowed through a traffic stop with “police jumping out of the way,” the document said.
Cops charged Haniff with leaving the scene of an accident, DWI, reckless driving and refusing to take a breath test. He was released without bail, but his license was revoked.
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Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Sgt. Charles Miller Arrested After High Speed Chase
A New Orleans police officer was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly refused to wait for an officer to issue him traffic citations, and instead snatched his driver’s license and documents from the officer and fled the scene.
Investigators said an officer pulled over 26-year veteran Sgt. Charles Miller Thursday about 8 p.m.
Police said Miller was speeding on US 90-B near Claiborne Avenue.
The truck Miller was driving didn't have a license plate either, police said.
Miller took the St. Charles Avenue exit, and pulled over for the officer at Calliope Street and St. Charles. He allegedly turned over his driver’s license and registration to the officer, but minutes later, snatched his items back from the officer, which injured her wrist, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Detectives said Miller sped off in his truck and led the officer on a high-speed chase.
During the chase Miller ran a stop sign, drove through a red light, drove at speeds near 90 miles per hour and committed other traffic violations.
The officer stopped pursuing Miller because she believed the chase was a serious threat to the public’s safety, investigators said.
Miller turned himself in to authorities on Friday at the Public Integrity Bureau.
He was booked on charges of speeding, no license plate, expired driver’s license, battery on an officer, aggravated flight from an officer, disregarding a stop sign, disregarding a red light and reckless operation of a vehicle.
He was placed on emergency suspension without pay.
Investigators said an officer pulled over 26-year veteran Sgt. Charles Miller Thursday about 8 p.m.
Police said Miller was speeding on US 90-B near Claiborne Avenue.
The truck Miller was driving didn't have a license plate either, police said.
Miller took the St. Charles Avenue exit, and pulled over for the officer at Calliope Street and St. Charles. He allegedly turned over his driver’s license and registration to the officer, but minutes later, snatched his items back from the officer, which injured her wrist, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Detectives said Miller sped off in his truck and led the officer on a high-speed chase.
During the chase Miller ran a stop sign, drove through a red light, drove at speeds near 90 miles per hour and committed other traffic violations.
The officer stopped pursuing Miller because she believed the chase was a serious threat to the public’s safety, investigators said.
Miller turned himself in to authorities on Friday at the Public Integrity Bureau.
He was booked on charges of speeding, no license plate, expired driver’s license, battery on an officer, aggravated flight from an officer, disregarding a stop sign, disregarding a red light and reckless operation of a vehicle.
He was placed on emergency suspension without pay.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Officer Ernesto Fierro Indicted in Texas Death
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Veteran Officer Kent Scott Arrested for DWI
Portland Police arrested one of their own, accused of intoxicated driving.
Police say Kent Scott was off-duty when he was pulled over at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday on Southeast 148th and Division Street. He was cited for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. He was not booked in jail.
Scott is a 22-year veteran of Portland Police and was assigned to the transit police division. He has now been placed in an off-street assignment pending an internal review.
Police say Kent Scott was off-duty when he was pulled over at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday on Southeast 148th and Division Street. He was cited for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. He was not booked in jail.
Scott is a 22-year veteran of Portland Police and was assigned to the transit police division. He has now been placed in an off-street assignment pending an internal review.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Officer John Freudenberg Charged with DWI
Police say an intoxicated Parsippany police officer ran his Chevrolet
Silverado off the road and wound up in a residential front yard
Saturday.
John R. Freudenberg, 30, of Randolph was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving Saturday night, Randolph police said.
Randolph Sgt. Frank Mygas and Officers Jason Gould and Jason Del Turco responded to the crash, and found the car in the front yard of a Jennifern Avenue home, Randolph police said.
Del Turco spoke to Freudenberg, the driver, and was told he "ran off the road," Randolph police said.
Freudenberg also identified himself as a Parsippany officer, which Randolph police later confirmed, they say.
Randolph Detective Lt. Christopher Giuliani said that based on a draft report about the incident, he didn't have any indication Freudenberg tried to use his status as an officer to avoid a ticket or arrest.
Freudenberg was also off-duty, and was not in a police department vehicle, Giuliani said.
At the time of the crash, Del Turco detected the odor of alcohol on Freudenberg's breath, and had Freudenberg perform field sobriety tests, Randolph Police said. He was then arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Giuliani said while Freudenberg did take a breath test, police are not releasing the results.
Freudenberg's passenger complained of pain, but didn't want to receive medical treatment at the scene, Randolph police said. Freudenberg didn't complain of any injuries, police said.
Parsippany and Randolph, both Morris County communities, share a small border but are mostly divided by sections of Denville and Morris Township.
John R. Freudenberg, 30, of Randolph was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving Saturday night, Randolph police said.
Randolph Sgt. Frank Mygas and Officers Jason Gould and Jason Del Turco responded to the crash, and found the car in the front yard of a Jennifern Avenue home, Randolph police said.
Del Turco spoke to Freudenberg, the driver, and was told he "ran off the road," Randolph police said.
Freudenberg also identified himself as a Parsippany officer, which Randolph police later confirmed, they say.
Randolph Detective Lt. Christopher Giuliani said that based on a draft report about the incident, he didn't have any indication Freudenberg tried to use his status as an officer to avoid a ticket or arrest.
Freudenberg was also off-duty, and was not in a police department vehicle, Giuliani said.
At the time of the crash, Del Turco detected the odor of alcohol on Freudenberg's breath, and had Freudenberg perform field sobriety tests, Randolph Police said. He was then arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Giuliani said while Freudenberg did take a breath test, police are not releasing the results.
Freudenberg's passenger complained of pain, but didn't want to receive medical treatment at the scene, Randolph police said. Freudenberg didn't complain of any injuries, police said.
Parsippany and Randolph, both Morris County communities, share a small border but are mostly divided by sections of Denville and Morris Township.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Officer Daniel Cruz Arrested for Aggravated DUI
A Rockford police officer was arrested Monday night on charges of
driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of a
two-vehicle accident that left a woman critically injured, Boone County
Sheriff’s officials said today.
Daniel A. Cruz, 37, of Machesney Park was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a personal-injury accident, aggravated DUI, aggravated reckless driving, improper passing, driving in the wrong lane and operating a vehicle without proof of insurance.
The name and age of the critically injured woman and the names and conditions of three others in the same vehicle were not immediately available.
Cruz, a 13-year veteran of the department, reportedly was off-duty when the accident happened.
Witnesses said he was traveling south on Beloit Road in a gray 2010 Dodge Caravan when he entered the intersection of Town Hall Road, which is uphill, on a curve and in a no-passing zone. Cruz’s van struck a northbound vehicle, believed to be an Oldsmobile, containing four people.
According to the complaint filed in Boone County Court, Cruz left the scene of the accident by walking away. He was found a half mile from the scene, still walking.
According to the probable cause statement, Cruz admitted to consuming alcohol.
The officer described Cruz as having a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath, bloodshot-glassy eyes, unsteady on his feet and using the squad car for balance.”
Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier said Cruz refused all chemical testing. A court order was eventually obtained. However, it was unknown how much time passed before the blood draw was made.
Cruz’s blood-alcohol content was not available.
Rockford police Chief Chet Epperson could not be reached today for comment.
Daniel A. Cruz, 37, of Machesney Park was arrested on charges of leaving the scene of a personal-injury accident, aggravated DUI, aggravated reckless driving, improper passing, driving in the wrong lane and operating a vehicle without proof of insurance.
The name and age of the critically injured woman and the names and conditions of three others in the same vehicle were not immediately available.
Cruz, a 13-year veteran of the department, reportedly was off-duty when the accident happened.
Witnesses said he was traveling south on Beloit Road in a gray 2010 Dodge Caravan when he entered the intersection of Town Hall Road, which is uphill, on a curve and in a no-passing zone. Cruz’s van struck a northbound vehicle, believed to be an Oldsmobile, containing four people.
According to the complaint filed in Boone County Court, Cruz left the scene of the accident by walking away. He was found a half mile from the scene, still walking.
According to the probable cause statement, Cruz admitted to consuming alcohol.
The officer described Cruz as having a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath, bloodshot-glassy eyes, unsteady on his feet and using the squad car for balance.”
Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier said Cruz refused all chemical testing. A court order was eventually obtained. However, it was unknown how much time passed before the blood draw was made.
Cruz’s blood-alcohol content was not available.
Rockford police Chief Chet Epperson could not be reached today for comment.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Officer Bradley Bickett Arrested for Drunk Driving
An Aurora police officer who was arrested for drinking and driving and speeding in Wyoming early this month has resigned from the force, officials announced Monday.
Officer Bradley Bickett was arrested in Goshen County, Wyoming on Aug. 10 after witnesses reported him driving recklessly in his marked police cruiser while a passenger threw trash -possibly beer cans- from a window.
Gerald Kirby, also an Aurora officer, was cited for littering.
Both were on their way to the funeral for one of two officers who were recently killed in Rapid City, South Dakota.
"It is unfortunate that a 31-year career of service in law enforcement was destroyed by a single day of poor judgment," said Chief Daniel J. Oates of Bickett’s resignation.
"I thank Brad for his decision. He made the honorable choice to retire. He has accepted responsibility. His apology will mean a great deal to his colleagues in the Department and will help put this unfortunate event behind us.”"
Kirby is on restricted duty pending a full Internal Affairs investigation, police said.
Officer Bradley Bickett was arrested in Goshen County, Wyoming on Aug. 10 after witnesses reported him driving recklessly in his marked police cruiser while a passenger threw trash -possibly beer cans- from a window.
Gerald Kirby, also an Aurora officer, was cited for littering.
Both were on their way to the funeral for one of two officers who were recently killed in Rapid City, South Dakota.
"It is unfortunate that a 31-year career of service in law enforcement was destroyed by a single day of poor judgment," said Chief Daniel J. Oates of Bickett’s resignation.
"I thank Brad for his decision. He made the honorable choice to retire. He has accepted responsibility. His apology will mean a great deal to his colleagues in the Department and will help put this unfortunate event behind us.”"
Kirby is on restricted duty pending a full Internal Affairs investigation, police said.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Officer Thomas Walker's Court Postponed After New Charges Filed
A South Fayette Township police officer accused of DUI after crashing into two Bridgeville police cars was in court on Thursday.
However, the hearing for Thomas Walker, 38, was postponed after prosecutors entered seven new charges in the case.
Investigators said Walker -- who was off duty at the time of the Dec. 18 crash -- was drunk when he slammed into two police cars that were blocking off Millers Run Road in Cecil Township.
Police suspected Walker was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, and the criminal complaint states that he refused a blood-alcohol test.
The two officers were taken to the hospital after the crash with non-life threatening injuries. One of them -- Sgt. Gary James -- will be off work for 12 weeks.
After the crash, police said they placed Walker in a police cruiser but he was spotted walking away. Police said they yelled for him to stop and arrested him when he continued walking.
At Thursday's hearing, Walker's attorney, Noah Geary, said that they didn't know more charges would be filed. Geary said that District Judge Valarie Costanzo granted a postponement for that reason.
The new charges include reckless driving, careless driving, resisting arrest, escape, recklessly endangering another person and fleeing the scene of an accident, Geary said.
Walker is due back in court Feb. 10.
The South Fayette police chief told Channel 4 Action News that Walker has been with the department for three years.
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However, the hearing for Thomas Walker, 38, was postponed after prosecutors entered seven new charges in the case.
Investigators said Walker -- who was off duty at the time of the Dec. 18 crash -- was drunk when he slammed into two police cars that were blocking off Millers Run Road in Cecil Township.
Police suspected Walker was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, and the criminal complaint states that he refused a blood-alcohol test.
The two officers were taken to the hospital after the crash with non-life threatening injuries. One of them -- Sgt. Gary James -- will be off work for 12 weeks.
After the crash, police said they placed Walker in a police cruiser but he was spotted walking away. Police said they yelled for him to stop and arrested him when he continued walking.
At Thursday's hearing, Walker's attorney, Noah Geary, said that they didn't know more charges would be filed. Geary said that District Judge Valarie Costanzo granted a postponement for that reason.
The new charges include reckless driving, careless driving, resisting arrest, escape, recklessly endangering another person and fleeing the scene of an accident, Geary said.
Walker is due back in court Feb. 10.
The South Fayette police chief told Channel 4 Action News that Walker has been with the department for three years.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Officer Christine Phinney Charged with Disorderly Conduct & Reckless Driving
A North Charleston police officer is placed on administrative duty and under investigation after Dorchester deputies pulled her over for speeding.
On Christmas Eve, officers charged 41-year-old Christine Phinney, the wife of a Dorchester County Sheriff's Lieutenant, with offenses that could have put her behind bars, but she never went to jail.
"I'm a police officer," yelled Phinney on the dash cam video. "Do you know see my torn lip? Do you not see my lip?"
Police say she was handcuffed and wrestled to the ground. After the small fight she said, "He's going to love it when he gets sued for a (expletive) fat lip."
Phinney worked as an officer with North Charleston Police Department. "I pull people for driving 100 mph, you know what they say? I'm a narcotics officer in an unmarked vehicle. Well just slow it down and have a good night. As long as the show me a badge, I don't care," said Phinney.
She tells the deputy she is Tony Phinney's wife, a lieutenant with the same agency that pulled her over.
Despite her connection, they charged her with disorderly conduct and reckless driving. Maj. John Garrison says the majority of people with those charges get a court date, but they're not taken to jail.
"It's not like there was preference shown it was treated like any other case," said Garrison.
It all started after officers saw Phinney speeding down Central Avenue in Summerville.
They say she drove in the median and passed cars pulled over for the blue lights. Eventually she turned in to the White Gables subdivision and stopped for officers. An incident report says they clocked her going 65 in a 40 mph speed zone.
"In this instance it did involve another police officer. Her supervisors in North Charleston were notified. They responded and requested that they be allowed to take custody of her. They did what they had to do as far as department police and their internal affairs investigation," said Maj. Garrison.
He says she could be fined, spend up to 60 days in jail, and get six points on her license for the charges. He says alcohol was not a factor.
North Charleston Police department has placed Phinney on administrative duty as she is being investigated.
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On Christmas Eve, officers charged 41-year-old Christine Phinney, the wife of a Dorchester County Sheriff's Lieutenant, with offenses that could have put her behind bars, but she never went to jail.
"I'm a police officer," yelled Phinney on the dash cam video. "Do you know see my torn lip? Do you not see my lip?"
Police say she was handcuffed and wrestled to the ground. After the small fight she said, "He's going to love it when he gets sued for a (expletive) fat lip."
Phinney worked as an officer with North Charleston Police Department. "I pull people for driving 100 mph, you know what they say? I'm a narcotics officer in an unmarked vehicle. Well just slow it down and have a good night. As long as the show me a badge, I don't care," said Phinney.
She tells the deputy she is Tony Phinney's wife, a lieutenant with the same agency that pulled her over.
Despite her connection, they charged her with disorderly conduct and reckless driving. Maj. John Garrison says the majority of people with those charges get a court date, but they're not taken to jail.
"It's not like there was preference shown it was treated like any other case," said Garrison.
It all started after officers saw Phinney speeding down Central Avenue in Summerville.
They say she drove in the median and passed cars pulled over for the blue lights. Eventually she turned in to the White Gables subdivision and stopped for officers. An incident report says they clocked her going 65 in a 40 mph speed zone.
"In this instance it did involve another police officer. Her supervisors in North Charleston were notified. They responded and requested that they be allowed to take custody of her. They did what they had to do as far as department police and their internal affairs investigation," said Maj. Garrison.
He says she could be fined, spend up to 60 days in jail, and get six points on her license for the charges. He says alcohol was not a factor.
North Charleston Police department has placed Phinney on administrative duty as she is being investigated.
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Deputy John Harvey Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving
A Volusia County Deputy has pleaded no contest to reckless driving in an August crash.
Arrest reports say 51-year-old John Harvey struck a South Daytona patrol car and told an officer he had "a lot" to drink. He was charged with driving under the influence, refusing to take an alcohol breath test, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
Court records show he pleaded no contest in November to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Other charges were dismissed.
Harvey's attorney told the Daytona Beach News-Journal the arrest report shows confusion between his client and the arresting officers about Harvey's status as a law enforcement officer and Harvey's attempt to disclose he had a firearm.
The sheriff's office is conducting an internal investigation.
Arrest reports say 51-year-old John Harvey struck a South Daytona patrol car and told an officer he had "a lot" to drink. He was charged with driving under the influence, refusing to take an alcohol breath test, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
Court records show he pleaded no contest in November to a reduced charge of reckless driving. Other charges were dismissed.
Harvey's attorney told the Daytona Beach News-Journal the arrest report shows confusion between his client and the arresting officers about Harvey's status as a law enforcement officer and Harvey's attempt to disclose he had a firearm.
The sheriff's office is conducting an internal investigation.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Judge James Heath Kills Self After Drunk Driving Arrest
HAMILTON TWP.
A Warren County Common Pleas Court judge who was arrested this weekend for the second time in seven months was found dead in his home the next day, according to police.
James Heath, 47, was found in the master bedroom of his Nunner Road home just after 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, by his estranged wife, according to Hamilton Twp. Police Lt. Jeff Braley.
“She had been trying to reach him by phone and could not and went to check on him at the house,” Braley said.
Braley said although nothing has been confirmed, Heath’s death is being investigated as a suicide. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed Tuesday, May 26, he said.
Heath was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at mile marker 11 on Ohio 48, according to Sgt. Karla Taulbee, spokeswoman for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Transported to a patrol post, Heath refused a breathalyzer test, Taulbee said. He was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired and a marked lanes violation and released to someone who was able to drive, she said.
Heath was arrested last October in Clinton County on the same charge. He pleaded guilty in December to the lesser charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
As a result of the plea, Heath was found not guilty of the original charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Warren County Judge Donald Oda II said Sunday he had known Heath for 14 years and was “completely shocked” when he heard of his death.
“We all thought the world of Judge Heath,” Oda said. “He was a good man. The Warren County judges ... our bench is certainly less today than it was yesterday.”
Warren County Commissioner C. Michael Kilburn said his heart goes out to Heath’s family. “We just never know what burdens people are carrying with them,” he said. “It’s just a terrible, terrible situation.”
Earlier this year, Kilburn criticized Heath for his behavior, showed a video of him pleading with a state trooper not to arrest him and called on him to resign. Following Kilburn’s comments, Heath admitted he made a mistake, apologized for his actions and said he was taking steps to ensure they did not happen again.
Heath, a Miami University graduate, first took the bench of the Warren County Court in December of 1994, according to the court’s Web site. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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A Warren County Common Pleas Court judge who was arrested this weekend for the second time in seven months was found dead in his home the next day, according to police.
James Heath, 47, was found in the master bedroom of his Nunner Road home just after 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, by his estranged wife, according to Hamilton Twp. Police Lt. Jeff Braley.
“She had been trying to reach him by phone and could not and went to check on him at the house,” Braley said.
Braley said although nothing has been confirmed, Heath’s death is being investigated as a suicide. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed Tuesday, May 26, he said.
Heath was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at mile marker 11 on Ohio 48, according to Sgt. Karla Taulbee, spokeswoman for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Transported to a patrol post, Heath refused a breathalyzer test, Taulbee said. He was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired and a marked lanes violation and released to someone who was able to drive, she said.
Heath was arrested last October in Clinton County on the same charge. He pleaded guilty in December to the lesser charge of reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
As a result of the plea, Heath was found not guilty of the original charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Warren County Judge Donald Oda II said Sunday he had known Heath for 14 years and was “completely shocked” when he heard of his death.
“We all thought the world of Judge Heath,” Oda said. “He was a good man. The Warren County judges ... our bench is certainly less today than it was yesterday.”
Warren County Commissioner C. Michael Kilburn said his heart goes out to Heath’s family. “We just never know what burdens people are carrying with them,” he said. “It’s just a terrible, terrible situation.”
Earlier this year, Kilburn criticized Heath for his behavior, showed a video of him pleading with a state trooper not to arrest him and called on him to resign. Following Kilburn’s comments, Heath admitted he made a mistake, apologized for his actions and said he was taking steps to ensure they did not happen again.
Heath, a Miami University graduate, first took the bench of the Warren County Court in December of 1994, according to the court’s Web site. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Officer Michael Couch Accused of Drunk Driving Pleads to a Lesser Charge
An Orangetown police officer accused of driving drunk in Florida has pleaded to a lesser charge, as the cost and methods of investigating the incident involving him and other officers is being questioned by town and police union officials.
The incident in November led Orangetown to spend about $30,000 on an investigation by a Westchester law firm, the town supervisor said today.
Two of the five officers in the car - including a lieutenant - were suspended for a week with pay by the Town Board and penalized upon reinstatement.
The investigation increased hard feelings toward the police administration by many officers, an Orangetown police union official said.
The only officer charged in Florida by police there was Michael Couch, who drove the car. He was with other town officers on a golfing vacation.
Couch's Florida lawyer, Donald Day, said today that Couch this week pleaded no contest to reckless driving, a violation.
Read more about this story tomorrow in The Journal News.
The incident in November led Orangetown to spend about $30,000 on an investigation by a Westchester law firm, the town supervisor said today.
Two of the five officers in the car - including a lieutenant - were suspended for a week with pay by the Town Board and penalized upon reinstatement.
The investigation increased hard feelings toward the police administration by many officers, an Orangetown police union official said.
The only officer charged in Florida by police there was Michael Couch, who drove the car. He was with other town officers on a golfing vacation.
Couch's Florida lawyer, Donald Day, said today that Couch this week pleaded no contest to reckless driving, a violation.
Read more about this story tomorrow in The Journal News.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Corrections Officer Matthew Hagen Arrested for Chasing Deer with His Truck
A Nebraska corrections officer was arrested Thursday after being found chasing a deer in his pickup truck through a cornfield in an Omaha park.
Matthew Hagen, 25, was found shortly after midnight in his truck at the Chalco Hills Recreation area, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.
Police responded to a call reporting a pickup truck crashing into the park's security gate, and police were also told the truck had been seen chasing a deer in the cornfield, KPTM.com reported.
A 10-minute high-speed chase ensued after a Nebraska State Patrol trooper tried to stop Hagen's pickup, but he refused. He resisted, but was arrested after a brief struggle, KPTM.com reported.
Hagen was arrested on several charges including: attempting to assault an officer, resisting arrest, flight to avoid arrest felony, willful reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and criminal mischief over $1,500.
Matthew Hagen, 25, was found shortly after midnight in his truck at the Chalco Hills Recreation area, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department.
Police responded to a call reporting a pickup truck crashing into the park's security gate, and police were also told the truck had been seen chasing a deer in the cornfield, KPTM.com reported.
A 10-minute high-speed chase ensued after a Nebraska State Patrol trooper tried to stop Hagen's pickup, but he refused. He resisted, but was arrested after a brief struggle, KPTM.com reported.
Hagen was arrested on several charges including: attempting to assault an officer, resisting arrest, flight to avoid arrest felony, willful reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and criminal mischief over $1,500.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Two Off-Duty Officers Arrested for Speeding & Reckless Driving
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla.
The man grinning in his mug shot is a Volusia County deputy and he's accused of taking local cops on a high-speed chase with his motorcycle. It all started when Edgewater police tried to pull over deputies Omar Lopez and Austin Littleton.
Police said the deputies were speeding and driving recklessly on their motorcycles, but the officers said they had no idea they were pursuing deputies.
There was an officer posted in a parking lot when he saw two men on motorcycles speeding past him; one was doing a wheelie. As soon as police followed them, they sped up and disappeared into a neighborhood.
Lopez was smiling when he was booked into jail Tuesday, even though the five-year sheriff's veteran is facing a felony charge, accused of running from Edgewater police.
"I think that they really needed to stop and think what they were doing, and especially the one that took off from the scene and kept on going," said Paulette Tubbs, Edgewater Police Department.
Lopez was spotted on US-1 Tuesday with Deputy Austin Littleton. Both were on personal motorcycles when an officer saw them going 60mph in a 35mph zone. They did eventually pull over, but Lopez wasn't about to stay there.
"The other officer stopped and then took off again from that position," Tubbs said.
More officers joined the pursuit and Lopez was spotted again near Oak Hill, where he appeared to be hiding behind a gas station. Again, he sped away.
It wasn't until police checked the ID of the other motorcyclist that they realized they were dealing with off-duty deputies. Police reports said a sheriff lieutenant was called to the scene. He compelled Littleton to give up Lopez and police arrested the 34-year-old in his New Smyrna Beach home.
Police insist, the pair were done no favors.
"No, no, no, 'cause they did not know that they were deputies," Tubbs said.
While Deputy Littleton was stopped and getting three tickets for his part in it, his cell phone rang and it was Deputy Lopez. The sheriff lieutenant who was on scene grabbed the phone and answered it, only to have Lopez hang up on him.
Both men were suspended with pay Wednesday morning while the sheriff's office investigates.
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The man grinning in his mug shot is a Volusia County deputy and he's accused of taking local cops on a high-speed chase with his motorcycle. It all started when Edgewater police tried to pull over deputies Omar Lopez and Austin Littleton.
Police said the deputies were speeding and driving recklessly on their motorcycles, but the officers said they had no idea they were pursuing deputies.
There was an officer posted in a parking lot when he saw two men on motorcycles speeding past him; one was doing a wheelie. As soon as police followed them, they sped up and disappeared into a neighborhood.
Lopez was smiling when he was booked into jail Tuesday, even though the five-year sheriff's veteran is facing a felony charge, accused of running from Edgewater police.
"I think that they really needed to stop and think what they were doing, and especially the one that took off from the scene and kept on going," said Paulette Tubbs, Edgewater Police Department.
Lopez was spotted on US-1 Tuesday with Deputy Austin Littleton. Both were on personal motorcycles when an officer saw them going 60mph in a 35mph zone. They did eventually pull over, but Lopez wasn't about to stay there.
"The other officer stopped and then took off again from that position," Tubbs said.
More officers joined the pursuit and Lopez was spotted again near Oak Hill, where he appeared to be hiding behind a gas station. Again, he sped away.
It wasn't until police checked the ID of the other motorcyclist that they realized they were dealing with off-duty deputies. Police reports said a sheriff lieutenant was called to the scene. He compelled Littleton to give up Lopez and police arrested the 34-year-old in his New Smyrna Beach home.
Police insist, the pair were done no favors.
"No, no, no, 'cause they did not know that they were deputies," Tubbs said.
While Deputy Littleton was stopped and getting three tickets for his part in it, his cell phone rang and it was Deputy Lopez. The sheriff lieutenant who was on scene grabbed the phone and answered it, only to have Lopez hang up on him.
Both men were suspended with pay Wednesday morning while the sheriff's office investigates.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sgt Darryl Storey Arrested for Collision that Killed 18-year-old Woman
THUNDER BAY, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has been criminally charged in the death of an 18-year-old woman following a collision in northwestern Ontario last December.
Sgt. Darryl Storey was arrested Monday and faces one count of criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death in the Dec. 3, 2008 collision.
He has been released and set to appear in a Thunder Bay courtroom on March 5, said a Tuesday news release.
The crash occurred between a OPP cruiser driven by Storey and a car driven by Jasmine Veneruzzo on Highway 11 and Twin City Crossroads in Thunder Bay.
Veneruzzo, an 18-year-old Murillo, Ont., woman, died from the crash.
Storey was believed to be have been on a routine patrol at the time of the collision.
The charges come as a result of an investigation launched by the Special Investigations Unit, a provincial body that looks into cases involving police and civilians resulting in sex assault, serious injuries or death.
Meanwhile, earlier Tuesday, the OPPalso announced that another officer has been charged with street racing for driving 65 kilometres over the speed limit.
Police say Det. Const. Heidi Fischer was not within the lawful execution of her duties on Jan. 31 when Brant County OPP stopped her unmarked police vehicle on Highway 403 for driving 165 kilometres per hour in a 100 km/h zone.
Fischer, an OPP officer for four years, had her driver's licence suspended for seven days. Her vehicle was also impounded for seven days.
She will appear in court in Brantford on March 24.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has been criminally charged in the death of an 18-year-old woman following a collision in northwestern Ontario last December.
Sgt. Darryl Storey was arrested Monday and faces one count of criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death in the Dec. 3, 2008 collision.
He has been released and set to appear in a Thunder Bay courtroom on March 5, said a Tuesday news release.
The crash occurred between a OPP cruiser driven by Storey and a car driven by Jasmine Veneruzzo on Highway 11 and Twin City Crossroads in Thunder Bay.
Veneruzzo, an 18-year-old Murillo, Ont., woman, died from the crash.
Storey was believed to be have been on a routine patrol at the time of the collision.
The charges come as a result of an investigation launched by the Special Investigations Unit, a provincial body that looks into cases involving police and civilians resulting in sex assault, serious injuries or death.
Meanwhile, earlier Tuesday, the OPPalso announced that another officer has been charged with street racing for driving 65 kilometres over the speed limit.
Police say Det. Const. Heidi Fischer was not within the lawful execution of her duties on Jan. 31 when Brant County OPP stopped her unmarked police vehicle on Highway 403 for driving 165 kilometres per hour in a 100 km/h zone.
Fischer, an OPP officer for four years, had her driver's licence suspended for seven days. Her vehicle was also impounded for seven days.
She will appear in court in Brantford on March 24.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Sheriff Robert Chavez May Retire After DWI Arrest
Guadalupe County's embattled Sheriff Robert Chavez may quit his job following his DWI arrest.
State police pulled Chavez over on December 19 in Santa Rosa after receiving reports that the sheriff was driving recklessly.
Chavez refused to take a breathalyzer or give a blood test.
The sheriff sent a letter to Guadalupe County commissioners saying that he plans to retire before completing his term, which runs until the end of 2010.
More Information and Video: http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_santa_rosa_sheriff_takes_leave_over_dwi_arrest_200801070045
State police pulled Chavez over on December 19 in Santa Rosa after receiving reports that the sheriff was driving recklessly.
Chavez refused to take a breathalyzer or give a blood test.
The sheriff sent a letter to Guadalupe County commissioners saying that he plans to retire before completing his term, which runs until the end of 2010.
More Information and Video: http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/crime_krqe_santa_rosa_sheriff_takes_leave_over_dwi_arrest_200801070045
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Officer Patricia Tidd Charged with Drunk Driving
Montville, Conn.
A New London police officer was charged Tuesday with drunken driving in connection with her Sept. 7 off-duty motorcycle accident.
Patricia Tidd, 38, of Bloomingdale Road in Quaker Hill was arrested at 1 p.m. Tuesday by state police in Montville where she turned herself in. She is charged with failure to drive in proper lane, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.
Police said Tidd was injured in the motorcycle crash on Interstate 395.
Free on a $2,500 bond, Tidd is scheduled to appear Jan. 6 in Norwich Superior Court on Jan. 6.
A New London police officer was charged Tuesday with drunken driving in connection with her Sept. 7 off-duty motorcycle accident.
Patricia Tidd, 38, of Bloomingdale Road in Quaker Hill was arrested at 1 p.m. Tuesday by state police in Montville where she turned herself in. She is charged with failure to drive in proper lane, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.
Police said Tidd was injured in the motorcycle crash on Interstate 395.
Free on a $2,500 bond, Tidd is scheduled to appear Jan. 6 in Norwich Superior Court on Jan. 6.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Volunteer Officer Accused of Overly Aggressive Tactics
WESTBORO
A volunteer police officer from Medford is accused of using overly aggressive tactics to stop a driver in Northboro, when the part-time officer was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 290.
As a part-time officer in Medford, Joseph N. Teta, 65, of Haverhill, does not have police powers in Northboro or in any community other than Medford. He was charged yesterday in Westboro District Court with impersonating a police officer, reckless driving and improper operation of a vehicle. He was not arrested, but was summoned to court after the incident, which allegedly occurred around 3 p.m. on Aug. 11.
According to state police, Mr. Teta, wearing police patches and a police helmet, activated the red and blue emergency lights on his motorcycle and pointed to the 22-year-old woman driving in front of him to pull over. A witness told police that Mr. Teta swerved in and out of lanes several times to make the woman stop, and later yelled at her. The witness guessed that Mr. Teta “was not a real cop,” according to a state police report.
The woman was visibly shaken and crying after Mr. Teta pulled her over, the report states. She told police Mr. Teta had been pursuing her from Worcester and that he finally swerved his motorcycle at her, forcing her to stop in Northboro.
Mr. Teta was found to be carrying two knives, and he had a licensed handgun concealed in his motorcycle, according to state police.
Frederick Mangone, chief of Medford’s Special Police, confirmed that Mr. Teta is still a member of the 22-member division.
“I was aware that there was an incident,” Mr. Mangone said about charges against Mr. Teta, but said he didn’t know enough to comment on it.
Medford Police Lt. Paul F. Covino said the Special Police is an all-volunteer force that usually is called on to assist during parades and festivals. They carry weapons and have the same police powers as full-time officers, but they are not paid and do not use police department vehicles, the lieutenant said.
Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for the Worcester district attorney’s office, said Mr. Teta was driving his own motorcycle at the time of the Northboro incident.
A volunteer police officer from Medford is accused of using overly aggressive tactics to stop a driver in Northboro, when the part-time officer was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 290.
As a part-time officer in Medford, Joseph N. Teta, 65, of Haverhill, does not have police powers in Northboro or in any community other than Medford. He was charged yesterday in Westboro District Court with impersonating a police officer, reckless driving and improper operation of a vehicle. He was not arrested, but was summoned to court after the incident, which allegedly occurred around 3 p.m. on Aug. 11.
According to state police, Mr. Teta, wearing police patches and a police helmet, activated the red and blue emergency lights on his motorcycle and pointed to the 22-year-old woman driving in front of him to pull over. A witness told police that Mr. Teta swerved in and out of lanes several times to make the woman stop, and later yelled at her. The witness guessed that Mr. Teta “was not a real cop,” according to a state police report.
The woman was visibly shaken and crying after Mr. Teta pulled her over, the report states. She told police Mr. Teta had been pursuing her from Worcester and that he finally swerved his motorcycle at her, forcing her to stop in Northboro.
Mr. Teta was found to be carrying two knives, and he had a licensed handgun concealed in his motorcycle, according to state police.
Frederick Mangone, chief of Medford’s Special Police, confirmed that Mr. Teta is still a member of the 22-member division.
“I was aware that there was an incident,” Mr. Mangone said about charges against Mr. Teta, but said he didn’t know enough to comment on it.
Medford Police Lt. Paul F. Covino said the Special Police is an all-volunteer force that usually is called on to assist during parades and festivals. They carry weapons and have the same police powers as full-time officers, but they are not paid and do not use police department vehicles, the lieutenant said.
Timothy J. Connolly, spokesman for the Worcester district attorney’s office, said Mr. Teta was driving his own motorcycle at the time of the Northboro incident.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Lt. Keith Buckley Charged with Killing Colleague
TRENTON, N.J.
A North Brunswick police lieutenant has been charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a fellow officer following a high-speed car crash last month.
According to investigators, 40-year-old Lt. Keith Buckley allegedly was driving at least 94 mph in a 45 mph zone on Aug. 12 in a rented Dodge Viper. The car crashed into a utility pole, killing 41-year-old Lt. Christopher Zerby, police said.
Zerby was a 15-year veteran of the force and in charge of the North Brunswick police's traffic safety division.
Buckley, an 18-year veteran of the department and head of the patrol division, suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Buckley also is charged with reckless driving and speeding. If convicted of vehicular homicide, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Police said alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-13/122067571263230.xml&coll=1
A North Brunswick police lieutenant has been charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a fellow officer following a high-speed car crash last month.
According to investigators, 40-year-old Lt. Keith Buckley allegedly was driving at least 94 mph in a 45 mph zone on Aug. 12 in a rented Dodge Viper. The car crashed into a utility pole, killing 41-year-old Lt. Christopher Zerby, police said.
Zerby was a 15-year veteran of the force and in charge of the North Brunswick police's traffic safety division.
Buckley, an 18-year veteran of the department and head of the patrol division, suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Buckley also is charged with reckless driving and speeding. If convicted of vehicular homicide, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Police said alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-13/122067571263230.xml&coll=1
Monday, September 01, 2008
Officer Charged with Manslaughter
SOLOMON ISLANDS
The Samoan RAMSI police officer was today formally charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving causing death in relation to the accident that killed Solomon Islands nurse, Hilda Ilabae on the 13th of June 2008.
Police have alleged that the 29-year-old Samoan off-duty RAMSI officer was driving the vehicle that collided with Ms. Hilda Ilibae.
The RAMSI officer appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this morning after the Samoan Government confirmed that it would not be asserting jurisdiction in this case.
Under the Facilitation of International Assistance Act which governs RAMSI's presence in Solomon Islands, a contributing country such as Samoa has the option of prosecuting its personnel charged with an offence in Solomon Islands in its own courts.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Johnson Siapu, welcomed Samoa's decision which has cleared the way for the case to be dealt with by the Solomon Islands legal system.
Acting Commissioner Siapu said that the SIPF had worked hard on the investigation.
"Solomon Islands detectives have spoken with many witnesses, and have also travelled to Australia to speak with the other Samoan police officer involved in the incident. A specialist crash scene investigator was also sourced from New Zealand to assist with the investigation," says Acting Commissioner Siapu.
Commissioner Siapu continues to say that a very comprehensive brief of evidence was given to the Director of Public Prosecutions and we have been waiting for the jurisdiction matter to be finalised before we could charge the Samoan in the Solomon Islands.
"When the advice was received this morning that the Samoan Government was not going to assert jurisdiction, the Solomon Islands Police Force immediately arranged for the charges to be laid against the 29-year-old," he said.
Acting Commissioner Siapu said the SIPF appreciated the full cooperation provided by RAMSI during the investigation.
The 29-year-old appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court today and was bailed to reappear on 1 October 2008.
Arrangements between the Solomon Islands and Samoan Government will permit the 29-year-old to travel to Samoa briefly whilst on bail before he reappears in the Honiara Magistrates Court.
The 29-year-old's travel documents including his passport will be held by the Commissioner of Samoa Police during his brief trip.
Bail conditions imposed today include that the 29-year-old must return from Samoa to Solomon Islands on 29 September 2008, reappear in the Honiara Magistrates Court on the 1st of October 2008, and upon his return must remain at the Guadalacanal Beach Resort and surrender his passport to the Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Police Force.
PRESS RELEASE (POLICE MEDIA UNIT)
The Samoan RAMSI police officer was today formally charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving causing death in relation to the accident that killed Solomon Islands nurse, Hilda Ilabae on the 13th of June 2008.
Police have alleged that the 29-year-old Samoan off-duty RAMSI officer was driving the vehicle that collided with Ms. Hilda Ilibae.
The RAMSI officer appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court this morning after the Samoan Government confirmed that it would not be asserting jurisdiction in this case.
Under the Facilitation of International Assistance Act which governs RAMSI's presence in Solomon Islands, a contributing country such as Samoa has the option of prosecuting its personnel charged with an offence in Solomon Islands in its own courts.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Johnson Siapu, welcomed Samoa's decision which has cleared the way for the case to be dealt with by the Solomon Islands legal system.
Acting Commissioner Siapu said that the SIPF had worked hard on the investigation.
"Solomon Islands detectives have spoken with many witnesses, and have also travelled to Australia to speak with the other Samoan police officer involved in the incident. A specialist crash scene investigator was also sourced from New Zealand to assist with the investigation," says Acting Commissioner Siapu.
Commissioner Siapu continues to say that a very comprehensive brief of evidence was given to the Director of Public Prosecutions and we have been waiting for the jurisdiction matter to be finalised before we could charge the Samoan in the Solomon Islands.
"When the advice was received this morning that the Samoan Government was not going to assert jurisdiction, the Solomon Islands Police Force immediately arranged for the charges to be laid against the 29-year-old," he said.
Acting Commissioner Siapu said the SIPF appreciated the full cooperation provided by RAMSI during the investigation.
The 29-year-old appeared in the Honiara Magistrates Court today and was bailed to reappear on 1 October 2008.
Arrangements between the Solomon Islands and Samoan Government will permit the 29-year-old to travel to Samoa briefly whilst on bail before he reappears in the Honiara Magistrates Court.
The 29-year-old's travel documents including his passport will be held by the Commissioner of Samoa Police during his brief trip.
Bail conditions imposed today include that the 29-year-old must return from Samoa to Solomon Islands on 29 September 2008, reappear in the Honiara Magistrates Court on the 1st of October 2008, and upon his return must remain at the Guadalacanal Beach Resort and surrender his passport to the Commissioner of the Solomon Islands Police Force.
PRESS RELEASE (POLICE MEDIA UNIT)
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