Tag: police
Ocala Police Department Sgt. Lonnie Freeman was suspended after it was discovered he falsified reports following an unlawful arrest.
In addition to falsifying reports, Freeman is also accused of misleading dispatch and violating the department's excessive force polices.
On August 27,...
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Millis, Massachusetts -- A Millis, MA, police officer who sparked a massive manhunt for a suspect who fired shots at him has been terminated, after it was discovered that the officer lied about the entire incident.
Officers...
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Ocala, Florida -- It was a little disheartening to see all the Marion County citizens rally for the Confederate flag recently. Not that they shouldn’t be allowed to show their enthusiastic support for whatever cause...
Ocala, Florida -- Marion County Commissioners unanimously agreed last Tuesday to schedule a workshop to discuss placing a one cent sales tax increase on the ballot in March 2016, amid long standing budget woes.
The issue, brought forth by Marion...
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Due to recent tensions between citizens and law enforcement; a new policy has taken place.
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A dash cam video from a February 19, incident was finally released to the media following the completion of an investigation.
The video showed a Marana, Arizona, police officer intentionally run down 36-year-old Mario Valencia with...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- A major fire is raging after police in Pennsylvania conducted a traffic stop on a man who claimed to be a Philadelphia firefighter.
Philadelphia Police Department Officer Holloway conducted a traffic stop on Tony Soto's vehicle for...
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Ocala, Florida -- For the first time in 11 years, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) increased the agency’s starting salary for entry-level deputies – from $28,520 to $32,094. The increase went into effect on...
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Dade City, Florida -- Three shots were fired at two Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies conducting traffic enforcement early Sunday morning in Dade City.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., Sunday, the two deputies were inside their individual cars...
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Ferguson, Missouri -- Late Sunday in Ferguson, Missouri, 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer, causing a violent protest.
Over 20 police vehicles have been damaged, a gas station was looted, and...
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Gainesville, Florida -- On March 6, 2014 Sheriff Sadie Darnell placed Captain Keith Vermillion, one of her top commanders, on Administrative Suspension based on allegations of criminal activity and misconduct. Based on the criminal allegations,...
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Rockledge, Florida -- On June 16, 2014, a father arrived at the Fraternal Order Police around noon to begin his work shift.
Rockledge police said at around 4:45 p.m. they received a call about a 9-month-old...
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Daytona Beach, Florida -- Ocala Post has now received the body cam video of two Daytona Beach Police Officers, following the completion of an Internal Affairs investigation.
On June 13, 2013, Officers Justin Ranum and Matthew...
Polk County, Florida -- At approximately 12:48 am, on Monday, March 03, 2014, Davenport and Haines City Police were investigating a suspicious person on US 17/92 and North Boulevard, Davenport.
As they were conducting their investigation, a white Nissan Altima,...
Sunbury, Pennsylvania — Nineteen-year-old Satanist and Craigslist killer Miranda Barbour, says Troy LaFerrara of Port Trevorton was not her only victim.
In a prison interview Friday night with The Daily Item, Barbour said LaFerrara was just one of dozens of...
Ocala, Florida -- Delivery drivers are warned to be aware of their surroundings and use caution when delivering food.
On February 2, 2014, Officer Fried responded to 303 SE 17th Street #103 (Wok ‘N Roll) to make contact with...
Ocala, Florida -- On January 26, 2014 members of the Ocala Police Department responded to the Publix located at 3450 East Silver Springs BLVD. in reference to a retail theft that was reported by the store manager.
The store manager...
Bronx, New York -- Last night, members of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force comprised of agents and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State Police (NYSP)...
Ocala, Florida -- Residents should beware of door-to-door salesmen offering meats for sale, or offering to take orders for meat to be delivered.
The scam or sales pitch goes something like this: A "salesman" will come to your door and...
Bakersfield, California -- Adam Christopher Vega, 30, of Bakersfield, was arrested late Friday in Bakersfield after being charged in a seven-count federal indictment alleging that he and four co-conspirators trafficked in methamphetamine and marijuana, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent...
