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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man arrested for claiming to be IMPD officer with a dog at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A man was arrested near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for telling an on-duty officer in plain clothes that he was also an officer while walking his dog the day before the Indianapolis 500. At 8:12 p.m., on May 24, 2024, Speedway Police Detective Adam Bandy was alerted to a person impersonating an officer near IMS in the 4700 block of West 16th Street. Officer Gannon Wood, who was on duty with the Pike Township Constable, said a man identified himself as an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer. He also told Bandy the man had a large dog with him. Officer Wood said he asked the man if he could pet his dog, a Malinois, which is a commonly used police dog. After being allowed, unprovoked, the man said he was an IMPD downtown district officer and had been for the past 12 months. According to court documents, Wood said the man bragged about making a large narcotics bust with his dog, resulting in several recent arrests. Wood noticed the man wearing a black duty belt. He had handcuffs and a firearm on his belt with an orange tip. Once at the scene, Bandy, who was in full uniform, saw a man with a large Malinois and asked him to secure his dog so they could talk. While walking with the man, Bandy read him his Miranda Warning, and the man agreed to speak and answer any questions. Again?!! Man accused - again - of impersonating an officer, Indianapolis police said At first, the man said he didn't know what Bandy was talking about when asked about his previous interaction with Wood, according to court documents. Bandy explained that the person he was speaking with was an on-duty officer in plain clothes. Officer Wood then walked near the conversation and showed his badge and identification. According to a probable cause for his arrest, the man then confessed to identifying himself as an IMPD officer and said repeatedly that he did so because he was going through a hard time. While speaking to the man, Bandy noticed the firearm on his black duty belt was a Glock 23.40 caliber. It was later revealed to be a replica BB gun with an orange tip. The Glock replica had a magazine inside with a "switch" attached to the rear to make it automatic. Bandy noticed a flashlight along with handcuffs on the belt. The man was arrested and formally charged with impersonating a public servant. Indianapolis Animal Care and Control placed the Malinois into their care. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Man arrested for posing as IMPD officer with a dog at IMS
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Indianapolis Star
Man arrested for claiming to be IMPD officer with a dog at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A man was arrested near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for telling an on-duty officer in plain clothes that he was also an officer while walking his dog the day before the Indianapolis 500. At 8:12 p.m., on May 24, 2024, Speedway Police Detective Adam Bandy was alerted to a person impersonating an officer near IMS in the 4700 block of West 16th Street. Officer Gannon Wood, who was on duty with the Pike Township Constable, said a man identified himself as an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer. He also told Bandy the man had a large dog with him. Officer Wood said he asked the man if he could pet his dog, a Malinois, which is a commonly used police dog. After being allowed, unprovoked, the man said he was an IMPD downtown district officer and had been for the past 12 months. According to court documents, Wood said the man bragged about making a large narcotics bust with his dog, resulting in several recent arrests. Wood noticed the man wearing a black duty belt. He had handcuffs and a firearm on his belt with an orange tip. Once at the scene, Bandy, who was in full uniform, saw a man with a large Malinois and asked him to secure his dog so they could talk. While walking with the man, Bandy read him his Miranda Warning, and the man agreed to speak and answer any questions. Again?!! Man accused - again - of impersonating an officer, Indianapolis police said At first, the man said he didn't know what Bandy was talking about when asked about his previous interaction with Wood, according to court documents. Bandy explained that the person he was speaking with was an on-duty officer in plain clothes. Officer Wood then walked near the conversation and showed his badge and identification. According to a probable cause for his arrest, the man then confessed to identifying himself as an IMPD officer and said repeatedly that he did so because he was going through a hard time. While speaking to the man, Bandy noticed the firearm on his black duty belt was a Glock 23.40 caliber. It was later revealed to be a replica BB gun with an orange tip. The Glock replica had a magazine inside with a "switch" attached to the rear to make it automatic. Bandy noticed a flashlight along with handcuffs on the belt. The man was arrested and formally charged with impersonating a public servant. Indianapolis Animal Care and Control placed the Malinois into their care.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘DOG' movie, benefit for NW Louisiana no-kill shelter
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A local no-kill dog shelter is hosting a special screening of 'DOG,' directed by and starring Channing Tatum, to help support furry animals in the area. 'DOG' is a comedy about a former army ranger and his dog, Lulu, a Belgian Malinois, who embark on a road trip along the Pacific Coast to attend a friend's funeral. The movie is one hour and 41 minutes, and rated PG-13. According to their website, proceeds of the screening will go towards the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, which is powered solely by volunteers and donations. Adoptable dogs will be on screen before the movie. Bear's Fest: 18+ bands, DJ's, food and more The screening will be hosted at the Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas Street, Shreveport, on June 13th at 7 p.m. Individuals can purchase tickets via the RFC website. If you cannot attend and wish to donate to the Humane Society, visit: PayPal link (monetary donation), Amazon Wish List (disinfectant cleaners, wipes, toys, food, treats, and more), or Chewy Wish List (pee pads, toys, leash, outdoor dog spade, chews, and more). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Why is that dog's picture on a whiskey bottle? Meet Dodger, a hurricane hero
The next time you pick up a bottle of whiskey, it might have a hometown hero on it. In honor of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, TINCUP Whiskey is featuring Dodger, a Belgian Malinois who supported relief work in Florida after being rescued and trained to visit disaster sites by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF). It's part of the company's new campaign, TINPUP. "TINCUP and SDF are working together to give Dodger the recognition he deserves as a local hero," the company said in a release, as part of "an often-overlooked group of first responders." Dodger was born to be a first responder, TINCUP said in an announcement. "At only three months old, Dodger showed strong focus - the perfect fit for rescues!" Dodger was deployed in October 2024 to help with Hurricane Milton rescue missions, TINCUP said. The powerful storm slammed into the Florida peninsula as a Category 3 hurricane, causing major damage along the west coast. Milton is estimated to have caused $34.3 billion in damage in the United States, almost all in Florida. The storm was responsible for 15 direct deaths — 13 in Florida and two in Mexico — and 27 indirect deaths in the United States, all in Florida. Federal cuts: Why volunteer search-and-rescue teams are now in need of rescuing, too According to the SDF website, Dodger was one of 18 human-dog search teams activated ahead of Hurricane Milton. Dodger was rescued from the East Bay SPCA in Oakland, California, and proved to be highly intelligent and focused, even as a puppy. He attended SDF training, was paired with first responder handler Adam Schaaf of Lincoln Fire-Rescue and Nebraska Task Force 1 in 2022, and the two were certified by FEMA to deploy on federal missions. "In October 2024, Adam and Dodger deployed to join their NE-TF1 teammates in North Carolina, where they had been assisting with rescue and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene," the SDF said. "Adam and Dodger arrived the day before Hurricane Milton was to strike Florida to help the task force reorganize and focus on moving south." Check your local liquor store. Starting this month, Dodger's picture will be hanging from bottles in Florida stores along with a QR code for more information "spotlighting his heroism," TINCUP said. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: TINCUP Whiskey honors rescue dog who worked in Florida after Milton
Toronto Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Donald Trump is feuding with Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. Here's why other celebs should beef with the president
America's Department of Justice may soon have an anti-celebrity unit. You know, to investigate all the stars who enrage the grumbler-in-chief. Humans breathe oxygen. Donald Trump inhales grievance. If a Belgian Malinois gave him a dirty look on the golf course, he'd instruct the Secret Service to deport that dog to Amsterdam.
