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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- General
- Boston Globe
ADL New England honors 4 from Essex County with Community Service Leadership Award
Massachusetts last year had 438 reported incidents of antisemitism, including vandalism and harassment, the audit said. Antisemitic graffiti was found at a Marblehead school In the statement, King said the police department is committed to the safety and well-being of all residents. 'We serve our community each day guided by our core values of respect, dignity, and fairness, and above all that hatred should never be tolerated,' he said in the statement. Advertisement Also honored with the award at Essex County Law and Education Day was Swampscott Swampscott Police Chief Ruben Quesada, Swampscott Superintendent of Schools Pamela R.H. Angelakis, and Pentucket Regional School District Assistant Superintendent Brent Conway were also honored at the event, the statement said. Swampscott and Marblehead police have worked together to investigate reports of antisemitism in the neighboring communities, King said. 'The successful investigative work of the Marblehead and Swampscott Police Departments together on hateful incidents that crossed communities acts as a critical multiplier against antisemitism,' King said. Advertisement Adam Sennott can be reached at
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Filming begins for second season of Ozark Law
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The A&E non-fiction series Ozark Law has been renewed for a second season, according to the City of Osage Beach. The city says its police department has begun filming for the second season of the series, with the premiere date being revealed later this year. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New TV series to focus on Lake of the Ozarks police departments A&E says Ozark Law focuses on the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach Police Departments as they give viewers a firsthand look at maintaining order and safety at the Lake of the Ozarks. The show first premiered on A&E in January 2025. The first season is available to watch on with certain cable or streaming packages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot while stealing police SUV in Bristol sentenced in series of carjackings, attempted thefts
A man who was shot by a Bristol police officer in 2023 has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to charges tied to a series of incidents in which police said he carjacked two people in different towns, tried stealing multiple other vehicles and took a police cruiser in Bristol where he later crashed it into a diner. Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 42, faced sentencing on Tuesday in Hartford Superior Court where he received a term of six years and nine months in prison followed by a multi-year period of probation, according to state Judicial Branch records. The sentencing came after he pleaded guilty to charges filed by the Hartford, Bristol and Farmington Police Departments, according to court records. He pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree larceny, second-degree robbery with a dangerous instrument or weapon, first-degree robbery with a dangerous instrument, attempted first-degree robbery, second-degree assault with a weapon and attempt to commit third-degree larceny, records show. According to a report filed by Connecticut Inspector General Robert Devlin, Jr. — who investigated whether Officer Seth Petzing was justified when he shot Shoemaker-Gonzalez — the series of incidents began unfolding just before 9:20 a.m. on Jan. 12, 2023, in Hartford where Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole a 2004 Dodge Durango after the owner parked in front of a convenience store on Park Street. He reportedly grabbed the man in the driver's seat and swung a knife at him during a struggle, leaving the man with a cut to his forehead that needed four stitches, the report said. Shoemaker-Gonzalez reportedly made off with the vehicle after the man ran into the store and had someone call 911, Devlin's report said. He struck a state Department of Transportation snow plow later in the morning on Scott Swamp Road in Farmington, sending the Durango out of control and into a fence and a rock wall, according to the report. Shoemaker-Gonzalez abandoned the vehicle at the Westwood II condo complex, where he later tried to steal a vehicle that had been started using a remote starter, according to Devlin. While still armed with a knife, he then banged on the window of a Nissan Rogue with two people inside while it was in the condo complex parking lot. The driver took off after Shoemaker-Gonzalez pulled on the door handle, the report said. Immediately after trying to steal the Nissan, he reportedly approached a man in the lot and tried to stab his neck, according to the report. The man was initially able to block the knife, though his arm was cut during a struggle. The man said he threw his keys and ran into his residence after Shoemaker-Gonzalez demanded the keys. According to Devlin's report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole the man's Toyota RAV4 and headed toward Bristol where police were told to be on the lookout around 12:20 p.m. for a vehicle taken during a carjacking involving a suspect armed with a knife. The vehicle was later spotted on Davis Drive, where a police sergeant parked behind it and approached the Toyota on foot with his gun drawn. According to Devlin's report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez reportedly reversed into the cruiser and drove forward, striking a guardrail before speeding away and hitting a dumpster. The vehicle ended up in a ravine and was abandoned. Multiple police began searching the area for Shoemaker-Gonzalez at which point he got into one of their cruisers, Devlin's report said. When Petzing arrived at the scene, he positioned himself where he thought he would be out of the cruiser's path if Shoemaker-Gonzalez tried to flee, according to the report. Petzing drew his gun and pointed it at Shoemaker-Gonzalez as other officers shouted for him to get out of the cruiser. As Shoemaker-Gonzalez began to speed off, Petzing told investigators he believed he would be struck and killed so he fired four rounds, the report said. According to Devlin's report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez was momentarily headed in the direction of Petzing before he turned away and avoided a collision. He then took off and narrowly missed a school bus on Quaker Lane before striking a building on Davis Drive, the report said. The cruiser was pursued by police before Shoemaker-Gonzalez crashed into Palma's Diner at 100 Stafford Ave. No injuries in the diner were reported. Shoemaker-Gonzalez was taken to Hartford Hospital and treated for four gunshot wounds, including two in his thigh and two in his lower left leg, the report said. An analysis of a blood sample taken reportedly showed his blood alcohol content was 0.102 and that he had a cocaine metabolite, Oxycodone and PCP in his system, according to the report. Devlin's investigation into the shooting concluded that there was 'insufficient evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt' that Petzing's decision was 'not justified.' Devlin noted that he believed Petzing's statement indicating he thought he was going to be struck by the cruiser when he fired.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Central Texas Law Enforcement Honor Fallen Officers
Central Texas (FOX 44) — Both the Waco and Killeen Police Departments hosted this year's Police Officer Memorial Ceremonies in honor of Central Texas officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities last year. 'As officers, we take an oath to serve our communities, and we take that very seriously. Unfortunately, sometimes we lose our lives, but that's what we're here to do. We have to make sure our community is safe, and sometimes it takes a lot of sacrifice, in some cases, self-sacrifice,' said Chief Pete Lopez, with the Killeen Police Department. Earlier this week, Chief Lopez attended a candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. to honor fallen officers across the nation. 'We lost about 345 officers nationwide, and I was one of the VIP's who was able to participate in that ceremony. Each officer had their name spoken, that way we know as a nation their names and the day they died so we can memorialize them forever,' he said. That sacrifice extends beyond the badge to the families left behind. Not only did both police departments honor their fallen brothers and sisters in uniform, but they honored those officers' families as well. 'We never forget the sacrifices that they made and that we never forget the families who also made sacrifices, not just when their loved one was here, but when their loved one's lives were lost,' said Chief Sherly Victorian with the Waco Police Department. The ceremonies included a 21-gun salute, the reading of names of fallen officers, tributes through music, and more — all serving as reminders that their service will never be forgotten. 'They will always be a part of our family, and that we will always honor their loved one's memory,' Chief Victorian added. These ceremonies were a part of the National Police Week, where communities across the country and Central Texas stand united in gratitude, vowing to remember the fallen and to support those who carry their legacy forward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local surplus auction in Bay County draws hundreds of attendees
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Despite the weather, several local events went on as planned. The government surplus live auction is a community favorite. Florida Auction network manager Jon Sewell said Saturday morning's event was a huge success, with several hundred community members in attendance. Sewell said vehicles from Bay and Walton County Sheriff's offices, as well as Panama City, Callaway, and Panama City Beach Police departments, were auctioned off. He adds that the money stays local, and the majority of proceeds go right back into government agencies' general funds to provide services to the community. The next local government auction will be on June 21st. There is an online auction that is open until 6 pm on May 13th. To learn more, click here, and to follow their social media page, click here Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
