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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Many officers subdue man accused of chasing girlfriend with crowbar
BEVERLY HILLS / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A man is in jail after Beverly Hills and Waco Police officers team up to restrain him after he allegedly chased his girlfriend with a crowbar. Beverly Hills Police Chief Kory Martin says the department received a report at approximately 4:44 a.m. Tuesday from a 19-year-old woman stating that her boyfriend, identified as 24-year-old Romeo Love, of Waco, was in an argument with her at 903 S. Valley Mills Drive. According to the report, the victim said she was going to leave – and this is when Love grabbed a crowbar and approached her. The woman said she ran to her vehicle and was pursued by Love. She reported that as she got into her vehicle, Love began to hit her car with the crowbar. She would later present this damage to the on-duty officer, which was along the driver's side rear passenger door. Chief Martin says the responding department patrol officer was advised that the suspect was still at the location where the Aggravated Assault took place. The Waco Police Department was in the area due to another call they were assisting with. The Beverly Hills officer, with the assistance of Waco Police officers, was able to get Love to exit the business and meet them in the parking lot. Officers approached him and began to take him into custody for the assault. The officers started to give Love the command to face the officer. Chief Martin says Love hesitated and then took a step back. Officers grabbed his arms, and one handcuff was placed on one arm. He was told he was under arrest; however, regardless of three uniformed officers being present, verbal commands being given, and open hand assistance for standard handcuffing, Love chose not to comply and physically resist the handcuffing and arrest. An early warning of the taser was presented to try and get Love to stop the resistance, but Chief Martin says he chose not to listen to the display and warning. Love continued to resist handcuffing even once on the ground. The Beverly Hills officer stepped back and advised that a taser would be deployed if he did not comply. Over just under a minute and after an estimated five to six commands, Love continued to physically resist verbal commands, taser display, and physical handcuffing attempts. Chief Martin says the Beverly Hills officer announced and deployed one set of probes, and there is at least one missed probe, rendering the cycle ineffective. The second set of probes in the Taser 7 was deployed, making proper connection, and a standard cycle was applied. Multiple commands were given to comply, or another cycle would be applied. Love again refused multiple commands to include continued physical resistance, and after warning, the second standard cycle was applied. Dispute over parked truck brings beating and arrest Officers then heard what sounded like Love saying, 'I am good' in a very calm manner. He also asked police to stop using force, in a much calmer manner, and he complied with handcuffing. Chief Martin says handcuff repositioning for suspect comfort was provided, and Love was placed in a seated position with a Waco Police officer providing back support. The American Medical Response ambulance service was notified shortly after Love was in custody. Upon their arrival, Love was outside the vehicle, seated, and was given access to them. He continued to be verbally argumentative and took very little part in assisting with his medical assessment by AMR to include telling them they don't need anything because he is good. Chief Martin says regardless of Love's lack of cooperation with AMR Ambulance service, he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Once released, he was transported to the McLennan County Jail, where he was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Family Violence and Resisting Arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KWKT - FOX 44.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Waco community prays for city after officer passes away
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco community gathered at the Police Department early Thursday morning to pray over the city following the passing of Officer Marshall Hobbs. Local churches gathered at the Waco Police Tower in order to support the Police Department and pray over the city following the officer's passing. PREVIOUS STORY: Waco Police officer passes away The Waco Police Department says it is eternally grateful to have a community which supports them through the highs and lows. The department said Tuesday that Officer Hobbs was born in El Paso, Texas and moved to Waco shortly before joining them. They said Hobbs dedicated himself to helping others, first in the Army at Fort Hood as an E-5 Specialist from 2016 to 2021 before joining our department in January 2021 as a Police Recruit. After completing the 78th Police Academy, he served the Waco community as an overnight Patrol Officer. During his tenure at Waco PD, Hobbs received a Life-Saving Award and Merit Unit Award. For more information on Officer Marshall Hobbs, you can read our previous story here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
