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News24
3 days ago
- News24
Two Cape Town cops arrested for allegedly selling blank affidavit forms
Two police officers have been arrested in connection with a corruption investigation. They are accused of selling blank affidavit forms for R100 each to the public. The probe started after one of the forms was found at a crime scene. Two Cape Town police officers have been arrested for corruption, after allegedly selling blank affidavit forms to the public. Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the arrests followed allegations that a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-year-old constable were selling the commissioned blank affidavit forms at R100 per statement. 'The matter first came to light late last year when a signed and commissioned statement was discovered in a vehicle at a crime scene in Table View,' said Traut. 'An investigation was immediately launched by the Anti-Corruption Unit. Once sufficient evidence was obtained, the Cape Town Magistrate's Court issued warrants for their arrest.' The two officers were detained at Table View police station on Sunday night. They will face charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice, and are expected to make their first court appearance on Monday. Western Cape provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile, said corruption within police ranks would not be tolerated. 'Every effort will be made to remove any police officer found on the wrong side of the law from the service.' In June, the Hawks in George arrested a former detective and a 44-year-old SAPS officer for corruption. They had asked assault suspects for a bribe to make their case disappear. According to Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi, the former detective told them to pay R2 500 to ensure that the case against them disappears. Vukubi said the complainant filed charges against the detective's colleague regarding the investigation of her case. 'The detective allegedly intimidated and improperly persuaded the complainant to influence her testimony against his colleague, who is an ex-detective,' Vukubi added.
CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
Veteran police officer faces trafficking, indignity to human remains charges
A 22-year veteran Winnipeg Police Service constable has been charged with numerous offences, including drug trafficking, stealing police ammunition, sharing police information, breaking and entering to commit extortion, trying to convince other police to dismiss traffic tickets, and taking a semi-nude photo of a dead female and sharing it.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
New Kensington constable accused of impersonating police officer
A constable in Westmoreland County is accused of impersonating a police officer. In May, Herman Staple II was pulled over by a New Kensington Police Department officer near the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Freeport Street because he was driving a black Chevy Tahoe decked out to look like a police vehicle. Officials said the vehicle was complete with blue, red and yellow lights, tinted windows, an interior laptop mount and cameras, and a logo on the rear tailgate that read "police." Staple claimed to be a retired Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer. The problem was that Staple was not a police officer, not then or ever. Staple was a constable and a member of the New Kensington Fire Police. The fire police aid the fire department during a fire with things like traffic and crowd control. A constable is a bit more involved. According to the Pennsylvania State Constable website, a constable is an elected or appointed law enforcement officer who has the authority in Pennsylvania to arrest by warrant and serve warrants anywhere in the Commonwealth. They also have the power to conduct warrantless arrests for felonies and breaches of the peace committed in their presence. But nowhere does it say that they can act as a police officer. Staple was arrested for presenting himself as such, and police seized a loaded 9mm handgun from him at the time of the arrest. But just last month, unrelated to Staple's impersonation of a police officer, he had a protection-from-abuse order placed against him. He was required to turn over all of the firearms in his possession to the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office, but he didn't. "At the time of the PFA service, some firearms were relinquished," said Jennifer Shipley, chief deputy with the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Department. "But after the fact, our investigation indicated that additional firearms existed." What the sheriff's found when they searched Staple's house was a trove of guns and ammunition. Some guns were hidden in the house, and some were even ghost guns. "Due to him failing to comply with the protection from abuse order, he was charged with a contempt for violating that court order and then additional charges as well for the possession of the firearms," Shipley said. As of Thursday morning, Staple was released from the Westmoreland County Prison on bail. His preliminary hearing for the gun charges, as well as his formal arraignment for impersonating a police officer, will both be held later this month.
Daily Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Daily Telegraph
Coffs Harbour policeman fractures leg after rider allegedly flees scene
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. Following reports of cars being broken into, a Coffs Harbour policeman suffered injuries after a motorbike rider allegedly drove at the officer before fleeing the scene. Police were attending King St, after reports of cars being broken into around 4am on Friday when confronted by a man on a motorbike. They allege the rider then drove at a 24-year-old constable, striking his leg before escaping. A 19-year-old man, the rider of the motorbike was arrested a short time later nearby. The constable was treated by NSW Ambulance before being treated at Coffs Harbour Health Campus for a fracture to his leg. A Coffs Harbour constable has been injured after an early morning hit and run. A crime scene has been established by officers attached the Crash Investigation Unit. The public is urged to come forward with any information or contact Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000. Got a news tip? Email:
South China Morning Post
07-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong constable's condition improving after fall from bridge: police chief
The condition of a Hong Kong police officer who fell 10 metres (32.8 feet) off a bridge to escape a crash is improving after he underwent an operation, the force's commissioner has said, adding that the man remains in an intensive care unit. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming on Saturday also expressed his gratitude towards Tuen Mun Hospital staff who operated on the constable for their dedication. '[His] situation is becoming stable; we'll closely monitor the situation,' Chow said. A Hospital Authority spokeswoman said the injured officer was still in critical condition as of 9.30am on Saturday. Asked about hate speech directed at police after the incident, Chow said he had not read the comments online, but hoped that people could look at the matter 'in a humane way'. On Friday, 10 people were injured when a double-decker bus crashed into a police vehicle. The injured included the officer, who fell 10 metres from the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor when the impact happened. His condition was listed as critical in the immediate aftermath of the accident.
