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CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Man charged with felony for allegedly throwing sandwich at federal law enforcement officer in DC
Donald TrumpFacebookTweetLink Follow A man was charged Wednesday after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer in Washington, DC, amid President Donald Trump's takeover of the city's police and increase in federal law enforcement presence. Police said Sean Charles Dunn confronted a group of US Customs and Border Protection officers on 14th Street in Northwest DC on Sunday night, calling them 'fascists,' according to court documents. During the incident, Dunn allegedly approached a CBP officer and shouted expletives, adding, 'Why are you here? I don't want you in my city!' Dunn then crossed the street but returned and threw a 'sub-style sandwich' at the officer's chest, police said. Dunn then attempted to run away but was arrested, the documents said. Dunn allegedly confessed while being processed, saying, 'I did it. I threw a sandwich,' the documents stated. Dunn is charged with assaulting a federal police officer. An attorney for Dunn was not listed in court documents. US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro touted Dunn's arrest on Wednesday, saying in a video shared on X, 'We're going to back the police to the hilt. So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else.' In a statement to CNN, Pirro said, 'The police are not out there to get pushed around or beat up. They have a job to do, and they shouldn't be abused in the process. Count on me to back the blue.' CNN has reached out to the White House for comment. The incident comes after President Donald Trump ordered additional federal law enforcement officers to the city late last week, arguing that crime in Washington, DC, is rampant. However, city statistics show violent crime has dropped over the past two years after peaking in 2023. On Monday, Trump escalated his efforts and took over control of the city's police department and deployed the National Guard. A White House official told CNN that the presence of troops is expected to expand Wednesday evening.
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Yahoo
Active shooter reported on Emory University's campus; Officer in critical condition
UPDATE @ 6:10 p.m.: An officer is in critical condition after a reported active shooter at the campus of Emory University in Atlanta. The officer was shot and is in critical condition at Emory University Hospital, according to our sister station at WSB-TV. We will continue to follow this story. INITIAL REPORT: An active shooter has been reported on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, according to our sister station WSB-TV. The Emory College of Arts and Design posted on X that the shooter was near Emory Point. Grady Memorial Hospital said a wounded officer has been taken to Emory University Hospital, according to WSB-TV. Georgia Department of Transportation cameras in the area show a major police presence. RENDING STORIES: Motorized wheelchairs spotted going down Ohio interstate Fire reported in Trotwood neighborhood; large plume of smoke visible for miles 'That's just evil;' People shocked after pregnant woman found dead in sealed plastic tote Dozens of police and other emergency response vehicles are at the scene. Officials have not released details on other injuries at this point. The school told everyone to shelter in place in a post on X. The campus is also near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Calls for Hartlepool Station security boost after attack
Residents are calling for more lighting and an increased police presence outside a train station after a man was reportedly bus stops outside Hartlepool station have become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, with youths gathering there at night, local people Police was called to the area on 24 June after reports of teenagers throwing glass at a taxi and assaulting a 54-year-old man had minor injuries and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Warning: This article contains a video with graphic content which some may find are looking through CCTV and mobile phone footage. No arrests have yet been resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said incidents like it had become increasingly common."I think it happens because it is dark and there are not many people around this street at night," they said. "We need lighting and police otherwise they are not going to stop."The resident captured footage of a group of teenagers allegedly harassing a homeless man in one of the bus shelters."They jumped on him and beat him up but they ran away as soon as they heard the police sirens," they said. Ch Insp Andy Liddell said: "Our Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is committed to tackling the issues that affect our communities the most. "The team carries out regular patrols to ensure we're visible in our neighbourhoods and engaging with residents."We have dedicated officers and PCSOs in each ward who work as part of our NPT. "Together, they work closely with key partners to address issues including anti-social behaviour through early intervention and problem-solving approaches as we know policing alone cannot solve the issue."Whilst we're always proactive in our approach, information from the public remains vital so we can continue to build intelligence and take action."A Hartlepool Borough Council spokesperson said: "Given that there is an ongoing police investigation, it would be inappropriate for the council to comment." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Washington Post
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Kenya's parliament and president's office barricaded ahead of anniversary protests
NAIROBI, Kenya — Parliament and the president's office in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, were barricaded Wednesday ahead of protests planned for the one-year anniversary of anti-tax demonstrations in which 60 people were killed and 20 others remain missing. There was a heavy police presence and the roads leading to Parliament were barricaded with razor wire, as was President William Ruto's statehouse office.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- BBC News
Police to tackle 'drunk and abusive' behaviour in Glastonbury
Police are increasing their presence in a town centre due to fears over a rise in anti-social month a churchyard in Glastonbury had to close because "gravestones were being used as shop counters for open drug dealing" and business owners say they are having problems around the High Street and Market and Somerset Police said in response they are "significantly increasing their presence" to take action against those Clark, neighbourhood inspector in Glastonbury, said: "We want to restore that confidence in us in the community and we are taking visible action and tackling all the anti-social behaviour that is in front of us." Crime figures published by Avon and Somerset Police show that in April, 132 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury and 32 of these were related to anti-social March, there were 109 total crimes including 19 for anti-social Clark said: "We're taking this very seriously. "Unfortunately, the good weather brings more people onto the streets, a lot more people drink alcohol and people choose to behave in a way we can tolerate no longer."We've got our local neighbourhood team who are being supported by extra officers."Ms Clark added that police are "constantly monitoring the location with the help of CCTV".
