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BBC News
4 hours ago
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Fifth arrest after PC Christopher Miller hurt in Stoke Poges
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer, who is still critically ill in Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller sustained "life-threatening injuries" after an incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, on 22 May.A 29-year-old man from Slough was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He has been released on bailIt came after Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue in Slough, was charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He will appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 June. Thames Valley Police said last week PC Christopher Miller was "seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer".The force said the vehicle involved was a white BMW, which would have been damaged after the incident, and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.A 38-year-old man from Slough had also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and released on bail.A man and woman from Slough were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The woman, 37, was released on bail while the man, 43, was released under investigation.
CBS News
15 hours ago
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Authorities identify Baldwin Park officer shot and killed, call him 'amazing guy'
Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized The law enforcement community in Los Angeles was in mourning on Sunday after a police officer was killed in a shootout Saturday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officers with the Baldwin Park Police Department responded to reports of a man with a rifle at about 7:12 p.m. on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. The officers found the suspect, and according to the LASD, he opened fire on the officers "immediately." 2 officers were shot, as well as the suspect. One of the officers, identified Sunday by the LASD as Samuel Riveros, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The other officer, identified as Anthony Pimentel, is in stable condition and has since been released from the hospital, a spokesperson for the city of Baldwin Park said on Sunday morning. The suspect is also in stable condition. He was taken into custody and remains unidentified publicly. The body of a man with a fatal gunshot wound was found at the location of the initial reports. On Saturday, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said it's believed that the suspect was involved in that killing. His rifle was recovered by authorities at the scene. During a news conference on Saturday night, Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez called Riveros an "amazing guy." "He answered a call of duty of shots fired to protect our residents in Baldwin Park," Lopez said. "He and his other officer responded and as is customary with any police officer, or any sheriff's deputy, they always respond and go into the fire." Lopez added that Riveros was an avid Dodgers fan and snowboarder. On Sunday, Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio, who represents Baldwin Park, issued a statement about the tragic event. "Thank you for the courage you held and the deeply humble decision you made to protect and serve the people of Baldwin Park, may you rest easy," Rubio said in part. "The sacrifices these officers make to keep us safe is unbelievable; something we are reminded of when we witness tragedies such as the one that happened last night." Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell offered his condolences to the family of the officer in a statement. "This heartbreaking loss is a solemn reminder of the risks officers take every day when protecting their community," he said. "Our hearts are with Baldwin Park PD as they mourn a beloved colleague, and prayers for his wounded colleague. We stand with you during this time of profound grief." contributed to this report.
CBS News
a day ago
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Glassport police officer attacked by dog, hospitalized; 3 people taken into custody
A Glassport police officer has been hospitalized after being attacked by a dog while responding to a call. Officers on Saturday afternoon were called to the 600 block of Cherry Way to follow up for another law enforcement agency when a dog broke loose from its leash and attacked the female officer. The officer fired her weapon at the dog to get it off her leg, injuring the dog. The officer reportedly sustained bite marks to her leg and foot, according to Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse. The officer was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for "severe" injuries, but is in stable condition, according to a news release from Glassport police. While a crowd began to form from the incident, other agencies arrived on the scene and took three individuals into custody. Glassport police contacted the local animal control agency to tend to the injured dog. The dog was subsequently transported to a local veterinarian. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, police say.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
New appeal launched a week after police officer seriously injured in crash
A fresh appeal for information has been launched a week after a police officer was seriously injured in a car crash in Buckinghamshire. Pc Christopher Miller sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition, after the incident on the B416 Bells Hill at around 10.20pm on May 22. Thames Valley Police carried out checks with drivers at the scene of the crash on Thursday to ask if they saw anything on the night of the incident. Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Will Crowther said: 'Last night we carried out checks with drivers on the B416 Bells Hill, a week on from the scene of the road traffic collision that left Pc Christopher Miller with life-threatening injuries. 'We spoke to a number of motorists travelling along the route to ask if they recall seeing anything on the evening of 22 May. 'I want to use this opportunity to continue to appeal to anyone who has information or footage from the area but is yet to contact the force to please come forward. 'The vehicle involved was a white BMW, which will have been damaged after the incident. 'We are keen to understand where the white BMW was before and after the incident, so if you saw the vehicle or anyone in the vehicle, please contact us. 'If you saw any other vehicles that caught your attention in the area that night we would also be keen to hear from you. 'If you have any information or footage from the area then please contact us via our website or by calling 101, quoting investigation number 43250252869. 'I appreciate that sometimes people don't want to speak directly to police. 'Therefore, if you want to remain anonymous you can still provide information via independent charity Crimestoppers. 'They have a website where you can leave information or you can call them on 0800 555 111.' Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: 'Thames Valley Police has been shocked by the news of Pc Christopher Miller being seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer. 'Pc Miller's family continue to be supported by our specially trained family liaison officers. 'Everyone within the force is thinking of Pc Miller, his family and colleagues within our Roads Policing Unit. 'As a force, we continue to support each other through this difficult time.' Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue, Slough, has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on June 23. Three other people were arrested in connection with the crash. A 38-year-old man from Slough, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has been released on police bail until August 23. A 43-year-old man from Slough, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, has been released under investigation. A 37-year-old woman from Slough, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, has been released on police bail until August 25.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Lawsuit pending against indicted former OPD officer
A former Owensboro Police Department officer who was indicted last year for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman is being sued by the alleged victim in Daviess Circuit Court. The suit was filed by 'Jane Doe,' who is only identified by her initials in the complaint, against former OPD officer Aleph Zavala and against OPD Chief Art Ealum. The lawsuit is currently winding its way through circuit court, with the last ruling occurring last month. The civil lawsuit is the second case Zavala faces. Zavala was indicted on charges of first-degree sodomy, first-degree strangulation and first-degree sexual abuse in connection with a Dec. 8, 2023 incident, where Zavala allegedly assaulted the woman, who was homeless, while she was staying overnight in a storage unit on West Parrish Avenue. The incident allegedly occurred after officers were called to the U-Haul storage facility to reports of a possible burglary. Reports regarding the incident say officers decided to let Jane Doe stay in the storage unit overnight. All of the officers left, except Zavala, who went back inside the unit and allegedly performed a sex act on the woman, attempted to get her to perform a sex act and choked her during the incident. Zavala's body camera was not in use during the time of the alleged incident. Zavala was fired by OPD in February of last year, after an investigation by the department's Professional Standards Unit. Zavala was indicted on the charges in May of last year. Zavala is currently scheduled to go to trial on the charges on Sept. 15. Zavala, who is out of jail on house arrest after posting a $10,000 bond, will next appear in court for a pretrial hearing in August. The complaint names both Zavala and Ealum in their official capacities with OPD. The complaint says the criminal charges against Zavala 'highlight the serious nature of the offenses against' Jane Doe, and also says the incident calls OPD into question. 'The incident also calls attention to the systemic failures within the Owensboro Police Department, specifically the failure to train and supervise on the part of (Ealum),' the complaint says. 'Such deliberate indifference in oversight and training directly contributed to the sexual assault of the plaintiff.' The complaint seeks compensation against Zavala for battery, negligence and gross negligence, and for 'failure to train and supervise' Zavala against Ealum. The complaint seeks compensation for physical and emotional injuries and punitive damages. The city is not representing Zavala in the civil suit, but did file a response regarding him because Zavala was being sued in his official capacity as a then-police officer. In the response, attorney Patrick Pace says while Zavala was working as an OPD officer on Dec. 8, 2023, the city 'expressly denies that Zavala was acting under color of law and within the scope of his employment with OPD during said incident.' Regarding the incident in the storage unit, the city's response says it admits Zavala went back inside the unit with his body camera off and and without informing dispatch, but says 'the city is without knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations' of the incident, 'and therefore denies same.' Regarding Ealum being named in the suit, Pace wrote in his response, 'The city denies the premise of the allegations ... and expressly denies that the alleged 'said failure to train and supervise his officers' occurred.' Pace wrote the city admits 'Zavala violated some OPD rules and standard operating procedures, but (the city) expressly denies that Zavala was acting within the scope of his employment' during the alleged incident. Zavala also filed a response through his attorney, Mary Sharp. Sharp wrote Zavala 'denies any allegations of misconduct as stated' in the complaint. Regarding the alleged incident, Sharp wrote Zavala 'maintains that no non-consensual actions occurred.' Sharp asked that the complaint against Zavala be dismissed with prejudice, which would bar the complaint from ever being raised in court again. The last action in the case was in April, when Daviess Circuit Judge David Payne denied Jane Doe's motion for summary judgment against Zavala. There are currently no hearings scheduled in the civil case.
