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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Bracknell driver jailed after going through park during pursuit
A man has been jailed after driving dangerously, and without a licence or insurance, whilst being pursued by shared by Thames Valley Police showed Conagh Whitelock, from Bracknell, driving recklessly around the town before careering through South Hill a hearing at Reading Magistrates' Court, the 25-year-old was sentenced to 43 weeks in prison for dangerous also received a 12-week custodial sentence for driving whilst disqualified, which will be served concurrently. He was disqualified from driving for two Valley Police's road policing team said: "We hope this time in custody gives him the opportunity to reflect on the risks he posed to innocent road users and people in the park."You drive like this, you will be caught — and you will face the consequences." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Bodycam footage released in fatal deputy shooting of Northwest Miami-Dade man
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man by a deputy last month. Authorities said the incident followed a police pursuit that began with a traffic stop attempt and ended in gunfire outside an apartment complex in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the sheriff's office, deputies with the Robbery Intervention Detail attempted to stop a yellow Corvette on June 17 around 5:15 p.m. for illegal window tints near NW 62nd Street and 22nd Avenue. Officials said Kristofer Laboy fled the stop at high speed, briefly paused to allegedly throw something from the vehicle and eventually reached a dead end at an apartment complex near NW 85th Street and 4th Court. Police helicopter footage showed deputies pulling up behind Laboy in red and white unmarked cars. The sheriff's office said the deputies activated emergency lights as Laboy exited the Corvette. Body-worn camera footage then shows Deputy Kelvin Cox, a 23-year veteran, shouting, "put the gun down" before firing multiple shots. Laboy was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff's office said deputies called Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and rendered aid. Investigators reported finding a loaded gun near Laboy's right hand, along with a bag of marijuana, small clear bags and prescription promethazine—items officials said are sometimes used in illicit drug mixtures. The Laboy family disputes the official account and maintains Kristofer was not a threat. In a statement released by their attorney, the family criticized the footage and the sheriff's office's portrayal of events: "The release of this footage by the Miami Dade Sheriff's Office raises more questions than answers. This video shows unmarked cars with no lights and sirens chasing after Kristofer, putting him in fear for his life. The MDSO has released this heavily edited video to portray Kristofer as a criminal. Kristofer had no violent criminal history, was a licensed conceal-carry holder and the firearm in his possession was a legally owned firearm. The officer that killed Kristofer is shown in the video driving his car with one hand, while holding his gun in the other — the deputy was clearly intent on discharging his firearm that day. Deputies waited until Kristofer was cornered, with nowhere to go, in fear for his life, to then finally turn on their emergency lights. Anyone under these circumstances being chased by multiple cars not knowing who is chasing after them will stand their ground to defend themselves against the threat on their life. If MDSO truly believes in transparency, they should release the entirety of the body camera footage, including the initial encounter with Kristofer. Highly edited video footage releases such as this, is yet another example of why public trust in law enforcement is at an all-time low. Release all the unedited body-camera footage immediately." In contrast, South Florida Police Benevolent Association President Steadman Stahl defended the deputy's actions: "We have seen the videos that were released today. As I said back in June, when you pull out a gun on a police officer, there is only one way for this to end. The entire situation was escalated by the subject in this case. No deputy fired their weapon until the subject exited his vehicle with a firearm in hand, charging at the deputies. If the subject had exited his vehicle unarmed, this would have ended completely differently. In any traffic stop, the person that is pulled over controls whether it escalates or not. In this case, the subject obviously made the wrong decision. Our hearts grieve for the family that has suffered a loss, but the situation was dictated by him. The deputy had to defend himself and others." Deputy Cox has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure following law enforcement-involved shootings. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation. CBS News Miami has reached out for an update but has not yet received a response.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Man charged after 150mph A12 Essex pursuit
A man has been charged with driving offences after allegedly driving at more than 150mph (240km/h) and failing to stop, prompting a police Police said the motorist was driving at high speeds on the A12 on Saturday, with both its officers and Metropolitan Police colleagues pursuing the vehicle, eventually bringing it to a stop at Ongar.A 31-year-old man from Barking, east London, was charged with drink-driving, dangerous driving and failing to was bailed and is set to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 4 September. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist crashes stolen bike after police chase in Wisconsin
HOLMEN, Wis. (WFRV) – A 41-year-old Wisconsin man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase Thursday night that ended when he crashed a stolen motorcycle. The Holmen Police Department says officers attempted a traffic stop on Jonathon Gerow of Onalaska around 7:45 p.m. for speeding on U.S. Highway 53 near County Road MH. Prior to the stop, Gerow was reportedly going nearly 90 miles per hour. Chicago PD arrests Wisconsin man wanted for attempted homicide in The Dells When he refused to stop, a pursuit began southbound on Highway 53. Gerow eventually exited onto County Road OT, lost control in a ditch, but regained control and kept fleeing. Authorities say he crossed into the eastbound lane of OT, over the median, and struck the north curb. The motorcycle flipped several times before coming to rest near a fence. Gerow got up and tried to flee again, resisting arrest as officers attempted to detain him. He was eventually subdued and taken by ambulance for medical clearance before being booked into the La Crosse County Jail. July 25 proclaimed Mark Murphy Day by Green Bay mayor, honoring outgoing Packers President/CEO The pursuit spanned about four miles. Investigators later learned the motorcycle was reported stolen out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gerow is expected to face multiple charges, including fleeing an officer, resisting arrest, and recklessly endangering safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Four P.E.I. RCMP vehicles damaged in pursuit of sedan
A sign for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pictured on June 23, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae) Four RCMP vehicles were damaged in the pursuit of a grey sedan in Prince Edward Island Thursday morning. Police initiated a traffic stop on the sedan on Route 225 in North Wiltshire around 11:10 a.m., according to an RCMP news release. The driver did not stop and evaded officers. Police later spotted the vehicle heading toward the North River community. The sedan again dodged officers. The RCMP found the vehicle on Route 1 in Albany around 11:45 a.m., the release says. The sedan hit the driver side of a marked police vehicle. Shortly after, officers saw the sedan in the Kerrytown Road area and it fled from them. Police deployed a spike belt on Route 224 in New Glasgow around 12:20 p.m. to stop the sedan. They arrested both occupants of the vehicle at the scene. There were no reported injuries. An Alberton woman was released pending an investigation and a Bloomfield man was held in custody ahead of a court appearance on Friday. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
