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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Driver stopped going 117 km/h on Ottawa road charged with stunt driving
Ottawa police say a driver had their vehicle seized for 14 days after being stopped for stunt driving. (Ottawa Police Service/X) A driver caught speeding 57 kilometres an hour over the speed limit was one of eight drivers stopped for speeding by Ottawa police this weekend. The Ottawa Police Service says officers monitored known car meet spots in Orléans, Gloucester and at Trainyards over the weekend as part of the 'Residents Matter' traffic enforcement initiative. Officers issued seven tickets to drivers for speeding. Police say a 39-year-old driver was charged with stunt driving after being observed going 117 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Merivale Road near Colonnade Road. 'This was the driver's 2nd offence. His licence was suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days,' police said. The charge of stunt driving includes a 30-day licence suspension and the vehicle is impounded for 14 days. Officers also issued one ticket for failing to stop for a red light, two tickets for not having a valid permit and one ticket for an obstructed licence plate. A driver was issued a seven-day licence suspension after blowing a 'warn' on the approved screen device.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Constable Resigns Over 'Money Grab' Speed Camera Program That Issued 4000 Tickets in 2 Weeks
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Citizens often complain that speed traps are little more than a cash grab from the government. Often, it's unclear just how true that is, but in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, we now have evidence of it. In fact, the man behind a speed enforcement plot admitted it was intended just to raise evidence for his organization in his own resignation letter. That man is now-former Ward 2 constable Ron Tetzel. In October of 2024, he began running a budget speed camera enforcement zone near a local school, according to WBRZ ABC 2 news. In this case, Tetzel had people with a radar gun-based camera system hide out and photograph alleged speeders as they drove by the school. In just two weeks, he issued over 4000 citations to drivers, each one valued at $150. That's roughly $600,000 in revenue, which was meant to have been split between the constable's office, the speed camera company, and the school district. There was a problem, though: the constable's office had no authority to issue the citations, as the constable had not established a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board as required by law, according to WBRZ. By late November, the local police department was putting out Facebook statements telling citizens not to pay the tickets. Louisiana state senator, Caleb Kleinpeter then responded to that post saying, "I just got off of the phone with Attorney General Murrill who has told me to inform all DO NOT PAY this civil violation. If you did we are working to see how you can be reimbursed." Within just a couple of days, the senator had gone as far as to call the ticketing method illegal. "I am a huge supporter of law enforcement, but this is nothing but a money grab," he said to WBRZ. More surprising: Tetzel admitted that himself when resigning. In a letter dated March 12, 2025 but only recently uncovered, Tetzel wrote, "In an effort to evolve this office and position from a half-baked "Mayberry" operation into a functioning service entity that actually serves the community, the Ward 2 Justice of the Peace and I engaged with multiple entities... to conduct traffic photo enforcement in an unincorporated school zone within the parish." He complained that as a constable, his monthly stipend was just $380 and that he had to use his personal vehicle, weapon, and protective equipment, and said wanted the money to fund a full-time office, to procure items for the job, and to fund other projects. "I never expected or intended to get rich doing this service, but I equally did not expect to have to dedicate so many personal resources to my own safety or ability to do this job," Tetzel said. In addition, in his resignation letter, Tetzel claimed that the state attorney general's office knew about the plan and approved it, and called Kleinpeter and AG Liz Murrill "self-important, unaccountable, soundbite-obsessed officials." At least now none of them have to work together. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Japan Times
24-07-2025
- Japan Times
Police in Japan to trial wearable cameras from late August
The National Police Agency will begin a trial run of wearable cameras worn across officers' chests or on headgear starting in late August, it announced Thursday. The cameras will be used across community policing, traffic enforcement and public security divisions — such as during stop-and-search procedures or crowd control — to evaluate their effectiveness. The agency will also use camera footage to more objectively confirm whether officers' actions were appropriate in the event of an on-site dispute. According to the NPA, the cameras will be mounted on officers' uniforms at chest level or attached to helmets. Filming will be limited to outdoor settings or areas with unspecified public access. Officers will clearly indicate when recording is taking place using illuminated lights, stickers or armbands. For community policing, a total of 39 cameras will be distributed among police departments in Tokyo as well as Osaka and Fukuoka prefectures. They will record continuously from the time an officer leaves a police box or station until their return, capturing patrols and interactions such as stop-and-search procedures. Recording will be paused when responding to crime victims or entering homes to protect privacy. For traffic policing, 18 cameras will be allocated to police departments in Aichi, Niigata, and Kochi prefectures. These will record from the start to the end of traffic enforcement activities, except when officers are issuing tickets for traffic violations. The recorded footage will be stored at police stations. If complaints arise regarding police interactions or enforcement, the videos will serve as material for verifying the circumstances. Footage that captures criminal activity may also be used in investigations. Unused footage will be deleted after approximately three months. For public security, 19 cameras will be distributed across nine prefectures, including Hokkaido and Ishikawa. They will be used to livestream crowd conditions during large events such as fireworks festivals, aiding command centers in situational awareness and management. These videos will be automatically deleted after one week. The trial will span three months for community policing, six months for traffic, and one year for public security. The NPA will examine the cameras' effectiveness, any challenges and differences compared to devices such as dashboard cameras. Results will be published on the agency's website and other platforms as part of preparations for the cameras to be implemented nationwide as early as fiscal 2027. Translated by The Japan Times
CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
Lake Worth police cut crashes, crime with simple strategy
A small police department in Tarrant County says it's seeing big results from a simple shift in strategy: more patrolling. Lake Worth officers, like Christian Myers, are spending more time on the streets, targeting long-standing issues such as red-light running and speeding. "All our intersections are pretty, hot spots," Myers said. "When you hear a city that's 2.5mi², you wouldn't think that there's over 250,000 cars a day going through it. But that's exactly what Lake Worth is." Myers said he averages between 50 and 60 traffic stops a week. The department's renewed focus on traffic enforcement came in response to community complaints. Chief J.T. Manoushagian said the approach may seem obvious, but it's not common across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. "There are some communities in the metroplex that say -- Traffic enforcement is not our top priority. We want the police focusing on violent crime or gang…," Manoushagian said. "And I'm not saying that that approach is wrong. I'm just saying it's not needed here because we do have the community's support and trust." The department says the strategy is working. In just six months, officers issued 500% more citations compared to the previous year. That led to a 24% drop in crashes and a 50% decrease in traffic incidents compared to a decade ago. Manoushagian said the increased patrols have also helped officers respond more quickly to other crimes. In one case, officers apprehended two armed robbery suspects within minutes. "In the area. So, from the time the panic button was pressed, until we had two suspects in custody was seven minutes. And that doesn't happen if officers are not out in the community actively patrolling," he said. For Myers and others in the department, the goal isn't just writing tickets — it's keeping people safe. "And so just that aspect of it is what I take pride in, in trying to limit those accidents," Myers said.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Barrie is testing four new photo-radar locations around the city
Motorists driving through several community safety zones in Barrie may have noticed new signage warning of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras - but the cameras aren't issuing tickets just yet.
