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Florida Deputy’s Fatal Shooting of Black Airman Sparks Controversy and Calls for Justice

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Body camera footage released by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office in Florida depicts a deputy firing at a Black man, Roger Fortson, immediately upon his opening the door of his apartment, where he was later found dead. The incident, which took place on May 3, 2024, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement. The video, presented by Sheriff Eric Aden, shows the deputy …

Man Arrested After Chemical Pipe Bomb Explodes on Deputy’s Vehicle During Traffic Stop in Crescent City

CRESCENT CITY, Fla. – Authorities in Putnam County, Florida, recently carried out a raid on the home of a man who was arrested following a chemical pipe bomb explosion during a routine traffic stop by a deputy. The suspect, Charles Legault, 60, is facing charges related to the possession of the explosive device that detonated while he was allegedly involved in trafficking methamphetamines. The raid took place on property located off Riveria Drive near Highway …

Reward for the Capture of Tennessee Deputy’s Shooter Doubles to $100,000 Amid Manhunt for Suspect Kenneth DeHart

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The search for a suspected cop-killer in East Tennessee intensifies as the manhunt stretches into a fifth day. Kenneth DeHart, 42, is accused of fatally shooting Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring another officer. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has raised the reward to $100,000 for any information leading to DeHart’s arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued warrants for DeHart, charging him with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being …

Police hunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Tennessee deputy’s fatal shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Authorities in Tennessee are searching for a man considered ‘armed and dangerous’ following the fatal shooting of a deputy. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene and is currently the subject of an intense manhunt. The shooting occurred on Monday in a rural area outside of Nashville, where the deputy had responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, the deputy was shot and later succumbed to his …

Kansas Deputy’s Remarkable Work Leads to Arrest of Child Predator After 20 Victims Identified on Snapchat

TOPEKA, Kansas — A Wabaunsee County sheriff’s deputy, Cpl. Jon Sumner, has been commended for uncovering a child sex predator after an Alma girl was solicited for sex on Snapchat. Sumner’s investigation led to the discovery that the man had been harassing dozens of underage girls, including one he was eventually convicted of raping. In November 2022, Sumner met with a local couple whose daughter had been solicited online by a child predator, sparking his …