Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. — One of four Connecticut police officers accused of abusing and harassing Latinos is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges because of the publicity the case has received. The lawyer for East Haven officer Jason Zullo filed a motion to dismiss the charges…
NYPD officer pleads guilty in gun smuggling case
By Larry Neumeister Associated Press NEW YORK — A Brooklyn police officer trying to make extra money to buy a house pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy charges, admitting his central role in a smuggling case that involved guns, cigarettes and slot machines. Officer William Masso, 48, could face roughly five…
‘Lucky’ NYPD officer survives head shot
UPI NEW YORK — New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said it’s a miracle that an officer shot in the base of the skull while chasing a homicide suspect is alive. "He’s one lucky man," Kelly said while visiting Bellevue Hospital where Officer Kevin Brennan, 29, was taken after being…
Suicidal corrections officer arraigned in police chase
By Jack Minch Sentinel & Enterprise LEOMINSTER, Mass. — A police officer had Matthew S. Strong in his gun sights during a protracted chase Monday, according to Leominster District Court records. Strong had threatened to kill himself, so police were trying to catch up to him to make sure he…
NYPD: Officer shot self on duty
By PoliceOne Staff NEW YORK — A police officer committed suicide Thursday night while responding to a call in Queens, the NYPD said. Investigators say the 28-year-old officer was arguing with his girlfriend on the phone minutes prior to the shooting, according to CBS New York. His name is being…
Mich. corrections officer killed
MyFoxDetroit MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — A father of two is murdered in Madison Heights. It happened just after midnight Friday at the President Madison Apartments. Investigators think this may have started as an attempted robbery. Clarence Hammond, 33, was wearing his Macomb County Corrections Officer uniform when he was shot…
Mich. corrections officer murdered
MyFoxDetroit MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — A father of two is murdered in Madison Heights. It happened just after midnight Friday at the President Madison Apartments. Investigators think this may have started as an attempted robbery. Clarence Hammond, 33, was wearing his Macomb County Corrections Officer uniform when he was shot…
Wis. man sentenced to jail for hitting officer
By Peter Bukowski Milwaukee Journal Sentinel BROOKFIELD, Wis. — When Brookfield resident Christine Druecke hit police officer Paul Dilger with her car in December 2009, she gave him and his family a life sentence, one of physical and emotional pain, not to mention financial hardship. At least, that’s the way…
Wis. man sentenced to jail for hitting officer
By Peter Bukowski Milwaukee Journal Sentinel BROOKFIELD, Wis. — When Brookfield resident Christine Druecke hit police officer Paul Dilger with her car in December 2009, she gave him and his family a life sentence, one of physical and emotional pain, not to mention financial hardship. At least, that’s the way…
‘Pedestrian error’ a factor in fatal NM officer incident
By Jeff Proctor Albuquerque Journal Albuquerque police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by an officer early New Year’s Day as Patrick Dennison, 57. The officer, five-year APD veteran Aaron Zwicky, was responding to calls reporting a fight and possible gunshots on the 2100 block of Gait SW shortly…