Month: April 2016

NYPD officers rescued a man whose kayak was sinking about two miles off the coast of Coney Island Saturday.

Police say they received a 911 call about a sinking kayak around 10 a.m. Using a police helicopter Officers located the man, two scuba divers helped the man onto a police boat.

Within 5 minutes Officers from New Yorks Finest were in the air and assisting 33-year-old kayaker Danny Ng whose kayak was half submerged in the 50 degree water off Coney Island.  Continue reading “NYPD officers rescued a man whose kayak was sinking about two miles off the coast of Coney Island Saturday.”

Indianapolis, IN. Officer struck by vehicle during accident investigation, partner shoots at fleeing suspect

During the routine investigation of an accident, a vehicle not involved in the original accident driving the wrong way is stopped. The operator becomes agitated and hits the officer with his vehicle.

Officers were investigating a traffic accident around 6:45 P.M. in the eastbound lanes of 38th Street between Franklin Road and the I-465 overpass. During the course of their investigation another vehicle entered the lane going the wrong way.

Officers stopped the vehicle that was going the wrong way and started to talk with the driver who became agitated. During the discussion that Officers were having with the driver he became irate and attempted to leave the scene. As he left he struck the officer with his vehicle causing him injury. The second officer fired his weapon at the fleeing vehicle.

Officers gave chase to the vehicle and apprehended the driver a short while later.

Deputy Chief Valerie Cunningham told WISHTV8  “A vehicle is a weapon; we stand here extremely fortunate that the officer was not seriously injured or killed by that vehicle.”

The officer that was struck has suffered injury to his hand and possible back injuries.

Tampa, FL. Police Officer and Community work together to bring homeless man home

A Tampa Police Officer worked with community members to bring a homeless man back to his home, check out this amazing story of compassion:

Edward has been homeless in Tampa for several months and was desperate to get back to his family in Oklahoma. With the help of a local dentist, Tampa Police Department, and others, he will get his wish.   Continue reading “Tampa, FL. Police Officer and Community work together to bring homeless man home”

Baltimore County, MD. Police Starting Youth Baseball Camp

Officer Shawn “Spike” McElfish talks about starting the first youth Baseball camp for boys and girls in Baltimore County.

Officer Shawn “Spike” McElfish gives an interview discussing the needs required for starting the first ever youth baseball camp in the area sponsored by the Police Department.   Continue reading “Baltimore County, MD. Police Starting Youth Baseball Camp”

Washington State Patrol Celebrated the Wenatchee Area Chief For a Day Event

Officers from the area joined citizens to celebrate the Chief for a day event

Officers joined the people they serve as Spencer Anderson, son of Trooper Jeff Anderson was sworn in as Wenatchee “Chief for a Day!”  Continue reading “Washington State Patrol Celebrated the Wenatchee Area Chief For a Day Event”

Brooklyn Officers Rescue Teen From Waters Off Coney Island

Brooklyn Officers rescue autistic 14-year-old from waters of Coney Island

Sergeant Christopher Vincenti and Police Officer Brian Muldowney and were met by Police Officers Jonathan McKiski and John Dean who all responded to the boardwalk area for the report of a missing 14 year old from Public School 721.  Continue reading “Brooklyn Officers Rescue Teen From Waters Off Coney Island”

Mass. State Police K-9 Helps find injured man in Northampton

 

The Massachusetts State Police Posted the following information about the incident on their Facebook page regarding the search and rescue of the man with the help of K-9 Riggs:  Continue reading “Mass. State Police K-9 Helps find injured man in Northampton”

Greenville County, S.C. Sheriff’s Office Deputy gives a child a gift after home burglary

When a young families home was burglarized in Greenville, South Carolina and Deputy Scott Heath responded to investigate he realized that the family had been hit pretty hard. But he felt worst of all for the toddler Ezra who’s Batman Piggy bank had been stolen.  Continue reading “Greenville County, S.C. Sheriff’s Office Deputy gives a child a gift after home burglary”

Yellowstone County, MT. Sheriff’s Deputy Saves 2 year old from river drowning

Two children went missing from their home near the Yellowstone River. Emergency personnel started searching for them when one Deputy located them in the nick of time.

On Friday morning at about 9:20 two children ages 2 and 5 went missing from their home near the Yellowstone River located in the 200 block of Buena Vista Avenue. Emergency responders including Sheriff’s Deputies, K-9 units and Ambulance crews were alerted immediately and put to work to locate the missing children.  Continue reading “Yellowstone County, MT. Sheriff’s Deputy Saves 2 year old from river drowning”

Witness now claims to have seen fatal officer-involved shooting in Troy, N.Y.

A Witness now comes forward who claims to have seen the Officer involved shooting in Troy, N.Y. on April 17 and gives a different story on the chain of events.

A witness who spoke with NEWS10 ABC reporter Lindsay Nielsen stated that they saw the incident of an Officer involved shooting happen on April 17, 2016 has just come forward.  Continue reading “Witness now claims to have seen fatal officer-involved shooting in Troy, N.Y.”