Queens Jury Acquits Man of Attempted Murder in Police Chase, Finds Him Guilty of Weapons Charges

Queens, New York — In a case that raised significant questions about intent and evidence, a jury acquitted a Rockaway man accused of attempting to murder two police officers during a late-night chase last July. Joel Kelly, 61, was found not guilty of the most serious charges, but convicted on lesser counts of illegal weapon possession and reckless endangerment. The trial, which lasted two weeks at the Queens Criminal Courthouse, revolved around conflicting testimonies and video evidence regarding the night of July 27, 2024. Kelly’s encounter with police began after his sister reported a shooting … Read more

"Teen Leads Police on Wild Chase in Stolen Vehicle, Ends in Crash and Arrest in Jamestown"

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — An 18-year-old man from Bismarck was arrested Saturday after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that culminated in a collision in Jamestown, authorities reported. Jamie Raye Barnes is currently being held at the Stutsman County Correctional Center, facing multiple charges, including felony reckless endangerment and possession of stolen property. The incident unfolded shortly after 8 a.m. when a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper responded to reports of reckless driving on Interstate 94. The trooper attempted to pull over Barnes, who was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, but the suspect fled … Read more

High-Speed Chase Ends in Disaster: Nashville Man Convicted on Felony Charges After Catastrophic Crash

Cumberland County, TN — A typical Sunday morning turned into a dramatic turn of events leading to a high-speed chase and a catastrophic crash that ensnared individuals who had no hint of the chaos about to unfold. Among those affected were local resident Brenda Potter and law enforcement officials, including Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Ethan Cunningham and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Ted Monday. On September 22, 2024, what began as a routine traffic violation spiraled into a desperate and dangerous pursuit along Interstate 40 and several local roads. The incident concluded with significant injuries and … Read more

Jury Rules Against Milwaukee Officer for Running Over Suspect with Squad Car During Chase

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A civil jury found that a Milwaukee police officer was negligent when he ran over a suspect with his squad car during a high-speed chase in May 2020. The victim, Ravid Smith, pursued legal action against the city and Officer Antonio Obregon, culminating in a verdict that awarded him $57,926 to cover past medical expenses, pain, and suffering. The incident unfolded after a stolen vehicle, with Smith as a passenger, ignored a stop sign and collided with a semi-truck. The crash ejected Smith, who was then left unconscious in the road. It … Read more