Deputys

Controversy Swirls as Texas Judge Grants Bond to Suspect in Deputy’s Murder Amid Law Enforcement Outcry

by

Houston, Texas – Tensions are high in Houston as Judge Hilary Unger of the 248th District Criminal Court in Harris County set a $3 million bond for Ronnie Palmer, the second suspect charged in the murder of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. This decision, which allows Palmer the possibility of release from jail, has sparked strong criticism from local law enforcement bodies. Palmer, incarcerated since July with previously no bond set on the capital murder charge, now faces the potential to post bail. He is also charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a … Read more

$10 Million Verdict in Jackson County: Deputy’s Shooting Results in Man’s Death, Woman Injured

by

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $10 million in damages to the family of a man fatally shot by a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy, as well as to a woman who was injured during the incident. This outcome arrives after a comprehensive deliberation on the events that transpired during a police encounter in 2017, which led to the tragic death and serious injury. On the fateful day, Deputy Lauren Michael fired at 26-year-old Matthew Carick and inadvertently wounded his girlfriend during a foot chase that ensued after a routine traffic stop initiated … Read more

Jury Weighs Verdict in Case of Deputy’s Alleged Misuse of Taser Leading to Explosive Fire at Gas Station

by

ORLANDO, Fla. — A jury is currently deliberating the case against an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy, David Crawford, who is accused of unintentionally igniting a fire at a gas station while attempting to subdue a suspect using a Taser. The incident, which occurred during an attempt to restrain suspect Jean Baretto-Baerga, resulted in severe injuries to both individuals involved. During his testimony, Crawford insisted that his intention was never to use the Taser in a dangerous environment. His account detailed that, after seeing another deputy deploy the Taser twice near the gas pumps, he took … Read more

Jury Selection Advances in Deputy’s 2018 Murder Case, Bradman’s Killer Faces Death Penalty Amid Challenges

by

Sebring, Fla. – The legal proceedings in the tragic shooting of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry Jr. continue to unfold in Highlands County as attorneys, led by Judge Angela Cowden, work diligently to form a jury capable of deliberating the capital murder case that has the local community closely watching. Gentry, who bravely served in Highlands County, succumbed to gunshot wounds the day following the incident on May 6, 2018. Joseph Ables, the accused, faces severe charges including the fatal shooting of Deputy Gentry and the felony cruelty towards an animal, specifically, a neighbor’s cat … Read more