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Second Trial Begins for Emanuel Lopes in Weymouth Police Officer and Resident’s 2018 Murder Case

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WEYMOUTH, Mass. – Emanuel Lopes, 26, will face opening arguments on Wednesday in his second trial for the 2018 murders of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams, according to a spokesperson for the Norfolk District Attorney’s office. Lopes’ first trial resulted in a mistrial on July 10, when a juror refused to continue deliberations, causing a hung jury. The retrial jury was selected from Bristol Superior Court in Taunton, under a change-of-venue request granted by Judge Beverly Cannone. Lopes’ defense attorney, Larry Tipton, argued that selecting a local jury for the … Read more

Hampton Police Officer Faces $20 Million Lawsuit for Shooting Man During Car Dealership Incident

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HAMPTON, Va. (AP) – Hampton Police Officer Bryan Wilson and the City of Hampton are facing a federal lawsuit regarding the shooting of Christopher Rice two years ago. On January 4, 2022, Officer Wilson shot Rice multiple times outside a car dealership on Mercury Blvd after Rice allegedly hit a police sergeant in the head with a bat. During a court hearing in June 2022, the police sergeant who was assaulted detailed the events leading up to the shooting. The sergeant explained that officers were called to the car dealership due to a trespassing incident … Read more

Lompoc Police Officer Injured in High-Stakes Collision While Aiding U.S. Marshals in Hunt for Fugitive

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Lompoc, California – A Lompoc police officer sustained injuries in a collision that occurred on A Street Thursday morning. The accident took place while the police officers were providing assistance to a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive apprehension team. Details regarding the exact cause of the collision have not been released by the Lompoc Police Department. However, it is evident that the incident occurred during the search for a wanted subject. The involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies suggests the seriousness of the situation. Law enforcement officials often work collaboratively to ensure the safety of the … Read more

Jury Selection Commences for Retrial of Man Charged in Weymouth Officer and Bystander Killings

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Jury selection commenced today for the retrial of a man accused of the 2018 killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Emmanuel Lopes is facing charges in the death of Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams. The case previously resulted in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision following weeks of testimony and deliberation. If convicted, Lopes could face life in prison. During the initial trial, his lawyer argued that Lopes has a history of mental illness, which has contributed to his alleged irrational … Read more