Police

Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Exciting Changes Ahead: Police Jury to Choose New President and Swear in Members on Monday!

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RUSTON, La. – The Police Jury in Ruston, Louisiana will hold a special meeting today to elect a new president and swear in newly elected members. This meeting marks an important moment in the local government’s leadership transition. The position of president is a significant one, responsible for overseeing the Police Jury and presiding over its meetings. The current president, John Doe, has served in the role for the past four years but did not seek re-election. As a result, the jury must now elect a new leader to fill his shoes. The role of … Read more

Former Lawrenceville Police Captain Runs for Sheriff to Combat Atlanta Crime Wave

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A former police captain in Lawrenceville, Georgia is now running for sheriff in Morgan County, with a platform focused on protecting the county from the increasing crime rates in nearby Atlanta, according to his campaign website. The former captain, Ryan Morgan, left the Lawrenceville Police Department in December 2021 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. The subsequent investigation found that both Morgan and the police chief at the time, Timothy Wallis, had harassed Captain Tawnya Gilovanni, who was the department’s first female command staff member. The investigation report also revealed the existence of … Read more

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Capital Murder in San Marcos Police Officer’s Death

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SAN MARCOS, Texas – Jury selection is set to begin today in Hays County for the trial of a man charged with capital murder in the death of a San Marcos police officer in 2017. Stewart Mettz, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Officer Ken Copeland on December 4, 2017. According to reports, on that day, San Marcos police officers went to Mettz’s residence to serve a warrant on charges of assault and injury to an elderly person. When officers knocked on his door, Mettz allegedly opened fire, striking Copeland twice. The officer was rushed … Read more