Police

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

Chaos Unleashed: Police Chase Ends in Dramatic Crash, Arrest, and Injury in Carson near Figueroa Street

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CARSON, CA – A police pursuit came to a crashing end on Wednesday night near Figueroa Street, resulting in injuries and the arrest of one individual. The incident took place when the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a stolen vehicle. Details regarding the pursuit and subsequent crash are still emerging. However, it is known that the collision occurred at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. Specifics regarding the extent of the injuries sustained by those involved have not been disclosed at this time. Law enforcement agencies often engage in pursuits … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Lawsuit in Dallas Police Custody Death of Diamond Ross

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Dallas, Texas – A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Diamond Ross, more than five years after her death from an overdose while in Dallas police custody. Ross’ family had sought answers and disciplinary action regarding the 34-year-old’s death in 2018. Video footage released by the police in 2019 showed Ross repeatedly asking for water and help as she was taken to jail. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, sought damages and policy changes from those involved, including two police officers, the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue, and the Dallas … Read more

Former Ballwin Police Chief Files Lawsuit Against City, Alleges Violations of State Law

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Ballwin, Missouri – The former police chief of Ballwin, Douglas Schaeffler, has filed a lawsuit against the city after being removed from his position by the board of aldermen. Schaeffler alleges that the board violated state law by voting to remove him behind closed doors without giving him a formal hearing or issuing findings of facts and conclusions of law. According to the lawsuit, his removal was a direct result of his involvement in investigating a criminal complaint against the mayor and another city official. The lawsuit also claims that the board deprived Schaeffler of … Read more