Police

Disturbing Bodycam Footage Reveals Fatal Police Shooting in Fresno, Sparking Family’s Lawsuit

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FRESNO, Calif. – A critical incident video involving the shooting of 33-year-old Max Sosa Jr. by a Fresno police officer was released on Friday, shedding light on the events that unfolded on November 4, 2023, in northwest Fresno. The video, released by the Fresno Police, begins with the 911 call made by Sosa’s estranged wife, who reported that he was threatening to kill himself. The footage reveals that officers arrived at the scene in response to the call around 3 a.m. and attempted to make contact with Sosa, who was seen driving his white Tesla … Read more

Marine Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Nevada State Police Moves Forward, Challenging Unjust Civil Forfeiture Laws

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RENO, Nev. – A lawsuit challenging Nevada’s civil forfeiture laws, filed by a Marine veteran whose life savings were seized during a routine traffic stop, will proceed after a judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss. The incident happened nearly three years ago when Stephen Lara was pulled over on I-80 near USA Parkway for allegedly following a semi-truck too closely. During the traffic stop, troopers confiscated a total of $87,000 in cash from Lara’s vehicle, despite not arresting him or charging him with any crime. Lara, who was on a journey to visit his … Read more

Albuquerque Police Chief Highlights Effective Legislative Hits for Public Safety

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SANTA FE, N.M. — The last legislative session in New Mexico saw a mix of hits and misses when it comes to bills related to public safety, according to Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina. While some bills did not make the cut, others, like House Bill 175, successfully secured funding for new technology and infrastructure for law enforcement throughout the state. Thanks to this funding, the police department has been able to invest in additional license plate readers, interface technology to integrate their systems, and more cameras, as highlighted by Chief Medina. In addition … Read more

Missouri Police Chief Calls for Stronger Animal Abuse Laws After Shocking Video of Dog Trainer’s Mistreatment

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PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – The police chief of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, is advocating for stricter animal abuse laws in the state following the circulation of a viral video depicting a dog trainer mistreating a German shepherd. Matt Fiala, the trainer shown in the video, now faces three municipal charges, with neighbors urging authorities to pursue further state charges. In the two-minute video, Fiala can be seen locking the dog in a crate before repeatedly throwing a green bucket, assumed to contain water, at the confined animal. At one point, he overturns the crate and kicks … Read more