SWAT

Vallejo Man Faces Federal Charges for Ammunition Possession After Standoff with SWAT Team

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Vallejo man with a significant criminal history is facing federal charges for illegal ammunition possession, officials confirmed. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Sacramento on Thursday, targets Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, for violating firearm regulations due to his felon status. Caldwell’s arrest followed a tense encounter last month with the SWAT team from the Vallejo Police Department. During this operation, authorities discovered Caldwell in possession of a privately made firearm, often referred to as a “ghost gun,” along with ammunition. The discovery was particularly alarming given Caldwell’s extensive criminal … Read more

Barron County Standoff Ends Peacefully; Suspect in Custody After SWAT Response on Country Road SS

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BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — An individual is now in custody following a substantial law enforcement operation that unfolded on Country Road SS Saturday afternoon, local authorities report. The Barron County Sheriff disclosed that the response, involving the Barron Rusk SWAT Team, was triggered by a reported threat in the area. Due to staffing constraints within the sheriff’s department, support was summoned from neighboring police agencies to handle the situation effectively. Fortunately, the incident was resolved without injury to any individuals involved or responding officers. The sheriff praised the swift and coordinated response of law enforcement, … Read more

Orlando Couple Sues After Traumatic SWAT Raid on Their Home

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Orlando, FL — An Orlando couple has instigated legal action against local law enforcement after their home was subjected to what they describe as a traumatic SWAT raid. The incident, which unfolded in the quiet hours of the morning, has spurred questions about police procedures and accountability in deploying such forceful tactics in residential areas. The couple, whose names have not been released, reported they were asleep when the raid commenced, abruptly waking to the sounds of their door being breached and flash grenades detonating. As law enforcement swarmed their residence, they alleged that they … Read more

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against St. Louis County SWAT Team for Violating Constitutional Rights in Ferguson Raid

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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – A Ferguson family has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a St. Louis County SWAT team of violating their rights during a search warrant raid last May. The lawsuit, filed by Lindell Briscoe and Brittany Shamily, alleges damages over the use of excessive force, unjust detention, the deployment of SWAT without constitutional justification, Monell liability, and violation of the Sunshine Act. Represented by attorneys Bevis Schock and Erich Veith, Briscoe, Shamily, and their five minor children are seeking legal action against St. Louis County and the detective who ordered the raid. To … Read more