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New Jersey Elementary School Locked Down After Off-Duty Cop Shows Gun

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PARSIPPANY, NJ – A vigilant parent at Northvail Elementary School in Parsipanny sounded the alarm after noticing a gun being carried by a woman on school property. That alert triggered a police response and a school lockdown. The Parsippany Police Department said in a statement that it received a report of an armed person outside of Northvail Elementary School. “An immediate and full scale response was initiated to the school based on this information. It was quickly determined that an off-duty officer from another jurisdiction was in civilian clothing and accidentally exposed her concealed handgun as she exited her vehicle,”

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Off-Duty Elmwood Firefighter Helps to Capture Fugitive

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ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – A police chase that started in Paterson with a warrant for the arrest of Stanley Edwards, 30, ended in Elmwood Park at around 11 pm on Tuesday. Edwards was wanted for attempted murder. According to reports, Edwards fled police and led officers on a multijurisdictional pursuit, crashing into a parked car on Sterling Place before bailing. Police units from multiple agencies established a perimeter and using boats in the Passaic River and drones, were unable to find him. Hours later, an Edwards asked an off-duty Elmwood Park firefighter for a ride in a location about a

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Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Delivers Baby Boy

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SAN DIEGO – An off-duty Border Patrol Agent delivered a baby boy in a public bathroom at Liberty Station, on Sunday.  Border Patrol Agent George Huertas, who is a member of the Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) Team in San Diego, responded to a woman giving birth in a bathroom stall. A trained emergency medical technician (EMT), Agent Huertas successfully helped deliver the baby and introduced him to his mother.  “If you know George, you know he is too humble to bring this up for attention,” said Michael E. McEwan, the Acting Commander of San Diego BORSTAR. “He

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Camden Police Officer Killed in Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash

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CHERRY HILL, NJ – A 22-year-old Camden County Police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday night in Cherry Hill, police confirmed this week. Officer Daniel Adler was involved in a motorcycle crash on Route 561, just short of two months after being sworn in as a police officer. “It is with profound sadness that we regret to announce the sudden passing of our very own Officer Daniel Adler,” the department said in a statement. “Daniel was a devoted collegue, friend, and family member who will be forever missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of

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Two Shot in Baltimore Thursday Night Involving Off-Duty National Park Police Officer

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BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that involved an off-duty National Park Police Officer. “On Thursday at approximately 6:20 p.m., Baltimore County police officers were called to the 1100 block of Deanwood Rd. for reports of shots fired,” the department said. “When officers arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds. Both individuals were transported to an area hospital for treatment.” Police said that during the course of their investigation, detectives identified an individual involved in the shooting as an off-duty police officer with the Maryland National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County Division.

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Ocean County Board of Commissioners Say No to Marijuana for Off-Duty Cops

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s Sheriff’s Officers, both civil service and those in Sheriff Michael Mastronardy’s growing personal team of special investigators, are not allowed to consume cannabis while off-duty. That message comes after a strongly worded letter by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff Mastronardy. In a press release, the commissioners noted that federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John P. Kelly and Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy asked Governor Phil Murphy to ban the use of recreational cannabis by police and other law enforcement

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Off-Duty Police Officer Found Guilty by Jury of Felony Charges For Actions Related to Capitol Breach

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            WASHINGTON – An off-duty police officer from Virginia was found guilty today by a federal jury of charges for his actions during and after the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His and others’ actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.             Thomas Robertson, 49, of Ferrum, Virginia, was found guilty of a total of six charges following a trial in the District of Columbia. The jury found him guilty of

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Bronx Man Charged With Shooting At Off-Duty NYPD Officer

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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Keechant L. Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced the filing of a criminal complaint today charging JAMAR BAKER with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.  BAKER, who is on federal supervised release for a prior conviction, was arrested yesterday and was presented today before the Honorable Barbara C. Moses. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said:  “For no apparent reason, Jamar Baker allegedly decided to pick a fight with an innocent driver heading to work.  Little did he know, the victim we

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Off-Duty Virginia Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Felony Conspiracy Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

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WASHINGTON – An off-duty police officer from Virginia pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election. Jacob Fracker, 30, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony charge of conspiracy. According to court documents, Fracker and Thomas Robertson, both officers with the Rocky Mount, Virginia Police Department, were off-duty when they headed for Washington, D.C. on the morning of Jan. 6.

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Off-Duty Virginia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Conspiracy Charge in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

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            WASHINGTON – An off-duty police officer from Virginia pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.             Jacob Fracker, 30, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony charge of conspiracy. According to court documents, Fracker and Thomas Robertson, both officers with the Rocky Mount, Virginia

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Staten Island man gets 25 years for death of off-duty New York City firefighter in fit of road rage

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STATEN ISLAND, NY – A Staten Island man is heading to prison for 25 years to life after being convicted and sentenced for killing an off-duty firefighter after a fender bender on the Belt Parkway. According to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Joseph Desmond, 33, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison following his murder conviction for assaulting and causing the death of an off-duty firefighter on the Belt Parkway. The victim suffered multiple skull fractures and hemorrhaging from a fatal blow to the head. District Attorney Gonzalez said, “This defendant’s vicious response to a minor fender

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Pennsylvania State Trooper arrested after off-duty altercation

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Harrisburg, PA ­– The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the arrest of Trooper Scott Myers following an off-duty physical altercation at a residence in Summerhill Township, Cambria County during the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Trooper Myers faces a felony and multiple misdemeanor charges related to the incident involving an adult male victim including: Aggravated Assault, 18 Pa. C.S. §2702(a)(1) Simple Assault, 18 Pa. C.S. §2701(a)(1) Terroristic Threats, 18 Pa. C.S. §2706(a)(1) Harassment, 18 Pa. C.S. §2709(a)(1) Charges were filed by the PSP Troop A Greensburg Criminal Investigation Unit in District Court 47-3-06. Trooper Myers was arraigned before

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Off-duty deputy shot and killed by driver after jumping on car

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FAYETTEVILLE, NC – On Saturday, at 2:18 pm, Fayetteville police officers responded to a reported shooting along Bingham Dr. near Shenandoah Dr. The preliminary investigation has revealed an adult male ran into traffic and jumped on a moving vehicle. The driver of the vehicle shot the male subject and notified 911. The male subject was pronounced deceased on scene. The male subject that was shot has been identified as Jason Walker (B/M, 37) of the 1600 blk of Bingham Dr. His NOK has been notified. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation by members of the Fayetteville Police Department’s

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Off-Duty Cop Stumbles Upon Body of D.C. Murder Victim

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, on Fort Dupont Drive, Southeast. At approximately 4:05 am, an off-duty member of the Metropolitan Police Department was travelling, at the listed location, when they located an adult male victim. The member observed that the victim was suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately contacted 911. Sixth District officers responded to the scene to assist the off-duty member. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The

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Philadelphia man wanted for shooting unarmed off-duty cop

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. —Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief Todd Dillon announce an investigation of a shooting that took place this morning. At 9:48 AM the Norristown Police Department was dispatched to a reported shooting at E Airy Street and DeKalb Street in Norristown. First responding officers found the victim, Anthony Marano, suffering from a bullet wound to his side. Marano was airlifted to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. Marano, who is an off-duty West Norriton Township Police Officer, was in his personal vehicle and stopped at E Airy and DeKalb Street. While stopped Marano

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Off-duty cop ambushed while performing welfare check by suspect who stole his car, committed suicide

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LAS CRUCES, NM – Shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, an off-duty LCPD Officer was driving northbound on I25 when he witnessed a single-car crash. When the officer attempted to conduct a welfare check on this vehicle, the male driver exited the vehicle and threatened the officer with a large kitchen knife. The male subject then ran to the officer’s personal vehicle and fled northbound on I25. The officer’s equipment was in the trunk of his vehicle which included his vest and duty belt. This encounter was recorded by a 911 call made by the officer. During this call, the

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