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Ex-San Antonio police officer hospitalized after shootout with Tennessee deputies
Lee Rakun was fired 6 times by SAPD and reinstated 5 times before retiring last year
(KSAT) August 12, 2021, Sevier County, Tennessee—A former San Antonio police officer who retired after a long history of misconduct may soon face criminal charges after he allegedly injured two family members and shot at a deputy in Sevier County, Tennessee, the KSAT 12 Defenders confirmed Thursday.
Lee Rakun, 52, was identified as the suspect in the shooting, which happened on July 13 at his home in the 3000 block of Robeson Road in Wears Valley, according to Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Chief Jeff McCarter.... Read the full article here.
Former sheriff's deputy Stephen Nicholas Broderick arrested in fatal shootings of 3 in Austin
(USA Today) April 19, 2021, Austin, Texas—The former sheriff's deputy suspected of killing three people in a shooting rampage near an apartment complex in Northwest Austin was taken into custody Monday without incident, police said.
Police said Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, was arrested along a highway in suburban Manor....
Details of the shooting Sunday were scarce, but interim Austin Police Chief Joe Chacon described the incident as "domestic violence." Broderick had been free on bail on charges of sexual assault of a child.... Read the full article here.
Ottawa cop resigns after pleading guilty to assaulting women
(The Ottawa Citizen) April 1, 2021, Ottawa, Canada—A veteran Ottawa police officer who abused his position to terrify, threaten and assault women, has resigned in disgrace as part of a plea deal that spares him jail and his victims a gruelling trial.
Eric Post, 50, turned in his badge (No. 1585) on Wednesday after sending a letter of resignation to Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly.... Read the full article here.
Diana Raz’s murder by husband sparks national reckoning over domestic violence
Killing of couples counselor has sent chills throughout the country and elicited growing calls for reform in the way domestic abuse is handled
(The Times of Israel) March 12, 2021, Na'ale, West Bank, Israeli-occupied Palestine—The murder of Diana Raz was almost too horrific to describe.
Raz, 35, an Israeli couples counselor who helped women in abusive relationships, got into an argument with her husband, Amir, on February 5, according to the police indictment against her husband. Amir, a police officer, proceeded to tie up three of their four young children. The youngest, a baby, was in his high chair beside them.... Read the full article here.
Dallas Police Officer Senior Corporal Keith Huber Arrested Again For Family Violence
(CBSDFW.com) January 27, 2021, Dallas, Texas—A Dallas police officer is once again behind bars, charged with Family Violence Assault.
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office arrested Senior Corporal Keith Huber on Jan. 25, 2021.... Read the full article here.
Concord police officer accused of domestic violence, witness tampering
(The Concord Monitor) January 22, 2021, Concord, New Hampshire—A Concord police officer was arrested Friday on charges of choking his wife while she held their 4-month-old son in late 2020, ordering her to lie about it and destroy evidence.
Bryan Croft, 38, of Concord, is charged with five felonies, including second degree assault, witness tampering, and falsifying physical evidence. He also faces a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, according to the Attorney General’s Office.... Read the full article here.
VPD officer faces domestic violence charges, prompting concern from critics
(CTV) January 7, 2021, Vancouver, Canada—Authorities quietly laid two domestic violence charges against a Vancouver police officer late last year, CTV News has learned — prompting concern from critics that a battle against higher rates of domestic violence among law enforcement may be far from over.
Const. Neil Logan, who is on extended leave, faces charges of assault and uttering threats against a woman for an incident dating back to March 2014, according to court documents.... Read the full article here.
Chatham County Police captain being investigated for domestic violence
(The Savannah Morning News) December 9, 2020, Chatham County, Georgia—Chatham County Police Department Capt. Gene Harley is being investigated for a domestic violence incident, according to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation fact sheet.... Read the full article here.
N.J. cop had his gun taken away after domestic incident with his estranged wife. He later used that gun to kill her.
(NJ.com) December 2, 2020, Neptune City, New Jersey—Tamara Wilson-Seidle said she needed help.
In a frenzy, she dialed 911 asking for the police to come to her home. Her husband, Philip Seidle, was a cop — but he was the one she feared.... Read the full article here, and read Seidle's 860-page internal affairs file here, as released by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office in response to an open public records lawsuit.
Ex-South Carolina sheriff pleads guilty to domestic violence
(The Associated Press) December 2, 2020, Columbia, South Carolina—A former South Carolina sheriff who previously pleaded guilty to stealing public money and was then arrested a month later on a criminal domestic violence charge pleaded guilty Wednesday to the abuse count.
A judge sentenced former Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone to spend 30 days in jail or pay a $1,000 fine, suspended upon the successful completion of nearly seven months of domestic abuse counselling, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced.... Read the full article here.
MPD officer charged with attempted murder
(The Ledger Independent) November 29, 2020, Flemingsburg, Kentucky—An off duty Maysville Police Officer is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged shooting incident in Fleming County.
According to reports, on Sunday morning, Jesse Pollitt, 28, of Maysville, was allegedly involved in an altercation that led to him shooting at a Fleming County Sheriff’s Deputy.... Read the full article here and another article here about how the incident included a call to police about an alleged domestic dispute.
VPD officer assaulted girlfriend five times on off-duty trip, review finds
(CTV News) November 13, 2020, Vancouver, Canada—A review on the record has found a Vancouver police officer committed misconduct by drunkenly shattering a vehicle windshield and repeatedly assaulting his then-girlfriend while off duty on a vacation to Oregon — a substantial change from the force’s own investigation, which didn’t substantiate the assaults.
In a ruling, which was obtained by CTV News Vancouver, retired judge Brian M. Neal found Const. Neil Logan committed acts of discreditable conduct by shattering the windshield and assaulting Alyssa Leblevec five times over several hours during the 2017 trip.... Read the full article here.
Chicago police called to domestic incident at home of ex-Supt. Eddie Johnson: sources
According to sources familiar with the matter, officers were dispatched to Johnson’s home around 9:30 p.m. Friday after a “verbal altercation escalated” and Johnson allegedly shoved his wife.
(The Chicago Sun-Times) October 24, 2020, Chicago—Chicago police responded to an alleged domestic incident that occurred at the Bridgeport home of embattled former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Friday night.... Read the full article here.
Ottawa police officer given conditional discharge for assaulting former girlfriend
(The Ottawa Citizen) October 23, 2020, Ottawa, Canada—An Ottawa police officer who was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend in December 2017 has been sentenced to two years’ probation and given a conditional discharge by a Quebec judge.
Const. Carl Keenan was convicted in August of one count of assault causing bodily harm by Court of Quebec Justice Anouk Desaulniers.... Read the full article here.
Victoria's 'staggering' record: 82 cops charged with family violence in five years, but only one found guilty
(ABC.net.au) October 21, 2020, Victoria, Australia—Dozens of Victoria Police officers were charged with family violence offences in the five years to 2019 but only one was found guilty and none had convictions recorded.
Documents obtained by ABC News under Freedom of Information show Victoria Police brought family violence charges against 82 officers between 2015 and 2019, with more than twice as many charged in 2019 than in 2015.... Read the full article here.
Abusers in the ranks
Police are too often failing to take action against cops who commit domestic violence, fuelling a culture of impunity in forces across the country and putting victims at risk, an ABC News investigation has found.
(ABC.net.au) Australia, October 18, 2020—Domestic violence workers say they come in “waves” — women who, three or four at a time, step forward for help escaping a special class of abuser experts deem particularly high risk: police officers.... Read the full article here.
Dover-Foxcroft police chief attempted to strangle woman, warrant says
(The Bangor Daily News) Bangor, Maine, September 24, 2020—Dover-Foxcroft Police Chief Ryan P. Reardon was placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest in Bangor on Wednesday night after he allegedly tried to strangle a woman with whom he was having an affair.... Read the full article here.
The hidden horror of police domestic violence in Nova Scotia
(CBC) August 26, 2020, Nova Scotia, Canada—For Ellen Doyle, the abuse started when she accidentally stepped on her boyfriend's dog. He forced her arms behind her back, grabbed the back of her neck and pushed her out of his house.... Read the full article here.
DPS trooper who killed Dion Johnson previously reprimanded for using stun gun on puppy, threatening ex-partner
(The Arizona Republic) July 16, 2020, Phoenix, Arizona—The Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper who killed Dion Johnson was previously reprimanded for leaving a threatening note on a former romantic partner's car and using a stun gun to discipline his puppy, according to a 2012 internal affairs report.
The report, which was released by the agency Thursday evening, says Trooper George Cervantes used a department-issued stun gun on his Boxer puppy at least three times to discipline it for digging holes in the backyard.... Read the full article here.
Gurnee cop charged with domestic battery tried to buy ‘murder kit’: prosecutors
Officer Michael Stoner turned himself in Wednesday for a March 3 incident in Winthrop Harbor, officials said.
(The Chicago Sun-Times) July 1, 2020, Gurnee, Illinois—A north suburban Gurnee police officer facing felony domestic battery charges tried to purchase a “murder kit” of bleach, plastic sheeting, rope and a shovel earlier this year, prosecutors allege.
Officer Michael Stoner turned himself in Wednesday at the Lake County Jail accompanied by his attorney, according to a statement from Gurnee police.... Read the full article here.
In Puerto Rico, an Epidemic of Domestic Violence Hides in Plain Sight
After Hurricane Maria, the number of women killed by their partners doubled. Survivors say the government’s misguided response has put more lives in danger.
(TypeInvestigations.org) June 30, 2020, Puerto Rico—... When women contact the police, they face myriad issues ranging from delayed responses for 911 calls to police officers who have insufficient training to handle domestic violence calls. Advocates and survivors say that protective orders handed down by the court are rarely enforced, which makes survivors view them as just a piece of paper.
The [Puerto Rico] police department also has its own problem with domestic abuse. Between 2015 and 2019, there were 449 domestic violence complaints against officers. In this period, there was only one trial that ended in a conviction.... Read the full article here.
Fired S.A. police officer faces fourth allegation of family violence after girlfriend, also a police officer, is observed with bruising, bite marks
(The San Antonio Express-News) June 26, 2020, San Antonio, Texas—A fired San Antonio police officer has been accused of family violence a fourth time after a fellow officer said he observed the man’s girlfriend, who also is a cop, with bruising and bite marks on her chest.
A judge issued an arrest warrant Thursday for former SAPD officer Kenneth Moreno after the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office alleged in a court filing that Moreno, 37, violated the terms of his bond in an ongoing criminal case by assaulting his girlfriend in Austin earlier this month.... Read the full article here.
Review to be held in ruling on B.C. cop who assaulted, harassed estranged spouse
(Global News) June 23, 2020, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada—B.C.’s municipal police watchdog has ordered a review into a disciplinary decision regarding an Abbotsford officer who assaulted and harassed their estranged spouse.... Read the full article here.
Ex-Kingsley police chief sentenced for domestic abuse
(The Sioux City Journal) Jun 22, 2020, Le Mars, Iowa—The former Kingsley, Iowa, police chief was sentenced Monday to one year of probation for domestic abuse.
Joseph Hoover, 52, pleaded guilty June 12 in Plymouth County District Court to one count of domestic abuse assault, a serious misdemeanor.... Read the full article here.
Misconduct complaint against VPD officer under review after 'dynamics of domestic violence' ignored: OPCC
- The complaint against Cst. Neil Logan alleges 'abusive, belligerent and aggressive behaviour' toward his girlfriend
- Logan was found to have committed misconduct when he smashed his windshield, complaints of physical abuse were dismissed
- The OPCC found the original decision did not fully consider the complainant's evidence, failed to consider trauma
(NEWS 1130) June 1, 2020, Vancouver, Canada—A disciplinary decision that dismissed allegations a Vancouver police officer repeatedly struck his girlfriend in the face is being reviewed because it failed to fully consider the victim’s evidence, and relied on myths and stereotypes about the dynamics of domestic violence.... Read the full article here.
Vernon police officer is charged with sexually assaulting woman who reported domestic violence
Emanuel Rivera has been suspended after serving nearly seven years with the Vernon Township Police Department. The Sussex County Prosecutor said charges were filed after a three-month investigation.
(The Township Journal) May 28, 2020, Vernon Township, New Jersey—A Vernon Township police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who had called police to report domestic violence against her, according to Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch.
On May 27, Emanuel Rivera, 36, of Vernon Township was charged with one count of second-degree Official Misconduct and one count of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact, according to the prosecutor’s office.... Read the full article here.
Fort Worth police officer jailed for family violence now accused of witness tampering
(The Fort Worth Star-Telegram) May 22, 2020, Fort Worth, Texas—A Fort Worth police officer jailed in April on a domestic violence charge now faces two new charges.
Damon Cole, 44, of Weatherford, who was known for traveling across the country to cheer up and encourage sick and disabled children while dressed as a superhero, was arrested after an April 29 incident stemming from allegations that he beat himself up during an encounter with a former romantic partner.... Read the full article here.
Border protection officer killed family, then self in Orange County home, Sheriff’s Office says
(WFTV) February 20, 2020, Orange County, Florida—A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer assigned to the Orlando International Airport shot and killed his wife and two young sons before turning the gun on himself at his Orlando home, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.... Read the full article here.
Officer Charged With Killing Wife After Abuse Allegation
(The Associated Press) February 7, 2020, Eatonton, Georgia—A Georgia police officer who said his wife killed herself during an argument has been charged with her murder, authorities said.
Eatonton Police Officer Michael Perrault was charged with murder in the death of his wife Amanda Perrault, 44, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills told news outlets Wednesday.... Read the full article here and an earlier story about this case here.
Police: Disgraced South Carolina sheriff came home drunk, swung baseball bat, threatened cops
A former South Carolina sheriff who pleaded guilty to stealing public money last month was arrested at his home and charged with criminal domestic violence.
(The Associated Press) February 5, 2020, Columbia, South Carolina—A former South Carolina sheriff who pleaded guilty to stealing public money last month was arrested at his home and charged with criminal domestic violence.
Former Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone spent Monday night at the jail in neighboring Darlington County. Jail records initially indicted Boone was charged with first-degree criminal domestic violence, which is a felony.... Read the full article here.
Affidavit: State trooper repeatedly violated protective order following domestic violence arrest
(The Hartford Courant) January 27, 2020, New Britain, Connecticut—A state police trooper who was arrested last summer after police said he put a woman in a headlock and threatened her with a gun has again been arrested, this time for repeatedly contacting a victim, police said Monday.
Gregory Smith, 43, turned himself on Friday on two new charges of violation of a protective order, Southington police said.... Read the full article here.
Los Angeles Police Officer in Revenge Porn Case Charged With Extortion, Domestic Violence
Danny Reedy, a Los Angeles police officer, was accused of revenge porn against his former girlfriend, who is also a LAPD officer
(NBC Los Angeles) January 14, 2020, Los Angeles—Prosecutors have filed extortion, domestic violence, and several other charges against a former LAPD officer — who was accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to extort his one-time girlfriend, herself an LAPD detective and the wife of former LAPD assistant chief Jorge Villegas.
Danny Reedy, who has not been arrested, was named in a criminal complaint filed for warrant Monday in LA Superior Court.... Read the full article here.
A former police officer escaped charges after his wife was shot in the arm. Months later, he allegedly murdered her.
(The Washington Post) December 5, 2019, Birmingham, Alabama—In Megan Montgomery’s last moments, she chatted with five people she had met earlier that day while cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide against the rival Auburn Tigers. They were sitting together at a table at an oyster bar in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, when her estranged husband walked up behind Montgomery and placed one hand on the back of her neck and the other on her shoulder. Then, he announced: “That’s my wife, she’s going with me.”... Read the full article here.
Michigan trooper gets jail for assaulting female colleague
(The Associated Press) December 3, 2019, Caro, Michigan—A Michigan State Police trooper has been sentenced to one year in jail for assaulting a female colleague while on duty.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Tuesday that 25-year-old Adam Mullin has already served 149 days of his sentence. He also was given three years of probation at his sentencing on Monday.... Read the full article here.
US Customs and Border Protection officer held on $200K bond for allegedly killing wife on Thanksgiving
Dudley Bernard allegedly shot his wife to death on Thanksgiving.
(ABC News) November 30, 2019, League City, Texas—A Texas family was left devastated on Thanksgiving night when a husband shot and killed his wife, police said.
The League City Police Department was called to the 2300 block of Indigo Harbour Lane, where "multiple gunshots" were fired. When their criminal investigation division arrived, Dudley Bernard was in the front yard of the home and his wife, Chauntelle Bernard was dead at the front door, according to a statement Friday by the League City Police Department.... Read the full article here.
Court docs: Spokane Police officer accused of rape used position to target domestic violence victims
(KXLY) November 26, 2019, Spokane, Washington—Several other women have come forward alleging inappropriate behavior by a Spokane Police Officer charged with second-degree rape, according to court documents released on the day of his first court appearance.
Nathan Nash is charged with second-degree rape and two counts of official misconduct.... Read the full article here.
Mass. Detective Allegedly Staged Wife's Murder as Suicide So He Could Be With Lover, Keep Pension
Brian Fanion had allegedly been having an affair for two months before his wife's death
(People) November 8, 2019, Westfield, Massachusetts—A police detective in Massachusetts is accused of staging his wife’s murder as a suicide so he could be with his lover and not surrender any of the pension he expected to receive.
Brian Fanion, 55, was charged with first-degree murder for the May 2018 death of his wife 51-year-old Amy Fanion, the Office of the Hampden District Attorney announced in a statement Thursday.... Read the full article here.
Braddock police chief suspended with pay after arrest
(The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) November 3, 2019, Braddock, Pennsylvania—The police chief in Braddock has been suspended with pay while an investigation into accusations of domestic violence are investigated, the borough’s mayor said Sunday.
Guy Collins, 59, was arrested Saturday and is charged with simple assault.... Read the full article here.
College Sent Cop Accused of Sex Abuse to a High School, Where He Arranged to Rape a Student: Lawsuit
Robert Parsons was “often stalking, interacting with, or having inappropriate sexual contact with minor females” during work hours and while in uniform, the suit claims.
(The Daily Beast) October 31, 2018, Athens, Ohio—An Ohio University police officer raped a high-school student in his police cruiser and in locked buildings on campus during work hours, according to a $10 million federal lawsuit filed by one of his purported victims.... Read the full article here.
A sheriff’s assistant accused him of sexual assault. Prosecutors say he pursued her on the taxpayer dime.
(The Washington Post) October 29, 2019, Greenville County, South Carolina—On an August morning in 2017, a blog post appeared under the title, “A Letter to the Sheriff’s Next Sexual Assault Victim.”
It was written by Savanah Nabors, the former administrative assistant to Will Lewis, the sheriff in Greenville County, S.C., and it detailed a stomach-churning account of sexual assault, stalking and manipulation, all allegedly at the hands of her boss months prior, in March 2017.... Read the full article here.
Domestic abuse within police force to be investigated
The ‘boys’ club’ that protects officers has come under scrutiny
(The Guardian) October 20, 2019, United Kingdom—An official “super-complaint” is to be launched into the “boys’ club” culture within certain police forces that allows officers to abuse their spouses and partners without fear of arrest or prosecution.... Read the full article here.
Birmingham police officer arrested on felony domestic violence charge in Shelby County
(AL.com) September 21, 2019, Birmingham, Alabama—A Birmingham police officer was arrested in Shelby County after a domestic dispute sent his wife to the hospital.
Dale Everett Newman, 44, was arrested about 4 a.m. Friday by Calera police.... Charging documents state Newman “choked the victim until she couldn’t breathe.” The warrant also says he “brutally beat her, causing her to go to the hospital by ambulance.” Her injuries were not reported to be life-threatening.... Read the full article here.
8 in 10 domestic abuse cases dropped by police
Eighty-one per cent of domestic abuse cases reported to police go no further, with the two most common reasons a lack of support from the victim and a lack of concrete evidence
(BirminghamLive) September 20, 2019, Birmingham, England—More than 80 per cent of domestic abuse cases recorded over the past year have been dropped by police, figures have shown.... Read the full article here.
Dallas police officer accused of holding gun to wife's head is charged with aggravated assault
(The Dallas Morning News) July 24, 2019, Dallas, Texas—A Dallas police officer accused of holding a gun to his wife's head turned himself in at the Dallas County jail Tuesday, police say.
Officer Kevin Ramon Thomas, 44, was booked into the jail on a warrant from the Lancaster Police Department, Dallas police said.... Read the full article here.
Philadelphia Police Officer Kills Wife, Self in Juniata Park Home, Investigators Say
Police find 11-year-veteran officer and his wife dead in apparent murder-suicide
(NBC10) July 8, 2019, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—An active member of the Philadelphia police force appeared to kill his wife before taking his own life inside a home.
Officers visited the home of 39-year-old Jose Rodriguez along Weymouth Street in the Juniata Park neighborhood for a well-being check around 9:30 a.m. Monday....
Firefighters helped officers break into the home. Once inside, police found the body of Jose Rodriguez's wife, 36-year-old Evelyse Rodriguez, in the dining room. Police Commissioner Richard Ross said she was shot multiple times throughout her body.... Read the full article here.
Court added year to term of Special Police Force officer who killed wife with 57 stabs
(CrimeRussia.com) June 28, 2019, Moscow, Russia—Moscow Regional Court has increased the term of former Russian Special Police Force officer Sergey Gusyatnikov, who is accused of killing his wife Elena Verba (part 1 of Art. 105 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), Mediazona reports, citing lawyer Oleg Nabatov.... Read the full article here.
FBI examining 2010 domestic fight involving acting defense secretary Shanahan; accounts differ on aggressor
(USA Today) June 18, 2019, Washington, D.C.—The FBI has been examining a violent domestic dispute from nine years ago between acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan and his then-wife as part of a background investigation ahead of his possible confirmation hearing to be President Trump’s permanent defense chief.... Read the full article here.
Reading police chief resigns after alleged domestic violence incident
(The Boston Globe) June 18, 2019, Reading, Massachusetts—Nearly seven months after he was placed on leave for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident, Reading’s police chief will resign effective June 28, the town announced Tuesday.
Mark Segalla has been on paid leave since Dec. 22, one day after the alleged incident occurred while he was off duty in Tewksbury, Reading Town Manager Robert LeLacheur said in a statement.... Read the full article here.
Police Corporal in Jamaica Allegedly Kills Wife
(McKoysNews.com) May 28, 2019, St. Mary, Jamaica—The police in St Mary are now carrying out investigations surrounding the shooting death of Janet Hardie-Lawrence allegedly by her husband who is a police Corporal, in St Mary, on Tuesday morning....
Upon the arrival of the lawmen, the accused Corporal Kirk Lawrence was seen leaving the house and he was held and questioned.... Read the full article here.
Officer charged in killing fired. Judge, criticized by victim's mother, leaves case
(The Associated Press) May 23, 2019, Oxford, Mississippi—A Mississippi city has fired a police officer charged in the killing of a woman with whom he was romantically involved.
In a related development, a judge who presided over the officer’s first court appearance has stepped away from the case after the victim’s mother said the judge was disrespectful.
An Oxford Police Department spokesman confirmed Thursday to the Oxford Eagle that city aldermen met in closed session Tuesday night and fired Mathew Kinne.... Read the full article here.
Police officer in Kenya allegedly kills wife in domestic violence incident
(Barakafm.org) March 15, 2019, Kakamega County, Kenya—Police in Kakamega county are investigating an incident where a police officer is said to have shot dead his wife following a domestic row.
The wife who has been identified as Christine Maonga is a teacher at Navakholo secondary school and the incident happened on Thursday evening.
According to the Kakamega police commander Rashid Yakub, the officer who has been identified as Patrick Oita Nyapara escaped immediately after the incident.... Read the full article here.
Pevely police chief resigns after domestic violence allegation
The I-Team reported on two violent allegations against Police Chief Charles "Tony" Moutray.
(KSDK.com) March 5, 2019, Pevely, Missouri—The Pevely police chief resigned Tuesday, months after violent allegations were raised against him.
The Pevely Police Department confirmed that employees were informed of Police Chief Charles "Tony" Moutray resignation. The department said no replacement has been announced.... Read the full article here.
Cop killed in standoff with Merced County officers shot at police vehicle, investigator says
(The Merced Sun-Star) February 21, 2019, Merced County, California—The Dos Palos officer killed in an officer-involved shooting with Merced County law enforcement showed signs of intoxication and was seen firing a handgun randomly during a police pursuit, according to a news release Thursday from the Merced County District Attorney’s Office.
Johnny Mathis, 46, was killed in the 1800 block of Lopes Avenue on Feb. 12 after a pursuit that began around 7:45 p.m., according to officials.... Read the full article here.
Euclid police officer fired over domestic violence charges can return to work, arbitrator rules
(News5Cleveland.com) February 20, 2019, Euclid, Ohio—An arbitrator has ruled a Euclid police officer fired over domestic violence charges can return to the force with full back pay.
In his ruling, arbitrator Michael Paolucci said the City of Euclid showed Patrol Officer Donald Ivory was in a “continual personal descent” and was making “bad choices in his companionship, but all of the proven facets are insufficient to prove off-duty misconduct. Allegations are not evidence.”... Read the full article here.
Twice-fired Springfield Police Officer Anthony Bedinelli has termination overturned
(MassLive.com) February 20, 2019, Springfield, Massachusetts—A police officer who was fired last March for alleged misconduct — his second dismissal in 12 years — had the latest dismissal overturned in arbitration, the city announced Wednesday.
The firing was overturned for Police Officer Anthony Bedinelli, said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in a prepared release.... Read the full article here.
Corpus Christi police officer accused of family violence retires from department
(The Corpus Christi Caller Times) February 19, 2019, Corpus Christi, Texas—A veteran Corpus Christi police officer has retired from the force amid allegations of family violence.
Senior Officer Tommy Cabello retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department on Monday, Senior Officer Travis Pace told the Caller-Times. He's facing felony charges of continuous family violence, tampering with a witness and evidence tampering.... Read the full article here.
Former Samson police officer sought in woman's death kills himself
(WTVY) February 17, 2019, Samson, Alabama—The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a former Samson police officer wanted for questioning in the shooting death of a Samson woman is dead.
Our sister station WSFA reports 45-year-old James Chadwick Green was pronounced dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.... Read the full article here.
An Asbury Park cop was charged with domestic violence in July. The records are gone.
(The Asbury Park Press) February 14, 2019, Deal, New Jersey—Months after an Asbury Park police officer was arrested on a domestic violence charge at a country club wedding, his case has vanished from the court record, leaving the public to wonder about the details and outcome of the simple assault charge.
The case apparently was dismissed in October, according to a summary obtained from the state's municipal court database that month. But by January, the Asbury Park Press found no trace of the arrest charge or the outcome of the case.... Read the full article here.
Visalia police officer arrested in domestic violence investigation
(The Fresno Bee) February 14, 2019, Visalia, California—A Visalia police officer has been arrested in a criminal investigation into domestic violence allegations.
Officer Jerrett Dunham was arrested after the Madera County Sheriff’s Office and a victim contacted the Visalia Police Department on Sunday, said Visalia police spokesman Sgt. Gary Williams.... Read the full article here.
Fayetteville State University police officer accused of shooting wife
(WTVD) February 14, 2019, Raeford, North Carolina—A Fayetteville State University police officer is in custody after he allegedly shot his wife during a domestic dispute early Thursday morning.
The officer, identified as Corey Manning, was taken into custody around 6 a.m. after Raeford police said he hit his wife with a car before shooting her in the leg.... Read the full article here.
Oceanside Police Arrest Sheriff’s Deputy After Domestic Violence Incident
(The Times of San Diego) February 9, 2019, Oceanside, California—Oceanside Police arrested a San Diego County sheriff’s deputy on suspicion of domestic violence, an officer said Saturday.
A 911 call came in about 11:30 a.m. reporting a disturbance at a home in the 4200 block of Fiesta Way, Oceanside Police Officer Richard Schickel said, in an apartment complex south of state Route 76 and Mission Avenue.... Read the full article here.
Boston police captain pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
(The Boston Globe) February 8, 2019, Boston, Massachusetts—A Boston police captain stood silently in Quincy District Court on Friday and listened as his wife of 13 years told a judge that the veteran officer repeatedly pushed her and then struck her with an open palm Thursday afternoon during an altercation at their home.
The wife of Captain Timothy Connolly also said he warned her previously that he’d kill her if she told friends about their marital problems.... Read the full article here.
Experts worry about domestic violence among officers
(WSMV) February 6, 2019, Nashville, Tennessee—We first told you about Kenneth Suggs in December.
The former state trooper is now accused by prosecutors of pointing a gun at his girlfriend's face and ripping her video camera doorbell off the wall.... Read the full article here and earlier reporting on the case here.
MPD officer relieved of duty following domestic abuse charges, police say
(Fox13) February 4, 2019, Memphis, Tennessee—A Memphis police officer is off the job tonight after he was arrested for domestic violence.
According to MPD, 23-year-old Michael Moore pushed his girlfriend several times causing visible bruises.... Read the full article here.
Madison Township cop charged with domestic violence, assault
(ABC6) February 2, 2019, Madison Township, Ohio—A 5-and-a-half year veteran of the township police force is on paid administrative leave after he was charged in a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.
Jacob Short, 39, pleaded not guilty to the charges in Franklin County Municipal Court on Friday, according to court records. Both charges are first-degree misdemeanors, with a maximum possible jail sentence of six months.... Read the full article here.
South Carolina police officer charged with domestic violence
(The Associated Press) January 30, 2019, Georgetown, South Carolina—A South Carolina police officer has been arrested on a domestic violence charge.
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that Georgetown police officer Brandon Rowell has been charged by the woman with whom he lives in Hemingway.... Read the full article here.
San Diego Police Officer Charged With Assault, Domestic Violence
The San Diego Police Department said it learned of the incident involving Officer Timothy Romberger on Jan. 22
(NBC) January 30, 2019, San Diego, California—An officer with the San Diego Police Department is facing felony charges of assault with a firearm stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, officials confirmed Wednesday.
The police department said Officer Timothy Romberger – an 11-year veteran of the SDPD – was arrested on Jan. 23, one day after the department became aware of the alleged incident.... Read the full article here.
A former cop is suspected in the deaths of three women. He died just before he could be arrested.
(The Washington Post) January 31, 2019, by Meagan Flynn—In the days before Dorothy Fielding disappeared in the summer of 1967, a secret admirer kept leaving bouquets of handpicked flowers inside her car: Marigolds, zinnias, red and pink roses, all wrapped in tinfoil and accompanied with handwritten notes, one saying he was in love with her....
But on the night of Aug. 18, 1967, Fielding didn’t return home at all....
Immediately, Spokane County sheriff’s investigators suspected the man who left the flowers. They wanted to know more about Fielding’s lover, and were surprised to learn his identity: Duke Pierson, the security guard at Rosauers — and a former Spokane County sheriff’s deputy.... Read the full article here.
Sukkur police official kills fiancée, uncle 'over honour'
(Dawn) January 25, 2019, Sukkur, Pakistan—A Sindh police official in Sukkur shot dead his paternal uncle and fiancée on Friday and later confessed to killing the two allegedly over honour, DawnNewsTV reported.... Read the full article here.
Ex-Police Officer Kills Wife, Self In Orange County
(DailyVoice.com) January 16, 2019, Orange County, New York—Police are investigating the murder-suicide of a former police in Westchester and his wife that took place in Orange County on Tuesday, Jan. 15....
A preliminary investigation conducted by the Detective Division revealed that the male resident, Francis J. Pumillo, 55, fatally shot his wife, Amanda Pumillo, 45, and then killed himself, Thoelen said.... Read the full article here.
Retired Cop Kills Himself at Bloomfield Police HQ After Arrest
(NJ1015) January 16, 2019, Bloomfield, New Jersey—A retired Newark police lieutenant killed himself at the Bloomfield Police Department Tuesday night after a domestic violence arrest, officials said.
Patrick Montella, a 58-year-old township resident, shot himself as police were preparing to release him on a summons, according to acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens.... Read the full article here.
Ada officer on leave after domestic violence accusations
(KTEN) January 14, 2019, Ada, Oklahoma—An Ada police officer is free on bond after being accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife.
The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office said Chasity Musser reported a series of physical assaults by Roy Allen Musser. In a written report, Chasity Musser said the most serious incident happened around September 1, 2018.... Read the full article here.
Oregon State Police Captain William Fugate resigns following domestic violence conviction
(The Associated Press) January 11, 2018, Bend, Oregon—An Oregon State Police captain has resigned after pleading guilty to violently grabbing his estranged wife in 2017.
The Bulletin reports William Fugate, who had been on paid and then unpaid administrative leave with the state police, resigned Thursday and also plans to surrender his police certification through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.... Read the full article here.
Florence Police Arrest State Trooper for Domestic Violence
Vernon is charged two misdemeanor counts of third degree domestic violence.
(WAAY) January 11, 2019, Florence, Alabama—Florence Police arrested Michael Vernon, 32, on Wednesday and charged him with two misdemeanor counts of third degree domestic violence.... Read the full article here.
Westminster police officer accused of domestic violence
(The Telegram) January 4, 2019, Westminster, Massachusetts—Police Officer Richard Michel has been placed on paid administrative leave and was arraigned in Gardner District Court on Wednesday on several criminal charges related to a domestic violence incident.... Read the full article here.
Nova Scotia Mountie charged with assaulting girlfriend and pointing a firearm
(The Canadian Press) January 4, 2019, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada—An RCMP officer in Nova Scotia has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend and pointing a firearm.
The province's independent police watchdog agency issued a statement saying Const. Asad Mari, based in New Minas, N.S., has also been charged with careless storage of a firearm.... Read the full article here.
Hidalgo police chief arrested on domestic violence charge
(The San Antonio Express-News) December 27, 2018, Hidalgo, Texas—A Texas border town police chief was arrested Thursday morning on a domestic violence charge.
Hidalgo Police Chief Rudy Espinoza was arrested by Hidalgo County sheriff's deputies on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, jail records showed.... Read the full article here and another article here about the police chief being fired.
Hillsborough deputy killed 3 family members including child, before committing suicide, sheriff says
(WFLA) December 19, 2018, Plant City, Florida—A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy committed suicide in front of fellow deputies after killing three members of his family, authorities said Wednesday.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister revealed details about the tragedy during a news conference Wednesday morning.... Read the full article here.
N.S. RCMP officer arrested for alleged domestic assault
(The Canadian Press) December 12, 2018, New Minas, Nova Scotia, Canada—Nova Scotia’s police watchdog agency is investigating an allegation of domestic assault against a male RCMP officer based in New Minas.
The Serious Incident Response Team says Kings District RCMP received a complaint from a third party on Nov. 24, alleging that an RCMP officer had assaulted his girlfriend.... Read the full article here.
Meredosia Police Chief arrested for alleged domestic violence
(WLDS) December 10, 2018, Meredosia, Illinois—A police chief from a small town in west central Illinois is on paid leave following his arrest this weekend for alleged domestic violence.
According to multiple media outlets, Meredosia Police Chief Curtis Williams, of rural Chandlerville, was arrested by Pike County Deputies in the early morning Saturday on alleged charges of domestic battery and aggravated assault.... Read the full article here.
Former Ballarat police officer jailed on family violence charges again
(The Ballarat Courier) December 8, 2018, Ballarat, Australia—A former Ballarat police prosecutor has been sentenced to five months in jail for a string of family violence offences.
Shaun Perry's behaviour towards a woman and her teenage daughter four months ago was on Friday described as controlling, derogatory and aggressive.... Read the full article here.
Calgary officer faces 10 charges including theft of police firearm after domestic incident
Veteran constable already charged with assault, theft and fraud by RCMP
(CBC) December 7, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada—An 11-year constable with the Calgary Police Service faces multiple charges after a domestic incident north of the city earlier this year, police said Friday.... Read the full article here.
Newton Grove police chief faces domestic violence charge
(WRAL.com) November 29, 2018, Four Oaks, North Carolina—Newton Grove's police chief was arrested Wednesday in a domestic violence case, according to authorities.
Johnston County deputies charges Everett Franklin "Frankie" Harrell, 48, of Four Oaks, with assault on a female.... Read the full article here.
North Carolina Police Officer Accused of Domestic Violence
A North Carolina police officer is accused of assaulting a woman in a domestic dispute.
(The Associated Press) November 29, 2018, Asheville, North Carolina—A North Carolina police officer is accused of assaulting a woman in a domestic dispute.
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports Buncombe County sheriff's deputies arrested Asheville police officer Ronnie Adam Dodd on Sunday.... Read the full article here and another article on the incident here.
3 Sandy Springs cops resign after alleged domestic violence incident at The Battery
(The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) November 28, 2018, Sandy Springs, Georgia—After an alleged domestic violence incident, three Sandy Springs police officers have resigned, authorities said.
Former officer Anthony Sandoval left the department after being accused of hitting his ex-wife Friday night outside a restaurant at The Battery by SunTrust Park, police said Wednesday in a statement.... Read the full article here.
Cop 'kills' wife, her brother in a divorce case in court
(SowetanLive.co.za) November 27, 2018, Durban, South Africa—After the shooting stopped and as pools of blood snaked across the scuffed courtroom floor, Sergeant Phumlani Chiliza was found on his back still clinging to his gun.
His wife lay face down between well-worn wooden benches, blood matted in her hair.... Read the full article here.
Qld police officer stood down over domestic violence allegations
(MYGC.co.au) November 12, 2018, Queensland, Australia—A detective sergeant from the Ethical Standards Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service.
The 41-year-old is the subject of an investigation into allegations of committing domestic violence.... Read the full article here.
Hout Bay Police Station Closed After Cop Shoots & Kills Wife, Himself
A 41-year-old sergeant allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
(EWN.co.za) November 7, 2018, Cape Town, South Africa—The Western Cape Community Safety Department has expressed its shock at a shooting incident at the Hout Bay police station.
A 41-year-old sergeant allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.... Read the full article here.
Texas police charged in double homicide in stricken NY town
(The Associated Press) November 7, 2018, Sodus, New York—Two Texas law enforcement officers and one of their wives are at the center of an investigation into a double homicide that has further rattled an upstate New York town already reeling from recent calamities.... Read the full article here.
Shocking murder in Arges: Anti-organized crime police officer shoots his 3yo boy, then kills himself
(The Romania Journal) November 4, 2018, Pitesti, Romania—A young policeman working for the organized crime department in Arges county has killed himself in an apartment in Pitesti after had shot his 3-year-old boy in the head while the little one was sleeping. First clues show the man might have done this over jealousy as the 29-year-old policeman and his wife, also a police officer at the Economic service, had got divorced.... Read the full article here.
POLICE: OPP officer charged in domestic incident
(The Recorder and Times) November 2, 2018, Brockville, Ontario, Canada—An off-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer has been charged with pointing a firearm in a domestic dispute last week.
The OPP did not specify the detachment at which the officer serves, noting the identity of the accused is not being released in order to protect that of the victim.... Read the full article here.
Clearwater police officer arrested after domestic incident
(WFLA) October 31, 2018, Clearwater, Florida—A Clearwater police officer was arrested early Wednesday morning after a domestic incident.
According to police, Christopher England was charged with domestic battery and tampering with a witness after officers were called to England’s residence.... Read the full article here.
Policeman charged with murdering his wife
Prosecutors say Netanya officer Moshe Wasa shot Angoach Malkmu Wasa to death during a heated argument
(The Times of Israel) November 1, 2018, Netanya, Israel—The Justice Ministry’s Police Internal Investigations Department filed an indictment on murder charges Thursday at the Lod District Court against a police officer who shot his wife dead in their apartment last month.
Moshe (Masresha) Wasa, 24, shot and killed his wife, Angoach Malkmu Wasa, 36, in their home in the central city of Netanya.... Read the full article here.
London police officer Stephen Williams charged with breaching release conditions again
(The London Free Press) October 31, 2018, London, Ontario, Canada—The head of a London agency for abused women is raising safety concerns after a city police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman was charged with breaching his release conditions for a third time.
Const. Stephen Williams, 42, now faces a combined eight charges, including sexual assault, harassment and being unlawfully in a dwelling, stemming from two separate cases involving women he’d dated.... Read the full article here.
Waterloo police officer charged with sex assault: SIU
(The Canadian Press) October 31, 2018, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada—Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says a Waterloo region police officer has been charged with sexual assault in connection with alleged incidents that took place several years ago....
Police say Sgt. Caleb Roy, a 26-year member of the force, is charged with one count each of sexual assault and breach of trust by a public officer.... Read the full article here.
Arlington police officer charged with domestic violence assault
(DallasNews.com) October 30, 2018, Arlington, Texas—An Arlington police officer was arrested Sunday and charged in connection with an alleged assault in the early morning hours when he was off duty.
Richard Morris, 37, faces a charge of assault causing bodily injury, family violence.... Read the full article here.
Russian police refusing to investigate women's reports of domestic violence, report finds
‘I lived with him for 10 years. Once he hit my head against a sharp corner of the wall and forced me out of the flat ... But while we were together, I knew I had to bear it,’ says survivor
(The Independent) October 26, 2018—Russian police are refusing to register or investigate women’s reports of domestic violence and are instead advising them to reconcile with abusive partners, a damning report has found.
The Human Rights Watch report found that serious gaps in Russia’s laws, a dearth of protection orders, and inadequate police and judicial responses mean even women who are faced with severe physical violence have meagre or zero protection.... Read the full article here and see the study here.
Oregon State Police captain pleads not guilty to domestic violence accusations
(The Oregonian/OregonLive) October 23, 2018, Deschutes County, Oregon—An Oregon State Police captain on Tuesday denied committing acts of domestic violence against his wife last year.
Bill A. Fugate, the police agency's former head public spokesman, pleaded not guilty in Deschutes County Circuit Court to harassment, Oregon court records show. A trial is scheduled for May 2019.... Read the full article here.
Cape Breton police officer facing domestic violence allegations
(Global News) October 23, 2018, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada—Nova Scotia’s police watchdog is investigating allegations of domestic violence against an officer in Cape Breton.... Read the full article here.
When cops are suspects, feds often take years to file charges
As anguished families wait, a Washington Post review finds the average civil rights case takes three years for a ruling.
(The Washington Post) October 23, 2018—It was July 2014 when Eric Garner died after a violent struggle with New York City police on a Staten Island street, an encounter captured on video and replayed worldwide. When a local grand jury declined to indict any police officers, federal authorities announced in December 2014 that they would launch their own civil rights investigation.... Read the full article here.
Police officers in the US were charged with more than 400 rapes over a 9-year period
(CNN) October 19, 2018—A police officer in Prince George's County, Maryland, was charged this week with raping a woman during a traffic stop. He's pleaded not guilty, but it's a disturbing headline -- even more disturbing when you consider there are hundreds more like him.
Yes, hundreds. According to research from Bowling Green State University, police officers in the US were charged with forcible rape 405 times between 2005 and 2013. That's an average of 45 a year. Forcible fondling was more common, with 636 instances.... Read the full article here, read the study here and view the database (including data on officer-involved domestic violence) here.
New trial ordered for Toronto police officer on sexual assault charges
(The Toronto Star) October 15, 2018, Toronto, Ontario, Canada—A Toronto police sergeant found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women is headed back to court after an Ontario Court justice found the trial judge may have erred in his decision to acquit.
Justice Tamarin Dunnet has ordered another trial for Christopher Heard, who was found not guilty last year of sexually assaulting two women in separate incidents that allegedly occurred while he was on duty in late 2015.... Read the full article here.
Dayton police officer pleads not guilty to domestic violence
(The Dayton Daily News) October 2, 2018, Troy Ohio—A Dayton police officer pleaded not guilty in Miami County Municipal Court to a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence filed by West Milton police.
Cody B. Lindsey, 24, was released on a recognizance bond – with the condition he has no contact with the victim – after a Sept. 26 arraignment.... Read the full article here.
Longtime Calgary police officer charged in off-duty domestic incident
(Global News) October 1, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada—The Calgary Police Service said Monday one of its officers has been relieved from duty after he was arrested by RCMP on the weekend following an “alleged domestic incident.”
The 22-year law enforcement veteran was arrested in a neighbouring municipality on Saturday, police said.... Read the full article here.
UW-Oshkosh police officer intentionally shoots self in torso during argument with wife
(The Fond du Lac Reporter) September 25, 2018, North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin—A University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh police officer intentionally shot himself Sunday with his department-issued gun, authorities said.
Dennis Sabel, 52, was arguing with his wife at his North Fond du Lac home and “intentionally fired one round into his torso,” said Ryan Waldschmidt, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy.... Read the full article here.
Deputy's wife texted 'Kirk has lost his mind' before murder-suicide, friend says
(The Tampa Bay Times) September 24, 2018, Land O'Lakes, Florida—Samantha Keithley sent a series of disturbing text messages late Sunday, complaining about her husband to a longtime friend.
“Kirk has lost his mind Kristin,” she wrote in one text to friend Kristin Kellin. “He’s literally losing it. He’s been harassing me for the last 6 hours and I’ve asked him repeatedly to just leave me alone because I’m sick.”... Read the full article here.
NBC 10 I-Team: Former police officer arrested again on domestic violence charges
(NBC 10 News) September 20, 2018, South Kingstown, Rhode Island—A former Providence police officer who was convicted of domestic violence charges during the summer was arrested again on similar charges involving a different woman.
South Kingstown police are charging John Joseph Black with two misdemeanor counts, including domestic simple assault and battery, as well as domestic disorderly conduct.... Read the full article here.
‘Life-and-death consequences’: How police fail domestic abuse victims
(City Press) September 11, 2018, Johannesburg, South Africa—For the past three reporting periods between 2016 and March 2018, not a single police station visited by the SA [South Africa] Police Service’s Civilian Secretariat has fully complied with the Domestic Violence Act.
In terms of this Act, the SAPS must report biannually to Parliament on complaints received against police officers who don’t properly implement the Act and the steps taken against them.... Read the full article here.
Skowhegan police detective sergeant arrested on domestic violence charge
Detective sergeant turned himself in Thursday, police chief says
(WMTW) September 7, 2018, Skowhegan, Maine—A detective sergeant with the Skowhegan Police Department was arrested Thursday on a warrant for domestic violence assault, Skowhegan Police Chief David Bucknam said.
Detective Sgt. Don Avery turned himself in at the Somerset County Correctional Facility, Bucknam said.... Read the full article here.
Calgary police union VP ordered to take domestic violence counselling as assault charge withdrawn
Mike Baker was charged after police were called to his home in response to a domestic incident
(CBC) September 7, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada—An assault charge has been withdrawn against Calgary Police Association vice-president Mike Baker, who instead entered into a peace bond on Friday.
Baker was charged after police were called to his home in May in response to a domestic incident complaint.... Read the full article here.
Police: Off-duty Portland police sergeant arrested for domestic violence
(FOX 12) September 7, 2018, Ridgefield, Washington—An off-duty Portland police bureau sergeant was arrested on Thursday for domestic violence.
Police said off-duty Portland Police Bureau Sergeant James J. Morris was arrested by the Ridgefield Police Department on a charge of fourth degree domestic violence assault.... Read the full article here.
Advocate questions release terms for former police officer charged with assault
After a high-profile city staffer and former police officer was charged with assault, he was released with a condition that an expert calls highly unusual – a decision that's sparked a call for a review of domestic violence cases handled by London police over the last five years.
(The London Free Press) September 6, 2018, London, Ontario, Canada—After a high-profile city staffer and former police officer was charged with assault, he was released with a condition that an expert calls highly unusual – a decision that’s sparked a call for a review of domestic violence cases handled by London police over the last five years.
A women’s advocate is arguing the circumstances of Marcel Marcellin’s release raises broader concerns about the process for those charged in domestic cases.... Read the full article here.
Warrior police officer arrested for 2nd time in 2 years on domestic violence charge
(AL.com) August 27, 2018, Warrior, Alabama—A Warrior police officer acquitted two years ago of pushing his wife to the ground is now under arrest again for domestic violence.
Officer Ricky Gene Bryant, 53, is charged domestic violence/strangulation involving his wife. Arrested in 2016 on two misdemeanor crimes, this time Bryant is charged with a felony crime.... Read the full article here.
Trial set for Honolulu police officer in domestic abuse case
(The Star-Advertiser) August 13, 2018, Honolulu, Hawaii—The trial is set for a Honolulu police officer who has been charged with multiple counts of abuse involving a family member.
Ryan H. Konishi, 41, appeared before Circuit Judge Rowena Somerville at Honolulu District Court today on charges of 14 counts of abuse of a family or household member and two counts of second-degree terroristic threatening, all of which are considered misdemeanors.... Read the full article here.
Decatur police officer arrested for domestic violence
(WAND) August 13, 2018, Decatur, Illinois—A Decatur Police Department Officer is on administrative leave after an arrest for domestic battery.
On Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 3:50 p.m., Officers with DPD were called to a Decatur address for a domestic violence call involving off-duty Decatur Police Officer, Michael Lawary.... Read the full article here.
IMPD officer found guilty of multiple counts in domestic violence case
(The Indianapolis Star) Indianapolis, Indiana, August 7, 2018—An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of multiple charges in a 2016 domestic violence case.
Daniel Bullman was charged with 13 counts in May 2016 after allegations of repeated abuse were detailed to investigators, online court records indicate. On Tuesday, Bullman was found guilty of eight of those counts, including domestic battery, criminal confinement, battery resulting in bodily injury and pointing a firearm.... Read the full article here.
Luther police officer arrested, accused of domestic abuse, assaulting officer
(KOCO) August 6, 2018, Luther, Oklahoma—A Luther police officer was arrested overnight, accused of domestic abuse and assaulting another police officer.
According to court records, Anthony Butler, 42, was booked into the Oklahoma County Jail early Monday morning on complaints of assault and battery on a police officer, domestic abuse by strangulation and two counts of domestic abuse in the presence of a minor child.... Read the full article here.
Top family lawyer urges Premier to investigate Queensland Police domestic violence 'scandal'
(BrisbaneTimes.com) Queensland, Australia, August 2, 2018—A top Queensland family law specialist and academic has launched a scathing attack on Queensland Police and called on the Premier to launch an urgent inquiry into police’s treatment of domestic violence victims, following Fairfax Media’s revelations that a woman and her children were tracked down by her violent ex-husband with help from a police officer.
Jennifer Hetherington said the revelations were a “scandal” that evoked the “spectre of a secret culture” within the QPS and undermined state government measures to combat domestic violence.... Read the full article here.
Former head of Stuttgart military police sent to prison for domestic violence
(Army Times) July 31, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany—An Army officer who was formerly in charge of military police and firefighters at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart will spend 18 months in prison and be dishonorably discharged for choking his wife, according to Stars and Stripes.
Maj. Jay Guerrero, who had been the Germany-based installation’s provost marshal, pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault.... Read the full article here.
Part-time officer arrested after domestic violence incident, police say
Christopher Ahern also serves as Franklin Police Department’s prosecutor
(WMUR) July 27, 2018, Concord, New Hampshire—A part-time Franklin police officer who is also the police department's prosecutor is facing domestic violence charges.
Christopher Ahern waived his arraignment Friday morning. He is charged with two counts of stalking domestic violence, and prosecutors said he caused the alleged victim to fear for her personal safety.... Read the full article here.
Columbia Police Officer arrested, suspended, accused of stalking, shoving woman
(WACH.com) July 6, 2018, Columbia, South Carolina—A Columbia Police Officer is currently facing charges in connection with a domestic violence incident that occurred last month.
According to the Richland County Sheriffs department, Joshua Wagner is facing burglary, domestic violence and stalking charges.... Read the full article here.
Dallas Police Officer Arrested In Domestic Violence Case
(CBS) July 3, 2018, Dallas, Texas—Dallas Police arrested one of their own on Tuesday.
The Dallas Police Department said Officer Jerry Tames was arrested for “harassment and assault family violence.”... Read the full article here.
Australian Federal Police officer charged with domestic violence assault, stood down from duty
(ABC.net.au) June 29, 2018, Australian Capital Territory, Australia—An Australian Federal Police officer has been suspended from duty after being charged with assault in a family violence incident.
The 42-year-old off-duty officer fronted ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday morning after an altercation with his partner at their home overnight.... Read the full article here.
Oregon State Police captain charged with domestic violence placed on unpaid leave
(The Statesman Journal) June 26, 2018, Deschutes County, Oregon—An Oregon State Police captain has been put on unpaid administrative leave after domestic violence charges were filed against him Tuesday by the Deschutes County's District Attorney.
Capt. William Fugate is accused of harassing his then wife on two occasions in May and June of 2017.... Read the full article here.
Ex-cop said woman's 'torture' was consensual. His 10-year-old son watched, he told police
(McClatchy) June 16, 2018, Canadian County, Oklahoma—A former cop is charged with kidnapping a woman he met online after she flew from Miami, Fla. to Oklahoma to be with him, police there say.
James Otterbine, 32, was arrested on Tuesday after the woman escaped from his car and called 911, according to a news release from Canadian County Sheriff Chris West.... Read the full article here.
Deputy accused of sexually assaulting girl, 4, threatening to have mother deported if she spoke up
(The Washington Post) June 18, 2018, Bexar County, Texas—A sheriff’s deputy in Texas has been accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and threatening to deport her undocumented mother if she reported the crime, authorities say.
Authorities arrested detention officer Jose Nunez, a 10-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, early Sunday while he was off duty.... Read the full article here.
New Bedford police sergeant charged with domestic abuse
(The Standard-Times) June 8, 2018, Dartmouth-Massachusetts—A New Bedford police sergeant is charged with choking a woman he had been seeing during a domestic dispute Sunday at her home, according to court records.
Carlos M. Taveira, 42, of Dartmouth is charged with assault and battery on a household member, a misdemeanor; and strangulation or suffocation, which is a felony, court records say.... Read the full article here.
Calgary police officer charged with assault after domestic incident
(The Toronto Star) June 4, 2018, Calgary, Alberta, Canada—A Calgary police officer charged with assault after a domestic incident last week is now on paid leave.
The officer has been with the service for 20 years. He had been on an unrelated leave of absence since the beginning of the year and remains on paid leave — though typical procedure dictates that will be reassessed after a week, said police spokesperson Emma Poole.... Read the full article here.
York City Police officer arrested for alleged domestic assault, police say
(The York Daily Record) May 21, 2018, York, Pennsylvania—The City of York has relieved one of its police officers of duty with pay following his arrest Sunday afternoon at his North Codorus Township home for an alleged domestic-related assault, according to a news release.
Ritchie Page Blymier, 48, of the 3800 block of Old Joseph Road, was taken to Central Booking and charged with simple assault and harassment. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail, according to online dockets.... Read the full article here.
Local police officer arrested after child found with severe bruises: What we know now
(The Dayton Daily News) May 18, 2018, Dayton, Ohio—The alleged child victim of a Clay Twp. police officer arrested for domestic violence had severe bruising on the face caused by an open-handed slap, according to court records.
Here’s what we know about the allegations:
The allegations
Martin D. Stringfellow, 47, was alleged to have hit the child on May 8 at a home in Brookville, according to court documents filed in the western division of Montgomery County Municipal Court.... Read the full article here.
Glynn Co. Police Lieutenant arrested after alleged domestic incident, "I'm going to kill him!"
(FirstCoastNews.com) May 16, 2018, Jacksonville, Florida—A Glynn County Police Department Lieutenant has been arrested after he showed up at his estranged wife's home and allegedly attempted to kick down the door yelling "I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill him."
According to a report from the Glynn County Police Department, officers responded to a call of a burglary in process. When arriving on scene they found a lieutenant with their agency, Cory Sasser, who was attempting to lunge past officers at his estranged wife who had called the police.... Read the full article here.
City police constable suspended for 30 hours over domestic violence
(The Edmonton Journal) May 16, 2018, Edmonton, Canada—An Edmonton police constable will be suspended the equivalent of 30 hours without pay after he pleaded guilty under the Police Act to discreditable conduct following a domestic violence case involving his former spouse.
Const. Jeffrey Hay pleaded guilty to one count of discreditable conduct under the Police Act, according to a May 7 police disciplinary decision. A second count was withdrawn.... Read the full article here.
Oskaloosa Police Officer Arrested After Alleged Domestic Abuse
(WHOTV.com) May 5, 2018, Oskaloosa, Iowa—A police officer in Oskaloosa was arrested after allegedly assaulting her girlfriend.
According to Oskaloosa News, Karissa Smith says late on Thursday night, 25-year-old Janay Pritchett of the Oskaloosa Police Department kicked her in the chest, cut her on the side of the neck with a pocket knife, and later threatened to shoot her.... Read the full article here.
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