Investigations
The Investigations topic area furnishes cops with the latest news, information and strategies used in closing a case and putting bad guys behind bars. This touches on everything that happens between the suspect’s crimes to the final conviction.
Keep the following in mind if you find yourself responding to a possible child overdose
All criminals will eventually leave a digital footprint that police can use to find, track, or obtain evidence
The Amber Heard appeal can teach police officers a lot about civil litigation. Here’s a summary of the key lessons
Police said Wayne Lozier Jr. wore a gun belt and a bullet-proof vest emblazoned with the words “State Agent” when he chased and TASERed a man
The National Integrated Ballistic Network affords investigators the ability to compare their ballistic evidence against evidence from other violent crimes
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The tree is decorated with the names of fallen officers, including Det. Sean Suiter, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears a case about privacy and whether police need a warrant to review cellphone data
A man suspected of stealing from a store in an Arlington mall was shot after he pulled an imitation gun on an officer
Family, friends and LEOs gathered to mourn Rogelio Martinez, whose death has still not been explained
Detective Sean Suiter, on the day after his death, had been scheduled to testify before a federal grand jury
A woman charged with lying when she reported she had been raped by a trooper dropped a restraining order alleging a similar sexual assault by another trooper
Police in Maryland say they have charged an alleged MS-13 gang member with first-degree murder in the brutal killing
Detective Sean Suiter was slain a day before he was set to testify in a corruption probe into activities of indicted officers
Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr. said investigators are treating the case as an assault on a federal officer
Authorities still haven’t offered an official explanation of what happened to Agent Rogelio Martinez, who died Sunday
Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said he believes the new evidence will help police identify Detective Sean Suiter’s killer
Authorities haven’t said whether they have any suspects or whether they think smugglers or people who were in the country illegally were involved
Manson died of natural causes at Kern County hospital
Officers have locked the neighborhood down for six days, testing the patience of some residents
Officers Courtney Suggs and David Guerra have been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 6, when Ruben Galindo was shot after calling 911
Police say Jessica Marie Cross stole $1,400 in cash, a purse, food and Happy Meal toys
A description of the suspect has not been released
It’s not often someone is glad after a car crash, but for Sheila Walthall a September wreck solved a more than six-decade-old mystery
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The 18-year Baltimore police detective was shot in the head while investigating a homicide case Wednesday evening
Police said Calvin Toney tried to flee when a state child welfare case worker and the officer showed up at an apartment complex
April Briscuso was arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $750 meant for former Officer Craig Tudor
Anthony J. Carbonaro, 48, told the trooper he had the badge because he was a federal police officer
The previous three victims were alone and had gotten off a bus when they were gunned downed at night
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When responding to a call regarding domestic violence, police officers should ask if there are any pets in the home and make note of any animals with signs of injury
The detective wrote in a report that Sean A. Sykes Jr. “leaned to one side of his chair and released a loud fart before answering”
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