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.
The society, which was founded in 1990, is a members-only club in Philadelphia; the group focuses their efforts on solving cold case homicides
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Five people were arrested with ties to the three men charged in Deputy Darren Almendarez’s death
After the November 2021 incident, Officer Ryan Remington was fired for excessive use of force after an internal investigation
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Squad has made a total of 360 arrests and eight rescues
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Federal investigators said Kelly Goodlett added a false line to the warrant and later conspired with another detective to create a cover story
A specially appointed prosecutor said he will not pursue any charges against Officer Garrett Rolfe
Lack of visible injuries and sometimes reluctant victims make these tough cases to investigate
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The suspect begged deputies to let him go, but they soon found out he was wanted for a homicide of an 18-year-old almost three decades ago
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As long as an officer has a good-faith belief that the person has authority to consent, the consent will be upheld in court.
Investigation of cyberstalking, or any stalking based on communications, should start with a visit to the appropriate prosecutor for guidance on the constitutional guardrails
The judge said the jury may have been influenced by outside factors such as sympathy for Lucky Phounsy’s family or anger at the sheriff’s department
When the officers confronted the man at a convenience store, he pushed a deputy to the ground and punched the back of his head, leading to the arrest seen in the video
“Operation Flying Ice” led to the seizure of over $12.8 million in drugs, including 268 pounds of methamphetamine and 31 pounds of cocaine
“We need answers … not just to help us process what happened, but also to ensure that this doesn’t happen to anyone else,” Maurica Manyan’s cousin said
LAPD officials announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests
“She was able to figure out how to put a round in it, put it on fire and she fired approximately 10 rounds at our deputies and a civilian,” police said
The officers were following a suspect after they saw him punch another man during a fight
Indira Sheumaker’s countersuit says two officers used excessive force and violated her civil rights when they arrested her during a 2020 protest
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The dropped charges mark the end of a two-year investigation against three Columbus police officers
At least 14 suspects are responsible for trafficking more than 44,000 catalytic converters stolen from vehicles on the West Coast since 2021
Maurica Manyan, 25, had gathered with a group of trainees to take a picture with retired Lt. Jesse Porter, who pulled his gun and shot Manyan in the chest
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office used the same DNA genealogy techniques used to identify and capture the Golden State Killer
The powerful search capabilities of a vehicle-centric investigation system can provide critical insight to solve investigations
The Haltom City, Texas, Police Department was looking for a solution that allowed instant, secure collaboration compliant with relevant laws
An attorney for the department argued the driver, who had an enlarged heart, likely would have died that night even if police had never confronted him
Petito’s family is arguing that officers failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year and in need of help
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