The former Uvalde school police chief, Pete Arredondo, has been indicted on 10 counts of felony child endangerment/abandonment for his role in the slow police response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. A grand jury also indicted former school officer Adrian Gonzales on similar charges. This makes them the first officers to face criminal charges in the tragedy that killed 19 children and two teachers.
On May 9, a protest encampment was established at the University of Calgary in support of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Campus security called police in response, and officers attempted to negotiate with protesters before dispersing the encampment using pepper balls and OC grenades. Four arrests were made, and no charges were laid. The students’ union is calling for an independent investigation into the police response and the university’s decision-making.
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee defended his officers’ actions at a pro-Palestine rally despite public outcry and concerns from the Police Commission. McFee stated that police have clear responsibilities to enforce laws and respect private property, while protesters have the responsibility to obey the law. Concerns were raised about the lack of visible name tags and badge numbers on officers during the response, which McFee assured would be addressed.
Hundreds of police officers with shields and batons have entered the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest camp that was attacked by pro-Israeli supporters less than 24 hours ago. Around 300 to 500 police officers were seen inside the camp, while about 2,000 more gathered outside the barricades. Police used flash-bang devices and some protesters fought back, shouting and shining lights at them. Police arrested occupants who refused to leave the camp, which had been declared unlawful by the university. The clash follows a violent confrontation between counter-demonstrators and protesters on Wednesday, leading to the use of pepper spray and physical altercations.
Police have cleared demonstrators from campuses at Columbia University and the City University of New York after weeks of protests against Israel’s war with Hamas. Dozens of police cars patrolled the University of California, Los Angeles campus in response to violent clashes overnight. At Columbia University, police marched onto campus late Tuesday to end the protests. About 300 arrests were made at Columbia and CUNY, according to Police Commissioner Edward Caban.
On Saturday, April 20th, a medical emergency occurred at the 69th annual Westfield River Wildwater Races. At approximately 1 p.m., race participants witnessed a male individual pass out and become unresponsive. They immediately initiated CPR. Detail officers and State Police troopers assigned to the race arrived on the scene to assist.
A man threatening to jump from the Fabyan Bridge over I-78 during rush hour Tuesday survived the fall and was taken to the hospital, according to Newark police. State Police closed both directions of the highway as police attempted to talk the man down, but he jumped and missed the inflatable airbag placed below. Despite the apparent severity of the fall, the man was conscious and alert when he was taken to University Hospital.
Despite evidence suggesting that previous flashing crimes could have prevented Sarah Everard’s murder, only 10.9% of indecent exposure and voyeurism cases in London resulted in prosecutions last year. Police chiefs have recognized the severity of the issue and are now prioritizing the pursuit of perpetrators of violence against women, with the number of rape reports increasing by 244%. The hearing was organized by the Home Affairs Select Committee in response to concerns about the rising number of crimes such as indecent exposure and upskirting, especially in light of recent high-profile cases linked to offenders with a history of such offenses.
Two horses adorned with saddles and bridles escaped their enclosures and raced through the streets of London City. The incident was captured on social media and immediately brought to the attention of authorities. Police responded to the situation and managed to contain the horses near Limehouse. Currently, officers are awaiting an army horse box to transport the animals to a veterinarian. The Metropolitan police are collaborating with the army to locate the horses, and a black 4×4 with blue lights has been seen following them.
Two military horses have been contained by London police after running amok in the heart of the capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be at large. The incident occurred near Aldwych, between London’s financial center and the West End entertainment hub. Police are collaborating with army personnel to recapture the remaining horses. Reports indicate that one taxi driver had his car window broken by a startled horse, and a double-decker tour bus suffered windscreen damage. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
