Tag: traffic
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NYC firefighters seen cutting apart truck that got wedged in tunnel, causing traffic nightmare
Truck Mishap Creates Traffic Chaos in NYC Tunnel In a rather unusual traffic incident, a truck found itself wedged inside the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, causing extensive delays during the morning commute. The massive 18-wheel tractor-trailer truck became stuck approximately a mile into the tunnel connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan. Emergency responders labored for roughly two…
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Disturbing video emerges of handcuffed Black man with bloody face surrounded by cops at Florida traffic stop
Traffic Stop Video Prompts Investigation into Use of Force In a video recorded by a bystander, a recent traffic stop in northeast Florida has garnered attention, showing a handcuffed Black man, Le’Keian Woods, with swollen eyes and a bloody face, surrounded by law enforcement officers outside a vehicle. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the agency involved,…
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Oklahoma state police trooper fatally shoots truck driver during traffic stop
Oklahoma State Trooper Shoots Driver During Traffic Stop In a dramatic incident on Wednesday morning, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper shot and fatally wounded a semi-truck driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 44, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The trooper fired the fatal shot near a toll booth located east of Stroud,…
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South Carolina traffic stop ends with fatal shooting of man by state trooper
South Carolina Man Fatally Shot by State Trooper During Traffic Stop A tragic incident unfolded in South Carolina as a state trooper attempted to pull over a motorist, resulting in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man named Brian Dustin Shumway. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim, and an autopsy is scheduled…
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Massachusetts State Police release video of trooper being dragged during traffic stop
Trooper Dragged During Traffic Stop in Massachusetts In a recent incident that unfolded in Brockton, Massachusetts, a state trooper found himself in a perilous situation during a routine traffic stop. The Massachusetts State Police have released a video capturing the harrowing moments when one of their troopers was dragged by a vehicle after pulling over…
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Michigan court overturns conviction in fatal traffic incident, citing legislative intent
Michigan Court of Appeals Clears Conviction in Tragic Brake Failure Case In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals has overturned a conviction related to a tragic incident involving a young girl’s death and malfunctioning truck brakes in suburban Detroit. The ruling states that the legislature did not intend to treat brake failures as…
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Former police officers sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from drivers during traffic stops
Former Police Officers in East Cleveland Sentenced for Stealing from Motorists Two former police officers in East Cleveland, Ohio, are facing prison sentences after being found guilty of stealing money and items from unsuspecting motorists during traffic stops. The officers, Willie Sims, aged 32, and Alfonzo Cole, aged 35, have been sentenced this week for…
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Judge denies CT State Police Union’s request to withhold names in traffic stop investigation
Connecticut Judge Allows Trooper Names Investigation to Continue In a recent development, a judge in Connecticut has denied a request from the Connecticut State Police Union to temporarily withhold the names of 130 state police troopers currently under investigation. The troopers are facing scrutiny for their alleged involvement in recording fictitious traffic stops, leading to…
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Louisville police officer critically wounded during traffic stop after shots fired from nearby home
Police Officer Critically Injured During Traffic Stop in Louisville In a concerning incident early Thursday, a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, was critically wounded during a routine traffic stop when gunfire erupted from a nearby residence. The officer was conducting a traffic stop at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Kentucky Street, as…
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Video shows Kansas deputy hug distressed motorist during traffic stop
Deputy’s Compassion Shines in Traffic Stop: Body Cam Footage Reveals Heartwarming Moment In a heartwarming encounter caught on body camera, a Johnson County, Kansas, deputy extended a comforting embrace to a distressed driver during a routine traffic stop. The incident, which unfolded on August 5, showcased the power of compassion in law enforcement. Deputy Bussell…