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Authorities ID man killed by Hollywood officer during ‘neighbor dispute’
Read full article: Authorities ID man killed by Hollywood officer during ‘neighbor dispute’Authorities identified a man Thursday who they said was killed in a police shooting that also left the responding officer injured last week.
Video of unmarked cruiser sparks fake cop concerns, but Miami-Dade police say he was real
Read full article: Video of unmarked cruiser sparks fake cop concerns, but Miami-Dade police say he was realVideo taken in the aftermath of a threatening encounter with a Miami-Dade police officer sparked concerns over whether the officer might have been an impostor, but authorities confirmed Thursday that he was real.
Inmate accused of masturbating in front of officer at Metrowest Detention Center
Read full article: Inmate accused of masturbating in front of officer at Metrowest Detention CenterAn inmate is facing additional charges after he was caught masturbating in front of a female correctional officer early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Local restaurant holds benefit in memory of fallen Pembroke Pines police officer
Read full article: Local restaurant holds benefit in memory of fallen Pembroke Pines police officerThe Colada Cuban Café held a special benefit Tuesday in memory of fallen Pembroke Pines Police Officer Charles Herring, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the officer’s family.
Hollywood police officer fatally shot during altercation with suspect
Read full article: Hollywood police officer fatally shot during altercation with suspectA 28-year-old police officer has died after being shot by a suspect in Hollywood, Hollywood Police Chief Chris O’Brien confirmed Monday morning at a news conference.
Florida woman exposes herself on flight, kicks officer
Read full article: Florida woman exposes herself on flight, kicks officerA Florida woman is facing multiple charges after police say they took her off a plane at the Rapid City Regional Airport in South Dakota for exposing herself and becoming unruly.
Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD
Read full article: Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PDSeveral K-9 units stand on Wednesday in Pembroke Pines with solidarity with an officer who lost his K-9. PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A group of K-9 units met on Wednesday in Pembroke Pines to stand in solidarity with a police officer who was forced to say goodbye to his canine partner. Officer Erik Forseth served with K-9 Aksel for nine years. (PPPD)The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said.
Miccosukee police officer dies after being ejected in single-vehicle rollover crash
Read full article: Miccosukee police officer dies after being ejected in single-vehicle rollover crashCOLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A Miccosukee police officer died in a single-car crash in Collier County. Authorities said 43-year-old Officer Horacio Dominguez was traveling west on I-75 at Mile Marker 51 when his right rear tire suffered a blowout. Dominguez was ejected from his vehicle during the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Miccosukee police, Ofc. He is survived by his wife and young daughter.
2 in custody after Florida wildlife officer run over by ATV
Read full article: 2 in custody after Florida wildlife officer run over by ATVAVON PARK, Fla. – Polk County authorities have two people in custody and were searching for a third person after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer was run over by an ATV during a Saturday night confrontation. WTVT-TV of Tampa reported that the officer was patrolling the Avon Park Bombing Range when he spotted three people shining a spotlight into the Avon Park Bombing Range property. When the officer approached the individuals, a scuffle broke out. The assailants ran over the officer as they fled the scene, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The officer was taken to the hospital, treated for injuries and released.
Police: Officers arrest 2 suspects after Key Biscayne carjacking, Crandon Park-area crash
Read full article: Police: Officers arrest 2 suspects after Key Biscayne carjacking, Crandon Park-area crashKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Officers arrested two suspects after stealing a car in Key Biscayne and crashing on Thursday afternoon in the Crandon Park area, police said. The suspects stole a car in the Village of Key Biscayne and were traveling northbound on Crandon Boulevard when they crashed, police said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene of the crash. Officers near the scene said the officer who was also involved in the crash was not seriously injured. 5 PM TRAFFIC ALERT