Woman sunbathing on beach run over by police as people screamed for them to stop
The woman has been left with serious injuries after the freak accident Niamh Shackleton What should have been a relaxing day at the beach ended in tragedy after a woman was left seriously injured from being ran over by a police truck. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon (August 28) at a beach in Wildwood, New Jersey , when an officer driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck drove onto the beach to respond to an unspecified ordinance violation. The victim, whose name has not been revealed, was sunbathing on the beach at the time and was ultimately ran over by the truck in what's being labeled as a freak accident. Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy has spoken out after the ordeal and confirmed that woman sustained serious injuries to the Press of Atlantic City . It is believed that the incident left her with broken ribs, three fractured vertebrae and a lung injury. As of Friday (August 30), Murphy said that despite the severity of her injuries the victim is expected to make a full recovery. Elsewhere he stated that the incident is being investigated by Wildwood Police internal affairs and the accident reconstruction officer. Fellow beachgoers saw the horror unfold as they screamed to the officer driving the vehicle that they'd hit someone. People rushed to help the woman who was stuck under the vehicle (6abc Philadelphia) Rose Simone, who was at the beach at the time, recalled to NJ.com:
"People were just screaming, 'You hit somebody! Somebody's under your truck! Stop!' "Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck." People visiting the beach rushed to the woman's aid and started digging. Away at the sand she was lying on in a bid to free her from under the vehicle. Ryan Cortes, said the officer driving the truck was 'way too close' to the beach . on Wednesday (6abc Philadelphia) "The Wildwood police officer ran this lady over on the beach. While he was swerving in and out of the beach, way too close," he told the Wildwood Video Archive. Cortes went on: "Citizens nearby had to scream at the truck to stop, and they had to gather to lift the vehicle off of the woman's torso - it was truly horrible. " No one understands why the cop was driving in a crowded beach so close to where everyone was! "
UNILAD have approached Wildwood Police Department for comment on the matter.Featured Image Credit: 6abc Philadelphia
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The cruiser struck masters student Jaahnavi Kandula at 74 miles per hour at an intersection on 23 January Anish Vij A police union vice president was caught laughing over the death of a student who was fatally struck by a police car (SPD) officer's cruiser struck masters student , 23, at 74 miles per hour at an intersection According to a case investigation report . the January collision and has not been charged with a crime - was caught laughing while responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Watch below: Reports suggest that Kandula had the right of way as she crossed a heavily marked crosswalk near her campus. in the South Lake Union. The 23-year-old was then struck by Officer Kevin Dave's cruiser who was responding to a drug overdose call. SPD released the body cam footage of Auderer for the 'interest of transparency' - who also happens to be the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, the largest law enforcement labor union in the Northwest. The footage shows the VP downplay the student's death while on the phone with his colleague, guild President Mike Solan. Auderer said: "Yeah, just write a check. $ 11,000. She was 26 [23], anyway. She had limited value. " I mean, he was going 50 (MPH). That's not out of control. That's not reckless for a trained driver. " SPD On Monday (11 September) SPD said in a statement:" While any incident of public concern is under OPA, SPD or OIG review, no City employee should comment, either in their official or personal. capacity, in a way that suggests that any factual, policy, or legal conclusions have been reached about the incident.
Police officers film themselves throwing slushies at random people in disturbing video
Footage shows officers throwing the slushies at members of the public as they drive past Kit Roberts Two police officers have been jailed after footage emerged showing them throwing slushies at members of the public. The video was originally captured in Louisville, Kentucky over an 11 month period between 2018 and 2019, which has since become known locally as 'Slushygate'. It has been made public following a Freedom of Information request by the Courier Journal Newspaper . The two officers have been named as Curtis Flynn, 40, and Bryan Wilson, 36. Both were members of an elite drug task force in the city. The video shows the uniformed officers driving past pedestrians and throwing the icy drinks through their unmarked car window as they pass, before driving away. In at least one case, a victim was knocked to the ground by the assault. One clip filmed from a marked police car shows a pedestrian being hit by a slushy thrown by one of the officers, though it is not clear if the officers in the marked vehicle were involved.
Both officers pleaded guilty, with Flynn being sentenced to three months in jail and Wilson to 30 months.
The woman has been left with serious injuries after the freak accident Niamh Shackleton What should have been a relaxing day at the beach ended in tragedy after a woman was left seriously injured from being ran over by a police truck. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon (August 28) at a beach in Wildwood, New Jersey , when an officer driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck drove onto the beach to respond to an unspecified ordinance violation. The victim, whose name has not been revealed, was sunbathing on the beach at the time and was ultimately ran over by the truck in what's being labeled as a freak accident. Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy has spoken out after the ordeal and confirmed that woman sustained serious injuries to the Press of Atlantic City . It is believed that the incident left her with broken ribs, three fractured vertebrae and a lung injury. As of Friday (August 30), Murphy said that despite the severity of her injuries the victim is expected to make a full recovery. Elsewhere he stated that the incident is being investigated by Wildwood Police internal affairs and the accident reconstruction officer. Fellow beachgoers saw the horror unfold as they screamed to the officer driving the vehicle that they'd hit someone. People rushed to help the woman who was stuck under the vehicle (6abc Philadelphia) Rose Simone, who was at the beach at the time, recalled to NJ.com:
"People were just screaming, 'You hit somebody! Somebody's under your truck! Stop!' "Everybody is just gathering around the area and then the cop jumps out of his truck." People visiting the beach rushed to the woman's aid and started digging. Away at the sand she was lying on in a bid to free her from under the vehicle. Ryan Cortes, said the officer driving the truck was 'way too close' to the beach . on Wednesday (6abc Philadelphia) "The Wildwood police officer ran this lady over on the beach. While he was swerving in and out of the beach, way too close," he told the Wildwood Video Archive. Cortes went on: "Citizens nearby had to scream at the truck to stop, and they had to gather to lift the vehicle off of the woman's torso - it was truly horrible. " No one understands why the cop was driving in a crowded beach so close to where everyone was! "
UNILAD have approached Wildwood Police Department for comment on the matter.Featured Image Credit: 6abc Philadelphia
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Boy, 15, collapses and dies while on run as temperatures hit 100 degrees
Tristen Franklin, 15, had been out on a run in Pleasant View, Tennessee when he collapsed in the heat Kit Roberts A 15-year-old boy has died while going out for a run as temperatures soared to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Tristen Franklin had been out on a run in Pleasant View, Tennessee, on Tuesday August 27 when he collapsed. Neighbors in the town around 30 miles northwest of Nashville witnessed the teen fall and quickly called 911 to the scene. Tragically, despite the efforts of paramedics to provide emergency medical care , Tristen died. The 15-year-old, who was identified by Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office, was a talented cross country runner and had been out on a routine jog prior to his collapse. He had been a sophomore student at Sycamore High School, and had been on the cross country team at the school. This had been a normal route for Tristen to take as part of his usual exercise. Neighbor, Troy Simpkins, told how he would often see Tristen out and about when he was on his own runs. Tristen was a gifted cross country runner (WSMV) Simpkins spoke to NBC affiliate WSMV about witnessing the tragedy, and how he would often see the teen on his runs. He said: "He would run in the afternoon when Tom [his husband] would be outside with the dog and quite a few times he would run over and just quickly pet the dog and say hi and he would just keep on running." Simpkins recalled Tristen's collapse:
"I saw him run past like I have many, many times and I did not really think anything of it. " My husband brought our dog out which he does every day when his work day is done and there was a gentleman two doors down that was waving at him frantically like trying to get his attention. " The teen had been out for a run when he collapsed (WSMV). The group of neighbors had then called 911 in an effort to help Tristen. " My heart just goes out to them. I mean, it is so sad, "said Simpkins." He was so young and had his whole life ahead of him. " He added:" Tell the people in your life how much you love them. " In a statement, the Cheatham County School District told NBC it was 'deeply saddened'.
A spokesperson said in a statement: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the student's family and friends during this difficult time. The impact of such a loss is immeasurable. Tristen 's cause of death
has not yet been released, and a coroner is currently conducting an investigation into what happened
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"I saw him run past like I have many, many times and I did not really think anything of it. " My husband brought our dog out which he does every day when his work day is done and there was a gentleman two doors down that was waving at him frantically like trying to get his attention. " The teen had been out for a run when he collapsed (WSMV). The group of neighbors had then called 911 in an effort to help Tristen. " My heart just goes out to them. I mean, it is so sad, "said Simpkins." He was so young and had his whole life ahead of him. " He added:" Tell the people in your life how much you love them. " In a statement, the Cheatham County School District told NBC it was 'deeply saddened'.
A spokesperson said in a statement: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the student's family and friends during this difficult time. The impact of such a loss is immeasurable. Tristen 's cause of death
has not yet been released, and a coroner is currently conducting an investigation into what happened
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The cruiser struck masters student Jaahnavi Kandula at 74 miles per hour at an intersection on 23 January Anish Vij A police union vice president was caught laughing over the death of a student who was fatally struck by a police car (SPD) officer's cruiser struck masters student , 23, at 74 miles per hour at an intersection According to a case investigation report . the January collision and has not been charged with a crime - was caught laughing while responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Watch below: Reports suggest that Kandula had the right of way as she crossed a heavily marked crosswalk near her campus. in the South Lake Union. The 23-year-old was then struck by Officer Kevin Dave's cruiser who was responding to a drug overdose call. SPD released the body cam footage of Auderer for the 'interest of transparency' - who also happens to be the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, the largest law enforcement labor union in the Northwest. The footage shows the VP downplay the student's death while on the phone with his colleague, guild President Mike Solan. Auderer said: "Yeah, just write a check. $ 11,000. She was 26 [23], anyway. She had limited value. " I mean, he was going 50 (MPH). That's not out of control. That's not reckless for a trained driver. " SPD On Monday (11 September) SPD said in a statement:" While any incident of public concern is under OPA, SPD or OIG review, no City employee should comment, either in their official or personal. capacity, in a way that suggests that any factual, policy, or legal conclusions have been reached about the incident.
"Recognizing the public concern around this video, SPD is putting out this video in the interest of transparency, but consistent with City law, SPD reserves any comment on the substance pending the completion of OPA's investigation.
" SPD has been in touch with the family. . . of the victim pedestrian and continues to honor their expressed request for privacy.
"As others in the accountability system proceed with their work, we again extend our deepest sympathy for this tragic collision."
Kandula's family also said in a statement: "We are truly heartbroken. Jaahnavi was a brilliant student with a bright future. Jaahnavi's smile was radiant, and her bubbly personality warmed the hearts of every person she came in contact with.
" She had an innate Ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
"Jaahnavi's tragic and untimely death has left her family and community with a huge hole in their hearts that will never be repaired. She was a daughter to a single mother who teaches elementary school in India.
" In spite of earning less than 200 USD per month, her mother educated Jaahnavi and encouraged her to the United States hoping Jaahnavi would have a better future and a better life abroad.
"Her mother hopes and dreams are cut short now."
" SPD has been in touch with the family. . . of the victim pedestrian and continues to honor their expressed request for privacy.
"As others in the accountability system proceed with their work, we again extend our deepest sympathy for this tragic collision."
Kandula's family also said in a statement: "We are truly heartbroken. Jaahnavi was a brilliant student with a bright future. Jaahnavi's smile was radiant, and her bubbly personality warmed the hearts of every person she came in contact with.
" She had an innate Ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
"Jaahnavi's tragic and untimely death has left her family and community with a huge hole in their hearts that will never be repaired. She was a daughter to a single mother who teaches elementary school in India.
" In spite of earning less than 200 USD per month, her mother educated Jaahnavi and encouraged her to the United States hoping Jaahnavi would have a better future and a better life abroad.
"Her mother hopes and dreams are cut short now."
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Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold said she was 'angry and disappointed to hear the way this detective talked about a fatal collision'.
During a committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday (12 September), she said: "As horrifying as this conversation was to hear, I want to also say that I am thankful to police department employees who discovered this and appropriately escalated these comments through their chain of command to the Chief's office. "
Co-chairs of the Community Police Commission called the recorded conversation 'heartbreaking and shockingly insensitive UNILAD
has contacted SPD for comment.Featured Image Credit: OpenOversight
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Police officers make incredibly creepy discovery after pulling man over for routine traffic stop
Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold said she was 'angry and disappointed to hear the way this detective talked about a fatal collision'.
During a committee meeting at City Hall on Tuesday (12 September), she said: "As horrifying as this conversation was to hear, I want to also say that I am thankful to police department employees who discovered this and appropriately escalated these comments through their chain of command to the Chief's office. "
Co-chairs of the Community Police Commission called the recorded conversation 'heartbreaking and shockingly insensitive UNILAD
has contacted SPD for comment.Featured Image Credit: OpenOversight
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Police officers make incredibly creepy discovery after pulling man over for routine traffic stop
Jeremy Guthrie was pulled over by police in 2022 Niamh Shackleton Police made a disturbing discovery after pulling over a guy for a suspected DWI. In 2022, officers in New Mexico spotted a truck swerving in the road in the early hours of the morning, so pulled over the driver for questioning. Jeremy Guthrie was the man behind the wheel and while he was drunk, police found something much more worrying in his vehicle. Jeremy Guthrie was pulled over by police for a suspected DWI. (YouTube / World Wide Police Insight) A video of police bodycam sees Guthrie looking nervous when questioned by police after they spotted he had six kids in the car with him. When asked how he knew them, Guthrie said they were his 'friends'. He tried to claim that the girl in the passenger seat next to him was 18, but the police did not believe him. The officers then asked Guthrie to exit his vehicle, and he stepped out with his trousers unbuttoned. While he denied that he was drunk, police went on to find several bottles of booze in his vehicle. The kids in his car went on to be picked up by their parents. See the video footage here: Play Speaking about the state he was in when he was pulled over by police, Trooper Alexander Apodaca penned in a report:
"On July 25, 2022, at 12:54 AM, I, Trooper Alexander Apodaca, assisted Sgt LaFave with a traffic stop located on the I25 Northbound Offramp to Comanche Road. He stopped the vehicle for failure to maintain lanes and failure to signal over . . The age of 13 and under . em . (Albuquerque PD) Guthrie went on to be arrested for a DWI , and was later charged with a six counts of child abuse, aggravated DWI, refusal to submit to a test. ., open container, signal failure and failure to maintain lanes.
The case took an even darker turn afterwards after Guthrie was hit with additional charges for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl and her twin sister.
Reportedly he got one of the teenagers pregnant after meeting them both via social media.
The twins were two of the six children that were in his vehicle when he was pulled over by police.
As of December 2023, Guthrie had two different ongoing cases.
In one he was facing 16 charges including nine counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, while the other was for six counts of child abuse and a DWI charge, KRQE News reported at the time.
Guthrie is yet to stand trial for his charges. It's unclear when he's next due in court.Featured Image Credit: Police Handout
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Reportedly he got one of the teenagers pregnant after meeting them both via social media.
The twins were two of the six children that were in his vehicle when he was pulled over by police.
As of December 2023, Guthrie had two different ongoing cases.
In one he was facing 16 charges including nine counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, while the other was for six counts of child abuse and a DWI charge, KRQE News reported at the time.
Guthrie is yet to stand trial for his charges. It's unclear when he's next due in court.Featured Image Credit: Police Handout
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Police officers film themselves throwing slushies at random people in disturbing video
Footage shows officers throwing the slushies at members of the public as they drive past Kit Roberts Two police officers have been jailed after footage emerged showing them throwing slushies at members of the public. The video was originally captured in Louisville, Kentucky over an 11 month period between 2018 and 2019, which has since become known locally as 'Slushygate'. It has been made public following a Freedom of Information request by the Courier Journal Newspaper . The two officers have been named as Curtis Flynn, 40, and Bryan Wilson, 36. Both were members of an elite drug task force in the city. The video shows the uniformed officers driving past pedestrians and throwing the icy drinks through their unmarked car window as they pass, before driving away. In at least one case, a victim was knocked to the ground by the assault. One clip filmed from a marked police car shows a pedestrian being hit by a slushy thrown by one of the officers, though it is not clear if the officers in the marked vehicle were involved.
Another clip shows the officers driving fast through a roadside puddle and splashing people waiting at a bus stop.
Both officers pleaded guilty, with Flynn being sentenced to three months in jail and Wilson to 30 months.
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At least five other officers have also been suspended temporarily from their jobs for their roles in the assaults.
According to an investigation locating 18 of the assaults, all but one of those which could be geolocated happened in historically disadvantaged areas of the city.
The slushy throwing has been described as the culmination of a lack of accountability in task forces like the one Flynn and Wilson were a part of.
Speaking about such units more broadly, Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Steve Healey said: “The reputation was they were getting a lot of guns off the street. They were making a lot of arrests.
"You didn't really hear about all of the other stuff until you would see the news reports come out, you would see the complaints come out."
Former Baltimore police officer and professor Peter Moskos said: “That's really bad. And it's such a petty way, that it makes it almost worse, because it does reflect horrible contempt for the community. "
At least five other officers have also been suspended temporarily from their jobs for their roles in the assaults.
According to an investigation locating 18 of the assaults, all but one of those which could be geolocated happened in historically disadvantaged areas of the city.
The slushy throwing has been described as the culmination of a lack of accountability in task forces like the one Flynn and Wilson were a part of.
Speaking about such units more broadly, Louisville Metro Police Deputy Chief Steve Healey said: “The reputation was they were getting a lot of guns off the street. They were making a lot of arrests.
"You didn't really hear about all of the other stuff until you would see the news reports come out, you would see the complaints come out."
Former Baltimore police officer and professor Peter Moskos said: “That's really bad. And it's such a petty way, that it makes it almost worse, because it does reflect horrible contempt for the community. "
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Detective Joseph Howell was among the officers who were suspended.
Howell, who received a 10-day suspension, told the Courier Journal:" I thought this is just some dumb prank stuff that specialty units do. And everybody seems to be OK with it. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said: "
We are focused on improving the culture of LMPD where we proactively work with [the] community, build trust with the community, and we want to have an LMPD that everyone trusts and respects."
Incidents like that will not be tolerated by Chief [Jacquelyn] Gwinn-Villaroel or myself.
"Disturbing to the public. The incidents are a painful part of LMPD's history. UNILAD has reached out
to the Louisville Metro Police Department for comment
Detective Joseph Howell was among the officers who were suspended.
Howell, who received a 10-day suspension, told the Courier Journal:" I thought this is just some dumb prank stuff that specialty units do. And everybody seems to be OK with it. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said: "
We are focused on improving the culture of LMPD where we proactively work with [the] community, build trust with the community, and we want to have an LMPD that everyone trusts and respects."
Incidents like that will not be tolerated by Chief [Jacquelyn] Gwinn-Villaroel or myself.
"Disturbing to the public. The incidents are a painful part of LMPD's history. UNILAD has reached out
to the Louisville Metro Police Department for comment
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