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United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Steven Michael Smith (35, Jacksonville) with possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possessing a short-barreled shotgun in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime, possessing firearms as a convicted felon, and possessing an unregistered short-barreled shotgun andContinue Reading

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A rioter and arsonist in Philadelphia, Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal was charged Wednesday following an investigation into setting fire to two police vehicles, throwing Molotov cocktails and other violent behavior. Blumenthal, 33, now faces federal arson charges for the incident on May 30, a Philadelphia massage therapist identified through by zeroing in onContinue Reading

Joe Rogan is one of the largest and most popular podcasters and said that banning police chokeholds is “F – ing crazy ” during his interview with former Navy Seal, now speaker and author Jocko Willink, discussing the defund the police movement and the policing crisis nationally. “I think it’sContinue Reading

President Trump held a press conference yesterday, announcing  his executive order on police reform amid George Floyd protests. “…thank you all for being here as we take historic action to deliver a future of safety and security for Americans of every race, religion, color, and creed. We’re joined today byContinue Reading

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The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office had identified the man charged with murdering Florida Fish and Wildlife officer Julian Keen Jr. as Eliceo Hernandez. Hernandez, 20, was arrested and charged with negligent homicide and held in the county jail on $500,000 bond The sheriff’s office detailed that Keen, 30, who wasContinue Reading

In the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting at the Wendy’s restaurant on University Avenue on Friday night, police are now seeking the arsonist behind the destruction of this Wendy’s. Police released a body cam clip from the Brooks incident, dividing America further. The Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta FireContinue Reading

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has resigned after Rayshard Brooks, a black man shot by police last night, has died from his injuries. Rodney Bryant will become the city’s interim police chief. Bottoms said this was Shields’ decision and she will remain withContinue Reading

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UPDATE: NEWS TALK with BRANDON & BOB features a discussion of life after disbanding and/or defunding the police. What will life look like in these big cities? What is the replacement plan going forward? How will these areas be policed? Check out the clip below. Who are you goin’ call?Continue Reading

The Justice Department detailed some of the crime statistics related to the George Floyd protests, rallies and riots over the last few weeks. More than 700 law enforcement officers have been injured on the job during nationwide protests and riots, with nearly 300 of those among New York’s police force.Continue Reading

The Seattle Police Department vacated its East Precinct building and of activists and protesters established the police-free “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone,” nicknamed CHAZ. Chief Carmen Best told reporters yesterday that it was not her decision to abandon the precinct. “We were asked to do an operational plan in case weContinue Reading

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced legislation on Thursday to end no-knock warrants, a measure that appears to have bipartisan support as demand grows for police reform. Titled “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act,” the law would prohibit federal law enforcement from carrying out a warrant “until after the officer provides notice of hisContinue Reading

As protests and rallies occur all over the country, Bradenton and Palmetto citizens came out to support George Floyd, speaking out against police brutality and calling for justice. “A crowd of several hundred people gathered in front of Bradenton Police headquarters early Sunday night,” reported Bay News 9, noting thoseContinue Reading

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance stated Friday that his office will decline to prosecute marchers arrested for breaking the city’s 8 p.m. curfew or charges of unlawful assembly or disorderly conduct. To further the unlawful chaos on the state, 57 Buffalo officers resigned from the emergency unit following the suspensionContinue Reading

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney announced an arrest of Stephen Cannon in connection with the shooting murder of David Dorn, the retired St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department captain. St. Louis police also say Jimmie Robinson, 27, was arrested in the case. He is charged with burglary, armed crime, theft andContinue Reading

The Tampa City Council approved $952,000 to purchase more than 600 body cameras for the Tampa Police Department on Thursday, a move Police Chief Brian Dugan says many members of his force may not like, but if they don’t like it, “then I suggest that you turn your badge in.”Continue Reading