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Puerto Rico law enforcement agent killed

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A “simple” traffic stop leads to an officers death.  If you wonder why officers are “on their toes” when you are stopped this is why.  All of us know that a simple traffic stop can lead easily lead to a life and death situation.  My condolences and prayers to Officer Delos Santos-Barbosa’s family and Ponce, Puerto Rico. Chief Gregory Agent Benjamín De los Santos-Barbosa succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained four days earlier following a vehicle pursuit in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He and three other officers attempted to stop a vehicle for having illegal window tint. The driver, who was … Continue reading Puerto Rico law enforcement agent killed

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Sex Offender Information Bulletins

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The Town of Madison Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when; in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. The individuals who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense.  Further, his criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend. This sex offenders have served the incarceration sentence imposed on them by the courts and is on parole supervision.  They are NOT wanted … Continue reading Sex Offender Information Bulletins

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Yet, another cop shot

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There are so many of us getting shot again this year.  In Dane County more and more guns are being found on arrested subjects.  I ask all officers to stay alert. Chief Gregory Deputy Sheriff David Wade was shot and killed at approximately 8:30 am as he attempted to serve an eviction notice at a residence near the intersection of CR 66 and Midwest Boulevard, outside of Mulhall, Oklahoma. He encountered three subjects at the residence and began checking their identifications. One of the subjects opened fire on Deputy Wade, striking him multiple times. The man then stole Deputy Wade’s … Continue reading Yet, another cop shot

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Another sad in Wisconsin

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Trooper Anthony Borostowski was killed in a single vehicle crash at mile marker 89 on eastbound I-90/94 in Sauk County. He was on patrol at approximately 4:00 am when his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Trooper Borostowski was a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard and had served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for three years. Our hearts and prayers go out to Trooper Borostowski’s family, the WI State Patrol and all of the WI Law Enforcement community. Chief Gregory   Continue reading Another sad in Wisconsin

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Another cop gunned down

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Assistant Chief Deputy Greenwood was ambushed in his department parking lot when he arrived to work and died Monday, April 3, 2017.  I will continue to post when an officer dies a violent death.  People need to know.  My prayers go out to Assistant Chief Deputy Greenwood’s family and the Harris County community. Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood was shot and killed behind the agency’s headquarters building, in the 700 block of West Baker Road in Baytown, at approximately 7:00 am. It is believed he was shot from ambush as he arrived for work. He was flown to Memorial Hermann … Continue reading Another cop gunned down

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Food Stamp Offense

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Here is one we don’t see people get arrested for or charged with very often.  Two people, Johnny Johnson, 45 years old, of Deer Valley Road and Benjamin Roebuck, 37 years old, of Deer Valley Road have been charged with Food Stamp Offense – Unauthorized Use of Foods Stamps $100 – $5,000 as Party to a Crime. These tend to be long investigation, needing lots of interviews and reviewing video; then the District Attorneys Office needs to find the time to charge out this case – which they did!  As a side note, this case occurred in October 2016 – … Continue reading Food Stamp Offense

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PLEASE … Move over!

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If you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the highway (the Beltline in this instance) – MOVE OVER!  Do you really want to kill an emergency worker who is trying to keep the highways safe?  Good golly, the driver in this video had room to move into the center lane AND slow down – but he or she decided it was worth putting an officers life at risk. Come on man! Chief Gregory Continue reading PLEASE … Move over!

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Wet dog

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The work of a police K9 can be downright dirty. Not many shifts go by without Officer James Brown heading home wet, muddy, and covered in dog drool. Officer Brown and K9 Tonto’s shift on March 2 proved no different. At 11:59 pm they were dispatched to assist an outside agency in attempting to locate a fleeing suspect. The suspect fled from officers on foot. K9 Tonto located the suspect’s track and followed it. Tonto tracked the suspect for .41 miles and located him hiding in a small river, partially submerged. The find left K9 Tonto feeling so exhilarated he jumped into … Continue reading Wet dog

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Crash after police pursuit

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On Sunday, February 11, 2017 at 1:04 am the Town of Madison PD had additional personnel working specifically for OWI enforcement.  The assigned officer observed a tan Chevy Suburban operating at an excessive speed on John Nolen Drive.  The officer activated his emergency lights on John Nolen Drive.  The suspect vehicle increased its speed and headed west bound on the West Beltline Hwy, then exited on Rimrock Road and headed south bound. The officer terminated the pursuit on Rimrock Road at East Badger Road.  A few minutes later a different officer located the suspect vehicle crash at Rimrock Road at … Continue reading Crash after police pursuit

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Passing of K9 Brando

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It is with deep sadness to report that I was advised by Officer Pucillo that K9 Brando will be euthanized today at 1:00 pm due to health complications.  Brando recently had his 15th birthday.  Brando became part of our department in 2004 and worked hard until 2013 when Brando finally retired.  According to his handler and owner Officer Pucillo Brando really missed going to work up until his health started to deteriorate. Our condolences to Officer Pucillo and his family. Godspeed Brando. Chief Gregory     Continue reading Passing of K9 Brando