Police Incidents

Officer Anthony Hair arrested the woman due to a suspected car theft. On the way to police headquarters, the woman could be heard in the backseat telling Hair that she wanted to have s*x. Woman: 'Are you single?' Hair: 'Yeah. But you're not.' Woman: 'I'm down to f*** right now.' Hair then pulled down a residential street and turned his car and bodycam off. After about 20 minutes, Hair called a fellow officer asking if he had a master key to open the back door of his police cruiser because he had locked himself in. The officer arrived and opened the back door, finding Hair with the woman in the back seat. Throughout the investigation, Hair claims he was just "checking" on the woman and claimed the door accidentally locked behind him. The police department however found traces of semen on his belt. He later resigned.

On June 30, 2023, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Greensboro Police officers were dispatched to the area of Creek Ridge Road and Randleman Road in Greensboro, after receiving multiple 911 calls regarding someone armed with a machete and a knife. Officers arrived in the area and encountered Ernesto Ruiz walking with a machete in one hand and a knife in the other. They ordered him to drop the weapons and Ruiz began to flee on foot, not complying with commands. Officers continued to give commands in English and in Spanish, using non-lethal options such as pepper spray, tasers, and foam rounds. Those attempts were ineffective and officers continued to follow Ruiz and issue commands for approximately 1 mile. Officers realized they were approaching the intersection of Randleman and Creek Ridge roads, an area with several restaurants and convenience stores open to the public. As they approached Family Fare Convenience store and BP gas station at 2600 Randleman Road, multiple officers were in pursuit of Ruiz, who was still armed with the machete and knife. Residents were in the area as officers began to surround and contain Ruiz. Commands were given for him to drop the weapons. Ruiz moved toward officers with the machete raised in one hand in a threatening manner while still armed with a knife in his other hand. Ruiz moved toward officers in a threatening manner raising the machete with a knife in his other hand. Officers Greene and Kirkland and Sgt. Muldowney, who were attempting to surround Ruiz to contain him, discharged their department-issued firearms, striking Ruiz multiple times. Officers handcuffed Ruiz and began life-saving measures. Ruiz was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. On June 30, 2023, Officers Greene and Kirkland and Sgt. Muldowney were placed on administrative duty while the SBI conducted its investigation and while awaiting the District Attorney's decision. On February 26, 2024, the District Attorney determined that the officers' actions were justified by both the common law principles of self-defense and also by the NC General Statute 15A-401 which permits the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer to defend himself or another from what he reasonably believes to be the imminent use of deadly force.

Inmate in wheelchair takes officer's gun

On 5/23/2024 at 1840 hours, the suspect in the Kroger shooting at 6310 E. State Blvd was apprehended without incident. He was identified as 20-year-old Richard Klaff, Jr. He is currently located at the Allen County Jail. Klaff was preliminarily arrested on three counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. No one was hurt in the incident and there is no threat to the public. The Fort Wayne Homicide Unit conducted the criminal investigation and was assisted by the Allen County Prosecutors Office. The case is still active and ongoing at this time.

Los Angeles: On April 25, 2024, at 6:18 a.m., Newton Area officers received a radio call for a “Burglary from Motor Vehicle, Suspect There Now” at a gas station located at Gage and Broadway. The suspect was described as a Black male driving a gold Chevrolet Suburban. The previous night’s victim of a Burglary from a Motor Vehicle informed police that she was tracking an electronic device stolen from her vehicle. The officers located the suspect inside a gold suburban parked in front of an apartment building at 48th and Central. The police positioned their vehicle behind the suspect’s vehicle and activated their police lights. The suspect reacted by quickly accelerating away from the police southbound on Central Avenue. The officers chased after the vehicle and broadcasted they were in pursuit of a Burglary from a Motor Vehicle suspect. The pursuit went through several streets until the suspect collided with a male cyclist crossing Hooper Avenue and 46th Street. The force of the collision propelled the cyclist to crash into a parked vehicle. Despite the collision, the suspect continued driving and collided with a parked vehicle and numerous moving vehicles. Eventually, the suspect’s vehicle was stopped after crashing into a telephone pole at Hooper Avenue and 45th Street. The suspect got out of the vehicle and attempted to evade the police by running away a short distance until police apprehended him. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for Felony Evading. The cyclist sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The Los Angeles County Coroner responded and identified the victim. During the suspect’s vehicle impound, a bag containing cash, an electronic device, and several identification cards belonging to different people were recovered. The suspect is identified as Germaine Smith, DOB 02-19-2001, and was booked for 2800.3 (F) Felony Evading, Causing Death; his bail amount was set for $150,000 plus additional warrants for a total of $327,000. The victim is Jose David Monsalve Rojas, DOB 06-23-77, a native of Columbia.

On May 5, 2024, Oklahoma City Police officers responded to a domestic call in the 7400 block of NW 106th St. While officers were responding to the call, it was reported the male suspect was shooting a gun. When officers arrived, they came into contact with the armed male, identified as 46-year-old Kenneth Allsen, outside of the residence. Allsen was given verbal commands by the officer but refused to comply. Allsen walked away from the officers and then looked back as he grabbed a gun from his waist. Lt. James Runner discharged his firearm, striking Allsen. Allsen was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other reported injuries.

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 3:29 p.m., East Hartford police officers were dispatched to Governor’s Auto Body & Repair, 200 Governor Street, East Hartford on a report that a male had displayed a firearm at one of the tow operators. This arose out of a dispute surrounding whether items were missing from a vehicle that had been towed into the auto body shop the day before. The first arriving officer, Officer Brian Altamirano, observed a white Infinity in the parking lot. A male was in the driver’s seat and a second male and female were standing next to the passenger side of the Infinity. A second East Hartford police cruiser, operated by Officer Daniel Guilfuchi, arrived at the body shop and stopped near the Infinity. Officer Altamirano exited his cruiser and asked if anyone had any firearms. In an effort to escape, the Infinity drove forward crashing into Officer Guilfuchi’s cruiser. The white Infinity then reversed, quickly moving backwards knocking the two people on the passenger side to the ground. At that time, they were holding two children. While Officer Guilfuchi was in the process of exiting his cruiser, the Infinity drove forward again colliding with the front of his cruiser. Officer Guilfuchi discharged his duty weapon approximately six times at the Infinity. Officer Altamirano also discharged his duty weapon at the Infinity. The Infinity, operated by an unidentified suspect, fled westbound on I-84. The vehicle was ultimately located abandoned at 14 Tredeau Street, Hartford. It was later determined that the vehicle had been stolen.

Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for July 16, 2024. Chappell was charged on April 3, 2024. On July 2, 2022, Chappell was a police officer for the Weymouth Police Department. While on duty, he responded to a call regarding an allegedly intoxicated man causing a disturbance at a home in Weymouth. Chappell placed a man under arrest, and while attempting to put the man in the police cruiser, Chappell punched the man approximately 13 times with a closed fist without legal justification. The punches caused obvious pain and visible injuries to the man’s head. The charge of deprivation of rights under color of law resulting in bodily injury provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

On April 19, 2024 at about 10:30 p.m., deputies were called to the Indigo Winter Park Apartments on U.K. Circle in response to a man that was holding a gun and who pointed that gun at several residents. When deputies arrived, they heard one gunshot, and encountered the man, who was still holding the gun. A deputy fired their service weapon, striking the man. Deputies rendered aid and the man was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The subject’s firearm was recovered on scene.

On July 30, 2020, a Chicago Police Officer transported Lovelle Jordan to the 25th District Police Station. While exiting the police vehicle, Mr. Jordan discharged his weapon, striking two officers and injuring another. Four officers returned fire, wounding Mr. Jordan. All officers survived. The suspect was left paralyzed. He was sentenced to 31 years and a month post his sentencing, he was found dead in his cell.

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3:51 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of N Quincy Road in unincorporated Turlock on the report of a suspicious person. Initial dispatch information said a male adult, later identified as 44-year-old Kevin Frey, had been trespassing and was armed with a Knife. Upon deputies arrival, which included a K-9 unit with the Turlock Police Department, they located Frey. Deputies made several attempts to establish a dialogue, brought in multiple less-than-lethal options, and tried to de-escalate Frey into complying with their instructions. While speaking with the armed suspect, he refused to drop the weapon and charged at deputies. This caused a deputy to use his firearm. Frey was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The suspect collided with several LAPD patrol cars, injuring an officer. At one point, she pursued a LAPD patrol car. The suspect then drove the wrong way on I-405, resulting in a head-on collision with innocent motorists.

On April 18, 2024, around 2:20 p.m., Central Area Resources Enhancement Services Enforcement Team (RESET) uniformed officers responded to a radio call of a female possibly being sexually assaulted in the area of San Pedro Street and 6th Street. Upon their arrival, the officers determined the possible suspect was no longer at the location and requested a RESET supervisor to their location. As the officers continued their investigation and were standing near their police vehicle, an individual, later identified as 32-year-old Kyle Harpt, approached within several feet of the officers while holding a knife in his right hand. Moments later, Harpt suddenly ran toward the RESET supervisor while raising the knife, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting. Harpt was struck by gunfire and collapsed on the sidewalk. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel happened to already be in the area and began rendering aid. Harpt was transported to a local hospital, where he received medical treatment and was listed in stable condition. Harpt was not the suspect in the sexual assault and had no connection to the radio call the officers were investigating. Harpt was booked for 664/187(a)PC, Attempt Murder. No officers or other community members were injured during this incident. An eight-inch folding knife with a three-and-a-half-inch blade was recovered at the scene.

On Friday, April 12, 2024, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Magnolia Avenue for an individual who was being disorderly and threatening to kill the occupants and their dog. Officers made contact with a 30-year-old male. He was being disorderly and displaying bladed weapons and began threatening officers. Officers attempted to verbally de-escalate the volatile situation. The suspect refused to comply and walked towards the residential area still displaying the bladed weapons. Officers attempted several times to utilize less lethal options in an attempt to stop the suspect from advancing towards the occupied homes. The suspect threatened the officers with a knife at which time officers fired their service weapons to stop the threat. Officers immediately assess the suspect’s injuries and within minute and a half of the last shot fired, officers were able to render emergency first aid while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive. The suspect was taken to Yuma Regional Medical Center for medical treatment but has since been released from the hospital and recovering in rehab. The suspect has not been charged. No injuries to the officers or other community members were reported.

On May 2, 2024, at 10:58 a.m., Olympic Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call at an apartment in the 400 block of South Gramercy Place to assist the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) who were attempting to place an individual, later identified as 40-year-old Yong Yang into custody. The officers met with DMH personnel outside the residence who indicated that the DMH were called to the scene due to Yang’s erratic and threatening behavior. The officers were also advised that Yang did not live at the location, and had attempted to assault one of the DMH employees when they attempted to speak with him. Based on their assessment, DMH determined Yang was a danger to others. In their efforts to assist DMH personnel, the officers requested additional units, a supervisor, and notified the Department’s Mental Evaluation Unit. Several attempts were made to communicate with Yang and encourage him to exit the residence; however, he refused. After formulating a plan and obtaining a key to the residence, the officers ascended a narrow staircase leading to the front door. The officers announced their presence and then utilized the key to open the front door. As they did so, Yang was observed standing in the living room several feet away, armed with a large kitchen knife. Moments later, Yang advanced toward the officers and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred. Yang was struck by gunfire, dropped the knife, and was taken into custody without further incident. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Yang deceased.

Home intruder gets "cut to pieces" by a Florida man with a seven-inch garden knife after the intruder shot the man's wife in the face during an apparent robbery. Intruder 62-year-old Lindsey Glenn is dead after a 69-year-old Florida man stabbed him to death after Glenn allegedly broke into the home and shot the man's wife. Glenn entered the home by pretending to be in need of a notary (the wife) when he pulled out a gun and shot her in the face. "Once armed with the knife, he went to work on Mr. Lindsey Glenn," Sheriff Paul Blackman said. "Ultimately, the suspect, Lindsey Glenn, was cut to pieces and was very much deceased by the time deputies could get to him." "I would like to commend the male victim for his bravery and quick action in defending his wife in their home. We will pray for his wife that she has a fast and full recovery." Glenn had been sent to prison six times after being convicted of 12 different felonies. The wife was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.