police

Former Buccaneers All-Pro Running Back Doug Martin Dies at 36

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the former Buccaneers running back, who reportedly became unresponsive following an incident in Oakland.
10/20/2025

Terence Crawford Held At Gun Point During Traffic Stop In Nebraska

Hours after a parade in his honor, the boxing champion was held at gunpoint in his hometown of Omaha by police.
09/29/2025

Son of Young Scooter Says He’s ‘Broken Into a Million Pieces’ Over Father’s Death

Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey Jr. said he was “broken into million pieces” over his father’s passing.
03/31/2025

Case Dropped Against Mississippi Child Arrested For Public Urination

11-year-old Quantavious Eason was sentenced to serve three months probation and to write a two-page book report on the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
02/08/2024

Boy, 11, Arrested For Public Urination, Sentenced To Write Book Report On Kobe Bryant and Three Months Probation

Quantavious Eason was arrested, taken to the police station, and reportedly put in a jail cell on Dec.12.
12/15/2023

Third Man In Mississippi Buried In Pauper's Grave Without Family Knowledge

Jonathan David Hankins died in May but his family didn’t find out he was buried in December.
12/12/2023

Black Pasadena Police Officer Claims She Was Unfairly Relieved of Duty, Files Discrimination Lawsuit

The litigation stems from a February 20 incident where the officer stepped-in to de-escalate a heated exchange between a fellow officer and a suspect.
12/05/2023

Leroy Stover, Birmingham’s First Black Police Officer, Dies

Stover broke racial barriers in the Birmingham Police Department.
11/05/2023

Nashville Police Chief's Son, Accused In Shooting Of Two Police Officers, Found Dead

John Drake Jr., son of Chief John Drake Srwas found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound by law enforcement.
10/26/2023

How The Black And Missing Foundation Shines A Spotlight On Otherwise Ignored Missing Black People

The organization created by two powerful Black women is finding new tools to raise awareness.
10/04/2023

Nine Deputies Indicted For Death Of Black Memphis Jail Inmate

Gershun Freeman was “punched, kicked, and kneeled on his back” during an altercation with correction officers while in custody.
09/22/2023