Federal prosecutors open ‘separate and distinct’ case against Eric Lewis, man charged with killing Philly police officerThe federal charges would complement a separate murder case that remains active, said David Metcalf, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.The Philadelphia Inquirer3d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticephilly police shooting
Philly City Council president criticizes finger-pointing after officer’s killing: ‘We haven’t even had a funeral’District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier this week faulted the police department for botching an earlier murder case against the man now accused of ambushing and killing Officer Shane Seiber.The Philadelphia Inquirer10d agoWhole story →Justicephiladelphia officer killing
Man accused of shooting Dallas ISD officer indicted on federal chargeJose Santiago Pantoja-Morales, accused of shooting Dallas ISD Officer Justin Jones with the officer’s gun, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge.The Dallas Morning News1mo agoWhole story →Justiceofficer shooting indictment
Mount Pleasant man convicted of fentanyl trafficking, firearm chargesA federal jury has found a man guilty of several drug and firearm offenses.Live 5 News WCSC27d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthfentanyl trafficking conviction
SC store owner accused of staging robbery pleads guilty to federal chargesA South Carolina store owner accused of staging a robbery at his business could be sentenced to federal prison.WIS1027d agoWhole story →Justiceu visa fraud case
Philadelphia looks to dramatically restrict where stores can sell tobacco and vapes | Council roundupAlso this week: Council passed a long-delayed bill to establish a bike lane around City Hall, and members honored Officer Shane Seiber.The Philadelphia Inquirer10d agoWhole story →Commercephiladelphia tobacco regulation
Denver City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis files to run for mayor in 2027Denver City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis will run for mayor next year rather than defend her council position, pitting her against incumbent Mayor Mike Johnston, who intends to run for a second term.The Denver Post3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnstondenver mayoral election
Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in MinneapolisImmigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro faces state and federal charges stemming from the shooting of Julio Ceasar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis.St. Paul Pioneer Press1mo agoSources (4)Whole story →JusticeGovernmentice officer arrest