Thursday, February 18, 2010
N. J. Officer Shot by Accident
From: ODMP
February 18, 2010
Officer Kevin Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed as he attempted to install a rubber grip on his service pistol.
He had removed the magazine from his service pistol but neglected to remove the round from the chamber. As he installed the grip the weapon discharged and he was struck in the face.
Nearby officers transported immediately called for assistance and provided aid, but Officer Wilkins succumbed to the wound approximately 15 minutes later.
Officer Wilkins had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for two years. He is survived by his father, three siblings, and fiancee.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Georgia Officer Shot and Killed
PALMETTO, Ga. --
A Chattahoochee Hills police officer died Monday afternoon after being shot in south Fulton County.
Officer Mike Vogt, 60, was shot at the intersection of Vernon Grove and Rico roads in Palmetto with a high-powered weapon, said Lt. Col. Jeff Holmes of the Fulton County Sheriff's Department.
Sources told CBS Atlanta that the officer was able to radio for help before he collapsed. Vogt later died at Atlanta's Grady Hospital.
CBS Atlanta's Tony McNary reported that police are looking for two men in a brown 1990-1995 Chrysler.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
Vogt was married and had grown children, CBS Atlanta News learned. He had been with the department for about two years, Mayor Don Hayes said at a press conference at the hospital.
"It's a sad day for the entire Chattachooee Hills community. We've lost a friend, co-worker and public servant," Hayes said. "He's been with us about two years. He just recently got promoted to lieutenant was doing an excellent job, a fine officer and well respected by the whole community."
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Chaplain Dave Fair
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A Chattahoochee Hills police officer died Monday afternoon after being shot in south Fulton County.
Officer Mike Vogt, 60, was shot at the intersection of Vernon Grove and Rico roads in Palmetto with a high-powered weapon, said Lt. Col. Jeff Holmes of the Fulton County Sheriff's Department.
Sources told CBS Atlanta that the officer was able to radio for help before he collapsed. Vogt later died at Atlanta's Grady Hospital.
CBS Atlanta's Tony McNary reported that police are looking for two men in a brown 1990-1995 Chrysler.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
Vogt was married and had grown children, CBS Atlanta News learned. He had been with the department for about two years, Mayor Don Hayes said at a press conference at the hospital.
"It's a sad day for the entire Chattachooee Hills community. We've lost a friend, co-worker and public servant," Hayes said. "He's been with us about two years. He just recently got promoted to lieutenant was doing an excellent job, a fine officer and well respected by the whole community."
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Chaplain Dave Fair
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Never Seen 911 Photos Released
Never released 911 photos taken by the NYPD have been released. They were obtained by ABC News.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Hope For Haiti Medical Mission Successful
The Hope For Haiti Medical Mission Team has returned to the United States following a highly successful mission. The team saw over 500 patients while in Haiti.
Officer Down Foundation President Dave Fair served as chaplain for the team.
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Officer Down Foundation President Dave Fair served as chaplain for the team.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Georgia Deputy Dies
The AP via YellowBrix
February 13, 2010
BOWDON, Ga. – Police have identified the deputy found dead after his police cruiser ended up in a creek.
Sgt. Jesse Templeton of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department says dive teams on Friday evening found the body of Deputy Davy Crawford.
Templeton says Crawford was working at the time and had a traffic accident related to the bad weather in the area on Friday.
The car was found in the creek along Carrollton-Tyus Road.
He says the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.
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February 13, 2010
BOWDON, Ga. – Police have identified the deputy found dead after his police cruiser ended up in a creek.
Sgt. Jesse Templeton of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department says dive teams on Friday evening found the body of Deputy Davy Crawford.
Templeton says Crawford was working at the time and had a traffic accident related to the bad weather in the area on Friday.
The car was found in the creek along Carrollton-Tyus Road.
He says the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.
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Saturday in Haiti
Yesterday was the National Day of Prayer throughout Haiti.
Our team went to the orphanage where there were some of the children that lost both parents in the earthquake in Port au Prince. We provided medical and spiritual care.
The people here are so loving it will be hard to leave.
(note: no ODF funds were used on the Haiti trip it was all funded by contributions.
Regards from Haiti,
Chaplain Dave Fair
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Our team went to the orphanage where there were some of the children that lost both parents in the earthquake in Port au Prince. We provided medical and spiritual care.
The people here are so loving it will be hard to leave.
(note: no ODF funds were used on the Haiti trip it was all funded by contributions.
Regards from Haiti,
Chaplain Dave Fair
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tenn. Officer Dies
SPRING HILL, Tenn. --
A Spring Hill police officer injured in a crash Friday night died at Vanderbilt Medical Center Sunday.
Officials confirm Cpl. Jeremy McLaren died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
McLaren's leg was broken in the crash at the intersection of Highway 31 North and Bear Creek near the Columbia city limits.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a red truck driven by Billy Colen Stafford of Shelbyville ran through a red light at the intersection, and collided with McLaren's cruiser.
The impact pushed the officer's car into a nearby parking lot. McLaren had to be cut out of the wreckage.
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A Spring Hill police officer injured in a crash Friday night died at Vanderbilt Medical Center Sunday.
Officials confirm Cpl. Jeremy McLaren died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
McLaren's leg was broken in the crash at the intersection of Highway 31 North and Bear Creek near the Columbia city limits.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a red truck driven by Billy Colen Stafford of Shelbyville ran through a red light at the intersection, and collided with McLaren's cruiser.
The impact pushed the officer's car into a nearby parking lot. McLaren had to be cut out of the wreckage.
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Officer Killed in LODD
A Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office captain was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car yesterday while escorting a Mardi Gras float, according to The Courier.
Capt. Timothy Joel Bergeron was struck at about 7 a.m. at La. 311 and Krumbhaar Drive. He was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center, where he died.
Bergeron was escorting a float on his motorcycle with his blue lights flashing and siren activated when he was hit by an oncoming car.
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Capt. Timothy Joel Bergeron was struck at about 7 a.m. at La. 311 and Krumbhaar Drive. He was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center, where he died.
Bergeron was escorting a float on his motorcycle with his blue lights flashing and siren activated when he was hit by an oncoming car.
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Team Arrives in Haiti
Our medical mission team arrived safely at Fort Liberte, Haiti Monday going straight to the hospital to begin work.
They were pleased to receive the meds and other suppies donated for us to bring them.
We are at the hospital again today. So many sick and injured.
Appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair
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They were pleased to receive the meds and other suppies donated for us to bring them.
We are at the hospital again today. So many sick and injured.
Appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Medical Team Hits Haiti
Our medical team arrived at Fort Liberte, Haiti today and spent our first day working at the hospital here.
They were excited to get the meds and supplies. Lots of sick and injured.
More to follow.
Appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks,
Chaplain Dave Fair, ODF Pres.
Spiritual Care The Hope For Haiti
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They were excited to get the meds and supplies. Lots of sick and injured.
More to follow.
Appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks,
Chaplain Dave Fair, ODF Pres.
Spiritual Care The Hope For Haiti
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Worked at Fort Liberte Hospital Today
Our medical team reached Fort Liberte, Haiti today. Lots of patients. Injured and ill.
They were glad to get the medicine and supplies.
I am working with the team
as a chaplain for the hospital and offering support to patients and staff.
More to follow.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair, ODF President
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They were glad to get the medicine and supplies.
I am working with the team
as a chaplain for the hospital and offering support to patients and staff.
More to follow.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair, ODF President
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Location:Fort Liberte,Haiti
ODF President Heads to Haiti
Good morning from Dominican Republic. Our medical team is getting ready to cross into Haiti with almost $50,000 of donated meds and supplies for the earthquake victims.
We have nurses, med techs, admin, and myself as chaplain.
We will be here a week this trip and making plans to rotate more med teams and chaplains in.
I will also be making contact with the Haitian National Police to offer support.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair
Officer Down Foundation
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We have nurses, med techs, admin, and myself as chaplain.
We will be here a week this trip and making plans to rotate more med teams and chaplains in.
I will also be making contact with the Haitian National Police to offer support.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Dave Fair
Officer Down Foundation
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
S. C. Agent Dies After Scuffle
From: ODMP
February 03, 2010
Agent Frank Glover suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after scuffling with a drunk and disorderly man. Agent Glover was placing the suspect under arrest at a Santee Cooper facility when the struggle ensued.
After subduing the suspect, Agent Glover called for assistance from the Moncks Corner Police Department to transport the suspect to the Hill Finklea Detention Center.
The Moncks Corner unit went ahead of Agent Glover’s vehicle due a passing train.
A short time later dispatcher received a call of an unresponsive driver at the railroad tracks on Main Street. Responding units located Agent Glover collapsed in his vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was charged with involuntary manslaughter and assaulting an officer in connection with Agent Glover’s death.
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February 03, 2010
Agent Frank Glover suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after scuffling with a drunk and disorderly man. Agent Glover was placing the suspect under arrest at a Santee Cooper facility when the struggle ensued.
After subduing the suspect, Agent Glover called for assistance from the Moncks Corner Police Department to transport the suspect to the Hill Finklea Detention Center.
The Moncks Corner unit went ahead of Agent Glover’s vehicle due a passing train.
A short time later dispatcher received a call of an unresponsive driver at the railroad tracks on Main Street. Responding units located Agent Glover collapsed in his vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was charged with involuntary manslaughter and assaulting an officer in connection with Agent Glover’s death.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Puerto Rico Officer Killed With Own Weapon
From: ODMP
February 02, 2010
Sergeant Noel Cordero-Guzmán was shot and killed with his own weapon after intervening in a disturbance while off duty.
He was at a local fast food restaurant with friends when he observed a group of people creating a disturbance. Sergeant Cordero-Guzmán had a previous encounter with one of the men causing the disturbance.
After identifying himself to the group he was attacked and beaten. One of the suspects then grabbed Sergeant Cordero-Guzmán service weapon and shot him in the chest, killing him.
The 17-year-old suspect who shot Sergeant Cordero-Guzmán was charged as an adult with first degree murder, attempted murder, and weapons violations.
Sergeant Cordero-Guzmán had served with the Ponce Municipal Police Department for only two years. He is survived by his expectant wife and 5-year-old child.
He was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.
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Chaplain Dave Fair
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