Arkansas police officer forced to Taser his own brother in fracas at a night clubOctober 14th, 2009 Ark. officer forced to use stun gun on brotherCONWAY, Ark. — Authorities said a Vilonia police officer involved in a fracas at a private club in Conway has been taken into custody only after he was Tasered by his own brother, who is a Conway officer.
Police won't arrest man who dragged 12-foot cross from Texas to Washington hometownOctober 7th, 2009 Man who bore cross from Texas arrives in Wash.ABERDEEN, Wash. — A man who dragged a 12-foot cross from Longview, Texas, to his home in Washington state had some good news when he arrived.
Woman, 72, who was Tasered by constable, accepts Texas county's $40,000 settlement offerOctober 6th, 2009 Tasered woman takes Texas county's settlement bidAUSTIN, Texas — A 72-year-old woman whose Tasering by a deputy constable was captured on video and shown nationwide has accepted a $40,000 settlement offer from a Texas county. Kathryn Winkfein was shocked with a stun gun after she dared the constable to do so during a May traffic stop.
Texas County offers $40K settlement to woman, 72, Tasered by constable; she sought $135KOctober 1st, 2009 Texas County makes $40K offer to Tasered woman, 72AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas county has offered a $40,000 settlement to a 72-year-old woman whose Tasering by a deputy constable was captured on video and shown nationwide. Kathryn Winkfein, who was shocked with a stun gun after she dared the constable to do so during a May traffic stop, wants $135,000 for pain and suffering, medical expenses and humiliation.
Internal affairs investigating Calif. police use of stun gun twice on unarmed, legless manSeptember 21st, 2009 Calif. cops use stun gun twice on unarmed amputeeMERCED, Calif. — A California man whose legs are amputated says police used a stun gun on him twice and violently manhandled him even though he was unarmed.
Police video, officer's report conflict on arrest of former Conn. FOI lawyer who was TaseredAugust 20th, 2009 Video, police report conflict on Tasered attorneyHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut police department's surveillance video appears to contradict an officer's report of an incident that ends with police subduing a former state agency lawyer with stun guns.
NY mother Tasered in traffic stop with kids in car files notice to sue sheriff's departmentAugust 15th, 2009 NY mom Tasered at traffic stop files notice to sueSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A mother who was zapped with a stun gun in front of her children during a New York traffic stop has filed notice she'll sue the sheriff's department.
Mass. man apologizes to police for conduct during '97 arrest, gets violently arrested next dayAugust 13th, 2009 Mass. man sorry for '97 arrest gets arrested againSALISBURY, Mass. — A 55-year-old Massachusetts man brought coffee to a police station to apologize for creating a ruckus 12 years ago, and was violently arrested the next day by the same department.
Michigan police arrest man for barking at police dog inside a patrol carAugust 5th, 2009 Man arrested for barking at Michigan police dogTHREE RIVERS, Mich. — Authorities said a man has been arrested in for barking at a police dog.
Boise police taunted and threatened handcuffed man, then Tasered him in buttocks, report saysJuly 24th, 2009 Report says police taunted, Tasered handcuffed manBOISE, Idaho — Boise police officers used excessive force when they taunted and threatened a handcuffed man and then Tasered him in the buttocks, a report from the city's police ombudsman said. The actions of one of the involved officers — called Officer No.
Australian man carrying container of fuel engulfed in flames after police Taser himJuly 21st, 2009 Australian engulfed in flames after being TaseredSYDNEY — A man whose relatives say had been sniffing gasoline burst into flames after a police officer Tasered him as he ran at officials carrying a container of fuel, police said Tuesday. The man, identified by his family as 36-year-old Ronald Mitchell, was in critical condition at a Perth hospital in Western Australia state following Monday's incident in Warburton, an Aboriginal community 950 miles (1,540 kilometers) northeast of Perth.
Man caught shoplifting pulls fire alarm in holding cell, setting off sprinklers, police sayJune 2nd, 2009 Cops: Alleged shoplifter pulls fire alarm in cellBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Police said a Pennsylvania man arrested on a shoplifting charge pulled a fire alarm in a holding cell, setting off the police station's sprinkler system.
Missouri mother accused of using her 1-year-old child to shield man from police TaserMay 14th, 2009 Mo. mom accused of using child to block TaserHANNIBAL, Mo. — Police said a northeast Missouri mother used her 1-year-old child to shield a man from a Taser during a confrontation with officers.
Police arrest woman they say used Taser on Utah Highway Patrol officer during struggleApril 28th, 2009 Police arrest woman they say used Taser on officerSALT LAKE CITY — Police have arrested a woman they said used a Utah Highway Patrol trooper's Taser on him. Lisa Parker, 41, was booked into the Salt Lake County jail for investigation of aggravated assault, interference with an arresting officer and unauthorized control of a motor vehicle.
Top SEC prosecutor in Stanford fraud case accused of hitting Texas police during arrestApril 22nd, 2009 Texas SEC official accused of hitting policeFORT WORTH, Texas — Police in Fort Worth say a top SEC official prosecuting Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford's fraud case has been accused of assaulting an officer.
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