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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Zaira Cruz Case: Public Prosecutor Appeals Decision Allowing Convicted Police Officer to Semi-open Regime and Requests Criminal Analysis

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio Grande do Norte has appealed a court decision permitting military police officer Pedro Inácio Araújo de Maria to serve his sentence in a semi-open regime after being convicted of the murder and rape of Zaira Cruz.

Mar 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court increases sentence of retired firefighter who killed black police officer

A retired firefighter in Brazil has had his prison sentence increased from 17 to 20 years and 18 days for the murder of a black police officer following a discriminatory argument.

Mar 19 • 22:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Interview - Old Narratives Surrounding Polio Vaccines Still Haunt Eradication Initiatives in Sokoto - Official

Sokoto State faces persistent vaccine hesitancy against polio due to longstanding beliefs, particularly in its metropolitan areas, according to the State Immunisation Officer.

Mar 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Moroccan man beat a police officer and was released: Feminist and women's organizations remain silent…

A Moroccan man who brutally assaulted a police officer in Zagreb has been conditionally released after receiving a one-year suspended sentence, prompting criticism of the leniency from various male public figures while feminist organizations have remained silent on the matter.

Mar 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prison officer arrested for drunk driving and shooting at civilians in MT

A prison officer in Brazil was arrested for driving under the influence and shooting at civilians in various locations in Várzea Grande.

Mar 18 • 14:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Verdict Against the Moroccan Shocks the Public: Miletić, Vlahović, Karačić, Grmoja Respond...

A Moroccan man was controversially sentenced to a conditional one-year prison term for brutally assaulting a young police officer in Zagreb, prompting widespread public outrage and calls for harsher penalties.

Mar 18 • 08:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption

A former executive of the Shire of Coorow has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and corruption while employed in a public office.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father, husband, and 30 years of career: learn about the PM officer who died after an accident with a vehicle in Taubaté

Fábio Vaz dos Santos, a 50-year-old police officer with nearly 30 years of service, died in a tragic accident during a police pursuit in Taubaté, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Kick and punch. A former professional skier attacked a police officer in Šumava

A former professional skier physically assaulted a police officer while in the Šumava region.

Mar 17 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

California highway patrol officer charged with murder over crash that killed four

A California highway patrol officer has been charged with second-degree murder following a high-speed crash that resulted in four fatalities.

Mar 16 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of trying to take a gun from an off-duty police officer is killed in the interior of Ceará

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in Itapipoca, Ceará, after attempting to seize the officer's firearm.

Mar 16 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired police officer suspected of 'espionage' in DF held a commissioned position at Caesb

A retired civil police officer is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted public data in the Federal District while working at Caesb.

Mar 16 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military police officer arrested for working drunk and causing confusion in Fortaleza

A military police officer in Ceará, Brazil, was arrested for allegedly working while intoxicated and causing disturbances in a public square.

Mar 16 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military police officer dies five days after suffering burns in a gas explosion in northern Bahia

A military police officer from northern Bahia died after being severely burned in a gas explosion at his residence.

Mar 16 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired civil police officer is suspected of accessing restricted data from public agencies in the DF

A retired civil police officer in Brazil is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted information from public agencies in the Federal District.

Mar 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Hot Night in Kaunas Center: Mass Brawls, Police Officer Also Hit

A violent brawl involving drunken individuals erupted in Kaunas, Lithuania, resulting in police intervention and the arrest of an offender who assaulted an officer.

Mar 15 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A drunken man was detained in Kaunas for resisting a police officer

A drunken man was arrested in Kaunas after resisting a police officer during an attempt to arrest him for public disorder.

Mar 15 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The bar visitor kicked a police officer in the center of Kaunas

A drunk man in Kaunas kicked a police officer in an attempt to evade arrest for a public order offense.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Escape by car, police officer hit. An agent shoots at the wheels

A police chase in Milan escalated when a suspect fled in a car after hitting a motorcycle officer, prompting police to fire at the vehicle's wheels.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspects of killing retired civil police officer die in clashes with police in the interior of Bahia

Two suspects involved in the death of retired civil police officer Antenor dos Santos Evangelista were killed during confrontations with police in Bahia, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer Convicted of Leading Militia and Using Weapons, Government Vehicles, and Police Civil Systems in MG

A police officer in Ubá, Brazil, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for leading an armed militia and corruption, losing his public office as a result.

Mar 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Affair of the pig's head in Nice: two new indictments, including a former police officer of the DST

Two men, including a former police officer, have been indicted in connection with a bizarre criminal case involving threats against a public official in Nice.

Mar 13 • 18:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police left a confused young man on a forest road in cold weather: 'Most people think I did the right thing'

A Finnish police officer has been sentenced for abandonment after leaving a young man alone on a forest road in cold weather.

Mar 13 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Housing Allowance Fraud Cost an Officer His Job

An officer from Lithuania's border guard has been dismissed after being found guilty of fraudulently obtaining a housing allowance.

Mar 13 • 14:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal in Cañuelas: a police officer was fired for having sex next to a patrol car

A police officer in Cañuelas, Argentina, was fired after being caught having sex next to his patrol car in a public space.

Mar 13 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilor catches city backhoe diverting route to private land and operator is arrested for diesel diversion in Cascavel

A public server in Cascavel, Brazil, was arrested for diverting diesel from a city backhoe to a private property, with the case spotted by a local councilor who is also a police officer.

Mar 13 • 14:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: Angry Inspector Beats Shopkeeper Over Coconut Money and Takes Goods

A police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district has been accused of beating a vendor and taking coconuts from him after demanding money, leading to public outrage and an internal police response.

Mar 12 • 16:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Average wait time five times longer than the guideline of the Chief Medical Officer

The average wait time to see a general practitioner in the Reykjavik area is significantly longer than recommended, causing concerns about healthcare accessibility.

Mar 12 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Palermo: a drunk driver tried to escape from the police, ran over an inspector, and was arrested

A drunk driver was arrested after attempting to flee from police and running over an officer in Palermo's Bosques area.

Mar 11 • 19:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A drunk VST officer was detained at the wheel in Vilnius

A drunk officer from the VST was stopped while driving a BMW 5 in Vilnius.

Mar 11 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A drunk driver from the VST was caught at the wheel of a BMW early on March 11

A public safety officer in Vilnius was caught driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.77 promille.

Mar 11 • 07:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Baltimore police say officer shot and hospitalized, suspect shot in 'active shooter incident'

A Baltimore police officer and a suspect were shot during an active shooter incident in northwest Baltimore.

Mar 10 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Homeless person shot after stabbing police officer in the DF; see VIDEO

A homeless individual was shot after stabbing a police officer in Ceilândia, Federal District, during an attempted arrest.

Mar 9 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM killed in SP: unpublished images and audios show magistrate's arrival at the building and changing clothes after the shooting

Unpublished footage and audio recordings reveal the moments following the death of police officer Gisele Alves in São Paulo, detailing the emergency calls made by her husband.

Mar 8 • 23:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Threatened people with a knife and then assaulted a police officer

A man was arrested in downtown Reykjavik after threatening people with a knife and subsequently assaulting a police officer.

Mar 8 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in drug trafficking arrested in Santana is investigated for the death of a prison officer

A 29-year-old woman was arrested in Santana on suspicion of drug trafficking and is being investigated for her role in the murder of prison officer Estevam Carvalho Trindade.

Mar 7 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The mayor of Santander will sanction local police for not reporting the warning about the danger of the El Bocal walkway

Santander's mayor, Gema Igual, has stated that a local police officer failed to communicate and register a warning about the poor condition of a walkway, leading to consequences for the officer and highlighting broader issues of maintenance responsibility.

Mar 6 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Drunken officer raced car on the road

A drunken officer caused a serious incident by driving his car recklessly during Holi celebrations in Shahjahanpur, injuring several individuals.

Mar 6 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate man who pretended to be a federal agent to intimidate Light team in Rio

Police in Brazil are investigating a man who impersonated a federal police officer to intimidate utility workers in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

I-P: Robert had a bathroom emergency during his morning run – it became a police matter

A Finnish man received a fine for public urination after a police officer caught him during a bathroom emergency while jogging.

Mar 6 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Supreme Court has kept the police officer's killer in prison, but a new release opportunity is not far off

Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.

Mar 6 • 05:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP charges off-duty police officer shot and arrested after a chase on the coast of SP

A retired police officer in Brazil, shot during a pursuit after discharging a firearm in his home, has been formally charged by the Public Ministry of the State.

Mar 5 • 18:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Tamašunienė emphasized the importance of officer safety in meeting with the heads of the Prison Service

During a meeting with the heads of the Prison Service, Minister R. Tamašunienė stressed the need to prioritize officer safety and improve working conditions to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism.

Mar 3 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A woman injured an officer in a hospital in Vilnius

A woman in Vilnius injured a police officer, prompting an investigation for resisting a public official.

Mar 3 • 05:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bradáčová was unsuccessful. The Supreme Court defended a woman from Plzeň who punched a police officer

The Czech Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a woman from Plzeň who punched a police officer, marking a notable case regarding police conduct and public defense.

Mar 3 • 04:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

State Department confirms Foreign Service Officer is suspect in Virginia 'road rage' mass stabbing

A Foreign Service Officer is identified as a suspect in a mass stabbing incident in Virginia that resulted in one death and several injuries.

Mar 2 • 21:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe Crash in Kaarina: Police Managed to Shout One Word, Then It Happened

A severe car accident occurred in Kaarina, where a police officer was hit by a driver who failed to stop at a checkpoint.

Mar 2 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice

An undercover officer is accused of misusing public funds to cover a romantic trip to Venice while posing as a political activist.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

App driver injured after being stabbed by passengers in Guaratinguetá

An app driver was stabbed by two passengers during a ride in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, prompting intervention from an off-duty police officer.

Feb 28 • 17:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 300 posts in Bihar, those related to law can apply

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced vacancies for 300 posts of Prosecution Officer, inviting applications from candidates with legal qualifications.

Feb 28 • 06:06 UTC

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