Domestic violence suspect pursued by Brookfield Police Department K-9 officer: Police
BROOKFIELD, Conn. — A family violence incident ended in a chase through the woods last weekend. The Brookfield Police Department received a report of the incident around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. Police say officers first responded to a home on Arapahoe Road where they found the victim had barricaded herself in the bathroom for her […]
East Lyme Police Chief Wants to Return to Police Department, Participates in Domestic Violence Diversion Program
MIDDLETOWN — A Superior Court judge on Monday approved Michael Finkelstein’s application to enter a domestic violence diversion program, paving the way for the East Lyme police chief to be cleared of criminal charges. Judge Elizabeth Leeming ruled that Finkelstein’s case presented “precise facts” to qualify him for the Domestic Violence Education Program, a diversion […]
Hillsdale County couple raises domestic violence awareness through strawberry popcorn
HILLSDALE COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) – All it takes to overcome some of life’s toughest situations is a “seed of hope,” and that philosophy has certainly taken root for a Mid-Michigan couple who are making an impact one popcorn kernel at a time. On his Hillsdale County farm, Hank Blackman uses a vintage tractor to grow […]
Defense presents new evidence in Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson’s domestic violence case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Darnell “Super Chef” Ferguson’s attorney has presented new evidence in the ongoing domestic violence case against him, including photos, text messages and court records between Ferguson and his wife. He is accused of breaking into her apartment while she was sleeping in January last year to drop off their children, and […]
Banks can help prevent domestic violence
From Policy Options. First published in Policy Options July 30, 2024 From Policy Options. First published in Policy Options July 30, 2024 After Angie Sweeney split with her abusive boyfriend, she blocked all of his social media and messaging accounts. She couldn’t stop him from sending her countless wire transfers to convey threats and intimidation […]
Witnesses testify as defense tries to paint domestic violence story
Press play above to listen to FOX 13 News. BRADENTON, Fla. – Several defense witnesses took the stand today in the Manatee County trial of Ashley Benefield, 32, a former professional ballerina accused of murdering her husband, Doug, in 2020. Ashley’s defense team, led by attorney Neil Taylor, have sought to portray her as a […]
Illegal immigrant shoots Texas police officer multiple times during domestic violence call: Report
A Venezuelan national living in the United States unlawfully shot a Texas police officer multiple times early Sunday morning after the officer responded to a domestic violence call, according to reports from the San Antonio Police Department and Fox News. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said three officers responded to an apartment around 3:15 […]
Judge warns those involved in domestic violence will face jail
BBC Bishop Street Court, Londonderry The judge described domestic violence as a “scourge on society” and warned that anyone involved in it would be jailed. Judge Neil Rafferty KC sentenced Alex Crawford, from Kinsale Park, Derry, to prison at Londonderry Crown Court on Monday for a series of domestic offences which took place between October […]
Israeli army detains nine soldiers for allegedly abusing detainees at secret military facility
SDE TEIMAN BASE, Israel (AP) — The Israeli army said Monday it was holding nine soldiers for questioning after allegations of “serious mistreatment” of detainees at a mysterious facility that has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the Gaza war. The military has not provided details about the alleged abuses, saying only that its chief legal officer […]
UAMS donates $630,000 to organizations fighting child abuse and neglect
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence (ACCARDV), based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has awarded a total of $630,000 to 11 organizations to support projects aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect. Organizations that operate or develop programs to prevent child abuse and […]