By Kaylee Remington
cleveland.com

ATLANTA — Sidney Dorsey, the previous DeKalb County sheriff who was convicted of orchestrating the assassination of his political rival greater than 20 years in the past, has died whereas serving a life sentence in jail. He was 86.

Officials with the Georgia Department of Corrections stated Dorsey died Monday night time of pure causes at Augusta State Medical Prison, the place he had been incarcerated for years following his conviction for the killing of sheriff-elect Derwin Brown.

Dorsey served as DeKalb County’s first African American sheriff from 1996 till 2000. His political profession got here to an finish after Brown, a longtime DeKalb County police officer, defeated him in a runoff election for sheriff that yr.

Just three days earlier than Brown was scheduled to be sworn into workplace in December 2000, he was ambushed outdoors his house in Decatur and shot 12 instances in what investigators later described as a political assassination.

A jury convicted Dorsey in 2002 of homicide and extra prices together with racketeering and violation of oath by a public officer. He was sentenced to life in jail plus extra years for corruption-related offenses tied to his tenure as sheriff.

Two deputies linked to the plot had been additionally convicted in reference to the killing and stay imprisoned.

Years after his conviction, Dorsey admitted to investigators that he had ordered the hit out of bitterness following his election defeat, although he later claimed he had tried to name off the plot earlier than Brown was killed.

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February 27, 2026 02:10 PM

DELTONA, Fla. — A suspect who opened fireplace on Volusia County deputies investigating a vandalism criticism later informed investigators he supposed to kill them and would have carried out so if he had not run out of ammunition, Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated.

Deputies had responded to a house on Candler Drive on March 2 after a lady reported {that a} man jumped on her automobile and broken it earlier that morning. Instead of a property crime investigation, deputies have been met with gunfire.

Deputy Jose Rivera was shot as soon as within the arm and as soon as within the leg. Authorities say the suspect fired 12 rounds.

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Gunfire erupts at entrance door

According to the sheriff, the incident started round 5 a.m. when a lady arrived on the residence to select up the suspect’s mom for work. An altercation adopted, and investigators say the suspect jumped onto the hood of her automobile and vandalized it.

The girl reported the incident later that afternoon, prompting deputies to reply.

Body digicam footage launched by the sheriff’s workplace reveals deputies approaching the house and making contact. Within moments, photographs ring out.

Sheriff Chitwood stated shell casings recovered from the entrance door down the driveway point out the suspect fired at deputies and adopted their motion as they repositioned.

“We have an officer shot. One in the leg, one in the arm,” a deputy might be heard saying within the footage.

Deputies apply tourniquet, drive wounded deputy to hospital

The physique digicam video reveals deputies instantly shifting to casualty care.

“We have a tourniquet on,” one deputy says as others transfer Rivera towards a patrol automobile.

Rather than ready for air transport, deputies drove Rivera to a hospital lower than half a mile away.

“There’s a hospital less than a half mile away. Get him in that car and get him to the hospital. And they did that,” the sheriff stated.

Deputies secured the scene and took the suspect into custody.

Suspect researched killing somebody on his property

During the investigation, authorities discovered that on Feb. 14, the suspect used an AI platform in Spanish to ask, “Can I kill someone if they visit my property?”

According to Chitwood, the platform supplied details about Florida’s stand-your-ground legislation and suggested towards such motion.

After being learn his rights, the suspect gave an announcement, the sheriff stated.

“When the deputies came up to the house, he had every intention to shoot them. Shoot them in their vest. And if I didn’t run out of ammunition, I would have killed them all,” the sheriff stated, recounting the suspect’s assertion.

The suspect additionally allegedly stated he doesn’t like taking his remedy.

The suspect is presently being held with out bond, WESH reviews.

Body digicam placement seems to have altered bullet path

The sheriff stated Rivera was struck within the higher physique space the place his body-worn digicam was mounted. He stated the digicam’s placement seems to have affected the trail of 1 spherical, directing it by Rivera’s shoulder as a substitute of immediately into his chest.

He emphasised that ballistic vests are bullet-resistant — not bulletproof — and that rounds can deflect unpredictably.

Investigators are working with Axon to find out whether or not Rivera’s physique digicam footage might be recovered.

‘Absolutely outstanding’ response

The sheriff stated when he visited him, Rivera informed him that he was desperate to return house to his household.

“What those deputies did was absolutely outstanding,” the sheriff stated. “It was bravery. There was restraint involved. They did everything you could ever ask a law enforcement professional to do.”

Rivera is scheduled to be launched from the hospital on March 4.

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By Maddie Seiler
The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa.

NEWVILLE, Pa. — Last month, Newville Borough Council voted to chop police expenditures, reducing the power by one officer.

The choice eradicated Officer Matthew Keller’s place on the finish of February, leaving Police Chief Todd Koser because the division’s sole member. Here’s what led as much as that vote and what it means for policing in Newville:

A declining power

Police cuts didn’t occur in a single day.

In Keller’s roughly eight years with the division, he stated at its peak, the station included a chief, three officers and a K9.

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Council members voted 4-2 in favor of a 2.43 mill property tax improve and one fewer officer starting Jan. 1 .

Former Officer Jason Brady resigned in January 2023 and later that 12 months, the state declared Newville a financially distressed group below Act 47. The council later voted to get rid of the division’s secretary, in addition to K9 Officer Shawn Gutshall’s place to steadiness the 2024 funds.

Since then, the division has consisted of two members, although Koser has been out on employee’s compensation since final 12 months. Borough officers haven’t indicated when he might return.

Police providers

Keller believes Newville residents have already seen the consequences of a diminished police power in recent times.

“Going from that many officers down to me and the chief put us in a position where I was stuck on a lot of investigative duties and was more reactive than proactive,” he stated. “And going from me down to the chief, I mean, all proactivity is eliminated.”

Newville officers can solely work 40 hours per week, Keller stated. That means with one fewer individual, the borough will rely extra closely on Pennsylvania State Police to shut any protection holes.

Keller estimates that the borough’s division receives a mean of about 3,000 calls per 12 months, saying with fewer officers, extra calls will go to state police.

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The division, which had 5 members together with a chief, three officers and a secretary initially of final 12 months, entered 2024 with a chief and one officer.

When a Newville officer is on obligation, Keller stated the response time for an emergency name is below two minutes. While he couldn’t communicate to state police response occasions, the closest state police station is in South Middleton Township.

State police additionally don’t implement municipal ordinances. Common ordinance violations he sees embody curfew, park guidelines, burn bans and leash legal guidelines.

“It’ll be difficult, if not impossible, for any ordinances to be enforced,” Keller stated.

Patrolling is basically out of the query.

“I’ll be quite frank, there will be no ability to patrol, I mean, no ability to patrol,” Keller stated.

He speculates that Koser will spend a lot of his time on administrative duties.

Police station

Another excellent query mark for the division: a police station.

In 2022, mould points in its Big Spring Avenue area prompted the division to maneuver into Gilliland Manor at Green Ridge Village, a retirement group positioned simply exterior the borough in West Pennsboro Township.

Since then, the division has continued to lease that area whereas the borough searches for a extra everlasting location.

Possible options might embody shifting the division into the previous municipal constructing at 4 West St. , or into the brand new borough workplace at 103 S. High St. Newville Mayor Becky Barrick believes each choices are on the desk, although she stated officers haven’t mentioned it since she took on the position in January.

Newville talks way forward for former municipal constructing, police station on desk

Both council members and residents expressed assist for turning the ability right into a police station, although no ultimate choice has been made.

Both choices require work. At a naked minimal, the outdated municipal constructing would require renovations to take away mould and meet ADA requirements, and borough officers have beforehand stated that restrooms would have to be added to the brand new constructing to stop residents from accessing the police station after hours.

Barrick stated both possibility would require the area to satisfy state safety requirements, together with a protected place to retailer proof.

“I can’t speak for council, obviously, because I’m not on borough council, but I think the overwhelming sentiment has been that they would like to see the department back in the borough,” she stated.

‘A hard loss’

Barrick stated the council’s vote to get rid of Keller’s place was a “tough decision.”

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Officer Keller,” she stated. “He was respectful, he was kind. He was a very good officer, and I think it’s a hard loss for the borough, and it is sad. It’s sad for him, personally, it’s sad for us as a borough, but I understand the position that the council is in.”

Barrick stated the discount in police bills is not going to have an effect on residents’ taxes this 12 months as charges have been already set earlier than the lower.

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The council voted to chop Officer Matthew Keller’s place on the finish the month, leaving Police Chief Todd Koser , who’s out on employee’s compensation, because the division’s sole member.

She hopes that ultimately bringing the division again into the borough will make the chief appear extra current for residents when he’s on obligation.

“We have a good police chief, so I’m sure that he will provide the best service that he possibly can,” Barrick stated.

Keller thanked borough officers and Newville residents for the chance to serve, saying he loved working for the division.

“I wouldn’t take it back,” he stated. ” … I wouldn’t take it again for a minute.”

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March 03, 2026 06:42 PM

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Antioch officers say the division has revised use of power, pursuit and bias-policing insurance policies amid a multiyear federal compliance deal

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PONDERAY, Idaho — The Ponderay Police Department has upgraded its patrol autos with new ARSENAL in-car video techniques from 10-8 Video, increasing in-vehicle recording and rear-compartment monitoring capabilities.

The division’s set up consists of two-camera ARSENAL configurations designed to seize synchronized front-facing roadway footage and infrared rear-seat transport video. Built on a multi-channel DVR platform supporting 1080p inputs and discreet audio seize, the system is engineered to doc site visitors enforcement, incident response, and prisoner transport with constant readability.

Starlight entrance cameras improve visibility in low-light situations, whereas built-in wi-fi microphones assist clear audio recording throughout vehicle-based interactions. The system additionally consists of mounting {hardware} designed for safe console integration throughout the patrol unit.

“Vehicle-based video remains a critical part of patrol documentation,” mentioned Kyle Ragsdale, CSO of 10-8 Video. “Departments need equipment that performs reliably during night stops, emergency responses, and routine transport situations.”

The ARSENAL platform deployed by Ponderay Police Department consists of built-in software program, a three-year guarantee, and lifelong software program and firmware updates. The division maintains direct management over its video proof and long-term system administration.

This automobile improve displays continued funding in sensible, fleet-based know-how that helps accountability, documentation, and operational consistency.