Brandon Council, convicted of murder, is now seeking ‘compassionate release’ after being spared the death penalty amidst the mass commutation of 37 death row inmates by outgoing President Joe Biden.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/convicted-south-carolina-bank-killer-with-biden-commuted-death-sentence-pushes-his-luck-requests-compassionate-release

Gavin Newsom “misplaced” 24 BILLION taxpayer dollars “solving” homelessness in California and still thinks this is the blueprint for the rest of the nation.

Downtown LA this morning..

🎥 Streets of Hollywood IG

California Gas Prices Still Highest in the Country, but a Little Less High.

That is like celebrating being a little less sick.

Read more: https://californiaglobe.com/fr/california-gas-prices-still-highest-in-the-country-but-a-little-less-high/

ICYMI: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry provides an update on the ongoing investigation into the terror attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.

The Houston Police Department, Texas, sadly announced the death of K9 Blitz.

K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born hero, ended his watch on December 30, 2024.  Blitz served faithfully alongside Officer M. Barnette for four years.

Prayers for his partner, their family and the agency. 🙏🏻

Chicago Day 1, 2025
18 shot, 3 fatally
1 homicide by yet unknown means
1 death investigation

Jan 1 - Jan 1:
2025: 4 killed, 15 wounded
2024: 2 killed, 9 wounded
2023: 6 killed, 11 wounded
2022: 3 killed, 14 wounded
2021: 3 killed, 10 wounded
2020: 0 killed, 6 wounded
2019: 0 killed, 5 wounded

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Silver Alert - Los Angeles County
Last seen: Arbutus Ave. and Randolph St., Huntington Park
@HPPD_Info

IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1.

The National Fraternal Order of Police regrets to report that as of midnight on 31 December, there were 342 officers shot in the line of duty in 2024. Of those officers shot, 50 of them were killed.

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Meanwhile, the DOJ/FBI continue to stonewall re. motive of Butler shooter Thomas Crooks.

“If DOJ and FBI think they can wait us out and stonewall us, they are wrong,” Rep Jason Crow told CBS News.

This is what the Trump Hotel looks like more than 24 hours after the cybertruck explosion. Dozens of guests are coming in and out of the hotel.

UPDATE ON OUR INJURED OFFICER:

Thank you all for your kind words concerning our officer who was struck by a suspected drunk driver overnight on Monday. He was on the scene of another crash investigation on I-270 west of Vasquez when a vehicle plowed into the back of his patrol car, injuring him.

After speaking with his family, we got their blessing to share an update on his condition.

Our officer suffered a severe concussion and is still hospitalized but is expected to be transferred to a rehabilitation facility close to his home later today.

His family says he's in good spirits and doing better every day, which is miraculous when you look at the condition of his vehicle following that violent collision.

We checked in with the Colorado State Patrol, the agency conducting the crash investigation. Charges against the causing driver for DUI and Vehicular Assault are currently pending. We'll let you know when that changes.

Please continue to keep our officer and his loved ones (both blue and blood) in your thoughts as he embarks on his road to recovery. May it be a speedy one; we can't wait to get him back protecting and serving you every day.

Commerce City Police Department, Colorado

TRUE AMERICAN HERO! 🇺🇸

UPDATE: Montgomery County Police Officer Patrick Kepp lost his legs in an on-duty collision nearly a year ago. Since then, he has worked to return to full duty. 💪

Read more: https://bit.ly/41ZuCsi

Watch: NOLA terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s next door neighbor, Muntaz Bashir, tells us he offered to help Jabbar move the morning before the attack — but the killer explained he was moving to a furnished apartment in New Orleans, and wasn’t bringing anything with him.

Jennie Taer 🎗️

BREAKING UPDATE: Las Vegas bomber had gunshot wound to the head prior to the detonation of the Cybertruck.

Full LVMPD press conference.

🚨 LVMPD Update on Vehicle Explosion

Yesterday, January 2, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., LVMPD responded to a vehicle explosion involving a Tesla Cyber Truck at a hotel property on Fashion Show Drive. One person was found deceased in the vehicle, and seven others sustained minor injuries.

🔑 Key updates from the investigation:

➡️ The deceased is believed to be Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty U.S. Army Green Beret. 100% DNA confirmation is pending.

➡️ Detectives tracked Livelsberger’s movements across multiple states leading to Las Vegas.

➡️ Livelsberger died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound before the explosion occurred.

➡️ Evidence recovered from the vehicle includes firearms, fireworks, gas canisters, and other items.

This is a joint investigation with federal partners, and detectives are working diligently to uncover the motive and any further details.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol sadly announced the death of
Trooper Anthony S. Godwin.

Anthony passed away on Tuesday, December 31, while off duty.  No additional information was made public.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏻

Municipal judges in the city of Philadelphia are ordering the city sheriff to take action amid what they describe as an escalating series of security incidents in their courtrooms.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/philadelphia-judges-order-beleaguered-sheriff-to-create-safety-plan-amid-imminent-threats

In January 2015, 13-year-old Josue Pichardo was robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn and left shivering in the cold. Responding officer Michael Furia didn’t just investigate the crime—he gave Pichardo warm clothes from his locker and promised, “We’re going to get the guys who did this.”

Years later, inspired by that act of kindness, Pichardo joined the NYPD. At his “Gun and Shield Day,” P.O. Furia, now retiring, surprised him by passing down his badge, #8759—the very one he wore that icy night.

💬 “Having this shield number will remind me every day that every case matters, no matter how big or small,” said P.O. Pichardo.

Moments like these show the true heart of law enforcement: service, compassion, and making a difference—one life at a time. 💙

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