Yesterday was tragic for law enforcement across Texas.

Brazoria County Deputy Sheriff J. Vargas was fatally shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a violent criminal and Navasota Police Department Sergeant M. Butler who was killed by a fleeing suspect that hit his patrol vehicle head on.

Please keep these agencies and the officers families in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through these terrible times.

Also, pray for the officer with the Texas Office of Inspector General that was injured by shrapnel during an officer involved shooting yesterday in El Paso as he recovers from his injuries. 🙏🏽

As multiple wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles and the surrounding cities, we should bear in mind that while our officers are helping with the fire relief efforts, many of them have also been dealing with losses of their own related to those very same fires. Unfortunately, we have officers who returned home from work to find their homes reduced to ashes and their personal possessions in ruins. As they attempt to navigate through this difficult period in their lives, many of you are reaching out to provide assistance to help them start their recovery process. Below is a list of organizations that are eager and willing to help with that. While this is not a comprehensive list of all the wonderful fundraising efforts taking place, these are organizations that have a storied history of helping our officers in times of need:

Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation
https://laprf.org/

Los Angeles Police Foundation
https://www.supportlapd.org/donate

Los Angeles Police Protective League
https://eagleandbadgefoundation.com/donate-eagle-badge-foundation
Checks can be mailed to: 1308 W 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Los Angeles Police Relief Association (LAPRA)
https://lapra.org/lapraf.html

Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
https://lapfcu.org/about-us/community-involvement/blue-ribbon-trust-accounts

William H. Parker Foundation
https://www.lapdparker.com/donate

Wives of Los Angeles Police Officers
https://www.wivesoflapd.com/

Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation
https://lapmf.org/donate/

When donating, please note in the comments that the donations are for fire relief.

Our officers continue to remain deployed on the front lines around the clock in partnership with other local, state, and federal partners as they fight side-by-side to bring an end to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Palisades Fire Update for Thursday, Jan 16th, 2025: Repopulation and Safety Guidelines

The following zones will be reopened to residents:
- Zone TOP-U001: North of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and South of Mulholland Drive
- Zone TOP-U002: North of Old Topanga Canyon Road and South of Summit to Summit Motorway
- Zone DRY-U026-A: North of Mulholland Highway and South of Stokes Canyon Road
- Zone RRC-U027-A: North of Red Rock Road and South of Calabasas Peak Motorway

All other road closures and evacuated areas for the PALISADES FIRE remain in effect.

https://local.nixle.com/alert/11352783/

The suspect, identified as Juan Manuel Sierra-Levya, illegally crossed into the United States at the southern border and is currently in custody due to a probation violation. He has not yet been charged with arson.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/suspect-arrested-for-using-flamethrower-near-la-fire-zones-is-illegal-immigrant

"We're going to see the largest security footprint in inauguration history."

Former Secret Service agent Charles Marino detailed the security plans to secure President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana mourns the loss of K9 Macho, who died in the line of duty.

Their Crisis Management Unit was called to assist the U.S. Marshals Service with a wanted subject at a residence. While apprehending the suspect, Canine Macho experienced a medical emergency and was quickly transported to an area veterinarian hospital where he was pronounced dead. A necropsy will be performed to determine his cause of death.

Rest In Peace, Hero 💙🖤

The Bismarck Police Department, North Dakota sadly announced the death of Officer Clint Fuller. Officer Fuller has been with the Bismarck Police Department for 21 years. No other information provided.

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

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BREAKING UPDATE: SpaceX's South Texas launch today ended with the spaceship destroyed.

"Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn. Teams will continue to review data from today's flight test to better understand root cause.

With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and today’s flight will help us improve Starship’s reliability."

SpaceX

BREAKING! Huntington Beach poised to Declare City as a "NON-Sanctuary City" at Tuesday's Council Meeting. 

Initiative being brought to City Council "to Declare the City of Huntington Beach a "Non-Sanctuary City for Illegal Immigration for the Prevention of Crime"."

DEVELOPING! Officers are chasing a bikers on LA freeways.

🔵 Live: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/socal-police-chases/watch-officers-chase-motorbikes-on-la-freeways/3607404/

🔵 Live: https://youtube.com/live/fSOLt9ISIrc?feature=share

UPDATE: At least 17 other motorbikes have joined the pursuit as authorities continue following the suspects

"They might have done foolish things, but they're not that stupid. I guarantee you, they know they did something nefarious, and they're freaking out."

Carl Higbie reacts to the January 6th committee seeking preemptive pardons before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

WE THE PEOPLE , WILL HOLD ALL J6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON THE PANEL , TO A PRISON SHIP TO WHAT EVER GITMO WE CAN

Over and over again.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/illegal-immigrant-from-honduras-arrested-for-kidnapping-attacked-teen-in-florida-near-trumps-backyard

In this update from CALFIRE on the Los Angeles wildfires, Deputy State Fire Marshal Brice Bennett highlights the swift response of firefighters in extinguishing 10 new fire starts within California’s red flag areas over the last 24 hours.

We also share updates on the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, including mop-up operations and suppression repair, the ongoing efforts to help displaced residents return home as quickly and safely as possible, and more on the continued damage assessments.

There have now been 27 confirmed deaths from the fires in LA County, 10 from the Palisades and 17 from the Eaton.

Los Angeles Scanner

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Join me this Saturday and please do not wear Trump or MAGA gear. We know that triggers the Dems and we want the Dems to join us in this protest.

Meanwhile in NYC: "Long Live Gaza! Long Live Resistance!" chant pro-Hamas mobs in Times Square

Comprised of retired major case detectives and professionals who have spent their careers solving complex cases, the RIG lends its expertise to rural agencies overwhelmed by caseloads and constrained by budgets.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/retired-investigators-guild-cold-cases-get-another-look