📸 Throwback Thursday

Meet Chief of Detectives William “Shoes” Schoemaker—a name that might not ring out today, but in the 1920s and ’30s, he was one of the most respected cops in Chicago.

Starting out as a printer’s apprentice and then a Tribune circulation worker, Schoemaker joined the Chicago PD in 1903 and worked his way up the ranks. He served 33 years, was decorated for bravery 23 times, and led the Detective Bureau during some of the city’s most violent years.

Schoemaker helped crack some of Chicago’s biggest cases, including the $2 million Rondout train robbery in 1924—the largest in U.S. history at the time—and the infamous Leopold and Loeb murder. Known for his honesty and toughness, he was a cop’s cop, earning the nickname “100% Policeman” from his superiors.

And then there was the green chair in his office—“The Undertaker’s Friend.” Suspects who sat in it had a way of ending up on the wrong end of a gangland hit. By 1934, 34 out of 35 had met a violent end.

In this photo, “Shoes” is holding confiscated Thompsons, but he looks more like a quiet accountant than a man who terrified gangsters and earned the loyalty of his detectives.

Credit: Dick Williams

This “Pomona father” is a previously deported illegal alien who returned to the U.S., which is a felony under 8 USC 1326 (illegal re-entry after removal).

The “day laborers” targeted had charges for child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, DUI, and immigration violations.

Bill Melugin

This operation targeted an illegal alien with an active arrest warrant. During the operation nine additional illegal aliens were encountered – several had prior charges, including child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, immigration violations, and DUI.

Homeland Security

BREAKING: Official Trump Store is now selling "Trump 2028" hats.

On Thursday, a “Trump 2028” hat ($50) and a “Trump 2028” T-shirt ($36) became available for purchase on the website.

Read more: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/04/24/trump-2028-hats-t-shirts-are-being-sold-his-official-merch-site/

At ZERO arrests of Congress who tried to kill us, trafficking people, stealing our money….how about a mother fucking arrest?

BREAKING: Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting on Thursday in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood.

At least four people were reportedly shot, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. The shooter is dead.

🧢 Live: https://fb.watch/zad-CscDsm/

Watch: New video shows moment gunfire erupts at business in Miami-Dade, Florida.

🎥 Only in Dade IG

Set out to watch the Lyrid meteor shower from Whitefish, Montana last night and saw this instead 😍

Ali Bradley

NEW: "Florida Highway Patrol's revised trooper PIT maneuver policy not consistent with federal safety recommendations."

Thoughts?

Tennessee: K-9 Aksel Seriously Injured in Crash after Patrol Vehicle Struck by Failing-to-Yield Motorist

The crash happened with his partner Officer Reese Harper on Wednesday, when their vehicle was responding with lights and sirens to a domestic violence situation. That's when another vehicle hit Officer Harper and K9 Aksel. Only K9 Aksel was substantially injured in the crash at Old Lebanon Dirt Road.

"We truly appreciate the continued love, concern, and support for K9 Aksel. At this time, there is no new update to share—he remains under the care of emergency veterinary specialists.

Our focus today is on his continued care, supporting his partner Officer Reese Harper, and holding onto hope for the best possible outcome.

Thank you for keeping them both in your hearts."

Mt Juliet Police Department X

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for Aksel's recovery. 🙏🏻

Get Well Soon K-9 Aksel 💙

ICYMI: Republican Mayor of Lancaster, CA created a major controversy during a city council meeting in February when he provocatively suggested that the city handle it’s ongoing homelessness problem by “give[ing] them free fentanyl… all the fentanyl they want.”

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ca-mayor-quips-to-solve-homelessness-city-should-give-them-free-fentanyl-suggests-federal-purge

Central Division Detectives assigned to the investigation involving “Rusty” had the opportunity to visit him and check on his welfare. Rusty is in good spirits, full of energy and love.  🐶 

LAPD Central Division

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑
More than a dozen Jacksonville Good Samaritans stepped in during a dangerous situation, potentially saving a mother and two children from serious injury or worse.

On March 12, outside the Department of Motor Vehicles on North Main Street, witnesses saw a disturbing scene unfold. A man was driving away in an SUV as a woman was desperately trying to pull two children—ages 2 years and 6 months—out of the back seat. Investigators determined the man was driving off against the woman’s will, dragging her and one of the children through the parking lot.

Without hesitation, people nearby rushed to help the woman and children. The bystanders were able to get them to safety before the driver fled the scene. They also provided a description and license plate number to 911 call takers.

Later that day, using witness accounts and video footage, JSO District 6 Task Force officers located the suspect, 26-year-old Yanni Human, outside a shopping center and arrested him. He is charged with child abuse and false imprisonment—both felonies—along with battery, possession of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence.

This situation could have ended in tragedy. Your JSO is grateful for the quick action and bravery of the Good Samaritans who stepped up and helped bring the suspect to justice.

Jacksonville Police Department, Florida

Warning graphic!

Watch: A Bismarck ND Police officer suffered an injured knee when he was struck by an SUV and launched several feet over a snow bank into a fence by a fleeing driver, who was fatally shot by another officer.

A Bismarck police officer who shot and killed a 53-year-old woman on March 7, when she allegedly struck him with her vehicle, will not face any charges.

More: https://bit.ly/3RzLwan

New Jersey Wildfire Latest: 15k acres, 50% contained.

A teenager is charged with aggravated arson, accused of lighting wooden pallets on fire and not putting out the flames.

He'll remain in custody until his detention hearing next week.

Nate Foy

⚠️Tornado Warning including Friend NE and Dorchester NE until 3:45 PM CDT

ICE SLC Helena Sub-Office arrested Juan Olmos-Zuniga, 33, of Mexico in Bozeman, Montana.  His criminal history includes charges for stalking x2, obstruction of an officer, and failure to appear. He’ll be deported ASAP.

ICE Salt Lake City

Warning graphic!

I’m sure they’re just “misunderstood”

Carl Higbie