News Release - CPD Officer Injured After Being Dragged by a Suspect During a Traffic Stop

(Conyers, GA – January 1, 2026): Yesterday afternoon, around 4:17 p.m., a CPD Traffic Unit officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had a brake light not functioning and a tinted tag cover.  During the traffic stop investigation, the officer suspected the driver was under the influence and was attempting to further the investigation, but the driver, William Cornelius (55, Covington), became non-compliant and started physically resisting.  The officer deployed his taser, but Cornelius continued to resist.

Cornelius made his way back to the driver’s seat of his vehicle, and the officer attempted to remove him from the vehicle.  While the officer was attempting to remove Cornelius from the vehicle, Cornelius placed the vehicle in drive, ultimately dragging the officer 35-40 feet until he was able to let go of the vehicle.

A description of Cornelius’s vehicle was aired, and with the use of our Flock license plate readers, officers located the vehicle near West Avenue and I-20.  Officers pursued Cornelius for a short distance onto I-20 westbound near West Avenue until a precision immobilization technique (PIT) was used to disable Cornelius’s vehicle.  Cornelius was taken into custody without further incident.

The CPD officer was transported to a hospital for the injuries he sustained during the incident.  He is now at home resting and recovering.

Cornelius is currently at a local area hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries he sustained from the PIT.  He is being charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Fleeing and Eluding, Obstruction, and several traffic-related offenses.

Conyers Police Department

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

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Prayers for the Bossier Parish Deputy who was shot this morning.🙏🏻

Off-Duty Bossier Parish Deputy Injured In New Year Day Shooting, Officials Say Suspect Is Deceased

Princeton, LA — On Thursday, January 1, 2026, deputies with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Robbin Lane off Highway 80 in Princeton, Louisiana.

According to BPSO Public Information Officer Captain Neil Johnston, the incident involved an off-duty Bossier Parish deputy and stemmed from a domestic dispute. Authorities confirmed the suspect is deceased, and the off-duty deputy sustained an injury and is being treated for his injuries.

When asked whether the deputy was involved in the domestic dispute or responding to it, Cpt. Johnston stated that the deputy was off duty and that specific details surrounding the interaction are still under investigation.

At this time, it has not been confirmed whether the Louisiana State Police are assisting with the investigation.

This remains a developing story, and Love Shreveport-Bossier will continue to update the community as verified information is released.

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What's everyone's New Year's Resolutions for the new year?

Texas DPS Border Mounted Patrol and Tracking K-9 make first apprehension of 2026.

Working alongside U.S. Border Patrol in Maverick County, TxDPS Troopers apprehended two illegal immigrants from Mexico who were attempting to avoid detection. DPS Tracking K-9 Bona led the way, tracking the subjects for approximately 10 miles before both were taken into custody.

Strong teamwork between state and federal partners continues to strengthen border security.

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BREAKING: California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026, up from $16.50, due to annual inflation adjustments, with higher rates for fast-food and healthcare workers, plus various higher local minimums in cities and counties like Mountain View ($19.70) and Richmond ($19.18).

Key Details for 2026

• Statewide Rate: $16.90/hour for most workers.
• Exempt Employees: Minimum salary jumps to $70,304 annually ($16.90 x 2 x 40 x 52).
• Fast Food: Remains $20.00/hour as of April 2024.
• Healthcare: Higher rates apply to specific healthcare workers.

Local Minimum Wages (Examples)

Many cities and counties have their own higher rates, including:

Mountain View: $19.70/hour.
Richmond: $19.18/hour.
San Mateo County: $17.95/hour (with specific city rates higher).

Do you think the wage increase will also raise the costs of everything else?

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When neighbors called the police because the kids were playing "too loud," Shaquille O'Neal found out and showed up to do just that...

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Oakland, California: I recorded this a couple of days ago and the amount of art on these USPS trucks has multiplied since then. No hate on the artists. The town is rolling out the red carpet for their work.

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New Years in Mogadishu Modesto, California👀

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The ruling below supports our request for an investigation into New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for his unconstitutional prosecution of a law enforcement officer who was performing his duties. We renew that request. https://nationalpolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Request-for-Investigation-of-New-Mexico-Attorney-General-Torrez.pdf

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PERFECTION!!!😍😍😍

Meanwhile in NYC..

Mayor Mamdani: "We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism."

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Sanctuary city games are over in New Hampshire.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/new-hampshire-anti-sanctuary-city-bills-go-into-effect-january-1

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BREAKING: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues executive order revoking all executive orders signed by Eric Adams after September 26, 2024, the date of Adams’ indictment.

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NYC is so cooked with Mamdani 💯

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WATCH: Police were seen searching a Detroit home during an incident that was captured on Facebook Live.

Several people were taken into custody, including the person live-streaming. The person who was livestreaming the incident was later released.

Officers involved are assigned to the department’s narcotics unit, though it is unclear what the investigation involved.

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NYC: During innaguration of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, small protest was gathered near the City Hall event.

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Newsreel footage from January 1, 1946, when hundreds of thousands of Angelenos gathered to watch what was then the first Tournament of Roses in five years.

The parade had been canceled for safety in 1942, just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and then they decided not to hold them during the war due in part to material restrictions. So with the nation on the heels of victory in January 1946, people were so eager to get back to normal that an estimated 320,000 people were already in place to see the parade at 7:30 that morning, per police, with thousands more expected to come. Overall, including the Rose Bowl game and other local events and shopping deals, officials estimated that two million people visited Pasadena that day.

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He wrote that “basic biographical, location, and contact information” is legal under the law. We'll take the win.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/federal-court-permits-ice-to-access-basic-medicaid-enrollment-data

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NYPD Transit K-9 Paulie and his handler, Sergeant Ryan O’Connor, on duty in Times Square 💙🐾
Paulie (K9-06) is a German Shepherd, born 3/28/24, certified in explosive detection.
Named in honor of Sergeant Paul Hargrove, who served in the Emergency Service Unit and was part of the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center after 9/11.

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San Bernardino County Fire remains committed to supporting the Wrightwood and Lytle Creek communities as conditions continue to evolve. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest rain has moved through the area. Highway 2 remains closed to residents only from Highway 138 to the LA County line, and several local roads remain impacted or impassable. San Bernardino County Public Works crews are working around the clock to assess and clear roadways. Please stay informed, follow emergency alerts, and use caution as all cooperating agencies continue to monitor the situation.

Media Contact: Christopher Prater, Public Information Officer, (909)665-2383, cprater@sbcfire.org

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