SHREVEPORT, La. — A worried father’s call turned into a coordinated Caddo Parish search Tuesday evening after a 25-year-old boater failed to return from Wallace Lake for several hours. According to KSLA, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Cameron Park at about 3:11 p.m. on May 27 after the man’s father reported that Treston Decareaux had gone out on the lake around midnight and had not been heard from. Sgt. Brian Johnson and Sgt. Larry Pierce began searching the area, but officials initially did not find Decareaux’s truck and trailer at the boat launch. The Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit was also deployed as deputies worked to narrow down where he might be. KSLA reported that Decareaux later texted a family member at 2:35 p.m., saying his boat was having mechanical problems and that he was stranded somewhere on the lake. That message gave deputies a stronger direction. Investigators later found Decareaux’s truck and trailer in the 11500 block of Cypress Gardens Road on the eastern side of Wallace Lake, helping crews focus the search. At 6:09 p.m., deputies located Decareaux and his disabled boat on the northern portion of the lake. He was safe and … [Read more...] about Caddo Deputies Locate Stranded Boater Safe After Wallace Lake Search
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Caddo Deputies Locate Stranded Boater Safe After Wallace Lake Search
Chatham County Officers Honored After Children Rescued From Apartment Fire Balcony
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Two Chatham County police officers were honored after a frightening apartment-fire rescue where children were dropped from a balcony to safety below, according to WJCL reporting. WJCL identified the officers as Chatham County Police Officer Brandon Lowe and Officer Tom Velte. The station reported that county leaders recognized the officers during a Chatham County Commission meeting after the Georgetown Oaks apartment fire. The details are the kind that stop people in their tracks: smoke, panic, children trapped above ground level, and officers positioned below as family members made the desperate decision to get the children off the balcony and into waiting arms. According to WJCL, the children were dropped from a balcony during the fire and helped to safety by the officers below. The station also reported that the children were grandchildren of Savannah Alderman Detric Leggett. Recognized for being there when seconds mattered The recognition matters because it highlights a part of police work the public does not always see. Officers are often called into situations that are not neatly categorized as one kind of emergency. A fire scene can quickly become … [Read more...] about Chatham County Officers Honored After Children Rescued From Apartment Fire Balcony
Bodycam Shows Philadelphia Sergeant Saving Choking Toddler at FDR Park
PHILADELPHIA — Newly released body-camera footage shows Philadelphia Police Sgt. Thomas Cain racing into a crowd at FDR Park and working to save a toddler who was choking on a chip, according to reports from WPVI-TV and ABC News. The emergency happened at the Anna Verna Playground in South Philadelphia in March. WPVI reported that Cain responded after a child was struggling to breathe and that someone handed him the toddler as he reached the crowd. Cain began repeated back slaps, then turned the child over and continued trying to clear her airway. In WPVI’s account, Cain said the girl’s condition worsened as her eyes rolled back, her tongue began to swell, and she showed no signs of breathing. “Come on, baby. Come on,” Cain can be heard saying in the body-camera footage, according to WPVI. ABC News identified the child as Emma and reported that her family said she began choking on a chip while at the playground. The family, who declined to appear on camera, credited Cain with saving her life and said she is now doing fine, ABC News reported. Cain told WPVI he was trying to determine who the child’s mother was while also focusing on CPR and airway-clearing efforts. He estimated … [Read more...] about Bodycam Shows Philadelphia Sergeant Saving Choking Toddler at FDR Park
Bodycam Shows Beeville Officers Rescue Baby From Flooded Creek Crossing
BEEVILLE, Texas — Body-camera video from South Texas captured the kind of fast-moving rescue that reminds every driver why flooded roads are so dangerous. The Beeville Police Department said officers and firefighters responded Saturday after a vehicle entered a flooded creek crossing during heavy rain and began being pushed by rushing water. A baby was inside the vehicle. According to KSAT, which reported on the Beeville Police Department’s post, a fire chief attempted to wave the driver down as the vehicle approached the crossing, but the driver did not see him in time. Police said the rain moved in quickly and barricades had not yet been placed at the crossing. The video shows first responders moving into the water and reaching the passenger side of the vehicle. The Guardian reported that a man inside the vehicle asked responders to get his child, and a responder reached through the passenger-side window to take the infant carrier. Moments later, the baby was carried away from the vehicle and brought to safety. Another responder quickly covered the carrier with a high-visibility jacket after the baby was moved to the roadside. Police said no injuries were reported. A rescue … [Read more...] about Bodycam Shows Beeville Officers Rescue Baby From Flooded Creek Crossing
Indiana Deputy Shot After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorist, Sheriff Says
A LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after authorities say a roadside act of help turned into a violent hospital shooting in Michigan City, Indiana.According to a May 26 Police1 report, LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Samuelson picked up a man from a roadway on May 23 after believing he was a stranded motorist. The man reportedly asked Samuelson to take him to Franciscan Health Hospital - Michigan City Campus.What began as a routine act of service took a dangerous turn after they arrived at the hospital. Police1 reported that Samuelson learned the man was a crime suspect and confronted him with the accusations. During the altercation that followed, the suspect allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Samuelson three times.The sheriff’s office said Samuelson was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for advanced medical treatment. According to the update cited by Police1, Samuelson underwent eight hours of surgery and was listed in critical but stable condition after surgery.“Thank you to the surgeons and the entire medical staff at Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care being provided to Deputy Samuelson,” the sheriff’s office stated, according to Police1. … [Read more...] about Indiana Deputy Shot After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorist, Sheriff Says
Bodycam Shows Chattanooga Officer Rushing Into Burning Home to Save Mother and Two Children
A Chattanooga police officer is being praised after body-camera footage showed him rushing into a burning Tennessee apartment and helping rescue a mother and her two children before firefighters arrived.According to KGW’s report, Chattanooga Police Officer Eli Rogers responded just before 10 p.m. on May 1 to a residential fire in the Hixson area. By the time he arrived, flames were already visible near the front door, and the fire was spreading through the two-story building.Neighbors told Rogers that people were still inside.That is when, according to the Chattanooga Police Department statement cited by KGW, Rogers “jumped into action.” Bodycam footage shows the officer moving toward the smoke and flames, entering the building and helping get the family out.Police identified the rescued mother as Rachel Blaylock. KGW reported that Rogers helped rescue Blaylock and her two children, including 4-year-old Marlowe and 10-year-old Charles. The footage shows Rogers carrying Marlowe out while Blaylock followed with her older child.“I keep thinking back, how was I going to get two kids down the stairs?” Blaylock told ABC News Channel 9, according to KGW. “He just grabs her, and he was … [Read more...] about Bodycam Shows Chattanooga Officer Rushing Into Burning Home to Save Mother and Two Children
NYPD Officers Talk Woman Safely Back From Brooklyn High-Rise Ledge
In the middle of a frightening call 30 stories above downtown Brooklyn, New York City police officers showed the kind of steady compassion that rarely makes the biggest headlines but can change a life in a matter of minutes. According to Police1 reporting based on body-worn camera footage released by the NYPD, officers responded to the Avalon Willoughby Square high-rise on Duffield Street near Willoughby Street after a 41-year-old woman climbed over a plexiglass barrier and sat on the edge of the building roughly 30 stories above the sidewalk. Watch the body-camera footage The scene was dangerous from the first moments. The woman was crying, the wind could be heard on the body-camera audio, and responding officers had to keep her talking while they waited for specialized help. Rather than rush her or treat the call like a problem to be solved by force, the officers did what good cops do every day: they slowed the moment down, reached for her hand, and reminded her she was not alone. “Please don’t do it, we care about you,” one officer can be heard saying in the footage, according to Police1. “We don’t want you to hurt yourself.” Members of the NYPD Emergency … [Read more...] about NYPD Officers Talk Woman Safely Back From Brooklyn High-Rise Ledge
Hometown Heroes: Officers Honored Across America for Courage and Lifesaving Service
Across the country this month, several law enforcement stories are cutting through the noise for a simple reason: they remind Americans what police work often looks like when the cameras are not focused on conflict, but on courage, restraint, rescue and service. Recent pro-law-enforcement news has highlighted officers and deputies being recognized for lifesaving actions, bravery under fire and the steady community work that rarely becomes a national headline. From Montana to Texas, the pattern is clear: behind every badge is a person who may be asked to move toward danger, calm a crisis or make a split-second decision that protects someone else’s family. Missoula, Montana: Officer Dylan Harris honored as a Hometown Hero In Missoula, Montana, NBC Montana reported that Missoula Police Officer Dylan Harris was recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana as a Hometown Hero. Harris has served with the Missoula Police Department since 2021 and currently works as the school resource officer at Hellgate High School, according to that report. He also serves as a field training officer, crisis team negotiator, and instructor and leader for the department’s riot … [Read more...] about Hometown Heroes: Officers Honored Across America for Courage and Lifesaving Service
Deputy’s Compassionate Act During Traffic Stop Captures Hearts Online
A Louisiana deputy's heartwarming gesture towards a driver he stopped for speeding has captured widespread attention on social media. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office shared the story, emphasizing the presence of compassion even in unexpected places. On June 22, Deputy Dustin Byers pulled over a motorist on Highway 21 in St. Tammany Parish. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, informed Deputy Byers that he was en route to a funeral and was having a particularly difficult day, further complicated by his struggle with his tie. Without a second thought, Byers offered his assistance. A photograph posted by the sheriff’s office shows the deputy adeptly tying the man’s tie by the roadside. The sheriff's office posted the story on Facebook, titled “A Traffic Stop Comes With a Side of Compassion,” and noted, “REMINDER: compassion still exists, even on the side of the road.” The post quickly went viral, amassing over 2,000 shares by June 25. While many praised the thoughtful interaction, some wondered if the driver received a ticket. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver was indeed cited for speeding, but no additional details were disclosed. In reactions to … [Read more...] about Deputy’s Compassionate Act During Traffic Stop Captures Hearts Online
68-Year-Old Woman Pulled from Burning Car on Chester Highway: Dramatic Rescue Video Released
A dramatic rescue unfolded on Sunday, June 8, when a 68-year-old woman was saved from a burning car after it overturned on a highway in Chester, N.Y. The rescue took place on Kings Highway near Knapps View Park at around 4:00 a.m., as reported by the Chester Police Department. Police and emergency services were alerted to a crash involving a vehicle that had rolled over, trapping a woman inside. The Chester Police Department detailed that Officer Nicholas Contino was the first to reach the scene, handing his fire extinguisher to a passing driver and locating the trapped driver. The rescuers successfully broke the sunroof glass and pulled the woman from the flaming wreckage. She was identified as a 68-year-old resident of Warwick, N.Y., and was driving alone at the time of the accident. She was taken to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Officer Contino's quick actions were praised for significantly increasing the woman's chances of survival. A video posted on the Chester Police's Facebook page shows Officer Contino and another motorist attempting to put out the fire and then extracting the woman from the car. The footage captures the urgency and teamwork … [Read more...] about 68-Year-Old Woman Pulled from Burning Car on Chester Highway: Dramatic Rescue Video Released