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829 storiesnewest firstlatest September 20, 2026page 17 of 42
Harris County Precinct 7 deputies arrested a suspect on September 19 after a 120‑mph chase of a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston, ending the pursuit without injuries.
Montreal Police will no longer use the hog‑tie restraint after a Quebec coroner linked the technique to a man's death. The department issued a directive on September 18 to replace the method with safer alternatives.
The NYPD released a photo of a suspect linked to a Labor Day shooting near the New York Carnival Parade that injured a woman and a 19‑year‑old man. Police are seeking public help to locate the individual.
A 15‑year‑old girl was injured in a hit‑and‑run on North Shore Road in Holbrook on September 16. Police are seeking public help to identify the vehicle and driver involved.
A 15‑year‑old was arrested on September 19 after firing a loaded Smith & Wesson Walther P22 at 185 Dudley Street in Nubian Square on September 10, missing his target. Police recovered the weapon and detained the teen at 20 Powellton Road.
A Prince George’s County officer fired his gun at a stolen Hyundai that fled a traffic stop in Bladensburg on September 20, 2026, as the driver attempted to escape.
A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Allentown Road in Camp Springs on September 20, 2026, and police are seeking public assistance to investigate the fatal crash.
A former Phoenix police chief analyzed newly released body‑camera footage showing officers fatally shooting Jacob Luthi, who was armed with a knife, in response to public interest in the incident.
Police are investigating a suspected arson at a Verdun Street restaurant after a fire broke out at 2:30 a.m., with officers and firefighters working together to extinguish the blaze.
Montreal’s police force has added four license‑plate‑reading cameras, similar to those used by Flock, to its surveillance equipment. The devices, considered controversial for their data‑capture capabilities, were acquired on September 18, 2026.
Montreal police have ordered an immediate stop to the hog‑tie restraint after a coroner concluded it likely contributed to a man's death, reflecting ongoing concerns about the technique's safety.
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher reported a recent drop in crime and a rise in officer recruitment on September 16, 2026, calling the results one of the best in years.
Atlanta police officers formed a visible deployment around a McDaniel Street SW apartment complex early Sunday, aiming to deter crime and reassure residents, with no incidents reported.
Sandy Springs Police released a September 19 video of a chase that ended with the city’s slowest recorded PIT maneuver, highlighting a low‑speed approach to stopping fleeing vehicles.
Toronto police seized two dogs following a reported animal attack near an off‑leash area at Avenue Road and Roxborough Street on September 12. The action was taken after a public complaint as part of the department’s effort to maintain safety in off‑leash zones.
Montreal City Council will vote on a bylaw that would allow fines for insulting police officers and municipal employees while on duty. The measure, set for discussion on September 20, aims to add a legal penalty for verbal attacks against city workers.
Montreal’s police service has bought four license‑plate cameras, using technology similar to that of private firm Flock. The move expands the department’s surveillance tools amid ongoing discussions about privacy and data handling.
Irving police arrested an unidentified male suspect after a reported kidnapping attempt on a woman at Shady Grove Trail Park on September 19, 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Harris County Precinct 7 deputies arrested a suspect after a 120‑mph stolen‑car chase through southwest Houston on September 19, 2026, following a stolen‑vehicle report.
Montreal’s police department has added four license‑plate reading cameras, using technology similar to that of the controversial firm Flock, to aid vehicle identification in investigations.
