Chris Johnson Arrested with a Gun in Florida

Chris Johnson

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Jets running back Chris Johnson was charged and booked in his native Orlando, Florida, on Friday on a second-degree misdemeanor charge of open carrying of weapons/firearms, according to the online records of the Orange County Clerk of Courts.

Orlando Police Department Sergeant Wanda Ford confirmed to NFL Media that Johnson was arrested Friday night.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the 29-year-old was pulled over for rolling through a stop sign, per a source close to the player. The police officer asked to search his car. Johnson cooperated, as he had nothing to hide. The police found his licensed and registered firearm under a book bag under his seat instead of locked up in the car.

The running back just capped off a disappointing season in New York with the Jets. 

The timing is obviously not fortuitous for Johnson, who will have a new general manager in the coming weeks; one that will decide whether to bring him back.

What do you think this means?: "police found his licensed and registered firearm under a book bag under his seat"

Florida doesn't require licensing and registration. If it was registered in NY, how did he get the gun to Florida without breaking other rules along the way?

In any case, he had just about all the requirements for getting arrested immediately for a gun crime: dreadlocks, neck tattoos, being black.

Fort Bragg Shooting - Wife Mistakes Husband Soldier for Burglar

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Here’s what happened. Earlier Friday morning, 28-year-old Zia Segule left the home he shares with his wife Tiffany in Fayetteville. Tiffany stayed in bed, catching some extra sleep.

But at about 10:15 a.m., Zia Segule unexpectedly came back home. He carried a take-out breakfast to surprise his sleeping wife. At least, he thought she was sleeping.

According to police, the soldier did not attempt to sneak into the house. He simply entered through the front door as he normally would. But in the interim between his departure and return, 27-year-old Tiffany had apparently activated the house’s security alarm system.

When Zia Segule walked through the door, the alarm went off.

The police say they still are not sure whether or not Zia attempted to tell his wife that he was home, or if he tried to shut off the alarm. All they say they know for sure is that Tiffany — perhaps nervous due to a series of break-ins in the area recently — pulled out a gun and fired one round sight unseen, through her closed bedroom door.

The shot struck her husband in the chest.

Fayetteville Police Department Spokesperson Antoine Kincaide said that the pistol-packing wife was “doing what she thought was right” and acting in what she thought was self-defense.

“She woke up. She armed herself and she fired a shot through her bedroom door hitting her husband in the chest,” Kincaide recounted.

“Being a female by herself, there are a lot of people out there doing harm, so you have to do what you have to do to protect yourself,” said one understanding neighbor, Jose Estrella. “Even at night, I wake up at night and say ‘Okay, did I just hear something?’ But I wouldn’t open fire just like that.”

Ohio Man Shot by his Friend - No Charges

Local news

A 23-year-old Pemberville man who accidentally was shot in the chest by a friend Thursday night remains in serious condition.

Steven Kurtz, 19000 block of Stony Ridge Road in Pemberville, was shot by a 25-year-old Holland man who was cleaning his 9 mm Sig Sauer pistol when the gun fired. 

Sylvania Police Chief William Rhodus said no arrests have been made because the shooting was an accident. There were at least two witnesses, including Mr. Ogle and Mr. Kurtz, the chief said.

Louisiana Man Killed in Accidental Shooting - Shooter Arrested Immediately

Local news

A 20-year-old man was accidentally killed on Saturday afternoon when he and an acquaintance were looking at a gun in a Baton Rouge home’s storage room, according to police.

The two men were in a home in the 4900 block of Jefferson Avenue when the gun went off about 12:30 p.m., said Cpl. L’Jean McKneely, a Baton Rouge police spokesman. A single bullet struck Demarcus Rheams in the chest, and he died at the scene, according to McKneely.

Jawan Billy, 19, was holding the gun when it was fired, McKneely said. Billy remained at the scene and was detained for questioning, McKneely said.

“They didn’t have problems before,” McKneely added of the two men. “It wasn’t purposely done.”

Billy was booked Saturday into Parish Prison on counts of negligent homicide and illegal use of a stolen weapon.

A Cop's Judgment Call

from ssgmarkcr

 

This is an wonderful example of the proper restraint cops need to use. It's also a wonderful example of how difficult that can be.

One thing I don't agree with is that a suspect who has his hands in the air can draw and fire on the cop before the cop can pull the trigger. The cop is already drawn and aiming at the suspect, presumably center of mass, right? How could someone with hands in the air draw, aim and fire before the cop can get a shot off?

The Beat Goes On

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NRA hero and "law-abiding citizen" George Zimmerman is up to his old tricks again.

SANFORD -- George Zimmerman is back in the Seminole County jail for a third time after he was arrested Friday night in Lake Mary.The 31-year-old was booked around 9:45 p.m. on charges of aggravated assault with a weapon. He is being held without bond and will appear before a judge at 9 a.m.

Worst Training Video Ever

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