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SEE IT! Body cam video shows highly dangerous Austin cop water rescue
Police

– Bodycam footage recently released shows an Austin police officer trying to rescue a man who was swept under by floodwaters in a creek overflooded by rain.
– The incident happened off of North Bluff Drive in South Austin near I-35 and William Cannon Drive.
– A soaked campsite was spotted nearby.
– Police warn that sudden rainfall in Central Texas is a year-round risk.
– After rescuing a man clinging to a tree, the officers fell in the waters. A backup officer helped pull him to safety.

Heroes
October 3, 2019

WOW! Cheerleader jumps off parade float to save choking toddler

– As soon as she saw a toddler boy’s face turning purple, Texas cheerleader Tyra Winters jumped from a parade float and ran to assist him.
– The 17-year-old Rockwall High School was participating in her town’s Homecoming parade and is now being called a hero for her efforts.
– The boy’s mom credits Tyra for saving her son’s life.
– CBS DFW interviewed the teen, who said she’s just happy that the boy is OK.

Vandalism
October 2, 2019

Florida boomer caught on video cutting brake lines of public e-scooters: Police

– Police in Florida have arrested a man who they said was filmed cutting the brake lines on public electric scooters
– WTVJ reported that Randall Williams, 59, is facing felony criminal mischief charges for the incident, which occurred on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale
– Authorities are investigating nearly 140 similar incidents—including 20 which occurred in the vicinity where Williams was arrested

Mass shooting
September 18, 2019

SEE IT: Sandy Hook Promise’s ‘back-to-school’ PSA provides shocking glimpse into school shootings

On Wednesday, Sandy Hook Promise released a PSA about knowing the signs of a school shooting.
– The video begins with students talking about the items they need to start off their school year
– Moments later, it becomes clear that a school shooting is unfolding—with students using various items to protect themselves or flee
– The PSA ends with a crying girl texting her mother that she loves her while she hides in a bathroom stall
– The video concludes with the following caption: “It’s back to school time and you know what that means.”

WATCH VIDEO AS BRAVE COP CRAWLS INTO BURNING CAR TO SAVE LIFE
Heroes
August 3, 2019

WATCH VIDEO AS BRAVE COP CRAWLS INTO BURNING CAR TO SAVE LIFE

– Officer Jason Trzewieczynski is being hailed a hero after pulling a 28-year-old man from a burning car.
– The driver was taken to the hospital immediately and is expected to recover.
– The incident happened in late July in California’s San Francisco Bay area, along Curtner Road.
– Resident Beth Koenig captured the incident with her cellphone.
– Trzewieczynski added he was just doing his job and that officers are here to help people.

WATCH what happens when woman refuses ticket (She ends up facedown on asphalt!)
Road Rage
August 1, 2019

WATCH what happens when woman refuses ticket (She ends up facedown on asphalt!)

Body cam footage reportedly shows the moments a driver allegedly fled from and kicked an officer in the groin—all to avoid an $80 parking ticket for a broken tail light

– KOCO: On July 16, Debra Hamil, 65, refused to sign a ticket, claiming she shouldn’t have to pay for something that’s “fixable”
– The officer noted that the tail light’s been broken for six months before she not only refused to sign the ticket but ignored the officer’s commands to exit her car
– Hamil allegedly led the officer on a brief pursuit after he tells her she’s under arrest
– Hamil’s seen stopping and telling the officer “you better leave me” before he drags her out her car and tases her
– “Do you realize you just got yourself in a whole lot more trouble?” the officer tells the handcuffed woman
– Hamil was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest; she was ultimately released on $10,000 bond