https://theworldwatch.com/categories/bad-cop/ Mon 09 Nov 2026 21:56:08 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621449/unarmed-oregon-man-shot-5-times-by-police-after-being-kidnapped-by-brother-files-laws/
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon man who was held at knifepoint by his brother is suing police in Albany after they shot him five times. Maverick Lyon, 22, filed the complaint on Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon in Eugene against the City of Albany, the individual officers involved and a Benton County probation officer. In it, Lyon accuses the officers of violating his Fourth Amendment rights through use of excessive force, battery and negligence. Man accused of kidnapping 10-year-old from Canby home now facing numerous charges The trouble started when Dakota Lyon, who is Maverick’s older brother, was staying with the family while they were helping him get back on his feet during his post-prison supervision, according to the lawsuit. Maverick was visiting from college when his older brother Dakota reportedly took him hostage and held him at knifepoint inside the family home on Jan. 6, 2026. “Our family has been through something no family should ever have to experience,” said David Lyon, father of Maverick and Dakota. “I called the police that day because I wanted to protect Maverick, and instead, the very people I called for help ended up nearly taking his life.” Just before the altercation, Dakota reportedly called his father David at work. Based on their conversation, David became concerned and checked the home’s Ring cameras. According to the lawsuit, he saw in the footage that Dakota was threatening Maverick with a knife, so he called 911. When the police arrived, they could see through a window that one man was holding a knife, as KOIN 6 News previously reported. According to the complaint, and Ring camera footage, one of the officers commanded the man to drop the knife and step outside. Maverick said he realized he had a small amount of space and believed he could make it out the door before his brother could stop him, according to the lawsuit. He opened the door and stepped outside. He said he had been holding a knife for protection against his brother and immediately dropped it, making it a point to extend his hands out so police could see he was unarmed. One officer reportedly told Maverick again to “drop it,” even though he said he had already dropped the knife on the ground. That’s when the officers began firing shots at Maverick. “Maverick came outside in response to the officers’ commands, dropped the knife, and was shot after he was unarmed,” their father David said. “As a father, it is heartbreaking to know that my call for help ended with my son suffering multiple gunshot wounds.” ]]> Fri 06 Nov 2026 15:06:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621449/unarmed-oregon-man-shot-5-times-by-police-after-being-kidnapped-by-brother-files-laws/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621416/bodycam-video-shows-westboro-police-chief-with-bottle-of-vodka-in-unmarked-cruiser/
Body camera video shows Westboro Police Chief Todd Minardi sitting in his unmarked police cruiser outside a Shrewsbury liquor store with a bottle of Tito's Vodka in his hand, and police say another bottle of vodka was nearby. Shrewsbury officers say he struggled to follow their commands during the incident last month. "Chief, keep them [hands] on the steering wheel, you know. Keep them on the steering wheel, you've done this long enough. I don't want to have to do something bad today," one of the officers is heard saying. A worried business owner called 911 after seeing the chief slumped over in his cruiser for more than a day. "I saw a bottle of Tito's. And then, but it looked like he wasn't moving. And he was like passed out," the 911 caller said. "And I was like worried because, I mean, if he was here from since yesterday." A first responder said to police that Minardi's wife called when they were treating him and said, "He had been missing for two days." Minardi repeatedly apologizes to officers, saying at one point, "I'm sorry to put you in this position." He was placed on administrative leave following the incident. ]]> Thu 05 Nov 2026 15:35:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621416/bodycam-video-shows-westboro-police-chief-with-bottle-of-vodka-in-unmarked-cruiser/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621349/you-can-t-park-there/
Commentary actually funny for once. ]]> Tue 03 Nov 2026 13:21:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621349/you-can-t-park-there/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621298/firefighter-ko-s-doctor-as-dei-cop-stands-by-doing-nothing/
A Chicago firefighter knocked out a crazy guy who attacked him in the street, while a black female police officer did nothing to stop the attack on the firefighter. ]]> Mon 02 Nov 2026 05:25:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621298/firefighter-ko-s-doctor-as-dei-cop-stands-by-doing-nothing/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621281/a-police-officer-jams-handcuffs-into-a-young-boy-s-throat/
That is NOT restraint. The kid looks completely helpless and isn't resisting. Insane abuse of power. ]]> Sun 01 Nov 2026 13:44:05 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621281/a-police-officer-jams-handcuffs-into-a-young-boy-s-throat/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621233/british-police-arrested-a-10-year-old-boy/
because he didn't want them to take his new scooter away .... ]]> Fri 30 Oct 2026 18:43:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621233/british-police-arrested-a-10-year-old-boy/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621203/alabama-police-officer-is-now-out-of-two-jobs-after-this-viral-video-went-public/
An Alabama police officer is out of two jobs following a viral traffic stop video where he exhibited “unprofessional” and “aggressive” behavior. In videos posted on Facebook by Trista Marie Chaviers, it shows her and her husband, Jackson Chaviers, talking to an officer in Crossville as he starts telling the couple to both “shut up” repeatedly. Jackson was subsequently handcuffed by another cop after standing up for his wife after the initial officer told Trista to ”shut up.” “From the very second he got out of the car he was on a massive power trip,” Trista said. “He was being completely hateful, ugly and aggressive for no reason at all.” Richards said Harrelson was a full-time officer with Crossville but was on duty at the time of traffic stop as a part-time officer for the Geraldine Police Department. “The unprofessional and unacceptable behavior like this will not be tolerated in the Crossville Police Dept.,” Richards said. “So as of Oct. 26, 2026 Mr. Harrelson is no longer an employee of Town of Crossville and as Mayor I apologize to all involved.” The Town of Geraldine put out a statement Tuesday saying “the conduct displayed in this incident does not reflect the standards or expectations” of the town or the department and that Harrelson was fired. Trista said that the couple was issued tickets during the traffic stop but Crossville was dismissing them as they look into retaining a civil rights lawyer. ]]> Fri 30 Oct 2026 00:01:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621203/alabama-police-officer-is-now-out-of-two-jobs-after-this-viral-video-went-public/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621189/police-respond-to-complaint-about-drunk-men-officers-arrive-get-beaten-and-disarmed/
Police respond to complaint about drunk men blasting music from car in southwestern Colombia Officers arrive — get BEATEN, SUBDUED and DISARMED by the group Wild footage captures man returning officer’s gun — officer fires at close range toward the car, only to be beaten again ]]> Thu 29 Oct 2026 14:48:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621189/police-respond-to-complaint-about-drunk-men-officers-arrive-get-beaten-and-disarmed/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621171/auburn-officer-punched-hispanic-man-already-pinned-to-ground-22-times/
The video depicts Officer Bryant of the Auburn WA Police Department on top of a suspect on North Auburn Way today, raining 22 blows to the head, backed against concrete. 10/28 Around 3:15 p.m., the Auburn Police Department was dispatched to reports of a male running in and out of traffic on Auburn Way North and attempting to enter vehicles passing by. When the first officer arrived, the male refused to comply with the officer's commands. The officer deployed a Taser in an attempt to gain compliance. While the officer attempted to handcuff the male, a physical altercation ensued. Additional officers arrived to assist, and it took four officers to gain control of the male and place him in handcuffs. While handcuffed, the suspect continued to scream and resist. Fire personnel were also called to the scene to assist in calming him. The suspect did not appear to have any serious injuries but was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. The officer was also transported to a hospital for evaluation. ]]> Thu 29 Oct 2026 12:08:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1621171/auburn-officer-punched-hispanic-man-already-pinned-to-ground-22-times/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620911/activists-allege-misconduct-after-video-shows-sour-lake-officer-holding-man-s-neck/
SOUR LAKE — A contentious news conference unfolded today over a traffic stop that went viral on video. "Are you telling me that the video shows him handcuffed being choked, while he's handcuffed, being choked, and all that's worth is a damn citation like this?" asked civil rights activist Quanell X. "Do you support that?" That was part of a heated back-and-forth between Quanell X and a man watching a news conference today, during which the civil rights activist and Candice Matthews announced the filing of a federal lawsuit linked to the Sour Lake police interaction with Kendrick Bates. The federal lawsuit is linked to a traffic stop captured on video October 5, showing Sour Lake Police Chief Aaron Burleson and another officer detaining Bates after he pulled over at his home. We're told they said he ran two stop signs. Bates said they were in a pickup truck, with no lights or markings, and he wasn't sure what was going on. This afternoon, the two activists held a news conference in front of the Sour Lake Police Department to announce they have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, the police chief, and the other officer, on behalf of Bates. They're seeking financial damages. "It's hard for me and my family to go out in public," said Bates, "you know, go out and eat. I go to work and people at the jobsite recognize me. They point me out by name, point my pickup truck out." Bates would not answer our questions about whether he ran the stop signs. Wednesday night, Sour Lake City Council is scheduled to discuss the traffic stop and the police chief in executive session. ]]> Wed 21 Oct 2026 16:56:20 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620911/activists-allege-misconduct-after-video-shows-sour-lake-officer-holding-man-s-neck/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620866/police-officer-captured-on-video-punching-using-taser-on-man-in-chair/
DONORA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania resident is calling attention to an incident between a man and a police officer after sharing video of their encounter. The situation began with a call to Donora police about a domestic disturbance report. The video shows Shawn Bowman sitting in a chair as an officer tries to handcuff him after officers were called to his home for the alleged domestic disturbance. In the video, Bowman moves his hand toward the officer’s hands. The officer then punches him in the face twice and uses a Taser. Bowman falls to the ground. In the criminal complaint, the officer wrote that after he used the Taser, he repeatedly ordered Bowman to get on the ground and put his hands behind his back before he complied. Donora police were asked whether they were aware of the video. The chief was not in, and there has been no response. ]]> Tue 20 Oct 2026 14:21:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620866/police-officer-captured-on-video-punching-using-taser-on-man-in-chair/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620865/french-police-struck-a-woman-who-appears-to-have-not-done-anything-amid-protests/
French police struck a woman who appears to have not done anything amid protests and riots that are ravaging the country ]]> Tue 20 Oct 2026 13:52:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1620865/french-police-struck-a-woman-who-appears-to-have-not-done-anything-amid-protests/