Warner Robins Ga. March 12, 2025

On the day his case was set to head to trial, Alabama man Morgan Baker reached a deal with prosecutors Monday that would send him back to prison for a 2019 Warner Robins shooting but still give him a chance at freedom.

Baker — whose 2022 conviction was tossed out by the Georgia Supreme Court due to a prejudicial rap video — was accused in the fatal shooting of security guard Tamarco Head outside the now-defunct nightclub Club Boss.

The shooting happened outside a concert held by Baker's childhood friend, rapper Kobe Crawford, professionally known as NoCap.

But on the day the case was set to go to trial, prosecutors and Baker managed to ink a deal to a lesser charge: voluntary manslaughter. Judge Katherine Lumsden sentenced Baker to 20 years, but only 15 years in a Georgia prison.

With his previous time incarcerated, Baker received just over 4 years for time served, which means Baker will have to serve just under 11 years in prison.  If he was convicted of murder, Baker would risk serving up to life in prison.

Alabama man's second trial set to begin in 2019 Warner Robins nightclub shooting after conviction overturned

Ahead of court, the prosecutor argued Baker got into a fight with security guards who refused to let him back into the club to exit with NoCap's entourage. He got into a fight with security guards and, moments later, prosecutors said he and another man opened fire.

The other man was never identified.

Baker said he was in NoCap's van when the shots were fired. Witness statements, according to the Georgia Supreme Court, were also inconsistent and contradictory.

Baker was convicted in 2022 but, on appeal, the Georgia Supreme Court found that prosecutors used a 33-second rap video improperly. They argue that prosecutors used the Ghetto Angels music video, which showed Baker waving a gun, to make the argument that Baker was a violent person.

Baker's attorney's pointed to the prosecutors' closing arguments, where they said, “Go back to that Ghetto Angels video. Right? That’s all they know, the gun violence. They want to promote it. They want to live by the sword, but they don’t want to die by it, right? When it is not convenient.”

The defense also says that the video was actually a sad song about losing a loved one to gun violence. Baker, on the stand, said they waved guns in music videos to act cool. 

But attorneys for Baker argued the video — and the way prosecutors used it — unfairly tilted the scales against Baker. The Georgia Supreme Court agreed.

Because the evidence against Baker was not overwhelming, the Supreme Court ruled, the justices couldn't find that playing the rap video in court was not "harmless" and did not impact the outcome.

That, the justices found, was enough to overturn his conviction.

Once released from prison, Baker must follow the terms of his probation. But the court also allowed Baker to return to his native Alabama when his prison sentence ends.

ATLANTA Ga.

March 11, 2025

An arrest warrant has been issued for a security officer accused of cutting up several unhoused residents’ tents Friday morning.

At around 11:39 a.m., Atlanta officers were called to an area on Old Wheat Street in northeast Atlanta regarding property damage.

Officers spoke with several victims who said an unknown man damaged their tents using a cutting tool. Investigators said they were also made aware of a video circulating on social media regarding the incident.

The investigation led to APD identifying the suspect as 42-year-old Danielle Barnett, also known as “Davinci”.

Authorities believe Barnett acted alone.

According to officials, Barnett is known to work as a security officer in the Auburn area.

Investigators have secured warrants for Barnett for property damage.

Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477, submitting a tip online, or by texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). You do not have to give your name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Los Angeles CA
By Dale Hines

BlueRAMMedia.com

March 11, 2025

The Los Angeles police responded to a burglary in progress 911 call at around 3:15 a.m. Monday morning. As they were responding, 911 calls of shots fired were also dispatched to officers at a business located on Pico Boulevard and Sawtelle Avenue.

When officers arrived at ERBA Markets Weed Dispensary, they found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound, and he was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital, police said.

The security officer reported to the officers that the suspect deliberately crashed his vehicle into the dispensary. The security officer, who was inside the business at the time of the crash, said the man was wearing a ski mask, and believing it was a burglary attempt, the security guard fired and shot the suspect at least once.

The suspect collapsed on the sidewalk outside the business and later died from his injuries, according to police.

The shooting remains under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time.

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MIAMI FLA. March 10, 2025

Recently, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and AlliedUniversal Security recognized several security officers for bravery.

TSA Officers Mario Martinez, Alejandro Herrera Zuniga, and Rohan Mullings, along with Allied Security Guard Enrique Pastor, were named MIA’s February 2025 Employees of the Month for their bravery in helping to detain a dangerous passenger who physically assaulted another passenger and attempted to assault others around him.

Pastor was the first to witness the incident in front of MIA TSA checkpoint 10 and he attempted to restrain the violent passenger, who then swung at Pastor and other passengers nearby. 

The passenger then entered the checkpoint and began to swing at Officer Mullings, who was able to grab and hold him for a while until the passenger broke free.
While running away, the passenger tripped and fell over a luggage cart. Officer Martinez was then able to grab the passenger’s feet and restrain him, even with the passenger striking him multiple times.

Officers Herrera Zuniga and Martinez were then able to hold the passenger down until Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived and detained him.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. Mar 10, 2025— Henrico County Schools plans to increase its security staff by adding more than 50 school security officers (SSOs) for the upcoming school year.

The 53 SSOs are school staff members and not uniformed police officers.

The majority of these officers will focus on campuses featuring open-air walkways or breezeways across the county.

Henrico Superintendent Dr. Amy Cashwell emphasized the importance of tailoring safety plans to individual school needs while maintaining confidentiality around specific strategies.

“I don’t want to give a lot of safety information that would jeopardize any components of our plan that we wouldn’t want publicly known for safety reasons, but the plans are very carefully tailored to the needs of the building, the design of the building, and the outdoor space versus the indoor space," she said.

The security increase comes months after a 16-year-old Henrico High School student was stabbed on the outdoor campus.

Henrico Schools recently added weapons scanners to all county schools for the 2024-25 school year.

The county's budget allocates over $9.1 million for school security for the coming year.

Cashwell said that plans can evolve as circumstances change.

“What you may see in the budget is a part of what we do, but it’s a layered approach to safety, and we are not complacent. We do annual safety reviews at our school buildings as a school system, and we're always working to make sure that we’ve considered all angles of school safety," she said.

In addition to the security enhancements, the county is also hiring five new counselors to support the second year of its “CARES” initiative, aimed at improving mental health for students and staff.

This decision comes as more student’s report seeking services for anxiety, depression, and trauma.

It happened at around 2:20 a.m.

San Antonio police say they were called to the shopping center near Rittiman Road and Melton Drive.

That’s where two men reportedly tried to rob the shopping center, but they encountered a security guard and started shooting at him.

But the guard had a gun of his own and returned fire.

One of the men was shot in the head while the other ran off. Police were able to catch up to him a short time later.

The guard was not hurt in the shooting but the man he shot is in critical condition.

No names have been released.

 Bergen County NJ March 10, 2025

An 83-year-old former security guard filed a lawsuit on Monday against Bergen County and its public safety agencies, alleging age and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

Paul Fiorini, who began working for the county in May 2022, claims he was unlawfully terminated after suffering a workplace injury in November 2022.

According to the lawsuit, filed in Bergen County Superior Court, Fiorini injured his knee while on duty, aggravating a pre-existing condition.

Fiorini worked as a security guard for the county’s Department of Public Safety, which involved patrolling various facilities, according to the suit.

“His employment with the county was without incident, and he was never the subject of any disciplinary action,” the suit states.

After seeking treatment for his knee and taking medical leave, Fiorini returned to work in May 2023 with restrictions on his patrol duties, according to the suit.

When he presented his doctor’s note, Fiorini alleges his supervisor dismissed his request for accommodations and told him he could not “pick and choose” assignments, court papers allege.

His employment was then terminated without further discussion, according to the suit. When Fiorini requested a termination letter, he says he was instead told he “should be retired.”

A spokesman for Bergen County declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing pending litigation.

The suit accuses the county of violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination by discriminating against Fiorini based on his age and disability.

It further alleges that Fiorini was replaced by a younger worker and that his termination was in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

Fiorini is seeking compensation for lost wages, benefits, and damages for emotional distress, along with punitive damages and attorney’s fees.

VILLAGE of STONE PARK IL
March 10, 2025

By Dale Hines
BlueRAMMedia.com

Police are continuing their investigation after a woman from Chicago was shot and killed by a security guard this weekend at a nightclub in the west suburbs.

Police have said that 21-year-old Zulma Daniela Calderon Pacheco was killed when the security guard fired a shot while trying to break up a fight.

According to police, a crowd inside the nightclub began fighting and security tried breaking it up, one firing a gun.

The death happened around 2 a.m. Saturday at the Mansion Live Nightclub, 3801 W. Lake St., in Stone Park, officials said.

A fight broke out at the nightclub around 1:39 a.m., Stone Park police said. A security guard fired one shot during the incident, striking a 21-year-old woman who was a Chicago resident.

Stone Park police said there was no reason to fire a round inside the club.

"During the fight, a security guard pulled out a gun and fired once which tragically struck and killed a 21-year-old female from Chicago," a statement from Stone Park police read in part.

The woman was pronounced dead at the nightclub after she sustained a gunshot wound to the face, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.

The death was classified as a homicide.

The security guard may face serious charges for his negligent actions, said police.

NOTE: 2025: Security officers have fatally shot 9 people. Four Security officers have been arrested and charged with murder in those shootings.

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DALLAS TX.

By Dale Hines
BlueRAMMedia.com

March 9^th, 2025

Multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI coordinated their efforts to apprehend two men wanted for a rash of armored truck robberies in Texas.

Besides the FBI, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Dallas and Houston police teamed up to take down the suspects.

The incident, which unfolded last Monday, led investigators to track down the suspects to Houston, arresting them on Thursday and putting them behind bars.

Calvin Earl Jenkins, 34, and Julius Demon Scott, 26, were identified as the alleged perpetrators behind the heist, this crucial step in the investigation was the result of a long-standing collaborative effort that continues to bring down crime rates by addressing robbery cases involving suspects who traverse Texas cities to elude capture for their crimes, the partnership has a history of success, leading to the arrest and prosecution of numerous individuals involved in similar offenses in the past.

The official statement on the Dallas Police Department website provides no specifics on the evidence that directed the investigation towards Jenkins and Scott, but the announcement comes as a reassurance that law enforcement agencies continue to operate effectively across city lines. Both suspects have been formally charged with robbery, their detention marks yet another example of the ongoing collaboration between Texas law enforcement entities.

Pittsburgh PA March 8, 2025

A violent attack inside a local hospital left several first responders injured and now the man behind the attack will head behind bars.

The suspect's name is Steven Christopher Couch and he's accused of attacking staff members inside of Jefferson Hospital on Wednesday. Police said not only did he punch several nurses in the face, he also attacked the Highmark Health Police officer sent up to the floor to try to stop the violence.

According to the criminal complaint, Couch tried to break into the medical staff office area, which is locked for the staff's safety. When the first staff member walked out of the office to see what was going on, police said Couch began punching.

He's accused of punching three female nurses in the face, the cheek area, and near their temples.

When he was confronted by security, he allegedly punched the officer in the face, as well.

It took several officers and medical staff to finally restrain Couch and he required medication to be calmed down.

Now, ironically, the staff at Jefferson Hospital has to care for him, but once he's discharged, he'll be placed directly into police custody.

We reached out to Allegheny Health Network about the incident and they responded with a statement, saying in part, "While the goal is prevention, it's also vital that we wrap our team members in all the support they need should an incident of violence occur. We provide therapy to help our employees recover from the trauma of the experience. We also conduct debriefs, collect data, flag repeat offenders, and pursue criminal charges when merited."

Couch is now facing several charges including aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct.