Off-duty pilot charged with attempted murder for trying to shut off engines had a ‘panic attack,’ his lawyers say Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Lawyers for the off-duty pilot facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to shut off an airplane's engines while on a flight last month have spoken out about the incident, saying their client, Joseph Emerson, "suffered a panic attack" while on... Read More.
Off-duty US Park Police officer charged in fatal shooting of colleague: Officials Monday, November 6 by ABC News(MCLEAN Va.) -- An off-duty U.S. Park Police officer was arrested Sunday and charged with fatally shooting a colleague inside a McLean, Virginia, apartment while allegedly handling a gun he thought was unloaded during an alcohol-fueled get-together, authorities said.U.S. Park Police officer Alexander Roy... Read More.
More details emerge after off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- The off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines passenger plane allegedly tried to shut down the engines "by engaging the Engine Fire Handle," according to the airline.The fire suppression system on the plane consists of a T-valve handle for... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder for allegedly trying to shut off engines on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to shut off the engines by pulling the fire extinguisher handles on an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett,... Read More.
Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after ‘credible security threat’ on Alaska Airlines flight Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot is charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to pull the fire extinguisher handles on the engines of an Alaska Airlines flight, according to officials.The plane was scheduled to fly from Everett, Washington, to... Read More.
Off-duty police officer caught on camera rescuing choking child Thursday, August 17 by ABC News(MELVINDALE, Mich.) -- A Michigan police officer is being hailed as a hero for his quick actions to save the life of a 3-year-old boy who was choking.Mohamed Hacham was getting ready to take a nap Monday before his shift with the Melvindale Police... Read More.
Secret Service officer recalled from Bill Clinton’s Bulgaria trip after off-duty altercation, agency says Thursday, May 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A Secret Service officer was recalled from Bulgaria after there was "an off-duty altercation with hotel staff," according to an agency spokesperson.Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to visit Bulgaria this month "for a convening of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)," the... Read More.
Southwest pilot suffers medical emergency on flight, off-duty pilot helps land plane Thursday, March 23 by ABC News(LAS VEGAS) -- An off-duty pilot jumped into action Wednesday after a Southwest Airlines pilot suffered a medical emergency, mid-flight, airline officials said.Southwest Flight 6013 had just taken off for its trip between Las Vegas and Columbus, Ohio, around 6:33 a.m. when the pilot... Read More.
Off-duty NYPD officer shot during robbery has died, officials say Tuesday, February 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The 26-year-old NYPD officer who was shot during a robbery while off-duty has died at Brookdale University Hospital, according to city and police officials.Adeed Fayaz had been on the force for five years, officials said, and is survived by a wife and... Read More.
Man arrested for allegedly shooting, gravely wounding off-duty NYPD officer during robbery Tuesday, February 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A 38-year-old man suspected of shooting and gravely wounding an off-duty NYPD officer on Saturday night has been arrested in Rockland County, New York, where he was found hiding out in a hotel, according to police.Charges are pending against Randy Jones,... Read More.
