June 23, 2009
Ex-SC trooper gets probation in kicking incident
A former South Carolina trooper caughton video kicking a suspect in the head after a highway chase has been sentenced to three years probation. He must serve a year and a day of that in a halfway house.
Former SC trooper faces civil rights sentencing
A former South Carolina trooper caught on video kicking a suspect in the head after a highway chase, on Interstate 95, is facing sentencing before a federal judge in Charleston.
June 08, 2009
Pa. state trooper dies after shootout with kidnap suspect
Pennsylvania State Police say one of two troopers wounded in a shootout after a high-speed chase in the Pocono Mountains has died at a hospital.
June 01, 2009
Attorneys say trooper could be abused in prison
Attorneys for a former South Carolina trooper caught on video kicking a suspect in the head after a highway chase say their client should not serve time in prison.
January 13, 2009
Traffic stop turns nightmarish for New York trooper
After two days of confusion, New York state police are talking about the terrifying incident that forced drivers to flee from their cars.
January 07, 2009
3rd trooper facing federal charge
A South Carolina state trooper is facing a federal charge after being caught on video using his patrol car to try to run down a suspect in an apartment complex.
January 05, 2009
Ex-SC trooper pleads guilty
A former South Carolina trooper caught on video kicking a suspect in the head has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge.
December 05, 2008
Budget Cuts could affect road safety
State budget cuts that have already occurred and future cuts next year could start affecting your safety on South Carolina’s roads and highways.
November 26, 2008
Trooper hurt in Dorchester accident
Patrol spokesman Sid Gaulden says Lance Cpl. A.S. English was treated and released from a hospital on Wednesday after his patrol-issued vehicle struck a tree in a median along I-26.
October 14, 2008
Man suspected of shooting at trooper arrested
Authorities accuse a 26-year-old Spartanburg man of firing at a state trooper while refusing to pull over, causing officers to chase him on the highway and through the woods.
October 13, 2008
Keel not putting up with bad behavior
The head of the South Department of Public Safety says he won’t put up with bad behavior, evidenced by his firing of four troopers and five other employees since June.
October 10, 2008
Legislative panel: Palin abused authority
A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state’s public safety commissioner.
“Troopergate” Dogs Palin
It’s not what vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin had wanted to be talking about this close to the election
October 06, 2008
Acquitted trooper to be reinstated
The South Carolina trooper acquitted of civil rights violations could be reinstated as early as today.
October 03, 2008
Trooper acquitted of civil rights violation could be back at work Monday
The head of South Carolina’s Public Safety Department says a trooper acquitted of intentionally ramming a fleeing suspect will be reinstated. Department of Public Safety Director Mark Keel said Friday that Lance Cpl. Steven Garren could be back on the force as early as Monday.


