Florida deputy arrested for texting threats during Capitol riot
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District of Columbia National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday night, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. It s been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America s presidential election, undercut the nation s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Peter Heneen, a deputy from the Polk County (Florida) Sheriffâs Office, was arrested on Tuesday after Heneen allegedly sent threatening messages about the Capitol riot to a colleague.
Funeral services held Tuesday for Hillsborough County deputy killed in crash
Hundreds gathered Tuesday to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed in the line of duty.
By: Matthew Borek , Sarah Hollenbeck , Mary O Connell
Posted at 10:47 PM, Jan 18, 2021
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. â Hundreds gathered Tuesday, January 19 to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed in the line of duty after officials say a suspect intentionally rammed into his patrol car.
Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, who was promoted to sergeant posthumously Tuesday, died last week.
The 30-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office was just one shift away from retirement, according to Sheriff Chad Chronister.