traffic stop
Coverage of traffic stop in the Nexus archive.
- Felon found with Ruger pistol during traffic stop, say Danville police
A man was found in possession of a Ruger pistol during a June traffic stop in Danville after an officer spotted a firearm under the driver's seat. The incident occurred on Diablo Road, and the driver was identified as a felon.
- Dallas police officer injured during traffic stop on Hwy. 67
A Dallas police officer was injured when a driver struck a police SUV during a traffic stop on Highway 67 near Wheatland Road on Wednesday afternoon.
- Man fatally shot by ICE officer during traffic stop in Houston
A man was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Houston. The incident involved an ICE agent last month.
- Chicago man charged after 2 officers shot during South Side traffic stop
A Chicago man is facing seven felony charges after two officers were shot during a South Side traffic stop. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on Chicago's South Side.
- Video footage shows fatal Oak Park police shooting at gas station
Video footage shows an Oak Park police officer firing nine shots at Christian Wallace, 38, during a traffic stop at a gas station, resulting in Wallace's death. The officer cited traffic violations and detected alcohol, but a struggle over a gun led to the shooting.
- Oak Park police release video of deadly struggle over gun during traffic stop: police
Oak Park police released bodycam video of a shooting by an officer that killed Christian Wallace during a traffic stop. The incident involved a struggle over a gun, according to police.
- Florida man arrested for attempting traffic stop on undercover vehicle
A Florida man was arrested for attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an undercover vehicle. The incident raises questions about how to verify the legitimacy of police stops.
- Brighton police seize large capacity magazine, drugs and stolen firearm
Brighton police seized a large capacity magazine, drugs, and a stolen firearm during proactive patrols on June 21. The operation led to felony gun charges following a traffic stop.
- Convicted felon found with loaded Glock, narcotics for sale during traffic stop: LPD
A man was pulled over during a traffic stop in Livermore and found with a loaded firearm and suspected narcotics for sale. The individual, Francisco Perez, was identified as a 35-year-old from Pleasanton.
- Alleged shoplifter swallows bag of fentanyl during traffic stop
An alleged shoplifter reportedly swallowed a bag of fentanyl during a traffic stop in Broomfield. The incident occurred during a law enforcement encounter involving drug possession.
- Newly released video shows deadly shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French on South Side
A newly released video shows the deadly 2021 shooting of Chicago Police Department Officer Ella French during a West Englewood traffic stop. The incident occurred on the South Side of Chicago.
- Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee
Donald Najee Mercer, a Cedar Hill police officer, was sentenced to 300 days in jail after being convicted for official oppression and abusing power during a 2024 traffic stop. The incident involved turning off a body camera and mistreating a detainee.
- Man wanted out of Coffee County for traffic stop arrested
A man who was wanted in Coffee County after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop has been arrested and is now in custody.
- Teen crypto scammer stole $13M to splurge on private jets, Lambo
Trenton Richard Johnston, a teen crypto scammer, stole $13 million which he spent on private jets and a Lamborghini. He was arrested in March during a traffic stop for speeding, leading investigators to uncover a larger fraud scheme.
- Oak Park officer shoots, kills suspect after struggle over gun during traffic stop: police
An Oak Park police officer shot and killed a suspect during a struggle over a gun during a traffic stop on Sunday night, according to police. The incident occurred as the officer and suspect fought over the weapon.
- Woman without right hand ticketed for holding phone says she "felt very uncomfortable"
Katie Thomas, a Florida woman missing her right hand, was ticketed for allegedly texting and driving in a traffic stop captured on video. She expressed feeling uncomfortable about the encounter.
- Extended Interview: Katie Thomas, woman with one hand, on viral traffic stop over phone use
Katie Thomas, a woman with one hand, faced a viral traffic stop after being accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving, though she lacks a right hand. The citation was later dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides conducted an exclusive interview with Thomas about the incident and the social media reaction.
- Deputy accuses driver of holding phone with missing hand in viral traffic stop
Florida police pulled over Kathleen Thomas for allegedly holding a phone in her right hand while driving. Thomas, who was born without her lower right arm, showed the deputy her missing limb, but the deputy issued a $116 ticket. The case was later dismissed after a review of the circumstances.
- After Traffic Stop for Phone in Right Hand, She Called Out the Problem
A deputy pulled over a driver for allegedly holding a phone in her right hand during a traffic stop. The case was dismissed after it was determined the deputy's observation was impossible.
- Woman missing right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, was pulled over by a deputy for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. A bodycam video of the interaction went viral.
- Nebraska K9 sniffs out 525 pounds of cocaine during routine traffic stop, leading to California man’s arrest
During a routine traffic stop in Nebraska, K9 Gable detected 525 pounds of cocaine in a vehicle, resulting in the arrest of a California man.