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Yahoo
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Donald De Lucca Joins Advisory Board of Alternative Ballistics Corporation to Enhance Law Enforcement Growth Strategy
Las Vegas, Nevada, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Ballistics Corporation, an innovative public safety technology company, is proud to announce that Donald De Lucca, former President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and a seasoned law enforcement executive, has joined the company's Advisory Board. Chief De Lucca brings over three decades of distinguished law enforcement experience, including leadership roles as Chief of Police for the cities of Doral, Golden Beach, and Miami Beach, Florida. He is currently a partner at V2 Global, where he leads domestic and international risk consulting and crisis management initiatives, in addition to heading the firm's Law Enforcement Advisory Group. Throughout his career, Chief De Lucca has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing law enforcement strategies, professional development, and community engagement. His tenure as the 104th President of the IACP - representing 33,000 police leaders in over 170 countries - underscores his global influence and dedication to modern policing. Under his leadership, agencies he commanded earned national recognition for implementing best practices from the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. 'I am honored to join the Advisory Board of Alternative Ballistics Corporation,' said Chief De Lucca. 'I believe deeply in the mission to provide law enforcement with tools that enhance officer and public safety while supporting responsible and effective use of force. The Company is advancing a critical innovation, and I look forward to helping guide its growth and impact.' Steve Luna, CEO of Alternative Ballistics Corporation, welcomed the appointment: 'Chief De Lucca's unmatched leadership and experience in policing, both in the U.S. and internationally, will be instrumental as we continue expanding our reach and delivering mission-critical technology to law enforcement agencies. We are excited to have his insight and guidance on our Advisory Board.' About Alternative Ballistics Corporation Alternative Ballistics Corporation ('ABC') produces The Alternative®, a patented less-lethal device designed to help law enforcement de-escalate potential lethal threats and reduce fatalities. The device attaches quickly to a service weapon and uses bullet capture technology to convert a live round into a non-penetrating impact projectile that can temporarily incapacitate an individual, allowing officers the opportunity to safely effect an arrest. It is intended for use when confronting non-compliant individuals who are in possession of a non-firearm weapon, oftentimes involving a person in crisis. After deployment, the firearm instantly reverts to standard use. A commercial version for civilian home-defense may also be available in the future. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to advance the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Company Contact: info@ For Investor Inquiries, please contact: Hanover International, Cusumano, Presidentka@
Yahoo
an hour ago
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‘You done messed up': Wanted man who challenged Polk deputies on Facebook to catch him arrested by Lakeland police
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lakeland Police Department said it arrested a man after he taunted the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Facebook over warrants and bragged that he couldn't be caught. Aaron Johnson, who police said had several felony warrants, commented on Sheriff Grady Judd's 'Fishing with Judd' event: 'Y'all too busy fishing, that's why y'all didn't catch me when I left my grandma's house today! Should've waited a bit longer. Y'all accepted da challenge right? #GradyCan'tFindMe #ComeAgainGrady' The sheriff's office responded to the comment with: 'Spoken like a real man. Way to take responsibility for your actions. No worries – we will find you. Bet.' 'Who the blank is the Polk County Sheriff's Office': Officer arrested after battering security guard: PCSO The Lakeland Police Department said it ended 'that little game.' 'Our officers and detectives tracked him down and personally delivered him to the deputies at the Polk County Jail,' the police department posted on Facebook. 'What Aaron didn't know is— that we got their backs!' 'You done messed up A-aron! You forgot all the agencies here in Polk work together…………thanks LakelandPD for the find. #GotEm #TeamworkMakesTheDreamwork #PlayStupidGamesWinStupidPrizes #AaronRanButWeCaughtHimAnyway' the Polk County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. 'Nice try, Aaron. Maybe next time… but probably not,' Lakeland police officers added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
an hour ago
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Knife-wielding illegal migrant accused of threatening US Attorney on Albany, NY streets
A previously deported illegal migrant with a long rap sheet has been arrested on attempted murder charges in Albany after he pulled out a knife and lunged at the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, according to prosecutors. Saul Morales-Garcia, 40, who is originally from El Salvador, charged at U.S. attorney John Sarcone on Tuesday night while he was outside a hotel, according to prosecutors. Sarcone, who was appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi in March, said he feared for his life. The migrant didn't injure Sarcone, who fled into the hotel on Lodge Street and called Sheriff Craig Apple just before 10 p.m. Sarcone said he then went back to the street and called Garcia-Morales in order to stop the migrant from fleeing the scene, believing an innocent person would be killed if he wasn't apprehended. But before law enforcement arrived, Morales-Garcia charged at Sarcone again, screaming and yelling at him in a foreign language while wielding the knife to make a slitting-the-throat gesture, prosecutors said. Sarcone again ran to the lobby of the Hilton where Morales-Garcia stopped, turned and began to walk away but was arrested when sheriff's deputies arrived. Morales-Garcia was taken into custody and the knife was recovered. "I felt an obligation to the public as the chief Federal law enforcement officer in the district that includes the city of Albany," Sarcone said in a statement. "I feared for my life but I couldn't let this individual harm and potentially kill others." Morales-Garcia, who unlawfully reentered the United States in 2021, has been charged with attempted murder, felony weapons possession and menacing, according to court documents. Police said it was a random attack. He was arraigned in Albany City Court and pleaded not guilty. He is currently being held without bail. "Public safety is our highest priority," Sarcone said. "I am relieved that no one was harmed. I appreciated the swift response by the Albany County Sheriff's office, which was within minutes, although it seemed like an eternity." Sarcone said that despite his familiarity with streets, he thinks they are dangerous. "I'm a resident of the city of Albany, and I can't … I don't feel safe to go out for a walk and have a cigar right near the state Capitol," he told Times Union. The sheriff praised Sarcone and said his "selfless actions likely saved lives." Sarcone is responsible for all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in 32 counties in the Northern District of New York. He requested that his office be recused from prosecuting Morales-Garcia for illegally re-entering the United States, which is a felony. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York will now be prosecuting the case. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations are also involved in the investigation. Morales-Garcia has a criminal record in at least three other states besides New York, according to the Times Union. Morales-Garcia was convicted in Georgia in 2022 for driving under the influence and driving without a license, and he currently has an active warrant in Forsyth County for failure to appear in court that year. He was arrested in Virginia 2023 by U.S. Park Police on federal property for disorderly conduct while he was charged with retail theft in Philadelphia last year. Fox News Digital reached out to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, the U.S. attorney's office and Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) for comment.
CTV News
2 hours ago
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Body found in Sault Ste. Marie apartment, homicide investigation underway
A day after a body was found in the same area, Sault police had a heavy presence in the area of Pine Street on Thursday.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Police carry out dramatic cocaine drug raid in Double Bay while dressed as tradies
A man has been arrested by Australian Federal Police during a drug raid in one of Australia's most expensive suburbs. Police kicked down the door of a mansion on Holt Street in Double Bay, Sydney, on Friday afternoon where they arrested a 40-year-old man. Officers were operating undercover, wearing bright orange hi-vis work wear to appear to be tradies, The Daily Telegraph reported. Before the arrest, the man had been seen travelling to Sydney Park in Alexandria where he allegedly picked up a bag which allegedly contained cocaine. Investigators then followed him back to the upscale property where heavily armed officers in riot gear arrested him. Alarmed neighbours reportedly contacted NSW Police believing they had heard gunshots. However, it's understood that no shots were fired, the loud noise was the result of the police raid. The man was handcuffed and escorted from the home before being placed in a waiting police van. Publicly available records have shown the property was sold for $4million in 2007. As of Friday night, the man was being interviewed by investigators. No charges have been laid. AFP confirmed in a statement to Daily Mail Australia there is no ongoing threat to the community. The police force said further comments about the arrest will be made at a later time.
