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Bulletproof Vest Saves Fullerton Cop Shot In The Chest During Routine Traffic Stop

A Fullerton police officer who was shot in the chest at point-blank range early Sunday morning during a routine traffic stop was saved by his bulletproof vest.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/18

Fullerton City Officials Clear Kelly Thomas Of Wrongdoing In Arrest

The Fullerton Police Department’s acting police chief Tuesday cleared Kelly Thomas of any wrongdoing when he was allegedly beaten by officers more than a year ago.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/18

Boy, 13, Falsely Eulogizes 7-Year-Old On Facebook

Police said a healthy 7-year-old Fullerton boy was falsely eulogized on Facebook following an innocent online miscommunication between two teenagers.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/12

Suspect Dies Following Pursuit, Officer-Involved Shooting In Bellflower

A suspect is dead following a pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Bellflower early Tuesday morning.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/28

Report Outlines Possible Changes In Fullerton Police Department After Kelly Thomas’ Death

The Fullerton City Council is holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss possible changes in the police department in the wake of beating death of transient Kelly Thomas.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/21

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Fullerton Council Rejects Proposal To Disband Police Department

The Fullerton City Council Tuesday rejected a proposal to consider disbanding its police force.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/08

Hundreds Protest Possible Shutdown Of Fullerton Police Department

Hundreds of residents protested the possible closure of the Fullerton Police Department at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/07

(L-R) Cpl. Jay Cicinelli and Officer Manuel Ramos entered not guilty pleas Friday morning.

Ramos, Cicinelli Plead Not Guilty To Charges Stemming From Kelly Thomas Beating Death

Two Fullerton police officers pleaded not guilty Friday morning to charges stemming from the beating death of a homeless man.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/13

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Fullerton Police Officer Involved In Kelly Thomas Beating Faces Another Lawsuit

A disabled man has filed a lawsuit against Fullerton police, saying he was abused by the same officer charged in the beating death of a homeless man.

2012/06/05

Video of the beating of Kelly Thomas, who died 5 days later.

Kelly Thomas’ Mother Accepts $1 Million Settlement Offer

The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million.

2012/05/15

Graphic Surveillance Video Of Kelly Thomas Beating Shown In Court

In court Monday, people gasped, screamed and some cried as they watched a video of Fullerton police beating a homeless man at a bus station. Kelly Thomas, 37, later died from the injuries he sustained that night.

2012/05/08

Fullerton Policeman Accused Of Destroying Evidence After Jail Cell Suicide

A former police officer in Southern California is accused of crushing his audio recorder and destroying any comments made in the arrest of a suspected drunken driver who later committed suicide in jail.

2012/03/13

Fullerton Chief: Ramos, Cicinelli To Be Placed On Unpaid Leave

The two officers charged in the beating death of a homeless man will soon be placed on unpaid administrative leave, according to the acting chief of the Fullerton Police Department.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/29