Off-duty NYPD traffic cop arrested in Queens

ASTORIA, N.Y. — A New York City traffic officer was arrested in Queens Wednesday evening, according to authorities.

Crystal Wilson, a 37-year-old NYPD traffic officer, was taken into custody at the 114th Precinct at approximately 6:57 p.m. Wilson is charged with third-degree assault and second-degree harassment.

Officials have not released details about the events leading to the arrest. The 114th Precinct, which includes neighborhoods such as Astoria and Long Island City, is conducting the investigation.

The NYPD has not commented on Wilson’s arrest or her current employment status with the department.

No further information is available about any casualties or injuries. The investigation is still ongoing.

Stafford, VA** – An elderly man in Stafford was pulled from his SUV Friday evening after a drunk driving-related crash. The incident occurred on the 1900 block of Mountain View Road at approximately 9:28 p.m

Officer S. Waheed responded immediately after receiving reports of an overturned SUV with the driver still inside. Upon arrival, bystanders confirmed this information, prompting Deputy Waheed to use a glass breaker to enter the vehicle. He then assessed the driver pending further assistance from fire and rescue personnel due to the risk of spinal injury. Open beer containers were observed in the vehicle.

Once pulled out, signs of intoxication were visible on the 82-year-old driver, who admitted to drinking two beers before driving. He was transported to a hospital to treat injuries from the crash. Due to his condition and suspicions of drunk driving, he was issued a summons while he remained in the hospital for further care.

Lately, the media has been fixated on Kamala Harris’ interviews, with one word dominating the headlines: “testy.” Nearly every major outlet, from CNN to MSNBC, has described Harris’ responses as “testy” after a series of challenging interviews in which she defended her policy positions on fracking, immigration and the economy.

The coordinated use of this particular term across multiple platforms has led to speculation that there may be more to it than just a coincidence.

Some observers wonder if talking points are being taken to the mainstream media, possibly from the DNC, the White House or Harris’ campaign.

The striking similarity in reporting has led to growing distrust, with critics suggesting the media is parroting a narrative designed to portray Harris’s assertiveness in a particular light. Although journalists often use similar language to describe events, the widespread use of “testy” in this case seems unusually synchronized. It is even more suspicious when media outlets with typically different political leanings use the exact same words.

Nowadays, ‘Testy’ is trending in Google search results.

This has revived conversations about the credibility of the mainstream media and their relationship with political figures. Are these outlets merely a reflection of each other’s reporting, or is there a more coordinated effort to shape public perception of Harris’ candidacy? Some even wonder if this is part of a strategy to manage public perception of Harris’ attitude as she faces increasing pressure on the campaign trail.

Whether this is the result of purposeful talking points or simply an example of groupthink in the media, it has fueled speculation about how independent the press really is when it comes to high-profile politicians like Kamala Harris. The uniformity of these headlines is prompting many to take a closer look at the way the media shapes political narratives.