Police ‘Emergency’ Privilege Case: Officers Wreck Innocent Homeowner’s Property

Police came with shock and awe when their hunt for a dangerous fugitive led to a certain house in South Bend, Ind.

They believed that social-media activity and an IP address confirmed the man’s location at a residence owned by Amy Hadley. So, the police obtained a warrant and surrounded the property with more than 30 officers on June 10, 2022. Hadley’s son, who was 15 at the time, was home alone playing video games when he heard the bullhorn command: “Exit the front door with your hands up.”

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Police came with shock and awe when their hunt for a dangerous fugitive led to a certain house in South Bend, Ind.

They believed that social-media activity and an IP address confirmed the man’s location at a residence owned by Amy Hadley. So, the police obtained a warrant and surrounded the property with more than 30 officers on June 10, 2022. Hadley’s son, who was 15 at the time, was home alone playing video games when he heard the bullhorn command: “Exit the front door with your hands up.”