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Former DHS official calls out Portland police chief’s tearful remarks on gang suspects who attacked feds
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Former acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli criticized Portland leadership after the city’s police chief appeared emotional while confirming that two suspects shot during a federal immigration operation had suspected ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
Portland Chief of Police Bob Day spoke at a press conference on Friday when he confirmed a DHS statement linking the two individuals shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent to TdA.
Ken Cuccinelli criticized Portland’s policing priorities as “soft,” arguing that the city’s policies are detrimental to public safety. (Megan Varner/Getty Images)
The suspects, Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, “weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin alleged in a press release.
“This information in no way is meant to disparage, or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday,” Day said while wiping his eyes, prompting mockery by Fox News hosts.
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Portland Police Chief Bob Day wipes away tears while speaking at a news conference on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, after confirming that two illegal immigrants shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent had ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. (KPTV)
“Do we have a girly man problem with police chiefs in our country?” host Rachel Campos-Duffy asked Cuccinelli after playing a clip from Day’s press conference on “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday.
“It’s Portland, Rachel. They have a girly man problem that’s much broader than just the police chief,” Cuccinelli replied. “This is a statewide problem, and they’re not the only state.”
Cuccinelli argued that “hiring for softness instead of for toughness and reliability” has undermined public safety in Portland.
He warned that Tren de Aragua is a fast-growing danger in the United States.
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“They escalated up the ramp of violence, if you will, much faster than other gangs like, say, MS-13.”
It appears CBP “responded appropriately,” Cuccinelli added, “but this is definitely one we’re going to want to see all of the evidence [for].”
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Cuccinelli also praised Day for correcting himself after initially hesitating to disclose the suspects’ ties to TdA.
“I appreciated that the police chief corrected his error,” he said. “He’s the only person on the left who’s been critical and then come back and corrected his errors.”
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Denver, CO
Broncos Bring Back Two Key Free Agents for 2026
During the NFL Combine, we learned the Denver Broncos plan to tender exclusive rights free- agent running back Tyler Badie. Fast forward to Friday, and the Broncos are taking care of business with two other exclusive rights free agents.
9NEWS‘ Mike Klis broke the news that Denver will tender safety Devon Key and rush linebacker Dondrea Tillman. The ERFA tender is priced at $1.075 million for 2026.
“Per source, [the] Broncos have agreements to bring back exclusive rights free agent safety/All-Pro special teamer Devon Key and fellow ERFA OLB Dondrea Tillman, who had 4.0 sacks and 2 INTs (with impressive returns) last year,” Klis posted on X.
Most ERFA decisions are a matter of course, but not always. In the case of Key and Tillman, it’s a no-brainer.
Key’s Resume
Key set a new franchise record last season with 26 special-teams tackles, leading the league and garnering first-team All-Pro honors. It was the first All-Pro recognition of his young career. He became the first player in Broncos history to make the A.P. All-Pro Team as a special teamer.
Key also forced a fumble and appeared in all 17 regular-season games. Key’s new franchise record eclipsed Keith Burns’ long-held mark of 24 special-teams tackles (2000, 03). Key was snubbed in the Pro Bowl vote, but the A.P. helped offset that.
With P.J. Locke’s pending departure into unrestricted free agency, the Broncos could view Key as the natural safety to step into the No. 3 role behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones. Key is a very talented player, and he’s developed nicely since arriving on Denver’s practice squad back in 2022.
Tillman’s Path to Denver
Tillman arrived in Denver as a college free agent in 2024, technically, even though he’d been playing professional ball in the UFL. As a ‘rookie,’ he notched five sacks as a backup.
Last season, Tillman co-led the team with two interceptions, making a name for himself as a runner after the catch, picking up 59 return yards, including a long of 36. He finished his second NFL season with 41 tackles (13) solo, four sacks, three tackles for a loss, and three passes defensed.
Not bad for the No. 4 rush linebacker on the depth chart. Tillman and Jonah Elliss have served as the primary backups to Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper, and they’ve done well to ensure that when the starters leave the field, the pass-rushing show goes on.
Tillman is only 27 years old and he has a bright NFL future ahead of him. After this season, he’ll be a restricted free agent. If he continues on his current trajectory, the Broncos might opt to re-sign him instead of tendering him, but that decision won’t be made for another year.
Tillman might become to expensive to keep, if he keeps it up.
About Jordan Jackson
Besides Badie, whom, again, the Broncos reportedly plan on tendering, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson is also an ERFA. Considering the price tag, Jordan might be the relatively rare exception and go un-tendered.
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Seattle, WA
FOLLOWUP: See how SFD’s double-dog rescue ended
Thursday, we reported on Seattle Fire crews rescuing “two large dogs” from a 30-foot embankment in The Arroyos. It was in an off-the-beaten-path-enough area that there was no way we could get there for photos, so we asked SFD if their crew might make any available. Today, they did, above and below:
We asked SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty if she had any information about the circumstances: “The two dogs escaped from their fenced back yard. It is unclear how they got out of the fenced yard and ended up down the bluff.”
San Diego, CA
Church Stabbing; Liquid Meth Seizure; Starvation Death Conviction: San Diego County Crime Log
SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week’s police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
City Heights Parents Convicted Of Murder For 3-Month Old’s Starvation Death
Copeland and Ucman, who were 21 and 22 years old at the time of the baby’s death, were tried this year in one trial by two separate juries.
Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Ex-La Mesa Math Teacher Sentenced For Sex Crime Involving Underage Student
Michael Davis, 35, who taught at The Learning Choice Academy in La Mesa, was arrested last year.
Find out what’s happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
El Cajon Church Bishop Jailed On Embezzlement Charges
The regional law enforcement agency released no details on the circumstances that led to the allegations.
Man Injured After Pursuit In Stolen Jeep Ends In Crash In East County
Jesus Tizoc-Ocon, 18, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
The trucker died at the scene of the crash, officials said.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic On I-5 Near Carlsbad
Traffic on southbound Interstate 5 was heavily congested from state Route 78 to Cannon Road, according to the CHP.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Suspected DUI Crash With Truck In Santee
A bystander and deputies provided first aid and applied a tourniquet to the rider to control bleeding.
Pedestrian Killed While Trying To Cross Highway In Oceanside: Police
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement, officials said.
Coast Guard Stops Boat With 14 Suspected Migrants Off San Diego
The panga-style vessel was stopped about 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, according to USCG officials.
Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing In Downtown Carlsbad
The suspect remains at large.
Boyfriend Arrested In Death Of Woman Found In San Diego Apartment
Officers reported seeing blood in several areas throughout the apartment.
Federal Jury Convicts Ex-San Diego County Deputy In Detainee’s Fatal Shooting
The trial was Aaron Russell’s second in federal court in connection with the shooting.
Man Accused Of Stealing Over $4K From Kohl’s Stores In San Diego County
Detectives found large quantities of stolen clothing when they searched his home and vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office.
Video Footage Of Non-Fatal La Presa Police Shooting Released
Officer Henry Ingram Jr. of the San Diego Police Department opened fire on Edwaun Walter Thames, 39.
Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Crash On 5 Freeway While She Changed A Tire
The woman was reportedly changing a tire on her car on the right shoulder when a pickup truck struck either her or her car, the CHP said.
Biker Suffers Fractured Femur In Crash With Vehicle In San Diego
A motorcyclist suffered a fractured femur during a crash with a vehicle in the Hillcrest community, authorities said.
E-Bike Rider Struck By Car In San Diego
He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was treated for fractures to his vertebrae, jaw, multiple ribs and left wrist.
Man Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle In San Diego
The victim was also struck by a second vehicle and that motorist stayed at the scene to cooperate with officers, police said.
Police Investigate Church Stabbing In San Diego
A suspect believed to be in his late 20s was detained at the scene, then taken into custody without further incident, police reported.
San Diego Central Jail Inmate’s Death Ruled Accidental OD
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and was conducting an investigation.
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