Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Florida deputies taser sword-wielding burglary suspect, video shows

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Bodycam video captured the tense moment deputies in Florida tasered sword-wielding suspect Josiah Smith after he allegedly refused commands.

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Fox News
Florida deputies taser sword-wielding burglary suspect, video shows (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Bodycam video captured the tense moment deputies in Florida tasered sword-wielding suspect Josiah Smith after he allegedly refused commands.
WFLA
VIDEO: Florida deputies tase, arrest sword-wielding burglary suspect (opens WFLA)
Published Sep 24, 2026
WFLA's feed description
A man was arrested after deputies said he broke into a home in Gainesville with a sword and forced the victim outside.