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• Former St. Louis Officer Sues Prosecutor, IA Investigator Over Murder Charge

  11-06-2018 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former St. Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley — who last year was found not guilty of murder in the 2011 shooting of drug suspect Anthony Lamar Smith — is now suing the former prosecutor who charged him with murder for an on-duty shooting as well as the internal affairs detective who helped build the case against him, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The suit alleges former Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce lied to a judge in order to secure Stockley’s arrest and that fo
  
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• Retired NY Trooper Dies from Exposure to Ground Zero Toxins

  11-06-2018 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Retired State Police Sergeant Charles Salaway, who was assigned to New York City to work on the search and recovery effort at the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks, died Saturday.Salaway, 55, is the seventh trooper to die from a 9/11-related illness, according to the Albany Times Union.“The men and women of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office offer our condolences to all of his family and friends which include his wife Saratoga County Sheriff's Investigator Courtney Sala
  
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• Police Drone Helps Reduce Crime by 10% in Mexican City

  11-06-2018 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Police in Ensenada, Mexico say that the use of a small “quadcopter drone” has led to a 10% drop in overall crime rates, with a 30% drop in home robberies, according to WIRED.Jesus Ramos Avendaño, CTO of the Ensenada police force, said, “It’s helped with reducing response times and also catching people when they do something illegal.”During a four-month period, the Ensenada Police Department flew more than 1,600 missions (an average of roughly 25 missions a da
  
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• Video: Federal Gun Charges for 3 Associated with Indiana Officers’ Deaths

  11-06-2018 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Federal Gun Charges for 3 Associated with Indiana Officers’ DeathsThree people were charged Monday for roles in illegally purchased weapons that were used in the shootings of two Indiana officers, according to WISH-TV in Indianapolis.United States Attorney Josh Minkler formally announced the charges against three individuals who are believed to have illegally purchased firearms that were used in the fatal shootings of Officer Robert Pitts, a 16-year veteran of the Terre Haute (IN) P
  
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• FBI Announces Significant Arrests in Cyber Sting Operation

  11-06-2018 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The FBI on Monday announced a significant effort to disrupt Business Email Compromise (also known as “cyber-enabled financial fraud”) schemes designed to intercept and hijack wire transfers from businesses and individuals — particularly senior citizens.Operation ‘Wire Wire’ — a coordinated law enforcement effort by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service &mdas
  
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• Knife-wielding Woman Fatally Shot by Texas Officer

  11-06-2018 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed by an Austin police officer as she approached him with a knife, according to the Austin American Statesman.“We don’t know what led up to the incident that occurred here,” said Austin Police Chief Brian Manley. “She was described as being intoxicated. We believe that she assaulted some of the individuals that were in the home based on what we know right now.”Chief Brian Manley added that the body camera video shows the woman in
  
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• Orlando Officer Shot, 4 Children Held Hostage by Suspect

  11-06-2018 16:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Orlando police are in a standoff with a man suspected of shooting an officer overnight at the Westbrook Apartments near Universal Orlando, before barricading himself inside an apartment with four young children as hostages.The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. Orlando police Chief John Mina told reporters just before 9 a.m. that the officer is expected to live.“It is a very serious, significant injury,”
  
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• Orlando police officer shot; standoff underway at apartment near Universal - WFTV Orlando

  11-06-2018 11:45 via wftv.com
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  Orlando police officer shot; standoff underway at apartment near Universal
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  ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orlando Police say an officer was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Investigators say the officer was shot at the Westbrook Apartment complex on Eaglesmere Drive, just north of Universal Studios.
  Orlando police: Suspect fired shots at police; officer shotCentral Florida News 13all 14 news articles »
  
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• Hong Kong Activist Edward Leung Given 6 Years for Police Clash - New York Times

  11-06-2018 11:11 via nytimes.com
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  Hong Kong Activist Edward Leung Given 6 Years for Police Clash
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  The pro-democracy activist Edward Leung, second from left, was escorted from prison to a court for sentencing in Hong Kong on Monday. He was convicted last month on one charge of rioting.CreditVincent Yu/Associated Press. By Austin Ramzy. June 11 ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore school board to vote on new policies for police officers - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2018 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore school board to vote on new policies for police officers
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  The Baltimore school board is set to vote this week on sweeping new policies for school police that backers say are aimed at keeping schools safe without criminalizing students. The vote Tuesday on policies and general orders follows months of debate ...
  
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• Alleged kidnapping ends with police chase, fatal crash near San Francisco - ABC News

  11-06-2018 09:33 via abcnews.go.com
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  Alleged kidnapping ends with police chase, fatal crash near San Francisco
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  A suspect in a San Francisco kidnapping died in a crash on Sunday while fleeing from police who were investigating the incident, authorities said. A female suspect was killed and a second male suspect was injured on Sunday afternoon while fleeing from ...
  San Francisco kidnapping leads to deadly crash in Emeryville after police pursuitKGO-TVall 15 news articles »
  
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• Hong Kong Activist Sentenced to 6 Years for Clash With Police - New York Times

  11-06-2018 07:38 via nytimes.com
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  Hong Kong Activist Sentenced to 6 Years for Clash With Police
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  HONG KONG — A Hong Kong activist was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday for his role in a 2016 clash between protesters and the police over unlicensed street vendors selling traditional snacks during the Lunar New Year. The activist, Edward ...and more »
  
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• Vietnam protesters clash with police over economic zones law - Tampabay.com

  11-06-2018 07:03 via tampabay.com
  Vietnam protesters clash with police over economic zones law
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  HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese protesters clashed with police over a proposed law on special economic zones they fear will be dominated by Chinese investors, while the National Assembly on Monday to put the legislation on hold for several months.and more »
  
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• San Francisco kidnapping leads to deadly crash in Emeryville after police pursuit - KGO-TV

  11-06-2018 06:34 via abc7news.com
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  San Francisco kidnapping leads to deadly crash in Emeryville after police pursuit
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  A San Francisco police officer pursued two people across the Bay Bridge after reports that they had shoved a woman in the trunk. The pursuit ended in Emeryville, where the vehicle went up in flames and one person was killed. Dramatic cell phone video ...
  San Francisco Kidnapping, Police Chase Ends In Fiery Fatal CrashCBS San Franciscoall 14 news articles »
  
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• Mesa pastor addresses police brutality during sermon following Mesa police investigations - AZCentral.com

  11-06-2018 05:16 via azcentral.com
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  Mesa pastor addresses police brutality during sermon following Mesa police investigations
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  The pastor who last week called attention to footage of Mesa police officers beating an unarmed man addressed police brutality from the pulpit Sunday, calling for advocacy and unity. Pastor Andre Miller of Mesa's New Beginnings Christian Church began ...
  
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• Providence police investigating shooting - WPRI 12 Eyewitness News

  11-06-2018 04:44 via wpri.com
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  Providence police investigating shooting
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  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Providence police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Sunday night. Lt. Allen tells Eyewitness News, it happened around nine o'clock at the basketball courts by Public and Plain Streets. The suspect ...
  
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• BREAKING: Providence police investigating shooting - WPRI 12 Eyewitness News

  11-06-2018 04:44 via wpri.com
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  BREAKING: Providence police investigating shooting
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  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Providence police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Sunday night. Lt. Allen tells Eyewitness News, it happened around nine o'clock at the basketball courts by Public and Plain Streets. The suspect ...
  
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• Berwick police identify 4 people killed in crash - Press Herald

  11-06-2018 04:20 via pressherald.com
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  Berwick police identify 4 people killed in crash
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  A Buxton man, a Wells woman and two North Berwick residents were identified Sunday night as the four people killed in a head-on collision Saturday in Berwick. Berwick police also released the names of the four other people injured in the crash on Route 4.
  Police identify all four victims in Berwick fatal crashWMTW Portland
  Police: Improper pass caused crash that killed 4 in MaineBangor Daily Newsall 30 news articles 
  
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• Phoenix Police: Suspects shoot at police in barricade situation, 1 person transported - FOX 10 News Phoenix

  11-06-2018 03:21 via fox10phoenix.com
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  Phoenix Police: Suspects shoot at police in barricade situation, 1 person transported
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  PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Phoenix Police say suspects have fired at officers during a barricade standoff. Earlier, police deployed tear gas into the home. On Sunday at 11:40 a.m., police responded to a business in the area of Grand Avenue and Indian School Road ...
  Robbery suspects exchange gunfire with Phoenix police, one in custodyABC15 Arizonaall 10 news articles &ra
  
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• Police log: 6-11-18 - Daily Item

  11-06-2018 03:18 via itemlive.com
  Police log: 6-11-18
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  All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of ...
  
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• Police detective entry system targets graduates - BBC News

  11-06-2018 03:14 via bbc.com
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  Police detective entry system targets graduates
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  Graduates can become detectives "in a matter of months" with the help of a new fast-track training programme. The 12-week scheme is being developed in response to a shortfall of 5,000 investigators across England and Wales. Although recruits will begin ...and more »
  
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• Darien police find 3 members of same family dead in home after call for shots fired - Chicago Tribune

  11-06-2018 03:04 via chicagotribune.com
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  Darien police find 3 members of same family dead in home after call for shots fired
  Chicago Tribune
  The Darien Police Department is investigating three deaths in an apartment building on the corner of 75th Street and Farmingdale Drive, discovered after reports of gun shots. Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a call about shots fired ...
  3 family members found dead inside Darien home, police sayWLS-TVall 5 news articles »
  
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• Two killed, eight injured in Baltimore shootings this weekend, police say - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2018 02:45 via baltimoresun.com
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  Two killed, eight injured in Baltimore shootings this weekend, police say
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  Two men died and eight other people were injured in shootings in Baltimore over the weekend, police said. The first homicide, which ended nearly a week free of killings, occurred at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of Germania Avenue in ...and more »
  
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• Woman arrested for transporting children in pet kennels, police say - CBS News

  11-06-2018 02:41 via cbsnews.com
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  Woman arrested for transporting children in pet kennels, police say
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  MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Authorities say a Memphis woman was arrested after video showed her transporting two children in pet kennels. Leimome Cheeks, 62, was arrested and charged Saturday with two counts of child endangerment, the Memphis Police ...
  DISTURBING VIDEO: Woman drove 2 children in pet kennels in Tennessee, police sayKTRK-TV
  Police: Woman arrested for transporting children in dog kennelswreg.com
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• East Cleveland police locate person of interest in deadly house explosion - fox8.com

  11-06-2018 02:28 via fox8.com
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  East Cleveland police locate person of interest in deadly house explosion
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  EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio– The East Cleveland Police Department located a person of interest in Sunday's deadly house explosion. Ronetta Butts (Photo courtesy: East Cleveland police). Ronetta Butts is known to frequent the area of Superior Avenue and ...
  Person of interest in East Cleveland house explosion found by police: reportscleveland.comall 45 news articles »
  
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• Police: Autistic teen from Clarksburg area found - WTOP

  11-06-2018 02:22 via wtop.com
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  Police: Autistic teen from Clarksburg area found
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  WASHINGTON — Police have found the autistic teenager who wandered away from his Clarksburg, Maryland, neighborhood Saturday after having a disagreement with his family. Josh Cubert was located by police in Black Hills Park at 7 p.m. on Sunday.and more »
  
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• Wilkes-Barre Township police officers post 'One Bite' video doughnut review - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

  11-06-2018 01:52 via timesleader.com
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  Wilkes-Barre Township police officers post 'One Bite' video doughnut review
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  WILKES-BARRE TWP. — With the rise of Barstool Sports' popularity among millennials, many have tried to duplicate its content in efforts to promote their brand. The Wilkes-Barre Township police department is the latest to try and take a crack at one of ...
  
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• Provo Police seek help locating missing woman - KUTV 2News

  11-06-2018 01:27 via kutv.com
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  Provo Police seek help locating missing woman
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  (KUTV) - The Provo Police Department are seeking help in locating Kaethe Crouch, a resident of Provo. She left her home between 7 a..m and 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Crouch was last seen at the South Jordan Library. Police are concerned about her welfare ...and more »
  
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• Police release dramatic interview with Seminole Heights killing suspect - Tampabay.com

  11-06-2018 01:12 via tampabay.com
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  Police release dramatic interview with Seminole Heights killing suspect
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  TAMPA — On a Tuesday in November, two detectives sat with Howell "Trai" Donaldson III, a 24-year-old brought into Tampa Police headquarters for questioning after he tried to give away a gun to his manager at an Ybor City McDonald's. Police brought him ...
  
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• Highland police investigating 2-year-old found walking alone on street - nwitimes.com

  11-06-2018 00:37 via nwitimes.com
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  Highland police investigating 2-year-old found walking alone on street
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  Highland police are investigating after a 2-year-old girl was found walking alone in the 2900 block of Cambridge Way. According to a news release, the child was found around 9:10 p.m. Saturday unharmed and placed with Indiana Department of Child ...
  
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• Warning: NYS Police crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers during Speed Week - Syracuse.com

  11-06-2018 00:34 via syracuse.com
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  Warning: NYS Police crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers during Speed Week
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  SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Slow down. That's the message state police are sending as they step up patrols during a statewide "Speed Week" campaign aimed at cracking down on speeding and aggressive drivers. "Our top priority, as with all traffic enforcement, ...and more »
  
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