WAYNE, N.J. — A man armed with two swords was shot by police after allegedly threatening to harm officers, just hours after he had been arrested and released from custody, according to Patch.The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office released the body camera video of the Feb....
DETROIT — When officers respond to a barricaded suspect or a hazardous materials scene, every second — and every piece of intelligence — counts. Some agencies are turning to robotic tools to gather real-time information before sending officers into harm’s way.Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD)...
By Summer BallentineAssociated PressJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — St. Louis would lose control over its police force under a bill Missouri lawmakers approved Wednesday, possibly joining a few cities nationally where local elected officials don’t fully manage law enforcement.The measure would grant Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe...
By Ana CeballosMiami HeraldTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida officials want local police officers to report their bosses to the state if they believe they are not fully complying with state immigration directives as part of a broad push to get law enforcement agencies on board with...
You might think finding a gift card worth $500 is your lucky day. But it’s not. It’s a scam, police in Massachusetts are warning. Residents in Newton found the gift cards in envelopes placed on their car windshields at the TJ Maxx and Sierra Trading...
Four classrooms were evacuated Wednesday after a scaffolding collapse caused a part of a new wall being built at the Hopkins Elementary School to fall, officials said. The scaffolding collapse happened around 11:36 a.m., the Hopkinton Fire Department said. A 15-foot by 40-foot section of...
Dear Abby: I am concerned about my daughter. She’s in a nice relationship, which seems good. They have two beautiful sons, ages 4 and 2, good jobs, a nice home and nice families who show a lot of support. We are always there for one...
A 32-year-old woman was charged with animal cruelty after New Bedford police say she shot a dog with a pellet gun. Lynette Ayala, of New Bedford, was charged with animal cruelty after the incident earlier this month. On March 1, a woman reported her dog...
Vermont confirmed its first case of measles in 2025, Monday, but the risk to the public is considered to be low. A child from Lamoille County in Vermont got sick with measles after returning home from an international trip with their family in recent days,...
Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him the use of our guest house, regularly filled the fridge, paid for every restaurant meal, listened to his problems, and provided whatever help we could.Recently,...
