SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department’s new chief, Shon Barnes, officially took over on Jan. 30, King 5 reported.His immediate priorities include officer recruitment and retention, crime prevention, community engagement and ensuring employee safety, according to the report. Within his first 100 days, he aims...
Andrew J. CampaLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Victims of the L.A. County firestorms are grieving their losses as well as frustrated with delays in getting restarted with their lives, which L.A. police say makes them great prey for scammers.“During times of crisis, unscrupulous individuals often...
ALBANY, N.Y. — A top Justice Department official condemned the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office for releasing an undocumented migrant from jail before federal immigration agents could take him into custody on a federal arrest warrant, the Times Union reported.Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove stated...
VALLEY, Neb. —The Valley City Council has voted to allow K-9 Sonic to retire and remain with his former handler, James Deemer, following public outcry over the dog’s separation, KETV reported.Deemer, who worked with Sonic for nearly three years before retiring last spring, requested to...
ATLANTA —The Atlanta Police Department has released body camera and helicopter footage showing the pursuit of several suspects wanted for stealing a car and police equipment, according to a department news release.The Jan. 24 incident began when officers asked the APD’s air unit for assistance...
WASHINGTON —Congressional bills in both state and federal legislatures have placed increased emphasis on punishing those responsible for attacks on first responders. Among the bills are those that could expand the use of the federal death penalty, set longer minimum sentences for those convicted in...
By Karen GarciaLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — A driver in Torrance is dead after police say they were unable to save the person from their Tesla because of its burning lithium ion battery.Torrance police responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a Tesla at the intersection...
Associated PressGEORGETOWN, Ky. — The man charged with fatally shooting a Kentucky deputy during a traffic stop will spend the rest of his life in prison, without the possibility of parole, after entering a guilty plea Wednesday.Steven Sheangshang, 47, pleaded guilty at a court hearing...
It’s not abundantly clear what Ben McAdoo does with the New England Patriots. But whatever it is, he must do it well.According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, McAdoo is expected to stick around in New England. McAdoo was a senior offensive assistant under Jerod Mayo last...
Two people were taken to the hospital after their cars collided in Hanover Thursday night, fire officials said. Hanover firefighters were sent to the area of 527 Webster St. for a two-car, head-on crash with reported entrapment, the department wrote in a statement posted to...
