Associated PressNEWARK, N.J. — A 14-year-old shot and killed a police officer and wounded another Friday evening in New Jersey, authorities said, in a chaotic scene that witnesses described as seeing officers running down a busy street before they heard a volley of a dozen...
By Rolf BooneThe Olympian (Olympia, Wash.)THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes Monday night after fleeing from state troopers on southbound I-5, according to jail information and the Thurston County sheriff.Sheriff Derek Sanders said in a social media...
By Erik BascomeStaten Island AdvanceWASHINGTON — The millions of first responders who risk their lives to serve their communities could soon receive additional help in handling the mental health challenges that often accompany their high-stress jobs.On Tuesday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Josh Hawley...
By Adam Bassmasslive.comWORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier says the Worcester Police Department (WPD) is taking measures and making reforms to address the findings of a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe that found officers used excessive force, engaged in discriminatory practices and engaged...
Chris Sheldonnj.comNEWARK, N.J. — Two police officers were shot in Newark Friday night and one was hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.The officers were shot at 6:37 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Carteret Street in Newark, according to a statement from the Essex...
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. — The Fond du Lac Police Department credited its officers for successfully tracking down a suspect with the help of drone technology, WFRV reported.According to police, the suspect, believed to be driving under the influence, ran from a traffic stop on...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police released body camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who pointed a gun at officers, WGLT reported.The Feb. 6 incident began when officers were alerted to a vehicle on Interstate 74 in Champaign believed to be linked...