By Greg SmithThe Day, New London, Conn.GROTON, Conn. — Jay Johnson of Salem has been ridding homes of nuisance wildlife, snakes included, for more than two decades.But he can’t recall ever dealing with a python.The owner of the aptly named Critter Cop business said Thursday...
By Caelyn PenderBay Area News GroupSUNNYVALE, Calif. — A group of 20 people swarmed a Sunnyvale jewelry store Wednesday afternoon, officials said, smashing display cases and grabbing valuables before leading police on multiple pursuits as they fled the scene.Just before 1:30 p.m., Sunnyvale officers arrived...
By Dylan LovanAssociated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s police chief was suspended this week because she mishandled a police major’s sexual harassment complaint, the major’s attorney said Thursday.Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg made the surprise announcement Wednesday evening that Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel would be placed on administrative...
Earlier this week, California-based billionaire Chris Larsen, co-founder and former CEO of crypto company Ripple, announced a donation of $1 million to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).The funding, which is earmarked to enhance officer wellness and support community engagement initiatives, will be distributed to...
By Lindsay WhitehurstAssociated PressWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a rapid-fire gun accessory that was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.The high court’s conservative majority found that the Trump administration did not...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A detective with the Scottsdale Police Department has died following an on-duty incident, according to the department.Around 7:30 p.m. on June 13, the Scottsdale Police Department received a call that one of their officers was in need of emergency assistance...
By Cameron ProbertTri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.)SALEM, Ore. — Newly released video shows the frantic high-speed chase on Interstate 5 in April that ended the hunt for a Tri-Cities double murder and kidnap suspect.Oregon State Police released video and reports this week from the 20-minute chase...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1LAS VEGAS — Dash camera video shows the moment a good Samaritan pulled over to help a deputy during a struggle with a suspect. According to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jason Ruesch was responding to a disturbance call around 10:25 a.m....
By Ken de la BastideThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind.ANDERSON, Ind. — The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that the recent use of deadly force by a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy was justified.On June 1, Lataurus Harrison was shot and killed by Deputy Mason Brizendine...
By Summer LinLos Angeles TimesFULLERTON, Calif. — A Tesla driver using the vehicle’s self-driving mode crashed into a police car Thursday morning in Fullerton, almost hitting an officer who was investigating another crash, according to authorities.A Fullerton Police Department officer was investigating a fatal crash...