By Olivia LloydThe Charlotte ObserverLEE COUNTY, Fla. — A fugitive living under a different identity for nearly 40 years has been caught after Florida law enforcement learned he was the same man who broke out of a Puerto Rico prison in the 1980s, authorities said.Jorge...
By Jack LindnerMarietta Daily Journal, Ga.AUSTELL, Ga. — Cool Kids Committee, an Austell -based nonprofit, is providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school students with help from the Cobb Police Department.Delores Powell, founder and executive director of the nonprofit, partnered with Officer Riana...
By Gretchen TeskeMoline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Ill.DAVENPORT, Iowa — When Davenport police corporal Dave Morse took a report of a woman being scammed out of thousands of dollars for a custom table, he knew from the start the chances of getting the money...
Ariane LangeThe Sacramento BeeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Police Department will ramp up enforcement of traffic safety violations in high-risk areas with new grant funding from the state, Chief Kathy Lester said in a city news release.The $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic...
By Heather Morrisonmasslive.comPLAINVILLE, Mass. — As concern grew for a missing 86-year-old Massachusetts man, a high-tech search began as drones scanned miles of wooded area in Plainville.Just 17 minutes later, they had their answer. The man was found in a wooded area...
By Jason DillThe Bradenton HeraldBRADENTON, Fla. — An alligator interrupted a pizza delivery on Sunday.The 8-foot gator wandered through River Isles , a senior living community in Bradenton. It took refuge under a car parked in the driveway of a house waiting on the pizza...
AURORA, Colo. – The Aurora Police Department has implemented a revised pursuit policy allowing officers to pursue suspects believed to be driving under the influence or in a stolen vehicle, Denver 7 reported.Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said the change, which took effect March 5, is...
By Alvin Buyinzamasslive.comWEBSTER, Mass. — Two dogs named “Chocolate Chip” and “Salami Mami” attacked a group of police officers during a drug bust in a Webster snack retail shop on March 5 , authorities said.The drug bust was the result of a months-long investigation into...
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A former NFL Super Bowl champion has been promoted to sergeant at the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, WECT reported.Jay Ross, a Wilmington native, played for East Carolina University before joining the NFL, according to the report. He signed with the New...
MCKINNEY, Texas — A police K-9 was killed during a standoff at a McKinney motel on March 13, FOX 4 reported.The incident began when McKinney Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at a motel, according to the report. Responding officers found a 52-year-old...