By Joanna PutmanPolice1PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto has announced his retirement, effective Nov. 1, after a total of nearly 25 years with the department, WPXI reported.In a letter addressed to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Scirotto said his decision was made in the...
By Emma Seiwell, Leonard GreeneNew York Daily NewsNEW YORK — A rookie cop shot and wounded in a clash with a menacing Queens bus rider is still struggling with his injuries more than 18 months later, his union chief said Thursday.Fresh-faced Brett Boller, 22 at...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1WABASH COUNTY, Ill. — A former Wabash County deputy is facing criminal charges following an investigation into the death of his K-9 partner, WEVV reported.K-9 Kiki was found dead on July 14, 2024, prompting an independent investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office...
By Abbey NutterThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Sheriff Robert Bryan introduced the Wilson County Commission to the newest tool that’s helping keep Wilson County Schools safe.Zena and Zander are gun and ammunition detection dogs that make daily rounds in Wilson County Schools. They’ve...
By Cristóbal ReyesOrlando SentinelORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday released snippets of body-camera video of what led to a man being shot dead last month by deputies responding to a suicide threat at a south Orlando hotel.The man was identified as...
PRESS RELEASEWARMINSTER, Pa. October 17, 2024 – Havis, Inc., a leading provider of rugged mounting and mobility solutions, proudly announces the launch of the new Havis VSX Console for the Chevrolet Blazer EV. Designed for law enforcement professionals, the VSX Console enhances the operational efficiency...
I want to talk frankly about what happened at Moose Camp on Oct. 11. I think we as citizens often read the news and feel empathy, sympathy and heartache for those experiencing whatever hardship we’re reading about, but there are times when a personal voice...
A spacious, recently built house located at 32 Tommy Francis Road in Westminster has new owners. The 3,452-square-foot property, built in 2018, was sold on Oct. 2, 2024. The $1,185,000 purchase price works out to $343 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous...
WESTFIELD — More than three dozen businesses and nonprofits have signed up to participate in Westfield’s annual downtown trick-or-treat, sponsored by the mayor’s office and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield.Costumed children and their families are welcome to trick-or-treat tonight, starting at 4...
HOLYOKE – A veteran dies in one of every eight suicides statewide but there are ways those who served in the military can and should get help.When it comes to veterans dying by suicide, the problem is clear. Why available help doesn’t reach them in...