The Boston Celtics celebrated their 2023-24 NBA title by raising Banner 18 and receiving their championship rings prior to their season-opening game against the New York Knicks. They’re heavily favorited to repeat as champs, but Charles Barkley believes Boston’s dominance will continue for years to...
BOSTON -- The Celtics raised their 18th championship banner to the rafters at TD Garden on Tuesday night but viewers at home were not able to see the full banner raising ceremony. The conclusion of the banner raising that was broadcast on TNT cut away...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK — The cast of “Blue Bloods” joined the families of fallen NYPD officers for a special lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building, CBS New York reported.The Oct. 18 event, held in partnership with CBS Studios and the DEA Widows’ and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1MESA, Ariz. — Nearly 100 years after his death at the hands of a criminal gang, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Lee Wright will be honored with a headstone and memorial service, 12News reported.Wright was fatally wounded in downtown Chandler by “Iron” Irene...
By Josh LaBellaJournal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.HARTFORD, Conn. — Town and city officials across Connecticut reported their 911 systems were down Tuesday afternoon.The 911 lines were out in locations including New Haven, Groton, Danbury, Branford, Hartford, Woodbridge, Wallingford, and East Lyme.Service also was down for Litchfield...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has taken a creative and engaging approach to Halloween safety this year with a fun, lighthearted video aimed at keeping the community informed. The video, posted on Oct. 14, was a collaborative effort between...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles city council candidate faced backlash after saying “F— the police” during a meet-and-greet with university students, the Los Angeles Times reported.The comment was made by Ysabel Jurado while discussing police spending in response to a question about...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A Pasco County deputy is in critical condition after the patrol vehicle they were in overturned in floodwaters, WFTS reported.The Oct. 18 incident occurred while the deputy and a Dade City Police officer were scouting floodwaters, according to the...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SILVER SPRING, Md. — Newly released body-worn camera footage shows the moment a Montgomery County police officer fatally shot a man after repeatedly instructing him to drop what was initially believed to be a knife WUSA reported.The shooting occurred on Sept. 21 in...
By Estelle AtkinsonLas Vegas Review-JournalLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police revealed new details in a briefing Monday about a stolen vehicle chase that ended in a shooting by an officer, sending a man since charged with attempted murder to the hospital on Thursday.On Thursday morning,...