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August 14

Multiple Virginia deputies 'shaken up' after being injured in gunfire while serving warrants, protective order

Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael Taylor said the three deputies who were injured in gunfire while responding to a home are "shaken up" but are expected to survive.

August 14

Cincinnati beatdown suspects arraigned on new charges; bond changes spark courtroom drama

Cincinnati beatdown suspects could face up to 30 years in prison on felonious assault charges as federal gun charge added for convicted felon Montanez Merriweather.

August 14

3 Virginia deputies shot at while serving warrant

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss three Virginia deputies who were shot at and injured while serving a warrant and allegations that a school arranged an abortion for a student without parental consent.

August 14

Democratic governor declares state of emergency in crime-ridden county

New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

August 14

Schumer gives profanity-laced response to whether Dems will help extend DC police takeover

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Democrats will fight "tooth and nail" against President Donald Trump's request to extend federal control over D.C. police beyond 30 days.

August 14

Blue cities in Trump’s crosshairs after DC police takeover

Washington, D.C., recorded a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities despite overall violent crime dropping 35% from 2023.

August 14

‘Something’s got to change!’: NJ town targets parents of 'out of control' teens

Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins discusses a new town law that would hold parents accountable for their children's misconduct and the pushback it's facing from residents.

August 14

Alleged Devil's Den killer investigated in multiple unsolved murders across US that have one thing in common

Authorities in Wisconsin and Vermont are taking a closer look at Andrew McGann as they revisit the murders of people killed on hiking trails. McGann pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

August 14

Former Capitol Police Chief says crime by ‘gangs of youth’ in DC has spiked, escaped ‘certain neighborhoods’

Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund warned that the homicide rate in the nation's capital is five to six times higher than other major US cities.

August 14

Failed GOP candidate sentenced to 80 years in connection with shooting spree at Democrat officials' homes

A former Republican candidate was sentenced to 80 years behind bars for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss.