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May 30, 2024

Los Angeles deputy 'basically unscathed' after cruiser goes airborne, flips after vehicle crash

A Los Angeles County deputy suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck their patrol car at an intersection and sent the cruiser airborne.

May 30, 2024

Bush appointee hit and killed in car accident outside Nevada federal courthouse: police

U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, was killed in a crash in Nevada on Wednesday, officials confirmed.

May 29, 2024

Florida woman jumps from pier to evade cops after public sex romp, police say

A young man and woman in Florida were taken into custody after police received reports of a public sexual encounter on a pier on Memorial Day.

May 29, 2024

Journalism groups sue Wisconsin Justice Department for names of every police officer in state

Groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to force the Wisconsin Department of Justice to disclose the birthdates, disciplinary records and names of every WI officer.

May 29, 2024

Florida officers 'arrest' nuisance alligator at 104-year-old woman's home

Two officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in Jacksonville, Florida, assisted in the removal of an alligator from a 104-year-old woman's home, according to officials.

May 29, 2024

Colorado police officer finds live rattlesnake during car search, video shows

A police officer in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, discovered a live rattlesnake inside a car while conducting a drug search over the weekend, authorities said.

May 29, 2024

Massachusetts 911 dispatch reveals wild chase for suspected murderer after movie, McDonald's slash spree

About 1.5 hours of 911 dispatch reveals wild chase of Massachusetts slashing suspect, how civilian tips helped police, and the escalating danger of chasing a homicide suspect.

May 29, 2024

Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections

Belgian authorities searched the home and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels over suspected Russian interference. Similar searches occurred in Strasbourg.

May 29, 2024

Alligator discovered taking bites out of dead woman in Houston

Houston Police discovered an alligator taking bites out of a woman Tuesday morning. Police said it is unclear if the woman died before the incident.

May 29, 2024

Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished

Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu supported a do-not-prosecute list and to abolish the gang registry in a Progressive Massachusetts questionnaire.