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A Baldwyn man has been charged with kidnapping and assault involving his spouse according to a press release from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department. On July 27th, 2024 Deputy Ethan Hester took a report from a victim that came to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Local man charged with kidnapping and assault

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

South Carolina State

Oconee County, SC

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has released a tribute video for Deputy Lucas Watts, who was shot in the head during a traffic stop last November and named Deputy of The Year earlier this month. Watts makes his first public statement at the end. “Thank you all for what you’ve...

'A Cop's a Cop': S.C. Deputy Shot in Head Thank Public for Support

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

California State

OFFICER Magazine has a weekly law enforcement podcast, and it's available for readers to check out. Every Friday, The Lineup podcast rounds up the week's most intriguing law enforcement news and goes behind the headlines. Editorial Director Frank Borelli and Assistant Editor Joe Vince will look at the stories that have people talking, and they'll give their own takes on the topics, from discussing a police department's latest recruiting and retention efforts to putting a spotlight on a daring arrest.

The Lineup: A Chilling Glimpse at a Gunman's Killing Rampage

Palm Coast, FL

An inmate who “faked” an injury to escape from a hospital ended up suffering a real injury when a police K-9 bit his arm and refused to let go, body camera footage shows. The 29-year-old suspect was screaming for help when deputies arrested him Saturday, July 27, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office reported in a news release.

Watch Fla. Sheriff's K-9 Sniff Out, Apprehend Escaped Inmate

Weymouth, MA

Killer Emanuel Lopes was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison, with eligibility for parole after 40 years, for the 2018 rampage murders of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams. “Everyone makes choices in life. Mike chose to live a loyal and dedicated life,” Chesna’s...

Killer of Mass. Police Officer Gets Life in Prison for 2018 Rampage

Saint Louis, MO

ST. LOUIS — Two videos released by police Wednesday show, first, a 19-year-old gunman in 2022 meandering the hallways of a St. Louis high school with an AR-15-style rifle, firing shots into the ceiling and sending guards fleeing. Then, a second video depicts the chaotic mass of police officers storming a third-floor computer lab and killing the teen.

St. Louis Police Release Video Footage of 2022 High School Shooting

Las Vegas, NV

Quick-thinking Las Vegas police officers were honored Wednesday after using a dumpster to rescue a woman trapped inside a burning apartment late last year. Officers responded to the Dec. 27 fire and saw a woman trapped on a balcony as flames shot from the building, KVVU-TV reports. The officers try to calm the woman and ask if there are others inside the building before jumping into action.

Watch Las Vegas Police Officer Save Woman on Balcony of Burning Building

Detroit, MI

Charter Township Of Clinton, MI

Any other young teenager who came across a bleeding man lying motionless on the ground at a car wash might have pulled out his cellphone to capture the gory scene. But not Richard Blackwell. The 13-year-old Blackwell did grab his phone, but only to call 911 before running to flag...

Mich. Police Officer, Teen Hailed for Saving Unresponsive Man's Life

Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE — Baltimore Police officers arriving at Fort Armistead Park in the early hours of March 26 pointed their flashlights into the water and tried to make sense of what they were looking at. “That’s something big time.”. “It sounded like a cannonball.”. “This is gonna be a...

Baltimore Police Bodycam Shows Rescue of Worker after Key Bridge Collapse

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Milwaukee, WI

Security and body camera footage captured a frantic shootout last month that erupted when Milwaukee police tried to arrest a suspect wanted for shooting two people. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. July 17 when police tracked down Jayuntae Gregory, 22, to a gas station, WISN-TV reports. The suspect was accused of shooting two family members the previous day.

Video: Shooting Suspect Opens Fire on Milwaukee Police at Gas Station

At rush hour on Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a man who was running into traffic on U.S. Highway 95. Police believed the man, Dylan Thomas Branson, was suicidal. An officer chased the man and took him down, but in a struggle at U.S. 95 and Charleston Boulevard, the officer’s gun went off, and he was wounded, Metro previously said.

Las Vegas Police Honors Officers who Rushed to Help Wounded Colleague

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Kansas State

Arnold, MO

Six weeks after the death of a police dog in a hot car in Savannah, Missouri, another Missouri K-9 was declared dead Wednesday after authorities say the air conditioner quit working in his handler’s patrol car. The police department in Arnold, Missouri announced the death of Vader, a 4-year-old...

Mo. Police K-9 Dies after Cruiser's Air-Conditioner Malfunctions

ORLANDO, FL — Two of the state’s largest and most influential law enforcement groups came out Tuesday against a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association issued statements opposing Amendment 3, citing concerns that legalizing the...

Fla. Police Groups Argue Legalized Pot Will Create 'Lower Quality of Life'

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

San Francisco, CA

The man who was shot and killed by police earlier this month in San Francisco fired a weapon at an officer while fleeing, footage released by police on Wednesday shows. On July 21, just before midnight, San Francisco police fatally shot the armed man suspected of stealing a red-and-black scooter in the Tenderloin. Footage released by the San Francisco Police Department at a virtual town hall Wednesday showed the suspect firing back at an officer before the officer returned fire.

Video: Fleeing Gunman Fires on San Francisco Police During Foot Chase

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Philadelphia Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Killing Police Officer

PHILADELPHIA -- Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced Wednesday morning that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Miles Pfeffer, a Bucks County man charged with...

Philadelphia Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Killing Police Officer

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