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Corning Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Flame-Shooting Golf Cart

Corning Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Flame-Shooting Golf Cart

The Corning Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify an individual reportedly driving a golf cart that shoots flames and plays loud music. A video released by the department shows flames emanating from a device mounted on the golf cart. The police have not disclosed the specific date or location where the video was recorded. Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the driver or spots the golf cart to contact the Corning Police Department at 530-824-7000. This unusual activity has prompted a police hunt, indicating potential safety concerns or violations of local ordinances related to noise and dangerous modifications to vehicles.

Booneville Police Department Secures Nearly $1 Million in Grant Funding for Equipment Upgrades and School Security

Booneville Police Department Secures Nearly $1 Million in Grant Funding for Equipment Upgrades and School Security

The Booneville Police Department has been awarded a total of $965,852.06 through two distinct grant programs. This funding includes $750,000 from the federal COPS Grant, which does not require a local match, and an additional $215,852.06 from the LEO Grant, a state matching grant. The department plans to utilize these funds to acquire and upgrade essential equipment such as patrol vehicles, weapons, computers, and body armor. A significant portion of the grant money is also earmarked for active shooter response equipment and specialized training for School Resource Officers stationed in Booneville schools. Police Chief Michael Ramey emphasized that these grants will enable the department to make crucial public safety investments while simultaneously reducing the financial burden on local taxpayers. Representatives from U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly’s office delivered the official notification of the federal grant award to city officials and Chief Ramey.

Reading Shuts Down Four Illegal After-Hours Clubs in Enforcement Operation

Reading Shuts Down Four Illegal After-Hours Clubs in Enforcement Operation

The City of Reading has successfully shut down four illegal or unpermitted after-hours clubs and conducted 135 directed police patrols as part of a coordinated enforcement effort. This operation, which took place over six weeks in May and June, followed recent amendments to the city's disruptive conduct ordinance. The enforcement involved collaboration between the Reading Police Department, the Reading Fire Marshal’s Office, Property and Codes Enforcement, and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement. During the operation, the four targeted locations were placarded as unsafe structures due to illegal changes in use, and 18 additional violations of the city’s Fire Prevention Code were documented. Subsequent reinspections confirmed that the illegal uses had ceased. Property owners and occupants were also provided information regarding the legal process for pursuing changes in use. Mayor Eddie Morán stated that the ordinance changes were designed to provide the city with stronger tools to address propertie...

Birmingham Police Locate Missing 57-Year-Old Woman Safely

Birmingham Police Locate Missing 57-Year-Old Woman Safely

Birmingham Police have successfully located Jacqueline Tubbs, a 57-year-old woman who was reported missing. Tubbs was last seen around 3 a.m. on Wednesday near Kelly’s Coin Laundry on 72nd Street North. She was described as wearing a pink shirt, blue capri jeans, blue shoes, and a red hat. Tubbs has black and gray hair, brown eyes, is approximately 5-foot-7, and weighs around 115 pounds. Authorities indicated that she left the area willingly but had a medical condition that could affect her judgment. The police did not provide further details regarding her medical condition or the circumstances of her being found, only confirming her safe return.

South Portland Police Department Faces Staffing Shortages Amid Declining Applications

South Portland Police Department Faces Staffing Shortages Amid Declining Applications

The South Portland Police Department is experiencing significant staffing challenges, struggling to fill open positions despite an ongoing application process. Deputy Chief Kevin Gerrish noted a stark contrast to the early 2000s, when hundreds of applicants would vie for a single opening. Since 2020, the department has received only 292 applications in total, a substantial drop from previous decades. The department currently has 52 officers but is budgeted for 57. Officers attribute this decline to several factors, including the impact of the pandemic, a perceived decrease in public enthusiasm for jobs involving public interaction, and a generational shift where younger individuals are seen as less service-oriented. The rigorous hiring process, which includes multiple interviews, psychological, medical, and physical exams, and a polygraph, further narrows the pool; out of 292 applicants since 2020, only 37 have been hired. Many applicants fail to complete the extensive 36-page application packet, with abou...

Hall County Jail Receives Grant to Double Body Camera Supply

Hall County Jail Receives Grant to Double Body Camera Supply

The Hall County Board of Commissioners announced that the Hall County jail has been awarded a grant from the Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation. This funding, totaling just over $17,000, is specifically designated for the purchase of new body cameras and associated equipment. The grant will enable the jail to acquire 18 additional body cameras, effectively doubling its current supply. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the correctional facility. The announcement was made during the Tuesday morning meeting of the Hall County Board of Commissioners, highlighting a significant step towards modernizing the jail's operational capabilities and improving oversight of interactions between staff and inmates.

Fort Wayne Police Respond to Shooting South of Downtown, Two Dead and One Injured

Fort Wayne Police Respond to Shooting South of Downtown, Two Dead and One Injured

Police in Fort Wayne, Indiana, responded to a shooting incident in the 800 block of Buchanan Street, south of downtown, on Wednesday night. Officers were dispatched around 9 p.m. and upon arrival, found two individuals unconscious. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital; their condition and identity have not yet been released. Despite reports from a news team hearing additional gunshots nearby while officers were processing the scene, investigators have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have not provided information regarding potential suspects or the motive behind the shooting. The incident is currently a developing story, with updates expected from local news outlets.

St. Albans Man Cited for Allegedly Assaulting Vermont State Trooper in Swanton

St. Albans Man Cited for Allegedly Assaulting Vermont State Trooper in Swanton

A St. Albans man, John Montgomery, 55, was cited by Vermont State Police on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a trooper in Swanton. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks made contact with Montgomery around 5 p.m. on First Street. During the interaction, Montgomery reportedly became physically aggressive and assaulted one of the troopers. Following the incident, Montgomery was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court at a later date. The charge against him is assault on a law enforcement officer. The specific details of the alleged assault were not immediately released, but the incident led to his formal citation and a future court appearance.

North Charleston Police Arrest Man on Drug Trafficking Charges Following Traffic Stop

North Charleston Police Arrest Man on Drug Trafficking Charges Following Traffic Stop

Sheldon Lamar Welcome, 39, was arrested by North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) officers on August 29th after a traffic stop near Spruill Avenue and Baxter Street. Officers initially pulled over Welcome's vehicle for illegally dark window tint. A subsequent records check revealed his driver's license was indefinitely suspended due to unpaid traffic tickets, leading to his arrest for Driving Under Suspension. While being transported to the Al Cannon Detention Center, Welcome informed officers he had drugs concealed on his person. A probable-cause search at the jail's sally port uncovered a small clear bag containing 38 purple, diamond-shaped pills marked with an 'S'. Further search of a purple plastic tube revealed another clear bag with green plant material, seven additional diamond-shaped pills, and one star-shaped pill. All 46 pills field-tested presumptively positive for MDMA and Fentanyl. Welcome was subsequently booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center and faces additional charges of Possession...

LAPD Bomb Squad Responds to Suspicious Item at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Downtown LA

LAPD Bomb Squad Responds to Suspicious Item at Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Downtown LA

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) bomb squad was dispatched to the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles following the discovery of a suspicious item. Federal agents contacted the LAPD around 12:30 a.m. regarding the device located at 255 E. Temple Street. A police robot was observed examining belongings outside the federal building. The LAPD confirmed that no threats were associated with the item, and the scene was cleared by Wednesday morning. The investigation led to the closure of Alameda Street from Commercial Street to Temple Street for several hours, with all streets reopening by 5 a.m. Additionally, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority A-line trains between the Little Tokyo/Arts District and Union stations were temporarily replaced by bus shuttles due to the police activity. No further details regarding the suspicious item or the investigation have been released.

Costa Mesa Police Department to Reintroduce Voluntary Breathalyzer Tests in Bars with New Grant Funding

Costa Mesa Police Department to Reintroduce Voluntary Breathalyzer Tests in Bars with New Grant Funding

The Costa Mesa Police Department will resume offering voluntary breathalyzer tests to patrons in local bars, following the city council's unanimous acceptance of a grant exceeding $92,000 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). This initiative, part of the 'Know Your Limit' program, aims to educate individuals about their blood alcohol levels and prevent driving under the influence (DUI). Police spokesperson Roxi Fyad clarified that these tests are voluntary and serve as educational tools, not enforcement actions. Bar owners opt into the program, and officers will conduct 40 DUI saturation patrols in addition to the 'Know Your Limit' campaigns. This marks the second time Costa Mesa has received this cannabis tax fund grant, which is allocated based on the city's high prevalence of DUIs.

Naperville Police Investigate Report of Gunshots Fired on South Route 59

Naperville Police Investigate Report of Gunshots Fired on South Route 59

Naperville police are currently investigating a report of gunshots fired on Friday night. Officers responded to the 600 block of South Route 59 at approximately 9:20 p.m. after receiving a report from a witness who stated that shots had been fired and two vehicles were involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities gathering more details about the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire. This incident is part of a broader series of local news in Naperville, which also includes the recent arrest of two teenagers during a large gathering of juveniles in downtown Naperville, and community events such as the Labor Day Parade and upcoming September 11th commemorations.