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Mesa teen accused of terrorist threats, plotting mass shooting

Mesa teen accused of terrorist threats, plotting mass shooting

Damien Bedonie, a Mesa 18 year old, searched past mass shootings to plan his own, Maricopa County prosecutors said.
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Joliet Man Charged in High-Speed I-355 Chase After Evading Police

Joliet Man Charged in High-Speed I-355 Chase After Evading Police

Jovan A. Smith, a 30-year-old convicted felon from Joliet, has been accused of leading police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 355. The incident began when Oak Brook police attempted to stop a silver Buick Regal, wanted for aggravated assault and aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer in North Riverside. A Cook County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was tracking the vehicle. Smith allegedly exited I-355, stopped, then drove around a vehicle, onto a curb, through an intersection, and back onto southbound I-355, reaching speeds of approximately 85 mph. He reportedly cut across two lanes without signaling and passed a school bus on the shoulder. Police terminated the ground pursuit due to safety concerns, but the helicopter continued surveillance. Smith later ran out of gas on eastbound Interstate I-80 and was arrested at a weigh station. He is charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer and is currently on pre-trial release and parole for burglary and theft-related offen...
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Teens gloated as bomb threats shut Florida schools | 'UR ON THE NEWS’

Teens gloated as bomb threats shut Florida schools | 'UR ON THE NEWS’

A teenage boy confessed to calling in fake bomb threats to schools across South Florida, including one at Boca Raton High. Here's how he'll pay.
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Man arrested 6 years after DUI manslaughter warrant issued | Exclusive

Man arrested 6 years after DUI manslaughter warrant issued | Exclusive

A man wanted for six years after a warrant charging him with DUI manslaughter was issued has been arrested
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Death Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Sacramento County

Death Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Sacramento County

A death investigation has commenced in Sacramento County following the discovery of an adult's body in the Rosemont area on Thursday. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a call after 10 p.m. regarding a pedestrian in the roadway on Folsom Boulevard near La Quinta Drive. Upon arrival, authorities found the body. Initial observations indicated that the minor injuries sustained by the individual were not consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The coroner also expressed doubts that the person was hit by a vehicle, suggesting another cause of death. Details regarding the age and gender of the deceased have not been released to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet provided further information on the circumstances surrounding the death. KCRA 3 is continuing to follow this developing story for updates.
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Controversy Arises Over 'Flock' Cameras on Long Island

Controversy Arises Over 'Flock' Cameras on Long Island

A dispute has emerged on Long Island regarding the use of 'Flock' cameras. These cameras, designed for surveillance, have become a point of contention among residents and officials. According to Flock officials, the images captured by these devices are exclusively utilized as part of criminal investigations. Greg Cergol reported on the ongoing debate, indicating that concerns likely revolve around privacy implications versus the stated benefits of enhanced public safety. The controversy highlights the growing tension between technological advancements in surveillance and individual civil liberties, a common theme in many communities across the United States.
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Two Convicted Felons Arrested in North Charleston After Traffic Stop Uncovers Multiple Firearms

Two Convicted Felons Arrested in North Charleston After Traffic Stop Uncovers Multiple Firearms

Two convicted felons from Summerville, D'Zorion Daquase Davis, 22, and Montavius Altonio Lewis, 25, were arrested in North Charleston early Friday morning. The arrests occurred after North Charleston police (NCPD) discovered three handguns and multiple firearm accessories during a traffic stop. The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. when an officer observed a speeding pickup truck near Ashley Phosphate Road and Stafford Road and initiated a stop. The truck abruptly stopped behind a business, and the driver, Davis, exited and approached the patrol car. During the investigation, officers found a pistol magazine in a sling bag handed over by a passenger. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a Glock handgun in the back seat, a second Glock handgun with an extended magazine in the center console, and a loaded Canik handgun under a seat. One of the Glock handguns was reported stolen from North Charleston. Both Davis and Lewis were charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and transported to the Al C...
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Ex-Shelby County commissioner sentenced to two years in federal prison

Ex-Shelby County commissioner sentenced to two years in federal prison

Also this week, multiple high-profile court dates were reset, including those of a sitting Shelby County commissioner and former Young Dolph suspect.
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Three arrested, deadly weapons seized after string of retaliatory Jasper Co. shootings

Three arrested, deadly weapons seized after string of retaliatory Jasper Co. shootings

Four shootings, one fatal, high-speed I-95 pursuit, three arrested, and machine guns seized; Jasper County Sheriff says 'Stop the cycle of violence'
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Grand Forks County Commission Approves Technology and Highway Safety Contracts for Sheriff's Office

Grand Forks County Commission Approves Technology and Highway Safety Contracts for Sheriff's Office

The Grand Forks County Commission has unanimously approved three contracts for the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office. Two of these contracts are technology-related renewals, and the third is a highway safety overtime grant. Sheriff Andy Schneider detailed the contracts during a recent County Commission meeting. One renewed contract is with Guardian RFID, a Minnesota-based software company providing inmate monitoring products for the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. This renewal, a three-year lease program, includes upgrades to scanners and software, costing approximately $20,000 annually. Sheriff Schneider stated that this lease program is more affordable than purchasing new equipment and can be extended for an additional three years. The second technology contract renewal is with SCRAM Systems, which supplies alcohol monitoring systems used by the sheriff’s office. This contract is also for three years, though Sheriff Schneider indicated he might explore new providers in the future. The third app...
Wilmington Star-NewsWilmington Star-News
Former Brunswick deputy charged with misuse of Flock cameras

Former Brunswick deputy charged with misuse of Flock cameras

A former Brunswick County deputy faces charges for allegedly misusing government computers and automated license plate readers, or Flock Safety cameras.
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Deputies Arrest Felony Warrant Suspect Hiding in Middle Tennessee Home

Deputies Arrest Felony Warrant Suspect Hiding in Middle Tennessee Home

Deputies in Montgomery County, Tennessee, arrested an individual with confirmed felony warrants who was found hiding in a closet at a home on Camelot Drive. On Tuesday, deputies arrived at the residence to locate the suspect. After obtaining permission to search the home, they announced their presence and deployed a K-9 unit. The individual did not surrender or reveal their location until the K-9 assisted in locating and apprehending them. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that the arrestee sustained injuries during the apprehension and was transported to a hospital, in accordance with MCSO policy, despite declining treatment. Further details regarding the suspect's identity and specific warrants have not yet been released, as the investigation remains active.