 |
Top Stories |
 |
|
| |
|
|
 |
Crime News - May 14h, 2012 |
 |
| The Crime News Reporter® is published daily to deliver contemporaneous crime beat news and criminal statistics to law enforcement, non-profit victim rights organizations, licensed professionals and syndicated news services. |
|
|
|
|
Recent Articles |
- Burglar finds weak spot inside strip mall's walls
When Trinh Vo opened her nail salon Sunday morning, the place appeared the same as it did the night before: Floors swept, foot baths polished, mirrors cleaned.
But then Vo saw the holes. Two crude, [...] - Teen shot on San Jose street
San Jose police were investigating the shooting Saturday evening of a teenager who was hit by gunfire in the 2700 block of Kollmar Drive, near the intersection of Story Road and Capitol Expressway.
[...] - Vallejo man shoots two, killing one, before shooting himself Friday
VALLEJO - A toddler is in grave condition and her parents are dead in what Vallejo police are calling an apparent murder-suicide.
Authorities say the 2-year-old girl's father shot her and her 38-y [...] - Sheriffs Investigating Possible Lead In Double Homicide
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. -- A homicide investigation is under way at a Sacramento County home after a father and his teenage son were found dead inside.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, n [...] - 'Pure heroism' – cop fires shot, saves hostage
The young Sacramento cops charged through the drugstore's front door and into chaos. Customers were screaming, baskets and boxes of medicine littered the aisles and a pharmacist lay on the ground, ble [...]
|
Police Week Concludes, Tributes Continue in D.C.
The official events of National Police Week are over. However, the tributes, respect and reverence paid to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice continued.
Six Hurt, Three Dead in Kentucky Shooting
Three people were killed Thursday after a chaotic shooting scene that had crowds running for cover in a crime-ridden section of Louisville.
Seattle Responds to Dept. of Justice Proposal
Seattle's response to the Justice Department's proposal to fix the Police Department is focused on curtailing excessive force but does not address federal concerns about biased policing.
Va. Jury Sides With Cops in Traffic Stop Incident
A Hampton jury last week found in favor of a former Hampton police officer and a Newport News deputy sheriff in a lawsuit stemming from a 2009 traffic stop that led to a scuffle with the driver.
Conn. Officer 'Lucky to Be Alive' After Fall
Troy Strauser, a 39-year-old patrol officer from Fairfield is "lucky to be alive," after being treated at Norwalk Hospital for several critical injuries sustained in a 20-foot fall.
Police Make Arrest in Miss. Highway Shootings
Police have arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings in Mississippi that prompted warnings a fake officer might be pulling over victims.
Pa. Cop Charged With Using Taser on Cuffed Teen
The Delaware County district attorney brought charges against a Colwyn Borough officer who allegedly used a Taser on a handcuffed 17-year-old while the teenager was shackled in a jail cell.
Calif. Officers Seize 19 Pounds of Meth, Arrest Five
Officers with the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team made several traffic stops and found one vehicle with 17 pounds of suspected meth in it.
Fla. Releases Evidence in Martin/Zimmerman Case
When George Zimmerman tries to convince a judge or jury that he shot Trayvon Martin in self-defense, the evidence he'll be able to call on appears to be a mixed bag.
Calif. Dept. Spends $20K Updating Media Policies
Berkeley is spending $20,000 to review its police department's media policies after the chief was widely criticized for sending a sergeant to a reporter's home in the middle of the night to ask for changes to an online story.
N.C. Officer Chasing Motorcyclist Crashes
A police officer pursuing a motorcyclist that had been driving recklessly crashed into a car occupied by a woman and her 8-month-old child, police said this morning.
Panel Upholds Firing Denver Officer in 2010 Shooting
A Civil Service Commission hearing panel has upheld the firing of a Denver police officer who used unauthorized ammunition and a rifle in a shootout, wounding a bystander.
Fla. City Is Pleased With Officer on Downtown Beat
Plant City Police Chief Bill McDaniel gave a rousing endorsement in a review an officer's first year assigned to a beat that includes downtown, midtown and the city's public housing projects.
Escort Motorcycle Officers Collide in Ohio
Two motorcycle police officers were injured in a downtown Cincinnati crash Thursday morning while they were escorting buses of family members to and from the Police Memorial Week Procession.
Feds Join School Bus Threat Probe in Ga.
Police in an Atlanta suburb have asked federal agents to examine a rifle dropped by a man who was seen aiming at a school bus and left behind a notebook with bus numbers.
Calif. Pot Dispensary Opens; Cops Vow to Close It
A new medical marijuana dispensary is open in Fresno, but police say they plan to move quickly to shut it down.
N.M. Man Convicted of Battery on Peace Officer
An Otero County jury found a 23-year-old Chaparral man guilty Friday in 12th Judicial District Court of fourth-degree felony battery on a peace officer.
Cops Await Records in Alleged Penn State Hazing
Investigators in an alleged Penn State hazing case are waiting for medical records from a student who says she was injured in the assault.
N.Y. DWI Suspect Has 23 License Suspensions
A 53-year-old Lake Ronkonkoma man with 23 license suspensions, including a current revocation for a DWI conviction, was arrested early Thursday morning in Mount Sinai and charged with felony driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County.
Judge Orders Calif. Detective to Turn Over Case File
A Superior Court judge acknowledged that a Pasadena detective withheld crucial evidence from defense attorneys in a battery trial that resulted in a hung jury and ordered him to give his complete file the defense attorney.
North Carolina Sheriff's Office Enters New Age
Sheriff Mike Andrews has wasted no time in finding ways to improve and modernize the Durham County Sheriff's Office, particularly in getting information to the people the office serves.
Wash. Car Vandal Takes Nothing, Leaves Tortillas
A car prowler shattered a window of a parked Jeep in Seattle, stole nothing and left behind a little something for the car's owner.
Emergency Law Considered in Quebec Student Protest
Quebec was set to consider emergency legislation Thursday aimed at calming weeks of student protests over rising tuition costs, after thousands took to the streets once again.
Law Enforcement Intelligence Units Awards Announced
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, in conjunction with the Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU), announces the winners of the annual LEIU awards program.
Conn. Officer Critically Injured Chasing Suspect
A Stamford patrol officer was critically injured while chasing a robbery suspect over a bridge abutment by I-95 early Thursday. He fell about 20 feet and is undergoing surgery.
Open Carry of Guns in Oklahoma Legalized
It may appear the days of the Wild West are making a return to some since the Okla. governor signed a law making it legal for licensed "open carry" gun owners to carry firearms in open view of the public.
Ex-Houston Cop Not Guilty in Teen Suspect Beating
A former Houston police officer was found not guilty Wednesday of official oppression in the videotaped beating of a 15-year-old burglary suspect, prompting an outraged response from black community leaders who called the verdict an injustice.
Suspect Leads Conn. Police on Wild Shooting Chase
One officer was almost hit by a vehicle and another officer shot out the back tire of the same vehicle during a wild police chase through the Norwich.
High Bail Set for Man Who Shot at Ohio Officers
A Toledo man who reportedly fired a gun at two police officers is being held in the Lucas County jail.
Fla. Chase Ends With Cruiser Rammed Into Tree
A car and foot chase ended with a police car rammed and an arrest of a 33-year-old Jacksonville man.
|
|
|
|
|
