Arrests & Sentencing

Calif. county’s war on fentanyl dealers gaining attention

Since the DA's office filed a murder charge for a fentanyl-related death in Feb. 2021, prosecutors have pursued cases against 19 defendants suspected in 20 deaths

Calif. governor signs bills to seal criminal records, limit use of rap lyrics in prosecutions

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Additional bills require agencies to screen prospective officers and fire current officers for participation in hate groups and allow noncitizens to become LEOs

How can fleet managers better navigate the changing future of police vehicles?

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TruckVault

If you’re using atypical cars, your department doesn’t have to sacrifice secure storage

New details released in slain N.C. deputy's case

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The 30 search warrants released this week describe videos that caught the final moments of Deputy Ned Byrd's life

Man sentenced to life plus 40 years in Missouri cop's death

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Bonette Meeks, 29, was convicted in June of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest

'Serial' podcast subject, Adnan Syed, released from prison, conviction tossed

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A judge ordered that Syed’s conviction be vacated as she OK'd the release of the now-41-year-old who has spent more than two decades behind bars

Photos: Man hurls 25-pound railroad tie at patrol car, shatters windshield

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The suspect who hurled the object had 15 previous arrests and eight outstanding warrants

Knife-wielding man arrested after biting, punching and attempting to disarm officer

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The incident began when an officer entered a store and found the suspect in an altercation with a clerk

Man gets life in prison without parole for killing Texas cop

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Officer Richard Houston was fatally shot in a supermarket parking lot while responding to a disturbance

Sheriff: Captured Ala. inmate, CO shared 949 phone calls before escape

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Casey White and Vicky White may have planned his escape over the phone, but authorities must listen to each call before making a determination

Suspect arrested in slaying of Colorado police officer

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Sonny Thomas Almanza was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Officer Dillon Vakoff

Suspects accused of killing deputy were out on bond for other murder charges

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Police believe the motive behind the shooting stemmed from road rage, but the investigation is still ongoing

Social media post by Wash. police about relaxed drug laws ignites debate

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Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges