Theft
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“My deputy did absolutely nothing wrong…" Sheriff Billy Woods said. “This individual decided to do what she did and ended with a result of killing two innocent individuals”
Officers spotted a wooden trunk covered in blankets while searching an apartment, so they opened it and found the man crouching inside
The city will also be increasing patrols to the highest levels since 2018, even with decreased staff
“While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits,” Roseville PD wrote on Facebook
“I think six years is more than reasonable and, to be frank Mr. Rogers, six years is a miracle in this situation,” the judge stated
Safer, but limited by law, Woodbury police started using StarChase technology in August as part of an initiative to reduce the need for high-speed chases
“This is pretty unique. Sometimes you walk into crimes in progress, but an actual robbery in progress at a convenience store is not very common,” Sgt. Angel Zuniga said
“With this initiative, we understand that to drive action, we’ve got to do something a little bit different, and that’s where this initiative is going to do something a little bit different,” said David Ashford, chair of Bluegrass Crime Stoppers
Gov. Newsom is calling for harsher felony penalties and prison time for resale of stolen goods, auto burglary and possession of items stolen from vehicles with intent to resell
“I think we’re definitely moving in the right direction,” Assistant Chief Joseph Gulotta said. “If you take a look at what our office is doing here on Staten Island, our arrests are outpacing our crime increase by a lot”
The net from the grappler hooked onto the back left wheel and once the cruiser hit the brakes, the stolen car came to a stop
The Macon County sheriff praised the deputies involved for their fast reactions when they realized what was happening as the suspect fled the store, accompanied by a child
The investigation resulted in the indictments of 20 people in an L.A. County-based crime ring allegedly responsible for over 30 residential burglaries, with more than $500,000 in losses
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Broward County deputies found and arrested the man shortly after the theft occurred
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The stolen vehicle slammed into an Uber van while driving the wrong way on a freeway, killing 3 people inside
“Ironically, the suspect had parked her vehicle next to all the patrol vehicles of the police officers participating in the event,” Michigan State Police said
“Stealing is not OK. These people just go out and steal, not because they’re in need, because they can and they won’t get in trouble,” Sheriff Jim Cooper said
The man, suspected of grand theft auto, eventually surrendered and was taken into custody
Officers followed the tracker into a neighboring county where they found the cart and several other stolen items inside of a trailer
The ring was responsible for nearly 500 catalytic converter thefts, as well as thefts of jewelry stores and ATMs
The suspect ran across the freeway and hid inside the porta-potty; a golfer pushed it over to trap him inside
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper wrote on social media that some retail organizations thwarted a police operation meant to stop shoplifters
Officers from multiple departments were able to surround and stop the suspected thief, who told them he was signaling that they weren’t supposed to pursue him
The video shows a series of PIT maneuvers and an attempted escape by jumping from an overpass
“We believe it’s a solid investment to keep our officers and citizens safe” Support Services Director Paul Vanderplow said
Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith says the tracking tags have already helped the department locate several stolen cars this year
Police are still investigating the incident, as officers aren’t sure how the suspect obtained the forklift
The man was arrested on robbery charges after crashing the cruiser into another car
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