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Gun Pulled in Walmart Shoplifting Arrest

December 22, 2025

In Canton, Ohio, a tense situation unfolded when a shoplifting stop led to a shocking moment. Two people, Shane Newman and Katerina Jeffrey, were caught taking items from a Walmart. Newman, 21, and Jeffrey, 23, were taken to the store's loss prevention office for questioning. Jeffrey seemed worried

crime

The Power of DNA in Crime Solving: What Cops Think

June 9, 2025

DNA phenotyping is a technique that predicts a person's physical traits from their DNA. This can help investigators by providing clues about a suspect's appearance. Most studies have focused on improving the technology and the science behind it. However, there is a gap in understanding how useful po

crime

The Unseen Side of the Tyre Nichols Case

May 8, 2025

Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were cleared of all charges in the death of Tyre Nichols. The jury did not find them guilty of second-degree murder or any of the other six counts they faced. This verdict came after a state trial that focused

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Snowy Evidence: The Unusual Methods of a Murder Investigation

May 6, 2025

The courtroom was tense as a retired police lieutenant took the stand for the second time in the Karen Read murder retrial. Paul Gallagher, a former Canton police lieutenant, was back to discuss his unusual approach to processing the crime scene outside 34 Fairview Road. Gallagher's methods involved

health

A New Mission After Beating Cancer

April 25, 2025

A man has taken on a new challenge after overcoming a serious health battle. Tore McCarthy is now part of an elite team. He is ready to tackle some of the toughest jobs in the Port Authority's airports, tunnels, and bridges. McCarthy has always wanted to be part of this special unit. His dream came

crime

Seattle Police Officers Seek Privacy Over Capitol Rally Attendance

April 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, four Seattle police officers are fighting to keep their names hidden from public records. These officers were present at the January 6, 2021, rally in Washington, D. C. , where then-President Trump encouraged supporters to protest the election results. This rally prec

crime

Avoiding Jail: The Case of the Tasered Elderly Woman

March 28, 2025

A former police officer in Australia managed to dodge a jail sentence. This happened after he was found guilty of killing a 95-year-old woman with a stun gun. The incident took place in a nursing home. The victim was Clare Nowland, a great-grandmother suffering from dementia. The officer, Kristian

politics

Mental Health and Police Interactions: A New Legal Perspective

March 14, 2025

A recent proposal in Illinois has sparked debate. A lawmaker has suggested a new bill that could change how police interactions with individuals experiencing mental health episodes are handled. The bill, if passed, would provide a defense for those who attack police officers during such episodes.

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Two Cops Hurt in Kentucky Mental Health Center Shooting

November 7, 2024

Here's what happened in Bowling Green, Kentucky: Early one morning, two police officers were wounded in a shooting that took place at a mental health facility. These officers were admitted to a hospital, but don't worry, their injuries aren't life-threatening. The shooting occurred at a place called

crime

Valley of Shadows: The Unwelcome Guests

September 22, 2024

The Swat valley, once a haven for tourists and adventure-seekers, has become a hotbed of militant insurgency. A convoy of foreign diplomats, invited by the local chamber of commerce, was ambushed by a roadside bomb on a sunny Sunday, claiming the life of a police officer and injuring three others. T