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Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.

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JSO keeping watch outside clinic following reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters

Hundreds of people are expected to rally Saturday outside the Duval County Courthouse for abortion rights. This comes after a draft opinion was leaked earlier this month, suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Since then, the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office has received reports of unruly anti-abortion protesters outside A Womanโ€™s Choice of Jacksonville clinic.

Anger at Boris Johnson cools but Partygate is far from over

The Met Police could yet shape Boris Johnson's future as more fines for Covid breaches are issued.

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Law enforcement agency in Southeast Georgia has new virtual reality tool to train deputies

The APEX Officer Training Simulator is a virtual reality system being used to train police in various scenarios, where they have to decide whether theyโ€™re faced with a situation to use deadly force.

Son following in fallen officerโ€™s footsteps honors his memory at ceremony

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is honoring the local law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2021, including one of their own, during a ceremony on Wednesday.

Starmer accuses Conservatives of mud-slinging over lockdown event

The Labour leader dismisses claims of Covid rule-breaking as minister encourages police to investigate.

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Police investigating after body of 93-year-old Florida woman was found in her freezer

The woman's 64-year-old daughter, who was in the house when the body was found, told police she hadn't seen her mother in a while.

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Tinley Park police say they have identified person of interest in homicide of 17-year-old girl

Tinley Park Police said Monday that they have identified a person of interest in the homicide death Sunday of a 17-year-old girl.

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Douglasville police looking woman who shot teenager in the face during road rage incident

Officials say this was a road rage incident.

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Do you recognize them? Police looking for alleged suspects in robbery, assault at North Shore venue

Police said these three people are suspects in an aggravated assault and robbery of two women inside the womenโ€™s restroom at Shortyโ€™s Pins X Pints on the North Shore on April 10, 2022.

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Ezra Miller: US actor arrested over assault in Hawaii

The actor reportedly threw a chair at a woman, leaving her with a cut to her head, on Tuesday.

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Police speak to Scottish leader Sturgeon over mask slip-up

Police said Monday that they spoke to Scotlandโ€™s leader to reminder her about sticking to coronavirus mask rules after she was filmed without a face covering indoors, Police Scotland said officers reminded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of the โ€œimportance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so.โ€.

Police disperse illegal rave in Dorset village of East Lulworth

Police thank East Lulworth residents for their patience while they moved on the last partygoers.

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Fire official: Chicago cop hit by a car in South Loop

A Chicago Police officer was stuck by a car in the South Loop Saturday night, fire officials said.

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Santa Ana soccer coach for allegedly sexual assaulting a teenager

Costa Mesa police said that he met the girl through his coaching job.

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4 South Korean women die in road accident in Australia

Police say four South Korean women died after their car collided with a truck only weeks after they arrived in Australia on a working vacation

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JSO officer comes to rescue after Jacksonville womanโ€™s car breaks down en route to job interview

A Jacksonville woman landed in a nightmare scenario when her car broke down as she was only minutes away from a scheduled job interview at Noble Granite Inc.

Police issue 30 more Downing Street lockdown fines

Police issue at least 30 more fines for breaches of lockdown regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street.

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Russian official warns of attacks on Kyiv, Mariupol, more: CBS News Flash April 11, 2022

The head of a Russian republic warns plans are being made to attack Mariupol, Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities. The U.S. has accused the official of human rights abuses. The White House is expected to roll out a long-anticipated rule regarding hard-to-trace โ€œghost guns.โ€ And the worldโ€™s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, won the Masters as Tiger Woods had his worst showing ever at the tournament in his first outing since a serious car wreck.

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British man safe but son missing after Malaysia diving trip

A French woman is also found safe two-and-a-half days after the group went missing in Malaysia.

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Amir Locke: No charges filed in Minneapolis 'no-knock' police shooting

Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence for criminal charges in fatal shooting of Amir Locke.

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Barnsley ram-raiders steal ยฃ100,000 worth of clothes

CCTV shows the gang reversing a van into shutters at Dynamite Terrace Menswear in Barnsley.

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Democrats offer another anti-crime proposal, this one on carjackings. Pritzker says โ€˜We are making progressโ€™

Democratic legislators continued searching for common ground on issues ranging from temporary tax relief to crime as the clock winds down on a truncated spring session.

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Concerns over handling of fines for Covid breaches

An ex-insider told the BBC it would be "disgraceful" if junior, but not senior, staff received fines.

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Police find five foetuses at the home of US anti-abortion activist

Foetuses have been discovered in a Washington DC home reportedly belonging to activist Lauren Handy.

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Londonderry: 'Nothing untoward' found during security alert

Access to a Covid-19 testing centre was temporarily blocked due to the alert on Tuesday.

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Children in critical condition after dog attacks

The separate attacks in the West Midlands left boys aged two and eight seriously hurt.

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Sabita Thanwani: Man charged with murder of student at university halls

Maher Maaroufe is charged with murder after Sabita Thanwani died at her central London student halls.

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Sweden: At least 2 injured in southern Sweden school event

Swedish police said Monday at least two people were injured and one person has been arrested in Malmo, Swedenโ€™s third-largest city, after an incident at a high school

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Clovis police use K-9 on an unarmed man they said resisted. He turned out to be wanted

A resident called police because the man was acting suspiciously, police said.

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โ€˜Magicianโ€™ swindles Walmart cashiers out of thousands with trick, Texas police say

Police would like to book him for his next โ€œperformance.โ€

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Man arrested in connection with burglary of Ukrainian Church in Humboldt Park Saturday morning

Police met with a custodial worker who said the church in the 900 block of North Washtenaw Avenue had been burglarized.

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Two employees stabbed at New York City's Museum of Modern Art, police say

Police are still searching for the suspect, who is a former member of the museum.

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Gracie Spinks: Receipt could have traced killer - family

A bag of weapons found before she died has been linked to killer Michael Sellers.

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Climber dies as 17 people rescued on Ben Nevis

A 28-year-old man has died and two others were taken to hospital after the incident on Tuesday.

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Woman who allegedly attacked McCully store clerk over masking arrested at Honolulu airport

Mar. 5โ€”Honolulu police said Adrienna Francisco, the 20-year-old woman wanted for allegedly assaulting a McCully convenience store worker who asked her to wear a mask, has been arrested. The Sheriff Division arrested Francisco at the Daniel K. Inouye Airport at about 4 :05 p.m. Thursday. Police and CrimeStoppers thanked the public for their assistance in locating Francisco after earlier this ...

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Man stabbed to death in Round Lake Beach

The stabbing appears to be an isolated domestic incident, police said.

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Las Vegas police search for suspects in hookah bar shooting

Las Vegas police searched Sunday for suspects a day after after 14 people were shot during a party at a hookah lounge, leaving one man dead and two others critically wounded. Detectives believe two suspects who they did not identify exchanged gunfire inside the hookah bar and fled before police arrived before dawn Saturday, police said. Police didnโ€™t immediately provide an update Sunday on a possible motive for the shooting, release new details or provide information about the suspects they were seeking.

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Lutheran Services Florida Health Sytems receives part of $12 million funds to help local first responders

Local first responders and their families will receive greater access to behavioral health services.

Canada Lawmakers Extend Emergency Powers For Truck Protests

The prime minister said the powers were still needed despite police ending the occupation of the nation's capital by truckers over the weekend.

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Storm Eunice: Two people killed as strong winds batter UK

A woman was killed by a falling tree and a man died after his car was hit by debris in fierce winds.

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AP Top Stories February 11 P

Hereโ€™s the latest for Friday, February 11: The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine; Ontario declares state of emergency over trucker protests; Nine Phoenix police officers wounded in shootout; Fans take in Super Bowl Experience.

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How a 250-year-old French plaster frame is professionally restored

Center Art Studio shows us how it restores a 250-year-old painting frame by cleaning it, creating molds for the missing corners, and adding gold leaf.

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NY firefighters union opposes vaccine terminations

Around 500 New York City firefighters are among the several thousand public employees could lose their jobs as the city's vaccine mandate deadline looms. (Feb. 11)

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States are dropping indoor mask mandates, but is it premature?

More states are ending indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop as the winter Omicron surge declines, but President Biden says the move is "probably premature." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology and Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBS News to discuss if it's safe to start taking off your mask.

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Partygoers celebrate reopening of nightclubs in Barcelona

Nightclubs reopen in Barcelona after being shut to curb the spread of Covid-19. In late December, the Catalan government put in place some of Spain's most restrictive measures to fight Omicron, imposing a night curfew from 1:00 am, closing nightlife venues and halving capacity in bars and restaurants. from nightclubs

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Phoenix officers wounded in shootout at home

Nine Phoenix police officers were hurt in what police say was an 'ambush' and shootout at a home early Friday. All the officers are expected to survive. (Feb. 11)

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Ontario declares an emergency over truck blockades in Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border. The truck drivers are protesting Canada's COVID-19 restrictions.

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Billie Eilish responds to Instagram post by Ye demanding she apologize to Travis Scott

After Billie Eilish recently stopped a performance to check on the health of a fan, Ye took to Instagram claiming she dissed Travis Scott.

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Ontario declares an emergency over truck blockades

Ontarioโ€™s premier declared a state of emergency Friday over the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border and said he will urgently press for new legislation cracking down on those who interfere with the free flow of goods and people. (Feb. 11)

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France's oldest woman turns 118

At 118, Lucile Randon, born on 11 February 1904 in Alรจs, in the Gard region, is the oldest French and European citizen, and the second oldest in the world, behind the Japanese Kane Tanaka, aged 119.

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Iranians celebrate 1979 Islamic revolution anniversary

TO COMPLETE VIDI9ZK9CQ_EN Iranians drive through Tehran to mark the 43rd anniversary of the country's Islamic Revolution, staying in vehicles rather than marching on foot amid Covid restrictions.

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5 charged with voter fraud in Wisconsin

Five voters were charged with election fraud by a Republican district attorney running for Wisconsin attorney general. The five, including a homeless person, listed a post office box number at a UPS store as their address rather than a residential address, as is required under Wisconsin law.

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Denmark takes bold approach to COVID, lifting all pandemic-related restrictions

Denmark became the first country in the European Union to lift all pandemic-related restrictions earlier this month. But as CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports, that does not mean the coronavirus has been completely eliminated.

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A missed Wordle game may have saved a woman's life

80-year-old Chicago grandmother Denyse Holt is sharing the terrifying story of what happened when a man broke into her home and held her captive for 17 hours. Reporter Steven Graves of CBS Chicago station WBBM has details.

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Some Democratic governors lift mask mandates

In what some might call a surprising about-face, many Democratic governors are lifting mask requirements for indoor businesses and schools. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about his reporting on the phenomenon and why the shift is happening.

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Police ID'd Saints' Kamara as felony suspect before Pro Bowl

Police learned Saturday that New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a suspect in a felony beating of a man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub, but did not arrest Kamara until after he played in Sundayโ€™s NFL Pro Bowl.

2nd trial in Floyd killing centers on clash of duty, code

A federal trial against three former Minneapolis police officers seeks to hold them responsible for not stopping George Floydโ€™s murder.

San Francisco mayor pledges more police, safety measures

San Francisco's mayor has announced even more initiatives aimed at curbing open drug use and brazen home break-ins that she says have made a mockery of the city's famed tolerance and compassion.

Report links Colombia police to deaths of 11 in protests

Colombian police killed at least 11 people during protests that broke out in September of last year, following the death of a taxi driver who was beaten to death while in police custody, a report backed by the United Nations found.

Vegas police confirm case involving R&B singer Trey Songz

Police in Las Vegas say theyโ€™re investigating sexual assault allegations involving R&B artist Trey Songz at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.

3 young people charged with murder in drive-by shooting of Jacksonville man

Police announced Monday that two young men and a woman are charged with murder and attempted armed robbery in connection with the deadly shooting of a man Aug. 8 on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Eastside.

DCPS Police hires 13 since July 1, but also had 8 resignations in that time

In a presentation to the Duval County School Board Tuesday, representatives of the districtโ€™s police department detailed the need for increased recruitment and retention efforts to fill more than 20 vacancies.

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Crews search into night for man accused of shooting Nassau County deputy

Law enforcement officers from around Northeast Florida are searching for a former Marine suspected of shooting a Nassau County deputy twice early Friday morning during a traffic stop in Callahan.

Witness reports gunfire at Lake City apartment complex

Lake City police report an early morning shots fired at Cedar Park Apartment Complex on Tuesday.

Man found fatally shot in Lake Forest, JSO says

A man died Thursday after he was found shot in the Lake Forest neighborhood of Northwest Jacksonville, police said.

Gainesville police asking for spiritual help

The Gainesville Police Department is on the lookout for volunteer chaplains to lead officers.

Thousands get rid of old, unused prescriptions during National Drug Take Back Day

Where to drop-off your old, unused prescriptions on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.

Police ask for help to find missing Atlantic Beach woman

Atlantic Beach police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 45-year-old woman who has been missing since Saturday. Police said Kinsey Smith McCullough has known mental health needs. Police said she left her home on 2nd Street in Atlantic Beach on foot Jan. 16 around 11 p.m. and her destination was not known. McCullough is described as a white woman, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. Police said if you make contact with anyone fitting her description, please contact Detective M. J. Fissel at 904-247-5859 or email jfissel@coab.us.

New bill broadens drone limitations for police, firefighters, and state agencies

Big changes could be coming to the way police, firefighters, and other agencies use them at work. โ€œThey have proven to be very, very helpful to law enforcement,โ€ Jefferson said. If the proposal clears through Tallahassee, police could use them to manage traffic and collect evidence at crime scenes and traffic crashes. The bill, however, specifies traffic tickets could not be issued based upon footage or images captured by a drone. If the law enforcement agency first obtains a search warrant signed by a judge authorizing the use of a drone.

Teenager checks herself into hospital with gunshot wounds

JACKSONVILLE, Fla โ€“ Police were called to Memorial Hospital around 3:30 a.m. Saturday after a young woman walked in with gunshot wounds. The Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office said the victim told investigators that she was walking near Philips Highway and Emerson Street with another boy when a car with multiple passengers drove past them. The car turned around, drove toward them and someone inside started shooting. The young woman was shot, but police said her injuries were not life-threatening. They are both cooperating with policeAnyone with information is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office at 904-630-0500 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

Police announce 2 arrests in deadly shooting at Mega Supermarket

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Jacksonville police have arrested two men in their 30s in connection with the shooting death of a man late last month at a Mega Supermarket on Moncrief Road West. Police said the shooting was reported before 10:20 p.m. Nov. 23 and when they found the victim, he had life-threatening injuries. Jacksonville Fire Rescue took him to the hospital, where he died the next day. Police said investigators identified two suspects in the shootings: Victor Williams, 31, and Cornell Williams, 36. No other details, including a motive for the shooting, were immediately released.

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Police make quick arrest in murder at Sherwood Forest home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Within hours of a man in his 30s being shot to death in Northwest Jacksonville, police announced an arrest in the case. Officers responded to Norfolk Road, in a neighborhood just south of the Trout River, around 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Police said the man had been shot several times. The Sheriffโ€™s Office believes the victim was engaged in some form of an altercation with a man before the shooting and had taken that person into custody. On Monday morning, police announced Malik Simmons, 23, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Berlin police forcefully disperse protest over virus rules

Police in Berlin have requested thousands of reinforcements from other parts of Germany to cope with planned protests by people opposed to coronavirus restrictions. Officers avoided shooting the cannons directly at protesters because there were children in the crowd, and they worked slowly and methodically to disperse the crowd, Berlin police spokesman Thilo Cabiltz said. The protest crowd thinned significantly by late afternoon as many demonstrators marched back to the city's main train station, chanting and blowing whistles. German authorities took the rare step Tuesday of banning a series of protests directly outside the parliament building due to security concerns. โ€œIf that does not help, the only course that remains is to disperse the gathering,โ€ the department said on Twitter.

1 killed in crash on San Jose Boulevard, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ One person was killed in a crash Saturday evening on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office. Around 11:45 p.m., police, along with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, responded to a single-vehicle crash on San Jose Boulevard near Julington Creek Road. When they arrived at the crash site, according to police, they determined the victim was dead. The road conditions were wet, and the vehicle left the roadway striking a concrete pole and a tree, according to JSO. Speed factors will be determined in the investigation, police said.

Man dies after shooting on Claudia Spencer Street, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A man in his mid-30s was killed Wednesday night in a shooting on Claudia Spencer Street, Jacksonville police said. Police said they were called to reports of a person shot on the street, which is in the Longbranch area south of Tallyrand. Police and paramedics found the man with at least one gunshot wound. They are trying to find witnesses or surveillance video. If you have any information, contact the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office at 904-630-0500, or you can provide tips anonymously via Crimestoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

Jacksonville family speaks out after 19-year-old killed by police outside Chicago

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A devastated Jacksonville family is demanding answers after a 19-year-old was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop outside of Chicago. Stinnette attended Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville and had moved to Chicago recently, his family said. Stinnetteโ€™s family said they have since heard conflicting stories, including one from a possible witness. This canโ€™t happen to another family,โ€ Banks said. He had no weapon.โ€Adding to their heartache, Stinnetteโ€™s family members said he was still recovering after being severely injured in an August crash.

Grand jury audio details raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Hours of material in the grand jury proceedings for Taylors fatal shooting by police have been made public on Friday, Oct. 2. When police came through the door using a battering ram, Taylorโ€™s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired once. On the March night in question, police arrived after midnight at Taylor's apartment with a narcotics warrant to search the home. Another man gave three differing accounts โ€” in two of them saying he heard officers identify themselves. No one else entered Taylor's apartment until a SWAT team arrived โ€” even as she lay bleeding.

Woman walks out of jail after posing as cellmate, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A 36-year-old woman was mistakenly released from the Duval County jail over the weekend after impersonating another inmate, authorities said. Jessica Hanson was taken into custody Tuesday evening within a half-hour of the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office asking for the publicโ€™s help in tracking her down. Hanson, who was arrested Sept. 15 in a motor vehicle theft case, somehow duped authorities into believing she was her cellmate and was set free on Sunday. The Sheriffโ€™s Office said Hanson is now charged with escape. Additional details about the incident were not immediately released.

Police: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside

Police: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Jacksonvilleโ€™s WestsidePublished: September 16, 2020, 6:54 pmA man was fatally injured morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Westside, police said.

38-year-old man shot, killed in Palatka, police say

PALATKA, Fla. โ€“ Palatka police said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night near 9th and Main streets. Police said they were called to the area about 9:21 p.m. Monday after reports that a person had been shot. They found the man dead of a single gunshot wound. Police said they have no information on a suspect and the investigation is ongoing. The death is being considered a homicide.

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Man killed in shooting on Lambert Street

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Jacksonville police said a man was killed Friday in a shooting on Lambert Street. According to Sgt. Steve Rudlaff, police were sent to the scene at about 4 p.m. They found the body of a man in his 20s. The man was not identified and there was no description of the shooter.

Anti-immigrant protesters scuffle with police in UK's Dover

Anti-migrant protesters react with police, in Dover, England, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (Stefan Rousseau/PAvia AP)LONDON Far-right protesters clashed with police Saturday in the English port of Dover, where thousands of migrants have arrived in recent months after crossing the Channel in small boats. Anti-racism protesters held a rival demonstration in the town to say asylum-seekers were welcome. Refugees welcome onto the White Cliffs of Dover overlooking the English Channel. More than 5,000 migrants have crossed the Channel, one of the worlds busiest waterways, this year, most during the warm summer months.

Pedestrian shot on Old Middleburg Road; JSO searching for evidence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man told police he was shot while walking northbound on Old Middleburg Road North late Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. The victim also claims not to have seen the shooter. Officers searched the area where the victim said the shooting took place but were unable to find evidence of a crime scene. Police are asking anyone who may have information that could help investigators to contact JSO either by phone at (904) 630-0500 or by email at JSOcrimetips@Jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Blake shooting

Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. Protests broke out late Sunday night after a police shooting. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Police: Man dead after possible domestic shooting in Mandarin

Police: Man dead after possible domestic shooting in MandarinPublished: July 28, 2020, 6:20 pmA man was killed early Tuesday morning in Mandarin in what police described as a possible domestic shooting.

Man and woman injured in early morning shooting in Moncrief

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Sheriffs Office investigators are trying to find out what led up to a man and woman being shot early Monday morning. It happened on North Myrtle Avenue before 2:30 a.m. Investigators said a man and woman, both in their 20s, were shot. According to police, one of them was taken to the hospital in critical condition and the other had non-life threatening injuries. JSO said there was no suspect information available. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office at 904-630-055 or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

Glynn County Police Department hosting virtual town hall

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. Wednesday night, the Glynn County interim police chief is inviting residents to log on and participate in a virtual town hall meeting. Join us for a virtual town hall meeting where Chief Wiggins will answer questions pertaining to the Glynn County Police... Posted by Glynn County Police Department on Friday, 26 June 2020Earlier this year, a grand jury indicted Chief John Powell along with three others. The department has been through a lot and we want to show the community we serve that we are open and transparent.In the last few years, the Glynn County police department has come under scrutiny. Arberys case reignited lawmakers push for a bill to allow voters to have a say this November whether to abolish Glynn County Police Department. With the perpetrators ties to local investigators, some saw Arberys case as an example of Glynn County law enforcement protecting its own.

Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National Convention

Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National ConventionPublished: July 7, 2020, 6:51 pmAs the start of the Republican National Convention grows closer, just 47 days away as of Tuesday, Jacksonville is gearing up for a large number of visitors.

Editor's Cut: Jamee Johnson body cam footage

Moments leading up to the police involved shooting of Jamee Johnson in December 2019. If you need help with WJXTโ€™s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

NASCAR driver raced in Back the Blue car in support of police

Days after NASCAR's only full-time black driver raced in a Black Lives Matter-themed car, a competitor drove with a symbol of Blue Lives Matter on its hood. The Thin Blue Line flag resembles an American flag but in black and white, with one blue stripe in the middle. The space above the blue line represents societal order, and the space below the line is meant to be crime and chaos. The "thin blue line" of law enforcement separates the two, according to Thin Blue Line USA, which makes pro-police clothing and gifts that support police nonprofits. NASCAR bans the Confederate flag and a driver supports Black Lives MatterJune is turning out to be quite eventful for NASCAR.

Florida police K9 bitten by snake while searching for missing baby

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. โ€“ A K9 assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a search for a missing baby was bitten by a water moccasin in the Everglades on Thursday. As investigators and officers were searching the area, Heidi Sievers, Forensic Investigator (FI) and K9 Phiโ€™s handler noticed that K9 Phi was limping. โ€‹โ€œThe Pasco Sheriffโ€™s Office is thankful for the quick actions of BluePearl in K9 Phiโ€™s care," the Pasco Sheriffโ€™s Office said. โ€œTheir professionalism and communication with FI Sievers and Cpl. While K9 Phi is a working dog, he is also a part of not only the Pasco Sheriffโ€™s Office family, but also FI Sieversโ€™ family, as our K9s live at home in off duty hours.

A police dog killed in the line of duty will be buried in a special casket bearing his portrait

(CNN) โ€“ A Utah paint shop that specializes in motorcycles and classic cars has designed a customized casket for a fallen police dog. The police department contacted Rawtin Garage with an urgent request to honor Hondoโ€™s life: a customized casket. Hondoโ€™s casket ๐Ÿ’” ๐Ÿ• What an honor it was to paint a heroโ€™s casket. "What an honor it was to paint a hero's casket," the garage posted on Facebook. The crew at Rawtin Garage normally custom paints motorcycles and classic cars this was their first casket design.

Proceeds from this yearโ€™s โ€˜Guns and Hosesโ€™ game to help support family of firefighter lost at sea

The Gonzalez family came out to support the Hoses, but there was also a lot of support for the Guns. โ€œWe've been waiting to play this game for a year,โ€ said Daniel Perrotti, the captain of the โ€œGunsโ€ team. Many of the proceeds will go to help support the family of Brian McCluney, one of two firefighters lost at sea over the summer. "We love doing events like this,โ€ said Stephen Myers, the captain of the โ€œHosesโ€ team. And it's a lot of fun.โ€He added, "Most people, once they see a live hockey game, get hooked on this game.

Police: Intruder dead after home invasion robbery on Westside

Police: Intruder dead after home invasion robbery on WestsidePublished: December 1, 2019, 11:16 pmJacksonville police say 2 men ran off after there was an altercation inside an apartment and a 3rd man was killed.

Police: Toddler found unresponsive at Happy Acres Ranch day care dies at hospital

Police: Toddler found unresponsive at Happy Acres Ranch day care dies at hospitalPublished: November 26, 2019, 6:53 pmA 13-month-old boy who was found unresponsive Tuesday at Happy Acres Ranch day care was rushed to a hospital and later died, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Lake City Police arrest man wanted for shooting during an argument

LAKE CITY, Fla. โ€“ Lake City police said they arrested a man Sunday who was wanted in connection with a shooting that happened during an argument on Wednesday. Charles Ponds was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond in the Columbia County Jail. Lake City police said Ponds shot at Mario Denson and Kimberly Anderson Wednesday around 10:40 a.m. but neither was wounded because they ran when Ponds pulled a gun. No word on what prompted the argument.

Police: Doctor killed woman, self in St. Simons Island

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. โ€“ After a St. Simons Island doctor and a woman were found dead at a medical clinic, police said investigation revealed the doctor killed the woman then himself. Glynn County police received a 911 call just before 6 p.m. March 6 of a person being found dead at Redfern Village on Redfern Drive. When officers arrived at the medical office of Dr. William Nelson, 63, they found his body and the body of Catherine Tortorete, 51. Glynn County police said the deaths appeared to be a murder-suicide, and further investigation showed Nelson murdered Tortorete and then killed himself.

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