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Ohio police chief arrested in Florida after grand jury hands down 70-count child sex indictment

Ohio police chief Chad Essert faces a 70-count indictment for alleged sex crimes involving a minor, with charges carrying up to 280 years in prison.

Fox News - US News - 12 hours ago

Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy killed in stabbing, girlfriend's son arrested, L.A. police say -- Kayla McLean -- News -- - -- Entertainment

American actor James Handy, known for supporting roles in blockbusters Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has died in a stabbing, and his girlfriend's son has been arrested, Los Angeles police say.

CBC News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Shooter kills 1, injures 10 in Texas days after firing at police officer, officials say

Police have provided limited details about how the shooting unfolded.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Texas shooting kills at least 1, injures 10 -- On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.

On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Midland, Texas, Shooting Suspect Was Wanted for Attempted Murder of Police Officer

The man suspected of shooting 11 people Friday morning in Midland, Texas, was wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer.

Breitbart - Politics - 17 hours ago

Suspect in Texas mass shooting had fired on police days earlier, officials say

A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase, authorities said.

CTV News - World - 18 hours ago

At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead -- The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.

The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.

CBS News - US News - 18 hours ago

Texas shooting leaves 1 dead and 9 injured as police are in a standoff with a suspect

A shooting in Midland, Texas, has left one person dead and nine others in the hospital. That's according to Mayor Lori Blong. Police say the possible suspect in the shooting was in a standoff with …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 20 hours ago

World News -- Five Americans arrested after scuffle at cruise port in Bahamas -- Police in the Bahamas arrested five U.S. nationals at a port after an altercation with cruise passengers and law enforcement earlier this week.

Police in the Bahamas arrested five U.S. nationals at a port after an altercation with cruise passengers and law enforcement earlier this week.

UPI - US News - 21 hours ago

World News -- Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to multiple shootings -- A Toronto police officer was killed on Thursday during a raid linked to a string of shootings, including one in March at a U.S. consulate.

A Toronto police officer was killed on Thursday during a raid linked to a string of shootings, including one in March at a U.S. consulate.

UPI - US News - 23 hours ago

Live Cam Shows '8647' Visible on National Mall Hours Before Police Arrive

Live camera footage shows the “8647” markings on the National Mall were visible for hours before police responded at 11:30 a.m.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Poké-thieves -- Incredible Pokémon card arrests on SF streets as police deploy clever tactics to nab suspects

The alleged thieves were busted trying to hawk the stolen cards online, tracked by cops using clever tactics.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Sheriff suddenly pulls entire police force from California city — and it's a warning for the rest of the state

"This is unsustainable," sheriff's officials said in a statement. "The county cannot continue to fund city services as the county budget deficit grows."

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gunmen shoot dead 12 near Johannesburg, South African police say - Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area. 10/06/2026

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Police push for phone companies to be forced to make stolen handsets unusable

Head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley wants to undermine the market for stolen phones by reducing their resale value.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 days ago

NSW Police culture resists change and outsider expertise

Australia’s biggest police force has problems that have been ignored for too long.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

2 suspected of trying to rob undercover agents shot by ATF, Chicago police in Country Club Hills; 5 held

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and a Chicago police officer detailed to a gang unit operating in the southwest suburb shot two suspects, officials said. Both were in critical condition and taken to area hospitals.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Security - Northern Ireland cops issue PSA after official phone number spoofed by scammers

If you’re going to impersonate an officer, perhaps choose a more sophisticated way to nick cash than asking for gift cards…

Register UK - Technology - 3 days ago

Hulk Hogan Cause of Death Revealed as Florida Police Investigation Closes

Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, according to a report by Florida police that officially closes the investigation into the wrestler's death.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Why the Met Police could take Sadiq Khan to court over £50m AI kibosh

The Mayor of London has blocked Palantir from working with the Metropolitan Police in a move that could mean more crime in London. Is political bias at play, asks former Attorney General Michael Ellis

Evening Standard - Opinion - 16 days ago

Turkish police fire water cannons at protesters in Izmir

Turkish police tried to break up protests called by Ozgur Ozel. He was removed from his position as chair of the country's main opposition party following a court order last week.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 17 days ago

Profit 'aspiration' or target? WA energy minister cops grilling over future of Synergy

Amber-Jade Sanderson labelled attempts to return the state-owned energy utility to a profit-earning entity as an “aspiration”, before quickly correcting herself.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 25 days ago

Man uses his penis to pull police car down the street — to 'raise awareness' for prostate cancer

John Stephenson, 50, hauled a 2-ton French police car 131 feet along a residential street using his manhood after being set ablaze.

New York Post - Weird - 1 month ago

Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

Police find suspect through thermal camera

Police in Nashville successfully arrested a runaway suspect who was hiding in a bin outside a home and was spotted on a thermal camera.

Sky News - Weird - 4 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 4 months ago

Sheriff Believes Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom Nancy Is 'Alive': 'We Want to Save Her'

Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a new interview that he believes Nancy Guthrie is still 'alive' almost 72 hours after she was first reported missing. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped from her Tucson, Ariz., home.

People - Entertainment - 4 months ago