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State Police Awards Presented
In the year 2010, Trooper Dobson wrote 876 traffic tickets, averaging over 12 tickets per patrol day, as well as making 41 criminal arrests. His years of experience and professional abilities made him a logical choice to work as part of the City of
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:40P
Life in prison for murder of Gayle's girlfriend
Yang, in ankle shackles and navy blue jail scrubs, adjusted in her chair and flipped her nearly waist-length hair behind the back rest. "It's frankly a little bit remarkable to me that we have spent 45 minutes talking about Ms. Yang's hair on the day
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:39P
Hearing scheduled for June 3 in Stonum's DWI case
His attorney, Doug Lewis, declined to comment. When Stonum was a freshman in 2008, he was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. He ended up in the Washtenaw County jail from June 4-7 last year because
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:36P
Spanish protesters head for standoff with police in Madrid square
Photograph: Pedro Armestre/AFP/Getty Images Thousands of protesters who are camped out in Madrid's central Puerta del Sol square and in dozens more Spanish cities have pledged to defy an order to pack up their tent cities and leave.
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:36P
Excessive force not used after cop was shot by suspect, police say
Two hours later, the suspected shooter's car was spotted by officers, who attempted to make a traffic stop near the intersection of Highland Street and Marlowe Avenue. Police say 21-year-old Malcolm Xavier Springs jumped from the vehicle,
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:36P
Police Crackdown on Those Who Don't Buckle Up
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009 the use of seat belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 12713 lives. An additional 3688 lives would have been saved if all unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants age 5
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:35P
Drug dealer hits back at 'savage' jail term
He questioned how he could be found guilty of a conspiracy charge when one of the men he was supposed to be planning to supply drugs to was acquitted. The Crown said Taylor and Pulete agreed to supply three "round ones" or 84g of methamphetamine they
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:35P
Crime time for May 20
Report: 3:46 pm Traffic collision on corner of Holly Street and S. Main Street, blocking southbound turn lane, no injuries. 7:13 pm Restraining order served to man at WPD office. Report: 7:24 pm Driver cited for driving with a suspended license near
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:34P
Agonizing wait for flood water continues
Insurance dept. rebuts claims that flood insurance won't cover losses from Morga The flooding due to the Morganza opening will be covered by flood insurance, says Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. He says rumors to the contrary have
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:34P
Jub Jub case postponed
The case was postponed to Monday to allow for a metro police officer who testified on Friday to provide evidence that the two had tested positive for alcohol and drugs after the accident. Maarohanye and Tshabalala were allegedly drag-racing when one of
Updated: 05/20/2011 01:34P
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