LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Deputy Attorney General Holds Back Key Epstein File, Senator Says

Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming that Blanche is preventing the DEA from sharing an unredacted document tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s case. The file in question is a 69‑page profile that the Department of Justice once gave to the DEA’s Organized Crime Dr

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Police Officer Gets Over Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scams

A former deputy from Los Angeles County’s sheriff’s office was sentenced to more than five years in prison. The officer, who also flew helicopters for the department, worked with a cryptocurrency businessman to trick rivals and falsely arrest them. The judge said the officer abused his power.

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Mar 14 2026OPINION

Speed Cameras Save Kids in School Roads

Florida has just allowed speed cameras to work in school zones. A study in Fort Walton Beach showed that these cameras cut speeding by 95 percent. There are over 30, 000 students in Okaloosa County each day. Every one of them should get home safely. Police can’t stand outside every schoo

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

An 18‑year‑old high school senior was taken into custody without bail after police said he admitted to murdering a 69‑year‑old woman in Danvers. The suspect, who is still under investigation, confessed to the crime during a police interview in Salem District Court. A psychologist expressed concern a

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

A Missouri Man Arrested Over Child‑Safety Charges

In Benton County, a 45‑year‑old Missouri resident named Scott Minor was taken into custody at about 3:40 p. m. Friday. Police say he is suspected of helping a child online and grooming her for sexual purposes. No formal charges have been filed yet, but he is being held with a $150, 000 bond. Minor

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Mar 11 2026OPINION

Coastal Calm and Community Care

A sunny day at Pelican Bay beach near Marker 36 turned into a lesson in teamwork when deputies from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office worked together to rescue a stranded whale calf. Their coordinated effort, complete with proper gear and steady focus, showed how quickly professionals can act in a

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Political Bribes and a Pardon: The Sittenfeld Saga

P. G. Sittenfeld became the youngest member of Cincinnati City Council in 2012 when he was just 27. Eight years later, the city’s top mayoral hopeful found himself in federal custody after an FBI sting that filmed him accepting $40, 000 from undercover agents posing as developers. The operation clai

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Police Cameras in Virginia: Rules, Violations and Community Debate

In July, Virginia lawmakers rolled out strict rules for automatic license‑plate readers (ALPRs), banning data sharing with federal or out‑of‑state agencies and setting a 21‑day deletion limit. The new law treats any breach as a misdemeanor. A January report from the State Crime Commission says some

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