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WASHINGTON, D.C. (LAI) - Alan Hostetter, the former chief of the La Habra Police Department and an outspoken critic of COVID-19 restrictions, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison on Thursday for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth found Hostetter guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding.

ST. PAUL — A domestic-related incident led to a shooting in St. Paul, injuring both an officer and a suspect on Thursday afternoon. The situation began when police were called by a woman who had a restraining order against the suspect. The suspect was reportedly following her in a vehicle when the police were dispatched.

In light of recent developments concerning the dismissal of the case against the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) due to insufficient evidence in an ethics investigation, it is imperative that we revisit the urgent matter of accountability and transparency within our law enforcement agencies. The ethics complaint and subsequent findings, which primarily focused on Sheriff Marceno's use of county resources for self-promotion, failed to investigate the allegations of brutal treatment and neglect by the LCSO. It is crucial to clarify that these ethical concerns were not the intended focus when the complaint was initially filed nor are they the right agency to handle excessive force and abuse by the LCSO.

Man was detained Friday Morning following a police pursuit that resulted in a collision in Baldwin Park. Baldwin Park Police Department initiated a brief pursuit after the driver attempted to flee at approximately 12:14 a.m., according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

CHICAGO — In a coordinated effort, Illinois State Police (ISP) and Chicago Police Department (CPD) successfully apprehended four armed robbery suspects following a high-speed chase and a subsequent foot pursuit.

This article contains AI-assisted content. Phoenix, Arizona - Donald Day, Jr., 58, of Heber, was taken into custody recently following the issuance of a grand jury indictment and arrest warrant charging him with two counts of Interstate Threats following an investigation into his alleged online actions from January 2022 to February 2023.

Worcester, December 6, 2023 – At approximately 1:19 PM today, a routine patrol led to a dramatic chase and arrest in Worcester. A local police officer, while patrolling Austin Street, conducted a routine check on a parked Acura. The license plates, however, were registered to a Ford truck, prompting further investigation.

GAINESVILLE, FL - According to a press release issued by the Dixie County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested James Yakubsin, 41, of Alachua, following an extensive investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

According to the weekly law enforcement report for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a lost hunter was located and rescued in Palm Beach County. Senior Officer Stone was patrolling STA 1 West Waterfowl Public Small Game Hunting Area and checking exiting waterfowl hunters. After the time had passed for all the hunters to exit the area, the check station operator reported to the officer that one individual was overdue and did not check out.

Dallas, TX - In a deeply emotional episode, Sharonda Calderon courageously shares the heartbreaking narrative of her late husband, Deputy Homero Calderon, a dedicated law enforcement officer who served the Dallas County Sheriff's Office for nearly two decades. The interview brings to light the interconnected challenges of depression, PTSD, and the prevailing stigma within the law enforcement community, ultimately leading to Deputy Calderon's devastating death by suicide in 2018.

Crisis ends peacefully when suspect turns self in to Aurora police Tuesday evening. In response to a mental health crisis, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Springlake Lane, prompting an alert urging residents to shelter in place. The Crisis Intervention Unit, Special Response Team, and Crisis Negotiations team swiftly engaged with the situation.

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News) Fort Meade, Florida - In a surprising turn of events, the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) achieved an unexpected law enforcement feat on Monday, December 4th, as deputies managed to apprehend two wanted individuals in a single operation at the intersection of 6th Street SE and Pine Avenue South in Fort Meade.

In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal enterprises, a new dawn is breaking as law enforcement agencies across the nation unite to tackle the rising tide of Organized Retail Crime (ORC). In the heart of this battle stands Detective Amanda Rodriguez, a tenacious force leading the charge against those seeking to exploit the retail industry. In this exclusive report, we delve into the complexities, victories, and human stories behind the efforts to regain control over organized retail crime.

Paris Police Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of NE Loop 286 in regards to a vehicle accident. It was found that a victim had been struck from the rear by a white van, which left the scene. The victim followed the vehicle to a medical center in the 3000 block of NE Loop and observed two subjects, a white male and a white female, flee the vehicle and enter the wooded area behind the facility.

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Lake St. Louis, MO — A devastating incident unfolded in Lake St. Louis on Sunday, resulting in a fatal police-involved shooting as officers responded to reports of gunfire at Boulevard Park. The tragedy claimed the life of 27-year-old Wesley Ingrim following a tumultuous struggle over handguns.

In a harrowing incident last week, a 43-year-old Florida man, Joshua Pavao, found himself at the center of a high-stakes police chase in Rhode Island. The tumultuous events unfolded on December 1 when the East Providence Police Department responded to a call reporting shots fired at a residence, indicating a targeted attack. The suspect, later identified as Pavao, allegedly discharged a firearm, striking a car window at the targeted home.

In a tense encounter that lasted nearly three hours, Portsmouth police successfully ended a standoff with Aaron Armstrong, who had barricaded himself inside an abandoned house on Dorman Drive.

Significant police activity has led to the closure of Interstate 280 in both directions at McLaughlin Avenue in San Jose, causing a substantial traffic backup and disruption for commuters in the area.