Ninth Circuit rejects Trump administration expansion of mandatory immigration detention
The federal appeals court ruled that immigrants detained inside the United States must retain an opportunity to seek release on bond under the challenged policy.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Fugitive arrested in alleged $547 million Medicare genetic-testing fraud scheme
Khalid Ahmed Satary was apprehended July 20 and transferred to U.S. custody in a case alleging medically unnecessary genetic tests and more than $547 million in Medicare claims or losses.
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Adrian woman indicted in alleged thefts from church bank accounts
A Bates County grand jury indictment names Adrian resident Angela Loughridge in allegations involving bank accounts held by Adrian Assembly of God Church.
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Camden County EMS board reviews grant-funded community paramedic request
A grant-funded community-paramedic budget request appeared on the Camden County EMS Advisory Board agenda for July 1, 2026. The available records do not establish approval, funding details or a launch date.
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Cook County opens 2026 violence-intervention grant program after citing Chicago Heights need
Cook County’s 2026 violence-intervention grant program offers up to $15 million countywide. Chicago Heights appears in the county’s community-need data, with a displayed $250,000 amount that is not yet a confirmed award.
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Ira Township police-protection millage went before voters Aug. 4; result not established
Ira Township placed a police-protection millage proposal on the Aug. 4, 2026, state primary ballot after a similar proposal reportedly failed the previous year. The available sources do not establish the certified result.
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Bardstown City Schools adds second school resource officer for elementary campuses
Mike Medley joined Bardstown City Schools on July 1 as its second School Resource Officer, with an office at Bardstown Elementary School and a primary focus on preschool-through-fifth-grade campuses.
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Aurora police team announcement cannot yet be confirmed for Aurora, Indiana
A July 9 announcement says an Aurora Police agency launched a Chief’s Community Response Team, but the available source does not establish that the agency is in Aurora, Indiana.
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Nacogdoches adopts sex-offender residency restrictions
The Nacogdoches City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2083-07-26 on July 7, adding a sex-offender residency restriction article to the city code.
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White Plains Investigation Reports More Than $243,000 in Nordstrom Losses
White Plains police and Nordstrom Asset Protection investigated a report of internal theft that the city says involved more than $243,000 in merchandise losses.
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Rancho Cucamonga Announces New Police Chief With Local Service Ties
Rancho Cucamonga announced a new police chief June 16. The city said the leader previously served at the Rancho Cucamonga Station beginning in 2006.
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Eden Prairie Police Open New City Center Facility
Eden Prairie police have completed their move to a new west-side City Center facility, with the public lobby now open for in-person services.
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Rutherford County Breaks Ground on $15M Forensic Center in Smyrna
Rutherford County broke ground July 9 on a $15 million Regional Forensic Center planned for a 10-acre site at 206 I Street in Smyrna.
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Judge extends pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
A federal judge has extended a pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through Aug. 17 as a California-led coalition of states pursues an antitrust challenge.