Seattle court posts final Delta-9 THC testing order
Seattle Municipal Court issued a final order on Delta-9 THC testing in criminal cases, but its public summary does not state the ruling’s operative result.
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Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Chula Vista Gun-Safety Event Will Offer Up to $200 for Firearms
A multi-agency event in Chula Vista on Aug. 15 will offer gift cards for surrendered firearms and free gun locks while supplies last.
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Madison Police Shooting Remains Under Independent State Investigation
A man died after a Madison police shooting July 22. Wisconsin DOJ investigators were still reviewing the case, with no substantive update reported July 24.
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Lexington Names Groups Receiving 2026 Violence Prevention Grants
Lexington has announced the local organizations receiving its 2026 Violence Prevention Grant Program awards through the city’s ONE Lexington initiative.
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Albuquerque auto thefts fell to 3,317 in 2025, APD reports
Albuquerque recorded 3,317 vehicle thefts in 2025, down 43% from 5,866 the year before, according to preliminary year-end figures from APD.
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Seattle-area World Cup safety operation led to 17 arrests and seizure of 12 firearms
Federal, state and local agencies say Operation Red Card arrested 17 violent repeat offenders, returned two fugitives to other states and seized 12 firearms during a May-to-July enforcement effort.
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Pueblo County advances $180 million plan for west-side jail
Pueblo County commissioners advanced a plan for a new detention center on Medal of Honor Boulevard to replace the overcrowded downtown jail.
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Wichita seeks federal grant for 50-officer downtown team
Wichita officials are pursuing federal funding for a 50-officer team covering downtown, Delano and the Broadway corridor at a projected cost of nearly $25 million.
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DOJ trade-fraud task force reports more than $1 billion in recoveries, penalties and charged losses
The Justice Department says a federal trade-fraud task force created with DHS surpassed $1 billion in combined recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses in less than a year.
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Madison first responders complete surprise active-shooter drill at Journey Middle School
Madison police and fire personnel tested command, communications and mass-casualty response during an unannounced exercise at Journey Middle School on July 17, 2026.
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Turnersville man charged after two vehicle fires in Washington Township
A 19-year-old Turnersville man was arrested and charged after two vehicle fires in Washington Township, along with alleged windshield damage at a nearby condominium development.
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Dowagiac residents file federal class action over Alliance Cloud Services data-center noise
Lindy Valenzuela and John Valdes allege around-the-clock noise from a Dowagiac data center has interfered with nearby residents’ use of their homes.
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Judge Clears Civil-Rights Case Over Patrick Lyoya’s Death to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a jury may decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya’s civil rights.
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Hartford Police Oversight Changes Remain Under Consideration
A proposed Hartford ordinance would expand access to police records and subpoena authority for civilian oversight, but no final council action is established.
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Cambridge Council Temporarily Restores ShotSpotter After July Shooting
Cambridge councilors temporarily restored ShotSpotter after a fatal July 4 shooting, reversing a May vote to end the gunfire-detection system.
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Mount Kisco Adds Park Patrols After Suspicious Leonard Park Encounters Involving Children
Westchester County Police issued a formal trespass notice to a Greenwich man after two reported encounters with children at Mount Kisco’s Leonard Park.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe posts firefighter/EMT opening
The San Carlos Apache Tribe advertised a firefighter/EMT position in San Carlos, with duties spanning emergency response and community safety education.
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Bergen County equips East Rutherford-area police with bleeding-control kits ahead of World Cup matches
Bergen County OEM announced May 29 that it distributed bleeding-control Blast Kits to police departments near MetLife Stadium and Overpeck County Park as the region prepares for eight 2026 World Cup matches.
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La Cygne police chief resigns as city adds newly trained full-time officer
La Cygne Police Chief Zachary Mathies announced his resignation July 27, with Aug. 6 scheduled as his final day. Joshua Higgins has also joined the department as a newly trained full-time officer.
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California DOJ Investigates Fatal Simi Valley Police Shooting
The California Department of Justice opened an investigation after a fatal Simi Valley police shooting on July 21. The case will later undergo independent review.
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SLED Charges Former North Charleston Officer in Child-Abuse Case
SLED charged former North Charleston police officer Seth Richard Worrell with misconduct in office and failure to report child abuse on July 8.
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Pearland appoints Derek Dunham as police chief
Derek Dunham is Pearland’s new police chief after Johnny Spires retired following 36 years with the department. Dunham was sworn in June 15.