Yonkers Police Move Citywide Drone Program Beyond Pilot Phase
Yonkers Police announced a citywide Drone as First Responder program after a 60-day summer 2024 pilot evaluated the technology in the city.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Cumby police receive $29,952 grant for catalytic-converter theft prevention
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority approved a $29,952 FY2026 grant for the City of Cumby’s police department. The purchase order runs through Aug. 31, 2026.
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Eagle Rock Brush Fire Destroys Hillside Home and Injures Firefighter
A brush fire that began July 16 near Palmer Drive spread uphill, destroying or significantly damaging at least one Eagle Rock home, affecting two additional yards and injuring one firefighter.
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Two charged after children and animals removed from Owingsville home, Kentucky State Police say
Kentucky State Police say Shane and Angel Dufresne face first-degree criminal abuse charges after a June 18 response to an Owingsville neglect complaint led to the removal of two children and more than a dozen animals.
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FDLE Arrests Starke Man in Child-Sexual-Abuse-Material Case
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the June 9 arrest of Dylan Phillips, 19, of Starke, on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The allegations have not been resolved in court.
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Elverado Fire District Moves Toward Board Appointment for Elkville
Voters approved the new district in March. Legal paperwork was submitted for court approval, while Elkville, Dowell and Vergennes fire departments continue operating independently during the transition.
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Englishtown councilman arrested in alleged extortion and threats case
An Englishtown councilman was arrested and charged June 22 in a case involving alleged theft by extortion and terroristic threats, according to prosecutors.
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Rolfe Moves Toward Law-Enforcement Agreement With Pocahontas County
Rolfe and Pocahontas County are moving forward with a proposed 28E agreement for law-enforcement coverage, but final terms and an effective date remain unclear.
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Wythe County schools receive $33,333 grant for classroom lockdown safety shades
A grant announced June 18 will fund lockdown safety shades on every public classroom door in Wythe County Public Schools, adding to previously funded door barricades.
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Green River rejects nearly $112,000 license-plate-reader grant after public opposition
Green River’s mayor and City Council voted 6-1 against accepting a $111,956 grant for about four automated license-plate readers at city entrances.
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Justice Department files denaturalization cases against 10 naturalized citizens accused of serious offenses
The Justice Department says it filed 10 civil denaturalization cases across nine states, but citizenship revocation is not automatic and no liability has been determined.
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Sacramento County sheriff’s explosives team removes C4 and grenades from Orangevale home
A resident found approximately 2½ bricks of C4 and three grenades at a home in Orangevale’s 6700 block of Beech Avenue on May 23. Sheriff’s explosives personnel removed the materials for later destruction.
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Huntington’s $2.1 million Flock surveillance contract faces lawsuit after council approval
Huntington City Council approved the contract in a 6-4 vote after an overnight meeting drew more than 50 speakers opposed to the proposal. The ACLU of West Virginia and attorneys have now sued the city.
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Queens Community Board 14 backs DOT safety upgrades near Waterside School in Rockaway Beach
Queens Community Board 14 voted 34-0 to support a letter urging the New York City Department of Transportation to advance proposed safety changes near Waterside School.
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Alabama attorney general announces two arrests tied to Fort Deposit absentee-ballot investigation
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced two arrests involving alleged unlawful use of absentee ballots in Fort Deposit’s August 2025 municipal election.
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Joplin police open applications for 2026 Citizens Police Academy
Joplin residents can apply for the police department’s 2026 Citizens Police Academy, a program focused on firsthand learning about police work and public safety.
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Killeen approves nearly $4.5 million police evidence facility upgrade
Killeen City Council approved nearly $4.5 million for a police evidence facility upgrade as officials cited storage limits and growing permanent evidence files.
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Cathedral City awarded $4.5 million cannabis enforcement grant
Cathedral City has received a $4.5 million Proposition 64 grant for cannabis enforcement and neighborhood protection, part of $227 million awarded statewide.
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Oak Park Completes Two-Day Emergency Response Exercise
Oak Park schools, first responders, hospitals, transit agencies and neighboring communities tested emergency plans and reunification procedures Aug. 3-4.
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Grand Island police join statewide speeding campaign through Aug. 9
Grand Island police are adding high-visibility speeding enforcement through Aug. 9 as city officials also weigh broader public-safety staffing and equipment needs.
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KCK advisory board reviews law-enforcement concerns at July meeting
Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner addressed the Unified Government’s Law Enforcement Advisory Board during its July 8 meeting.
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Charleston police release 2025 report and new accountability tools
The Charleston Police Department released its 2025 annual report, a 2026-2028 strategic plan and a new dashboard for internal-affairs activity.