Elk Grove Police ALPR Network Faces Renewed Scrutiny
An audit-related report is raising questions about Elk Grove’s 87-camera license-plate-reader network, data searches, access and a contract through 2028.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Weill Cornell Medicine resolves DOJ criminal investigation with patient-safety agreement
The Justice Department says Weill Cornell Medicine resolved a criminal investigation through an agreement requiring the medical institution to maintain and enhance measures intended to prevent sexual abuse of patients.
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Appeals court blocks White House ballroom construction without congressional approval
The D.C. Circuit upheld an injunction requiring congressional authorization for above-ground construction on the planned $400 million White House ballroom, while staying the injunction for 14 days.
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Justice Department announces record fraud-enforcement actions across Southeast
The Justice Department says its National Fraud Enforcement Division led coordinated federal-state actions across the Southeast on July 30, 2026, describing the results as record-setting.
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Highlands Fire & Rescue to hold free public-safety open house Aug. 8
Highlands Fire & Rescue will host a free open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at 149 Franklin Road, with rescue demonstrations, fire-truck rides, children’s agility drills, food and certified car-seat checks.
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Wedowee-area Lake Wedowee boater recovered after nine-day search following crash
Russell H. Clanton, 22, of Oxford, was recovered July 11 from 61 feet below Lake Wedowee’s surface after a July 3 jon boat crash near Big River.
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Teen seriously injured after pickup truck strikes pedestrian on Newbury Park’s Potrero Road
A 16-year-old Newbury Park High School student suffered severe injuries after a pickup truck struck her on the shoulder of Potrero Road late July 5, according to a report attributing information to the California Highway Patrol.
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Prince George’s County approves stop-sign monitoring systems for Bladensburg
The County Council adopted CR-037-2026 on June 22, approving locations for stop-sign monitoring systems in Bladensburg. Installation and enforcement details remain pending.
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Temple council approves $233,040 police purchase across 2026 and 2027
Temple’s City Council approved a police-department purchase totaling $233,040, with $184,500 allocated in 2026 and $48,540 scheduled for 2027.
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Methuen names Jamie Moore acting police chief ahead of Aug. 24 retirement
Captain Jamie Moore will become Methuen’s acting police chief when Scott McNamara retires Aug. 24, 2026, as the city begins a search for a successor.
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Mount Prospect Police Arrest Man Accused of Attacking Cars With Pipe
Mount Prospect police announced a July 23 arrest after a man was accused of attacking multiple vehicles with a pipe. Court details remain unavailable.
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Illinois State Police Investigate In-Custody Death in Oak Lawn
Illinois State Police are investigating an in-custody death after Oak Lawn officers arrested a 43-year-old Lisle man on July 20.
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One Killed, Two Injured in San Jose Shooting
A shooting in San Jose killed one person and injured two others on Aug. 7. A temporary shelter-in-place order in Alum Rock was later lifted.
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Memphis courts remain closed at 201 Poplar as repairs continue
Memphis Municipal and Shelby County General Sessions courts remained closed for a fifth day July 16 as crews repaired flooding damage at 201 Poplar.
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Columbus Breaks Ground on Hilltop Police Substation
Construction has begun on a two-story, 13,500-square-foot Columbus police substation at 1860 Sullivant Ave., with an opening planned for November 2026.
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Baltimore Launches Second Community Action Lab in Southeast
Baltimore has launched a second Community Action Lab, giving Southeastern District residents a paid 12-week role in safety and neighborhood improvement work.
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Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw Retires After 30 Years
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retired Aug. 6 after more than 30 years with the city and department, leaving a leadership transition.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Washington Crime-Data System Faces Reported Control Breakdown
WTOP reported a systemic breakdown of internal controls in Washington’s crime-statistics system, leaving the scope and effect on published figures unresolved.
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Justice Department opens FY2026 grant opportunity to strengthen security at houses of worship
The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has opened a FY2026 grant opportunity for eligible faith-based organizations and religious nonprofits seeking support for security measures.
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CPSC recalls OeyUoc pool drain covers sold on Amazon over entrapment and drowning hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says OeyUoc pool drain covers sold exclusively through Amazon pose entrapment and drowning hazards and violate federal pool-safety law.
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Justice Department Files First Case in New Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Justice Department says it filed the first case in the new court, seeking to remove a 47-year-old Fort Worth woman accused of supporting family plans for an Election Day shooting.