Middleman testifies as O.J. trial enters 3rd week Sep 23, 2008
Riccio testified last week that a plan he and Simpson hatched to recover personal belongings allegedly stolen by Simpson's former agent went awry when one of five men who barged into the room with Simpson pulled out a gun and began barking orders like a police officer ... On Friday, Riccio said he hid a digital recorder atop an armoire, out of sight of police investigators and crime scene analysts who missed it when they combed the room for evidence after the alleged armed robbery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Four days of 4th of July fun Jun 20, 2008
Darlene Gaugh wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:47 PM:" mike,, there are alot of towns that will not allow candy to be thrown from vehicles, due to the safety issue at hand, some parents do not watch their children and these kids can be ran over when they run out in the street to get the candy. In Kirksville, if you throw candy or anything out , then you are pulled from the parade and you will be looking at a fine from the police. it actually is a good thing, The people can give the kids candy if walking,... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Flotsam fever Mar 8, 2008
But in all that time, the couple have never come across the human body part that, for the past eight months, has perplexed beachcombers and police alike. "We once found a dead man down on Vancouver Island," says Mr. Carey, a U.S. Navy veteran. (Globe and Mail)
Heathrow airport temporarily paralyzed after crash landing Jan 18, 2008
The incident happened several hundred yards from the Boeing 747 used by Brown and police said there was no reason to believe that the episode was terrorism-related. . (International Herald Tribune)
Suicide bomber kills at least 23 in Lahore, Pakistan Jan 11, 2008
Pakistani police officers carried a wounded colleague in the aftermath of a suicide bomb explosion on Thursday ... A suicide bomber walked into a crowd of police officers outside a courthouse in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday and set off a powerful explosion, killing at least 23 people and wounding 58, police officials said ... Twenty-two of the dead were police officers and many of the wounded were said to be in critical condition. (International Herald Tribune)
Suicide bomber targets Lahore High Court killing at least 20 Jan 10, 2008
A suicide bomber exploded among police guarding the front of a court in eastern Pakistan ahead of a planned protest by lawyers Thursday, killing at least 20 people and wounding dozens more, officials and witnesses said. An Associated Press photographer at the scene of the attack outside the Lahore High Court saw more than 25 dead or wounded people, including police and civilians ... "It was a suicide attack," Lahore Police Chief Malik Iqbal told Dawn News TV. He said police were "definitely"... (International Herald Tribune)
The week in video-game news Jan 3, 2008
For at the same time he issued his press release, according to Omaha's KETV, he sued the Omaha Police Department to find out whether it has any evidence that Robert Hawkins, who killed eight people and himself in a mall on Dec. 5, played violent video games. . (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Buggy display draws attention Jan 3, 2008
I worked for the St. Louis Police Department for 25 years. My family and I lived about 60 miles from Boling Green, Mo. (The Town Crier, AR)
The ratings race: Dibley nuptials unite the nation Dec 16, 2007
30 REPORT ABC 837,000 259,000 241,000 148,000 82,000 107,000 49 TWO AND A HALF MEN -RPT Nine 836,000 220,000 267,000 156,000 96,000 98,000 50 GETAWAY Nine 821,000 191,000 292,000 174,000 74,000 91,000 51 HEARTBEAT Seven 814,000 219,000 188,000 142,000 112,000 153,000 52 CHAPPELL-HADLEE TROPHY - AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND Nine 802,000 228,000 297,000 131,000 61,000 85,000 53 CLUELESS RPT Ten 800,000 224,000 260,000 143,000 76,000 97,000 54 STAR PORTRAITS WITH ROLF HARRIS RPT ABC 772,000 241,000... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
Off topic: While walking my dogs this morning I saw a house with police tape on it ... The woman later told police she was going through a divorce ... I m glad I don t have adaughter that age because I d break my foot off in her azz and then drive, with one foot, to the police station. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Police seize game balls, photos in O.J. case Sep 28, 2007
Report: police seized game balls, photographs in Simpson case. Article:Report: police seized game balls, photographs in Simpso:/n/a/2007/09/26/state/n221534D16 ... DTL Article:Report: police seized game balls, photographs in Simpso:/n/a/2007/09/26/state/n221534D16. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Newsom's had enough of Ed Jew Sep 24, 2007
" And that's the way it's going to stay, apparently, as the Police Department looks for an independent investigator to probe De La Fuente's accusations that the cops went after his 34-year-old son on sexual assault charges to wreck the council president's political career. Those close to the family tell us the real force behind the accusations was De La Fuente's wife, Elvia, who came up with the Web site and has been quite pleased with the coverage the charges have gotten. De La Fuente, on the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Classics to kick it into high gear at Emerson Park Jul 31, 2007
Should there be an independent prosecutor investigation beyond the ongoing state Ethics Commission probe into the use of state police by the governor's office to collect data on a political opponent. Yes. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Putting the 'con' in Comic-Con Jul 24, 2007
San Diego Harbor Police which tracks Con-related crime, thanks to the Convention Center's bayfront locale took a scant nine theft reports after last year's event ... In any of these very busy, very fun events, you've got persons who are not paying attention to their personal property, their backpacks, their iPods, their purses and they get stolen, said Capt. Don Claypool of the San Diego Harbor Police ... There are too many people, too many booths, too many exhibitors, explained Jamie Newbold,... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Puerto Rican Fest Wants New Rep Jul 18, 2007
Police in riot gear responded to after-festival disturbances in the North Clinton Avenue neighborhood a few years ago ... I personally feel there was an overkill with the presence of the police and the way that they came on and I think it did become challenging," said festival organizer Ida Perez. In the past we have had some problems on the Avenue. We've dealt with them appropriately. We will continue to do that," said Carlos Garcia of the Rochester Police Department ... Police credit a... (R News)
Flood of knockoff merchandise triggers a wider crackdown across US Feb 14, 2007
It began at the peak of the sales day, when local police and corporate officials wove through the crowd of bargain-hunters like buyers with badges. They inspected the merchandise, comparing serial numbers on the products with computerized lists from the manufacturers and confiscated carton after carton of fake Red Monkey jeans and knockoff Timberland boots. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Thirty-ninth annual Giant Flea Market Feb. 8 Feb 4, 2007
Patterson also credits the Marco Island Police Foundation that volunteers its time to be in charge of security, and walk around and assist people. There will be several volunteers to direct parking. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
On the Street Jan 3, 2007
The whole setup is slightly surreal, for though Navarro s house was part of the original Spanish settlement downtown, it is now hidden in the jail parking lot across the street from the police station on Nueva Street. Among many things, I learned that the famous Navarro family later was in cahoots with the Tobin family, and as we all know that lineage is responsible for a good portion of San Antonio s heritage. (San Antonio Current, TX)
