A group of about 20 suspects ransacked a Sunnyvale jewelry store Wednesday afternoon, smashing display cases with hammers before taking off with an unknown amount of jewelry, authorities said. Five of the suspects were later arrested following police pursuits that crossed into the Peninsula, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS). The robbery […]
RANDOLPH − With a police patrol car in pursuit, flashing its lights and blasting its siren at the County College of Morris, the driver of a Ford Explorer saw his attempted escape come to a sudden halt after a strip of sharp spikes flattened his two front tires. No arrest was made because Lt. Jim […]
Despite recommendations to reduce police chases because they can be dangerous, the number of deadly police pursuits has increased in North Carolina and nationally. Deadly police pursuits in North Carolina increased from nine in 2018 to 22 in 2022, which is the highest number of lethal police chases since 1996, according to National Highway Traffic […]
“Catalyst,” “revitalization” and “reimagination” were terms visited repeatedly by speakers at a Wednesday panel discussion exploring what comes next, and why it matters, for dual pursuits to bring new Major League Baseball and National Hockey League franchises to Salt Lake City. The conversation comes on the heels of a just-completed 2024 Utah legislative session that […]
Mar. 5—OLYMPIA — The Washington Legislature has loosened restrictions on law enforcement pursuits in the state, circumventing the need for voter approval in November. Last year, more than 400,000 Washingtonians signed a ballot measure, Initiative 2113, that would have overturned the state law preventing an officer from embarking on a car chase unless they have […]
Feb. 28—OLYMPIA — An initiative that would give Washington police more authority to chase suspects in vehicles sparked a lively debate Wednesday at a public hearing at the Capitol. Last year, more than 400,000 Washingtonians signed a ballot measure that would overturn the state law preventing an officer from embarking on a car chase unless […]
(FOX40.COM) — A person led Sacramento County deputies on two pursuits on Thursday before barricading themselves into a vehicle in Placer County, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said its deputies are currently on the scene negotiating with the individual, who remains inside a vehicle in the […]
Dec. 20—A Morgantown woman was arrested Monday following multiple vehicle pursuits and a joint effort between several Monongalia County law enforcement agencies. Officer M.D. France, with the Morgantown Police Department, first reported encountering the woman, who would be identified days later as Jessica LeeAnn Bittinger, 40, during a welfare check on Dec. 12 at the […]