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Search Result: Burglaries

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Police Links: From Pranks to Attacks

April 29, 2013

April contained plenty of fools this year, it seems. As expected this time of year, at least one prank on the first of the month became much more serious than probably intended. Unfortunately, the biggest continuing story of the month was the Boston Marathon bombing. Thankfully, law enforcement was on top of it. Cops don't suffer fools gladly.

Video: Texas Deputy Wrestles Burglars

May 24, 2012

The shirtless deputy was captured on a neighbor's surveillance camera wrestling with three suspects who attempted to rob his home. The deputy used methods from his training in an attempt to detain the burglars.

Texas Deputy Defends Self, Shoots Burglar During Struggle

January 10, 2012

A suspected burglar died Monday after he was shot while struggling with a Harris County sheriff's deputy in the back yard of a home he had broken into.

Ariz. Deputy Shot by Burglar at Medical Plaza

January 8, 2012

A Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's deputy was fatally shot early Sunday after a burglary suspect opened fire at him at an Anthem medical plaza. The deputy was wearing body armor, but was shot by rifle fire.

Burglar Dumped Rare Coins Into Counting Machine

January 6, 2012

Multnomah County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they said stole tools, two safes and valuable coins from a shed at a Corbett home belonging to his own father.

N.C. Cop Arrested on Burglary Charge

January 3, 2012

A Fayetteville (N.C.) Police officer has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home and attacking a man inside the dwelling.

Off-Duty Atlanta Cop Fatally Shoots Burglar

September 7, 2011

Officer Robert Livsey was at home waiting for an HVAC repairman. The officer was planning to move into the home next month with his fiancee, Kimberly Taylor. Apparently, the burglar entered through a window around 8:45 a.m.

Former N.Y. Corrections Officer Arrested Trying to Evacuate Homes to Burglarize Them

August 29, 2011

Daniel DiGianni, 42, and accomplice, Linda Fleshner, 28, went door-to-door in South Beach on Saturday afternoon, warning people to leave their homes ahead of Hurricane Irene.

Ohio Deputy Loses Police Gear In Burglary

August 24, 2011

A Fayette County (Ohio) Sheriff's deputy lost multiple firearms, badges, insignia, and a portable radio during a break-in at his home on Tuesday.

Shirtless Man Arrested After Rooftop Standoff

May 3, 2011

Investigators said Pool appeared to be under the influence of drugs, possibly methamphetamine. Pool yelled obscenities at officers and attempted to push away a ladder officers used to reach him.

Showering Burglar Calls 911 On Homeowner

March 8, 2011

Timothy James Chapek, 24, was caught at about 7:07 p.m. Monday by the homeowner and his two German Shepherds. After the homeowner asked Chapek what he was doing in the home, Chapek locked himself in the bathroom and called 911.

St. Louis Officer Disarmed, Shot With Own Gun

March 1, 2011

The officer arrived at the 5200 block of St. Louis Avenue at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to find a man who had been stabbed. The officer entered the home and chased the suspect, who was able to wrestle the officer's gun away from him and fire one shot at him.

Repeat Burglar Caught After Leaving Charging Cell Phone In Home

February 3, 2011

When the owner's son returned on Friday, 25-year-old Cody Wilkins apparently fled the house, leaving behind his phone. Investigators have since charged Wilkins in other burglaries.

Detroit Officer Shoots Burglar During Scuffle In Beauty Store's Dark Basement

November 22, 2010

The officers responded to Amy's Wig & Beauty Supply in the 13500 block of West 6 Mile at about 5:30 this morning after getting a 911 call. While the officer was inside the basement, the suspect lunged at him and attempted to grab his gun.

Off-Duty Texas Deputy Fires On Burglary Suspect

November 21, 2010

Deputy Brent Bible confronted Christopher Gries, 30, while he peered into a vehicle. Gries then returned to his still-running Cadillac Escalade and steered it toward the deputy.

Alleged 14-year-old Burglar Beaten Up Inside Home He Broke Into

February 9, 2010

A 14-year-old burglary suspect got more than he bargained for Monday afternoon when he allegedly broke into a house on the far East Side of El Paso, Texas.

Burglaries

January 31, 2010

One of the first steps in any burglary investigation is to determine what was taken. But remember what was not taken is often just as telling.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell who the bad guys are

February 2, 2002

Just Give Me A Hundred Good Cops, And a ton of ammunition... That's what I was thinkin' when I reviewed the situation in Lagos, Nigeria.

Texas Breakout

March 1, 2001

The suspect's actions, tactics used, and weapon information is something every SWAT or patrol officer needs to be aware of.

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