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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

FL Man's Handmade 'COVID 19 infected' Sign Doesn't Stop Deputies from Arresting Him

Florida deputies said a wanted man posted a sign on his front door that read "COViD 19 iNFected since 4/8/20" in a last-ditch attempt to avoid arrest. It didn't work.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

77 Savannah Officers Sign HR Complaint Against Chief Claiming Favoritism, Disrespect

The names of Northwest Precinct Capt. Cary Hill, Southside Precinct Capt. Michelle Halford, Eastside Precinct Capt. George Gundich and Central Precinct Capt. Tonya Reid appear among the 77 staffers who signed the complaint.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Kentucky Deputy Dies in Single-Car Patrol Vehicle Collision

A deputy with the Hopkins County (KY) Sheriff’s Office has died in a single-vehicle traffic collision.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Victim Toll in Canadian Rampage Shooting Rises to 22

Authorities with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced on Tuesday that the death toll in the rampage shooting in Nova Scotia has risen to 22 individuals—and may increase as they investigate various crime scenes left behind by the killer over many hours of his attacks.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

NYPD Reports that it Has Lost 29 Officers to COVID-19

The New York Police Department said it has lost another member to COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related NYPD deaths to 29.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Interim California Chief Named as Permanent Chief of Department

The Bakersfield (CA) Police Department has named Assistant Chief Greg Terry as the new chief for the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Maine Police Department Pokes Fun at "4/20 Holiday" on Facebook

In a pun-filled social media post the Freyburg (ME) Police Department poked some fun at the unofficial holiday celebrating the consumption of marijuana and marijuana-based "edible" products.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Police Impostor Conducts Traffic Stop on Off-Duty Indiana Lieutenant

An Indianapolis man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an off-duty lieutenant with the Southport (IN) Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2020

Brother of Slain Texas Officer Authors Heartfelt Tribute on Facebook

The younger brother of Officer Justin Putnam of the San Marcos (TX) Police Department—who was shot and killed in the line of duty when he and other officers responded to a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex last week—posted a heartfelt and moving tribute on social media.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2020

NYPD Frustrated by Rise in Burglaries During Pandemic, Suspects Released "Immediately"

“The cops are out there making arrests for these burglaries. With the existing law, what’s happening is the individuals are being released immediately and that’s something that ultimately in the end will have to be fixed,” Commissioner Shea said.

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