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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Oregon Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Holding Woman Hostage

Portland (OR) police fatally shot a man—reportedly armed with a knife—holding a woman hostage at the Del Rancho Motel in Southeast Portland, according to OregonLive.com.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Chicago Police Board Clears Officer in 2012 Shooting of 15-Year-Old

The Chicago Police Board voted 5-3 in clearing Officer Brandon Ternand of all wrongdoing in fatally shooting a teen in the back of the head during a foot pursuit nearly six years ago.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Minnesota Officers Resuscitate Newborn, Then Deliver Her Twin Sister

On Tuesday, police officers with the Wyoming (MN) Police Department responded to a call of a woman in labor at her home.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Former Florida Officer Sentenced to 6 Years for Shakedowns at Traffic Stops

Jose Acosta—a former rookie police officer with the Miami Police Department— pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary, 10 counts of false imprisonment, eight counts of grand theft and two counts of petit theft and was sentenced to six years in prison. That term could be reduced to three years with good behavior.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Video: Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation

An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian.

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation

An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian. Lemmon was seated in a Lincoln County (OR) courtroom without any sort of restraints, because a judge had denied deputies' request. More here.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2018

Illinois Deputy Nominated for HAIX Hero of the Month

A 21-year veteran of law enforcement, Fiorentino is a martial arts expert who promotes health and education in the community. He volunteers to help fellow law enforcement officers, children, adults, and even seniors learn to defend themselves.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2018

Axon Announces First 2 Agencies to Purchase New TASER 7

Axon announced the Fort Worth (TX) Police Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol as the first agencies to equip officers with Axon's new TASER 7 weapon.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2018

Tennessee Sheriff's Bloodhound Dies Suddenly

They rushed her to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, but vets were unable to revive her. They believe she died of a previously undetected medical condition.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2018

Casio G-Shock Watches Built for Rugged Outdoor Activities

Casio G-Shock's range of men's watches provide options for your most rugged outdoor weekend getaways this fall.

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