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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2013

Ala. Officer Who Resigned Over Drag Racing Video Reinstated

The Montgomery (Ala.) Police Department is confirming that the motorcycle officer who was captured on video drag racing with a private citizen will get his job back.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2013

Bulger Gets Two Life Terms

ormer Boston mob boss James (Whitey) Bulger was sentenced Thursday to die behind bars for his murderous reign as both ruthless gangster and FBI informant.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoNovember 14, 2013

Movement to Contact

For us, the purpose of MTC is stop the threat, deny the suspect movement, deny an advantageous tactical position, or collect information to be used in critical next-step decision-making.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2013

Pittsburgh School Shooting Likely Drug Related

Suspected shooter Anjohnito Willet, 16, was seeking revenge for a drug-related robbery and assault that happened inside the school last month, police say. Read Full Story Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

Tactical Unit was Ordered Away from Navy Yard Rampage

It was reasonable for officials to reroute a Capitol Police tactical squad away from the Washington Navy Yard rampage amid concerns about possible threats to the U.S. Capitol after the officers got stuck in traffic, according to a report released Friday that defends the decision.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

Albuquerque SWAT Standoff Triggered by Former Marine Marksman

Albuquerque police said Jason Kerns, 37, fled the scene of a crash on southbound Interstate 25 north of the Big I in a Hummer sport-utility vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Friday, and a police officer pulled him over on the south-to-east flyover ramp a half-hour later.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

Va. Sheriff's Office Denied Immunity in Standoff Fire Lawsuit

The Sullivan County (Va.) Sheriff’s Office’s lost its bid for immunity against being sued for burning down a mobile home during a botched standoff two years ago.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

N.Y. Mafia Boss to Face Trial for Officer's 1997 Murder

The ponytailed 72-year-old Colombo crime boss goes on trial Tuesday for ordering the 1997 murder of NYPD police officer Ralph Dols.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2013

Malls Increase Security in Time for Holiday Crowds

With just three weeks to go before the busiest U.S. shopping day of the year—the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday—government security officials are ramping up efforts to better protect the nation's approximately 109,500 malls and shopping centers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 5, 2013

New Jersey Mall Gunman Found Dead

A man who opened fire at a New Jersey mall Monday night was found dead early this morning of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. No one else was injured.

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