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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2013

W.Va. Deputies Shot In Standoff, Suspect Killed

Two Nicholas County (W.Va.) Sheriff's deputies were shot and wounded Saturday when they responded to a dispute between neighbors, leading to a four-hour standoff that ended when the suspect was fatally shot by police.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2013

Video: Wounded Mass. Officer Leads Boston Pops

MBTA Officer Dick Donohue, who was wounded in the Boston Marathon bomber manhunt, led the Boston Pops on Fourth of July for their rendition of the Dropkick Murphys' song, "I'm Shipping Up To Boston."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 4, 2013

NFL Player Accused of Murder Claims No Gang Ties

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has told Bristol County (Mass.) Sheriff's gang investigators he has no ties to organized street gangs as he faces murder charges in the death of a friend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2013

Texas SWAT Sgt. Remembered As Loving Father

Hood County (Texas) Sheriff's Sgt. Lance McLean's empathy, willingness to help and his mischievous sense of humor were remembered Tuesday as hundreds of people—including officers from around the state—filled Hico Tiger Stadium to pay their respects.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2013

Bicycle Officer Wins Gear in Well Dressed Officer Contest

Master Police Officer Jeff Eversoll of the Bowling Green (Ky.) Police Department won a bunch of apparel and gear as a winner of POLICE Magazine's Well Dressed Officer Contest, as well as paid registration for the 2013 IPMBA Conference in May.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2013

Video: Cop Uses Deadly Force on Child Hostage Taker

Midwest City (Okla.) Police Chief Brandon Clabes praised the officer who saved a child by using deadly force on the man who took her hostage in a Wal-Mart in mid-June.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2013

Texas Sex Offender Kills Deputy, Wounds Officer

A fugitive sex offender fatally shot a Texas deputy serving a warrant and later wounded a municipal officer in a city hall shootout that also left the suspect dead.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2013

Ala. Handler Forced to Kill K-9 Who Attacked Him

A Hanceville (Ala.) Police K-9 handler shot and killed his canine companion late last month after the dog attacked him and began biting his head.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2013

Fla. Motor Cop Struck By Lightning

Officer Deglys Chavarria, 27, was heading south on North Roosevelt Boulevard at Palm Avenue when he was struck by the bolt, reports the Key West Citizen.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2013

The Armored Group Upgrades Armor on Latest ARVs

The Armored Group's Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport S AP shields against NIJ Level IV and .50-caliber ball round threats.

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