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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2012

Calif. Teen In Sodomy Hazing Scandal Breaks Down In Court

A California teenager accused of sodomizing a fellow student with a piece of steel rebar while his teacher encouraged him broke down in tears in court Thursday and begged deputies to let him go.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2012

Former Calif. Deputy Who Smuggled Heroin Burrito Sentenced

A former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who was believed to be trying to smuggle heroin, stuffed inside a burrito, into a courthouse jail was sentenced Monday to two years in jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2012

$40M In Cartel Marijuana Seized In Chicago

A joint narcotics task force on Tuesday seized approximately eight tons (or 16,000 pounds) of marijuana, recording the largest cannabis seizure in at least 20 years in Chicago.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2012

Chicago Hires Peace Group to Stem Gang Killings

The city will give the group a one-year grant for $1 million to hire 40 "interrupters" who will mediate conflicts in the Ogden and Grand Crossing districts, where gun violence has spiked.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2012

Denver Cop's Alleged Killer Claims Gang Membership

The man accused of shooting a Denver police officer to death at a jazz concert claimed to be a member of the Park Hill Bloods street gang when he was booked into jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2012

Denver Officer Shot, Killed at Jazz Concert

Officer Celena Hollis succumbed to wounds from the shooting, which occurred shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Jazz concert. Police believe Rollen Oliver, 21, shot Officer Hollis in the head.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2012

Speedo-Wearing Utah Officer Reinstated

A Provo City school resource officer terminated for stripping down to a green Speedo at a school birthday party has been reinstated and will now be wearing a holster and a gun around his waist instead.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

Supreme Court Rules On Cocaine Sentencing

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that two Chicago drug dealers should have been sentenced under a 2010 law that reduced the disparity of sentencing for crack and powder cocaine.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

L.A. County Deputies Recover Rocket Launcher

A search warrant served Wednesday at a Southern California home resulted in the seizure of a military rocket launcher, drugs, and ammunition by Los Angeles County Sheriff's gang deputies.

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Articlesby Chris TrappJune 21, 2012

Police Product Test: Tactical Electronics LPSS3 Pole Camera

The LPSS3 really set itself apart from the other pole cams I have tested. Its ability to remain small until deployed at the desired length and its lightweight composite material translate into less burden on the operator.

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