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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Alabama College Shooting

Following the shooting, the alleged gunman, Thomas Franklin May III, apparently walked up to reporters and told them "I'm the guy" police were searching for as the shooter.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

Elite Chicago Cops Face Charges In Shakedowns, Plotting Murder of Fellow Officer

Jerome Finnigan and three former Chicago PD officers who were members of the disbanded Special Operations Section (SOS) were charged today for allegedly concealing unlawful searches or arrests in which they stole hordes of cash. Prosecutors say Finnigan planned to murder a former officer he believed would testify against him.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

7 Mara Salvatrucha Members Face Array of Charges In SF Gang Trial

The seven men are accused of terrorizing neighborhoods with assaults, shakedowns, and four 2008 murders.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

Convictions Deal 'Serious Blow' To Latin Kings

Augustin Zambrano, 51, was identified as the "corona" of the Almighty Latin King Nation gang based in Chicago during the six-week trial. Zambrano was convicted on racketeering conspiracy (RICO) and other charges including narcotics trafficking and related violence.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterApril 6, 2011

Military Surplus Vehicles for LE

The federal government's 1033 program allows law enforcement agencies to acquire special vehicles such as an amphibious LAV, Humvee, MRAP, patrol boat, helicopter or even a landing craft for specialized missions. The agencies acquire the vehicles via the federal Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Photos are courtesy of LESO.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterApril 6, 2011

Military Surplus Vehicles for LE

The federal government's 1033 program allows law enforcement agencies to acquire special vehicles such as an amphibious LAV, Humvee, MRAP, patrol boat, helicopter or even a landing craft for specialized missions. The agencies acquire the vehicles via the federal Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Photos are courtesy of LESO.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2011

Iowa Deputy Fatally Shot by Man with Violent Past

Keokuk County (Iowa) Sheriff's deputy Eric Stein was shot and killed on Monday at a home that he had responded to a day earlier on an unknown disturbance call.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2011

Customs Agents Seize Pot-Laden Wheelchair

Agents arrested a 19-year-old man pretending to be disabled, who was attempting to smuggle wrapped packages of marijuana through a border checkpoint at San Ysidro near San Diego, Calif.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2011

Sheriff's Dog Stabbed, Killed During Pursuit

Clark County (Wash.) Sheriff's Office dog, Kane, was attempting to apprehend 31-year-old Keegan Graves, who allegedly stabbed the black Dutch shepherd multiple times and kept running.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2011

Suspect Who Shot LAPD Officer Found Dead In Home

A Los Angeles Police officer was shot and critically wounded early Monday morning, while responding to a domestic violence call in the San Fernando Valley.

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