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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2010

Outlaw Biker Killed During Gun Battle With Federal Agents In Maine

Thomas "Tomkat" Mayne, 58, was shot and killed in the return fire from federal ATF agents who had served a warrant at his home.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2010

Georgia Sheriff Blames 'Lazy' Officers for Improper Release of Inmates

The Clayton County sheriff is blaming the laziness of 30 corrections officers for the wrongful release of four inmates from the county jail, according to CBS Atlanta. It is possible that other inmates have been released improperly.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2010

ATN's PS15-4 Night Vision Goggles Offer G4 Autogated/Filmless Tubes

The PS15-4 from American Technologies Network (ATN) is a compact, lightweight dual night vision goggle system utilizing two autogated/filmless image intensifier tubes that improve operational effectiveness for night vision goggle users.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2010

Sacramento Officers Rescue Infant After 56-Hour Standoff

On Friday at 7 p.m., the tactical team used explosives to open a side wall of the apartment where 26-year-old Anthony Alvarez was holding his cousin's son. Officers then used improved sight lines to shoot Alvarez and safely rescue the infant.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 11, 2010

Robbery Suspect Takes Infant Hostage, Barricades Against Sacramento SWAT

An armed robbery suspect who is holding a 16-month-old boy hostage in an Arden Way apartment is being "uncooperative," a Sacramento sheriff's spokesman said at noon today.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 10, 2010

DEA-Led Operation Delivers More Than 2,000 Arrests

In addition to the 2,266 arrests, the operation resulted in the seizure of $154 million, 1,262 pounds of methamphetamine, 2.5 tons of cocaine, 1,410 pounds of heroin, 69 tons of marijuana, 501 weapons and 527 vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2010

Strip Club Owners Sue Louisville SWAT Over Demise of Their Business

The owners of a Louisville (Ky.) strip club that closed in 2009 have filed a lawsuit claiming a raid of the premises caused its demise.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2010

Virginia MS-13 Member Gets 20-Year Sentence for Pimp's Slaying

Portillo and Arguera fatally shot Luna three times. Portillo fired two of the three fatal shots—one to Luna's chest and a second contact wound to Luna's head. A third shot entered the left side of Luna's back and exited his chest.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2010

Alleged Mexican Mafia Member Given 18 Years by Ariz. Judge

A 39-year-old Phoenix man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following a trial where prosecutors alleged he was a lieutenant in the Mexican Mafia prison gang.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2010

Gang Member's Rental Car Reached 110 MPH Before CHP Tasered Him

Officers later found a stolen .44-Magnum handgun in the trunk of his rented Ford Mustang.

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