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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2010

51 Surenos Arrested In California Narcotics Sting

With the combined forces of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Santa Barbara County Sheriff and Santa Maria Sheriff, an investigation to identify and eliminate drug trafficking of street gangs has resulted in the seizure of numerous pounds of cocaine, marijuana, firearms and methamphetamine.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2010

90 Shots Fired in Charlotte Standoff

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged Cody Richmond with attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and 10 counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2010

3 Texas Mexican Mafia Chiefs Get Life

Three high-ranking members of the Texas Mexican Mafia implicated in the brutal slayings of 24 men each were sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in San Antonio.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2010

Ga. Police Dog Dies from Overheating During Pursuit

The dog, Aaros, and his handler were chasing burglary suspects in a wooded area Tuesday afternoon. Aaros collapsed and lost consciousness. He died on the way to the vet's office.

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Articlesby Sydney VailAugust 5, 2010

Field Trauma Care for LEOs

Every officer should have a minimum amount of medical equipment as well as training to use the equipment. As I have stated at POLICE-TREXPO in some of my presentations, my dream is for a small kit with the essentials to appear on the belt or in a pocket of every LEO.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2010

Gulf Cartel Member Sentenced To 22-Year Prison Term for Atlanta Cocaine Delivery

Drug trafficker Jose "Pepe" Barrientos-Rodriguez, a member of Mexico's Gulf Cartel, faces 22 years in prison for attempting to unload approximately 247.5 kilograms of cocaine in the Atlanta area.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2010

Arizona Inmates' Escape Raises Many Questions

"My first thought was, 'Are you kidding?' " Bryan said, recalling when he heard Province's name on the weekend news. "He's a twisted guy. Why weren't they in a maximum-security facility?"

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2010

Sheriff Arpaio Says Mexican Cartel Placed $1 Million Bounty On His Head

The sheriff's spokeswoman relayed the threat, which came from the FBI, according to the Arizona Republic. As a vocal proponent of tougher enforcement of illegal immigration, Arpaio said death threats against him are not unusual. He said the more recent bounty was for $5 million.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2010

SWAT Responds to Conn. Workplace Shooting, At Least 9 Dead

At least nine people are dead and more injured in a workplace shooting in Manchester, Conn., at Hartford Distributors, a family-owned beer and wine wholesaler.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2010

Combined Systems Acquires Thompson Handcuffs Corporation

Combined Systems Inc. (CSI) has acquired Thompson Handcuffs Corp. The acquisition will expand CSI's product and training solutions in its domestic and international sales channels.

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