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Teen Indicted as Adult on 22 Counts After Throwing Fireworks at Officers

An Arizona teen has been indicted as an adult after throwing fireworks that injured 22 police officers during a protest in Glendale.

Police video shows when fireworks exploded near officers during a protest in Glendale, Arizona. A teen is now indicted as an adult on 22 counts for attacking officers with fireworks.

MA Police Save Man from Water Using Rescue Device Named After Fallen Officer

Worchester Officer Enmanuel Familia lost his life trying to rescue a teen from drowning in 2021, and his family started a foundation to provide rescue floatation devices to officers. One of those, a Manny Tube, was used by police this week in Shrewsbury.

Manny Tubes, named after a Worchester officer who lost his life during a water rescue in 2021, were deployed to save a man this week in Shrewsbury.

Alabama Bill Could Allow Prosecution of People who Swear at Officers, Interfere at Scenes

Those in violation of the law would be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine.

Philadelphia Officer Shot After Gun Grab Attack, Saved by Vest

After getting out of the vehicle at the hospital, the suspect turned and attacked the officers, and soon the officers were down on the ground with the man.

California Deputy Stabbed while Working Homeless Outreach

Backup deputies responded and provided aid to the deputy, who was transported to the hospital and "sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to her neck."

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy was stabbed Tuesday. The agency released this photo of the suspect.

Colorado Sheriff Running for Governor

"Rural Colorado comprises 75% of our state and provides considerable economic benefit from the creation of agriculture, ranching and minerals but is virtually ignored when it comes to state resources," Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said.

Minnesota DPS Wants Tools for Detecting Drug-Impaired Drivers

Hundreds of voluntary tests taken over the course of 2024 yielded 87% positive results, the Department of Public Safety said. The tests come in the form of mouth swabs — and test for a half dozen drugs.

Illinois Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man

The suspect ignored the order...and fired up the chainsaw. The officer deployed his TASER, knocking down the suspect. But before he could be taken into custody, he got back up, grabbed the running chainsaw, and ran toward the officer.

Still from body camera video shows St. Charles, Illinois, Police officer deploying his TASER on a chainsaw wielding suspect inside a senior home.

Slain Detective's Family Outraged After Colorado Cop Killer Applies for Early Release Program

Raul Gomez-Garcia was 19 years old when he was convicted of killing Denver Police Detective Donald "Donnie" Young II on May 8, 2005. He was also convicted of seriously wounding Young's partner, Detective Jack Bishop.

Denver Police Detective Donald 'Donnie' Young II was ambushed and murdered on May 8, 2005, while working an off-duty assignment.

2 Men Charged Over Crash That Critically Injured St. Louis Officer

The injured officer fired what Chief Robert Tracy called “safety shots” to alert nearby officers to his presence. Other officers responded and immediately began to administer first aid to their injured colleague and the suspect.

California Man Arrested in Stolen Police Vehicle

The incident unfolded after a suspect stole the vehicle during a traffic stop near the 10 Freeway around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Alhambra Police Department.

Iowa Legislation Would Ban Citizen Police Review Boards

Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, said cities already have bodies in charge of reviewing police actions through civil service commissions. These panels are in charge of hiring, disciplining, and firing city employees including police officers.

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