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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Study: Heroin Use Higher Than a Decade Ago

Far more people in the USA use heroin than a decade ago, a study from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as Attorney General

Loretta Lynch was confirmed Thursday as the first African American woman to serve as attorney general.

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Point of Law•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Michael Brown's Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit

The parents of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer in August, are suing the city of Ferguson, Mo., for wrongful death.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Video: Body Camera Captures Knife Attack on North Carolina Deputy

Two deputies responded to a call from a concerned family member and in seconds that simple call turned violent. The suspect walks out of the home and stabs one of the deputies. Luckily, the deputy's vest stopped the knife.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Protests Continue in Baltimore Over In-Custody Death, Union Chief Compares Crowd to "Lynch Mob"

A sixth day of protests over the death of Freddie Gray while in custody of the Baltimore PD is expected Thursday, with various demonstrations scheduled throughout the day.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Video: Woman's Thank You Note Touches Two Police Departments

The note read: “Dear Officer, I'm from San Jose. We lost an asset to an amazing team last week. Thank you for your risking your life every day for my safety. God Bless, Lauren.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Video: Texas Officers Pull Man from Burning Wreck

A video has been released showing Mesquite, Texas, police officers pulling a man from a burning wreck early Sunday morning, off Interstate-30.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Connecticut Officer on Patrol Stops, Fixes Child's Bike

Officer Cody Remy was on patrol in Trumbull Gardens on Saturday when city officials said he stopped to help a child, whose bicycle was broken. The kind gesture was caught on camera and sent out to local media.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Swedish Police Officers on Vacation Break Up Fight in New York City

Four Swedish police officers took a break from their New York vacation to answer the call of duty Wednesday, breaking up an out-of-control fight between two homeless men on a Manhattan subway train.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 23, 2015

Retiring Michigan K-9 Locates Missing Child

A two-year-old Michigan boy was returned home safe and sound after he wandered off Tuesday night thanks to a Newaygo County Sheriff’s Department K-9 named Turbo.

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