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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2019

Massachusetts Police Ask for Reduction in Crime During Heat Wave

The Braintree Police Department had some fun on Facebook with a request to would-be criminals to refrain from any criminal activity during the ongoing heatwave that has gripped the entire eastern half of the United States.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2019

Colorado Sheriff's Office Releases Funny Video to Warn Drivers of Impending Blizzard

Two deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were seen in an amusing video sitting in lawn chairs and eating snacks beside the road of a freeway in their jurisdiction that tends to have foul-weather traffic collisions.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2019

Naked Fugitive Arrested by Naked Officer in Sweden

A police officer in Rinkeby, Sweden was relaxing in a sauna when he recognized that the man sitting across from him in the steam was a fugitive who was wanted for aggravated assault.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2019

Crying Fowl: A Florida Department Introduces 'Bird Unit' as April Fool's Gag

The first day of April brings all manner of pranks, jokes, and hoaxes both on and offline, but the Largo (FL) Police Department pulled off something of a masterpiece when it announced on its Facebook page that it would be looking into using birds of prey as substitutes for small police drones.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 2, 2019

In April Fool's Gag, New Jersey Police Announce New "Drug Sniffing Bunny"

The agency said that the fluffy little long-eared herbivore—an animal that feeds mostly on grass—can get into tight spaces the department's K-9 cannot.

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Newsby Edited by staffMarch 8, 2019

Kentucky Police "Arrest" Punxsutawney Phil for Fraud and Unsworn Falsification

Andrew Scott—the Mayor of Coal Run (KY)—said on Facebook, "This morning, in consultation with the City Attorney and Chief of Police, I ordered the immediate arrest of Punxsutawney Phil for violation of Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapters 194A and 523. Specifically, the warrant alleges Fraud and Unsworn Falsification."

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Newsby Edited by staffMarch 7, 2019

Virginia Officer Surprised to Discover Life-Size Replica of Tiger on Patrol

An officer with the Prince William County (VA) Police Department was on regular proactive patrol when he came upon a fairly shocking sight—a tiger prowling the night behind a local retail store.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Tucson Police Post Hilarious Video to Twitter for Safe Driving in Snow

Officers with the Tucson (AZ) Police Department were called to investigate a "white powdery substance" on Friday, causing the department's Public Information to address the media just outside of crime scene tape.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2019

Florida Sheriff's Office Valentine's Day Facebook Post: "Don't Play Hard to Get"

The Martin County (FL) Sheriff's Office posted an image on Facebook of five deputies collectively holding a bouquet of flowers, a heart-shaped balloon, and five boxes of Valentines chocolates, saying, "Our Warrants team is waiting for you with open cuffs. Don’t play hard to get, because they’re in it for the long haul and are truly committed to capturing your heart!"

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2019

Video: Washington Officers Face Off with Local Youth in Epic Snowball Fight

Officers with the Duvall (WA) Police Department took some time during Monday's inclement weather to have some fun with some young people at a local park.

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