Tag: The Midwest: Page 34

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WI Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Armor

At the home, officers confronted the man who they say pulled out a handgun. The officer pulled his sidearm and the two exchanged fire.

August 5, 2019

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55 People Shot, 7 Killed in Bloody Chicago Weekend

By Monday morning, 55 people had been shot across the city, seven of them fatally. The victims ranged from 5 to 56 years old, and the shootings stretched from Rogers Park on the North Side to West Pullman on the Far South Side.

August 5, 2019

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Video: Dayton Police Ended Shooting Rampage in 30 Seconds

"While this is a terribly sad day for our city, I'm amazed by the quick response of the Dayton Police that saved literally hundreds of lives," Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said.

August 5, 2019

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Iowa Officers Rescue 2 Rafters from Rough Water

Osward said when he arrived at the dam, a couple, ages 44 and 49, were in the water and wearing life jackets but “both individuals’ heads kept getting sucked under the water.” The woman’s vest was also not properly applied, he said.

August 1, 2019

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Milwaukee Officer Seriously Injured in Pursuit Crash

The injured officer was struck by another patrol vehicle as it arrived on the scene.

August 1, 2019

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Ohio Officer Uses Dog Leash as Tourniquet to Save Gunshot Victim

An officer with the Sandusky Police Department saved a teenager's life by using a dog leash as a tourniquet on Saturday night.

July 31, 2019

Special Units

8 Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit, 1 Subject Remains at Large

Eight robbery suspects led officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on a vehicle pursuit on Sunday evening, crashing their vehicle into a utility pole, and fleeing the scene on foot.

July 30, 2019

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Chicago Officer Hospitalized After Lamborghini Crashes Into Squad Car

An officer with the Chicago Police Department was injured when a Lamborghini crashed into his patrol vehicle on Saturday afternoon.

July 29, 2019

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Ohio Officer Stabbed in the Neck in June Returns to Full Duty

An officer with the Sugarcreek (OH) Police Department who was stabbed in the neck in late June has now returned to full duty.

July 29, 2019

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Kansas Department Hosts "Ice Cream with a Cop" Event

The Topeka Police Department recently put a summertime twist on their ongoing "coffee with a cop" events by shifting the location to an area Dairy Queen ice cream parlor.

July 26, 2019

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Wisconsin Town Supervisors Vote to Disband Police Department

The town of Freedom, Wisconsin voted on Wednesday to disband its police department consisting of two full-time and one part-time sworn officer.

July 26, 2019

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North Dakota Department Welcomes New K-9

Officers with the Minot Police Department this week welcomed K-9 Caspian to the ranks.

July 26, 2019