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Dispute over search of slain Las Vegas reporter’s devices likely headed back to high court

LAS VEGAS — Attorneys for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Metropolitan Police Department appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing on a proposed protocol for police and prosecutors to search through the personal devices of slain investigative reporter Jeff German.

Tribune News Service

Suspect on the lam for days killed in shootout with police in Geneva

Police say a man who was sought by various suburban agencies this week stole a car in Aurora and fled. Later, he engaged in a shootout in Geneva and was killed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teen climbing LA bridge for social media stunt fell to his death, police say

LOS ANGELES — A 17-year-old boy died over the weekend after falling from the 6th Street Viaduct during a climb up the iconic bridge that he was trying to share on social media, according to Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore.

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Missouri AG calls on Kansas City police to enforce trans care ban that chief says outside jurisdiction

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday urged the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors passed by Missouri lawmakers this month.

Tribune News Service

3 ex-officers indicted in death of Black man seen on video being shocked with stun guns

A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police officers on murder charges and another ex-officer on a manslaughter charge in the death of a Black man who was pinned down and repeatedly shocked with stun guns during a New Year's eve arrest

The Independent UK

Coroner rules Melissa Caddick is dead and criticises husband for withholding information

Fraudster disappeared in 2020, age 49, from her home in Dover Heights after a police raid

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle alleged murder cluster emerges with rate five times state average, crime data shows

Over the past two years, the Newcastle LGA has accounted for over 8 per cent of the state's alleged murders, according to NSW crime figures.

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Judge denies Los Angeles' request to claw back police officer photos from local media outlet

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge Wednesday rejected a controversial request by city officials that he order a local journalist to return a flash drive of police officers’ photographs after officials said they had included images of undercover officers in the collection by mistake.

Los Angeles Times

Teen on motorbike allegedly forced pedestrians to scramble for safety

A teenager who allegedly rode an unregistered motorbike on the footpath near pedestrians at Gateshead before crashing into a Charlestown shop has been arrested.

Newcastle Herald

Shocking number of threat letters held by AFP database

Australia's federal police commissioner has revealed who is on the receiving end of the majority of threatening letters sent, as well as the volume received.

AAP

Former Army Ranger from Pa. sentenced to 66 months in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

PITTSBURGH — A former Army Ranger and substitute teacher will spend more than five years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Singleton court date, fresh arrest in $1.2 million money laundering probe

Police arrested a 27-year-old man in February, charging him with recklessly deal with proceeds of crime greater than $5000.

Newcastle Herald

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NC House to take up medical marijuana bill, after weeks of uncertainty

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Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on Los Angeles bridge, police say

Police say a 17-year-old boy slipped and fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt

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Queensland forensic DNA lab sacks managing scientist Cathie Allen after inquiry

The inquiry found Cathie Allen lied to her immediate supervisor and senior police about the work of the lab, which is the key point of testing DNA for criminal cases.

The Independent UK

As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has begun meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders of the statehouse to try to end a three-week-old boycott by GOP senators

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Shepparton mum calls for protective services officers at Skene Street bus stop after son allegedly assaulted

Parts of the community are calling for greater safety measures at a Shepparton bus interchange some say has a growing reputation for violent incidents involving students.

The Independent UK

$3.1M settlement reached in fatal police shooting of Black man in Tacoma, Washington

Officials in the city of Tacoma, Washington, will pay $3.1 million to the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in 2019

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Indigenous leader who runs social programs wants tougher consequences for parents of young offenders

An Indigenous organisation head who signed a joint letter to WA's leaders highlighting Kununurra's youth crime crisis wants child protection workers to come down harder on parents of children who roam the streets at night.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 Chicago-area brothers plead guilty to assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Daniel Leyden was accused of pushing a metal barrier onto a U.S. Capitol police officer. Joseph Leyden was charged with pushing a Metro police officer.

Newcastle Herald

Clare Nowland death: officer's charges may be upgraded over Taser incident

Police Commissioner Karen Webb said upgraded charges were possible.

The Guardian - AU

NSW police employee reinstated after pushing barricade at rail workers and calling them ‘bludgers’

Commissioner says dismissal was a disproportionate response but it was appropriate that imaging technician be denied back pay and issued final warning

Reason

Even After Legalization, Maryland Cops Wanted to Search People Based on the Odor of Pot. Legislators Said No.

Police have a long history of using the real or imagined smell of marijuana to justify outrageous invasions.

The Independent UK

Texas slammed over Winnie the Pooh story to teach children about mass shootings on anniversary of Uvalde massacre

The book was written by a former Texas police chief

AAP

Police probe mystery sedan after stabbing death

Police are appealing for the public's help as they continue to investigate the stabbing death of 45-year-old Melbourne man Daniel Cockerill.

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