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Reese Witherspoon Arrested After Sassing the Cops in DUI Incident [MUGSHOT]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:14 +0000

Actress Reese Witherspoon, 37, and her 42-year-old husband, talent agent Jim Toth, apparently kicked off their weekend early: He was arrested for DUI on Friday, April 12. And Reese found herself in handcuffs too — for running her Oscar-winning mouth at the cops. According to Variety, the couple was pulled over early Friday morning in [...]

Three Connected to Bombing Suspect Questioned in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:02:04 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening with the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. After local and state police and FBI agents allegedly searched Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s UMass Dartmouth dorm room, authorities swarmed to the Rockdale West apartment complex in New Bedford’s West End. Three [...]

Major Police Operation Underway in Boston Suburb [UPDATED]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:30:29 +0000

6:55 AM ET: The AP is reporting that the suspects are from Chechnya, and have lived in the US for at least one year. The surviving Boston bomb suspect has been identified as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, of Cambridge, Ma. NBC News is reporting that both suspects are brothers. Sources say that the men may have military experience, according to law enforcement officials.

6:30 AM ET: CNN is reporting that officials are worried that the suspect who remains at large could have explosives on his body. An official tells the network that the suspect killed overnight had explosives on his body. As a result, city officials have suspended all public transportation for the time being. Those in Watertown and the surrounding neighborhoods are being urged to shelter in place until further notice. Many colleges have cancelled classes for the day. Businesses are being told not to open.

1 Suspect In Boston Marathon Bombings Apprehended [VIDEO]

Josh — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:08:28 +0000

This is unbelievable video of Suspects #1 of 2, connected to the Boston Marathon bombings, being apprehended. Suspect #2 later died in a local hospital, but Suspect #1 is still at large, as of this post.

Kardashian Fake 911 Call Brings SWAT Teams

Rob Banks — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:02:02 +0000

Los Angeles police officials are looking for the person who called 911 and falsely reported an emergency residence of the Kardashian’s. The incident that was called in was so intense that it brought the SWAT teams to the Kardashian’s house. Apparently, this is a string of hoax calls that [...]

NYC Officer Gives Homeless Man Boots, Barefoot Again

Rob Banks — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:04:05 +0000

Last week, I told you about the NYC police officer, Lawrence DePrimo, who was photographed giving a barefoot, homeless man a pair of shoes in Times Square. Update: the homeless man still is barefoot. Oh yeah…and he’s not homeless. In this picture by a tourist, DePrimo is giving Jeffrey Hillman, 54, a pair of $100 boots [...]

Police Officer Caught Helping Homeless Man

Rob Banks — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:53:07 +0000

Usually, when we see pictures of police officers, they aren’t in a good way. We usually think “thanks for the ticket…not”. But, in this case, New York City Police officer Lawrence DePrimo, is a good example of what every person should be, especially during Christmas time. Here is DePrimo helping out a shoeless homeless man.

Tips To Get Out Of A Ticket

Brian Russel — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:47:33 +0000

I drive a lot (40,000 miles a year), so the probability of me getting a ticket is pretty good. Not to mention, I may have a lead foot. Anything that can keep my ticket count down, the better. Every driver hates getting a ticket. So when you are pulled over, how do you minimize the damage [...]

Police Chase in Niagara Falls, Ontario Ends Tragically

Mike Riley — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:16:30 +0000

A police foot chase in Niagara Falls, Canada Tuesday ended with the death of the apparent suspect when both men plunged into the Niagara Gorge. Witnesses reported a police officer was chasing a man around 5 a.m. last night about a mile north of the Falls, along River Road. The presumed suspect suddenly jumped over a [...]

Police Pepper Spray Eight Year Old [Video]

chuck.stevens — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:15:40 +0000

Police were called to a classroom in Lakewood, Colorado where an eight year old boy was throwing a violent tantrum. This was the third incident with eight year old Aidan that involved police. But this time officers used pepper spray to subdue him. Aidan is four feet tall and weighs 82 pounds. Do you think [...]