A late-night incident on Bellevue Avenue led Vermont State Police to charge a 39-year-old transient resident of Rutland with alleged cocaine possession. The arrest occurred shortly after midnight on September 30, 2025. Authorities have released minimal information as they continue to investigate.
A respondent to a robbery call in Phelan was shot in the arm with a BB gun by an unknown male intruder who has since barricaded himself inside the home. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are currently on the scene, working to contain and resolve the tense situation.
A 13-year-old student in Florida found himself in legal trouble after asking ChatGPT for advice on how to kill his friend. Authorities discovered this troubling request, prompting a swift arrest by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. The incident underscores the risks of misusing artificial intelligence.
After spending 13 months as interim, Ron McElrath was sworn in Monday morning as Talladega’s permanent police chief. This appointment arrives as an important moment for the city’s local government and law enforcement.
California’s Solano County has agreed to pay $17 million to a father and daughter who accused local sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force during a 2020 traffic stop. The settlement, described as one of the largest of its kind in the state, closes the chapter on a high-profile lawsuit that raised new questions about policing practices.
Two Florida men were arrested after videos posted on Snapchat allegedly showed them capturing and killing multiple alligators. Authorities say at least 14 alligators were taken, and most were killed, in what officials call a severe violation of state wildlife laws.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been charged with impersonating the town manager of Plymouth, Massachusetts, over a traffic complaint. The incident has raised concerns about possible misuse of authority, prompting a closer look at how such allegations could affect public trust.
Windham County Sheriff Mark Anderson believes the current law enforcement system isn’t meeting local expectations. By hosting a forum, he hopes to introduce a regional policing approach that can address the “piecemeal and patchwork” coverage he sees in towns throughout the county.
Three officers in southern Pennsylvania were killed, and two others wounded, when a suspected stalker opened fire. The incident took place in a rural setting as police returned to a home aiming to make an arrest, only to be met with deadly force.
Chatham County is intensifying its fight against a grave crime. A new unit, launched by the Sheriff’s Office, will target human trafficking where it strikes hardest—locally and beyond.
