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‘Operation Matador’ nets 45 gang arrests in New York City in 30 day stretch
by Brian SeayFederal immigration officials on Wednesday announced the arrest of dozens of MS-13 gang members in New York City over a 30 day stretch.
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Woman accused of stealing Nazi memorabilia from father to support drug habit
by Jennifer CruzThe man allowed his daughter and her children to stay at his home while he was out of town, but when he returned he noticed several items missing.
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Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years for gun, pot possession
by Jennifer CruzA search of Garrett’s car was conducted after he fell asleep in the driver’s seat while parked at a gas pump and officers were initially unable to wake him.
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Prosecutors: Newspaper editor used charity ads to get guns illegally
by Jennifer CruzThe 75-year-old editor is a convicted felon who advertised relief for Haitian earthquake victims by collecting guns, he claimed, to liquidate for donations.
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Special agent killed in the line of duty was well-known for working with at-risk youth
by Jennifer CruzWalter, a Marine veteran who lived in a Richmond suburb, started a non-profit wrestling organization aimed at helping at-risk youth.
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Convicted felon found with gun after ramming patrol car to elude authorities
by Jennifer CruzThe stop was initiated because the car matched the description from an earlier hit-and-run and the officer recognized the driver, who had a warrant.
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5-time felon again convicted on firearm, drug charges
by Jennifer CruzAfter undercover officers purchased pot from Woods, who has a prior criminal history, a search warrant was executed and two pistols, pot, and cash found.
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Felon who killed cop to avoid jail gets life plus 80 years
by Jennifer CruzRoman was in the country illegally when he killed a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop in an attempt to avoid apprehension after selling meth.
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Arrest made related to 2016 rural Ohio slaying of family of 8
by Jennifer CruzThe brother of one of the victims was charged with Tampering with Evidence and Vandalism for destroying a GPS device that was part of the investigation.
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Serial restaurant robberies land Florida felon 25 years
by Jennifer CruzSmith, who has a prior criminal history, yielded just over $1,500 in four of the six robberies and will now spend most, if not all, of his life behind bars.
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More charges for Florida officer who shot unarmed man
by Brian SeayNorth Miami officer Jonathan Aledda is accused of illegally shooting an unarmed man who was lying on the ground with his hands in the air.
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2 convicted felons indicted on multiple firearms charges
by Jennifer CruzIn addition to charges stemming from the illegal possession of guns and ammo, one of the defendants allegedly threatened a police officer and his family.
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