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City of Akron Crime Log - Posted 07/24/08

By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: News

7/23/2008 10:54:52 AM
Major Incidents Reported for July 23, 2008
Robbery:
A door-to-door salesman was robbed of $10.00 last night near the intersection of Copley Rd and Madison Ave. The victim, 20-year-old male, reported that he was in the area doing door-to-door sales for a home security company. The suspect approached the victim and demanded money or the […]



New Bern, North Carolina - Police Investigate Drowning

By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: News

On July 22, at 10:45 a.m., New Bern police responded to 2507 Dogwood Dr., where a small child was reported to be unresponsive after falling into a swimming pool. When officers arrived, emergency medical personnel were transporting the 20 month-old to Craven Regional Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. The child’s mother said […]



Houston - Fatal Stabbing at 10300 Shady Lane

By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: News

July 24, 2008 - Charges have been filed against a juvenile suspect arrested in the fatal stabbing of a juvenile male in the 10300 block of Shady Lane about 3 p.m. on Wednesday (July 23).
The juvenile suspect, 15, was arrested at the scene and has been referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on […]



Iowa - Law Enforcement Looking for Suspect in Postville Stabbing

By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: News

Postville, IA-Law enforcement officials are looking for a suspect in a stabbing incident that took place early this morning in Postville.  The suspect is Norberto Luna, 47, and is believed to be driving a green, early 1990s model Ford Aerostar with an Illinois license plate 9465817.  If any member of the public has contact with […]



First Time Institute Side Tests Small Pickups

By admin • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: News

First Time Institute Side Tests Small Pickups: Toyota Rates Good, But Results For Others Are ‘dismal’ And Key Safety Feature Isn’t Standard On Most Models
ARLINGTON, VA — Small pickups aren’t providing as much protection in side crashes as many new cars and SUVs. The Toyota Tacoma was the only one of five small pickup trucks, […]



Primary Seat Belt Law Approved On White Earth Reservation

By admin • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: News

ST. PAUL — The White Earth Tribal Council in northwestern Minnesota recently approved a primary seat belt law. The law now allows White Earth Police officers to stop and cite White Earth residents who are not wearing seat belts. The law does not apply to nonresidents of the White Earth Indian Reservation. 
The state of Minnesota […]



Houston - Fatal Shooting at 10200 Sugar Branch

By admin • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: News

July 23, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 10200 Sugar Branch about 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday (July 22).
The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
HPD Homicide Division […]



Houston - Fatal Home Invasion at 8100 Lenore

By admin • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: News

July 23, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the death of a man at 8100 Lenore about 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday (July 22).
The victim, Javier Cortez, 37, suffered blunt trauma to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeants L. A. Flores and P. C. Motard and Senior Police Officer C. […]



From The Nebraska Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse Notification Of Missing Persons

By admin • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: News

CONTACT: 402-479-4986 or 1-877-441-LOST (5678)
Missing Persons
July 14th thru 21st
  Name: ATKINS, DESTINY  C - OMAHA PD
  URL:  http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/missingpersons/Subject.cfm?vCONTROL=9691823
  Name: AUSTIN, JANAE  A - OMAHA PD
  URL:  http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/missingpersons/Subject.cfm?vCONTROL=9691805
  Name: BASTION, CARLIN  K - DISABILITY - LINCOLN PD
  URL:  http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/missingpersons/Subject.cfm?vCONTROL=9691794
  Name: BIERMAN, KARLY  A - GRAND ISLAND PD
  URL:  http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/missingpersons/Subject.cfm?vCONTROL=9691825
  Name: BLEYHL, DEVAN  E - FREMONT PD
  […]



Houston - Fatal Stabbing at 6600 Moss Oaks

By admin • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: News

July 22, 2008 - Houston police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in the 6600 block of Moss Oaks about 2 p.m. on Monday (July 21).
The victim, Christopher Johnson, 47, of Houston, suffered a stab wound to the chest and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
HPD Homicide […]