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DC - MPD and Federal Partners Reduce Violent Crime

By admin • Oct 4th, 2008 • Category: News

Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today that a seven month investigation into violent narcotics trafficking at the Richardson Dwellings Housing Complex known as “Clay Terrace” in Northeast, Washington, DC was a success.
On Thursday, October 2, 2008, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Major Narcotics Branch, the Sixth District and agents from the […]



Sioux Falls, SD - Interstate Pursuit

By admin • Oct 4th, 2008 • Category: News

Sioux Falls, SD – An Iowa woman received minor injuries in a rollover crash following a pursuit this afternoon. The crash happened about 12:15 on Interstate 29.
A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop Nicole C. Mitchell, 20, of Red Oak, IA near Elk Point for speeding.  Mitchell failed to pull over and continued […]



Houston -Fatal Traffic Accident at 11100 Southwest Freeway

By admin • Oct 4th, 2008 • Category: News

October 3, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 11100 block of the Southwest Freeway (Interstate Highway 59 South) about 10:20 a.m. today.
The identity of the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. T. […]



State Police Make Arreste In Arson Fires In Ellington

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

   On Thursday 10-02-08, at 2:00 pm, State Police Detectives assigned to the Eastern District Major Crime Squad arrested Konrad Klein (DOB: 01-05-1981), of 116 Cambridge Street, West Hartford for Arson in the Third Degree and two counts of Reckless Burning.
   Konrad’s arrest stems from lengthy criminal investigations conducted by State Police Detectives from the […]



Medford, Oregon - Missing Person Brandon Perdue

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

On 061308, Brandon Edward Perdue told his family goodbye and left in his red 1998 Honda Civic.  Perdue was suicidal and has not been seen or heard from since.  His vehicle has not been recovered.

 Cell phone records indicate that his last activity was on 061308 in the Robinson Butte area, near Hwy 140, about 8 […]



Medford, Oregon - Computer Crime and Fraud - Yet Another Scam

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

The Medford Police Department Financial Investigation Section is warning the public of a new scam targeting persons who sell items via the internet. 
An increasingly amount of reports have been filed with the Medford Police Department involving a person selling an item via a sales web site on the internet.  The seller is contacted by the […]



Medford, Oregon - Burglary,Forgery and Identity Theft Arrests

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

On 100108 an employee of John L. Scott Reality reported a burglary to their business.  The suspect (s) took personal checks belonging to the victim and other property from the business, to include over 70 house keys to homes listed for sale by the business.  The investigation revealed the suspect attempted to pass some the […]



Boise - 2 Arrested for Arson

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

Boise October 2nd, 2008 - Boise Police Detectives have taken two men into custody in connection with an arson case that took place on September 13th of this year.
What happened: After a detailed investigation Boise Detectives have determined that on september 13th victims had been involved in an argument with party goers at their residence […]



Yearlong State Police Effort Targets Intoxicated Drivers

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

Troops to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints Each Weekend for a Year
HARRISBURG: (Oct. 2, 2008) – The Pennsylvania State Police will begin a yearlong program this weekend aimed at taking intoxicated motorists off the road, Acting Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today.
“The Pennsylvania State Police Checkpoint Strikeforce Initiative is designed to reduce crashes, prevent injuries and save […]



Pennsylvania State Police Announces Operation Safe Driver Results

By admin • Oct 3rd, 2008 • Category: News

HARRISBURG: (Oct. 3, 2008) – State Police troopers and motor carrier enforcement officers inspected 1,581 commercial motor vehicles and placed 100 vehicles and 77 drivers out of service during Operation SAFE (Seatbelt And Fatigue Enforcement) Driver on Sept. 30, State Police Acting Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today.
“During Operation SAFE Driver, officers examined the commercial […]