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Britain could force owners to microchip their dogs, take out insurance Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58AMA dog walks past a landscape of central London, on Hampstead Heath in London, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. The British government has launched a new proposal which requires that all new dog owners fit their pets with microchips and that canine insurance is made compulsory.
Britain could force owners to microchip their dogs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:57AMLONDON — British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines.
FBI Web site aims to name, find Philly suspects Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:57AMPHILADELPHIA—The FBI in Philadelphia is launching a Web site to get public help identifying and locating suspects.
New Web Site Puts the Heat on Philadelphia Criminals Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:56AMA new online tool has been made available to the Philadelphia law enforcement community to help capture area criminals.
Drudge Report accused of serving malware, again Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:52AMDrudge says a Senate committee has falsely accused the conservative news aggregation site of spreading malware, but a CNET reader says it's true.
Chief: Recent South Plainfield home invasions weren't randomly chosen sites Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:50AMSOUTH PLAINFIELD — A recent pair of violent home invasions were not random acts, Police Chief John Ferraro told a public gathering Monday night intended to quash rumors about the incidents and to assure the public of the department's efforts to catch the criminals.
Bill targets youth smoking in cars Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:44AMKids can't smoke on school buses, and if one Hawaii County Council member gets her way, they won't be allowed to light up when riding with parents or cruising with friends.
SonicWALL Identifies Growing Threat of Cybercriminals Attacking New Searches Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:43AMSonicWALL, Inc. , a leading secure network infrastructure company, announced today it identified that cybercriminals are continuing to attack Google's top search items. In the last 7 days, more than 284 top search terms have been attacked by more than 6600 malicious URLS.
Dodd sees mood shift in health care debate Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41AMNEW HAVEN — U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., Monday, said he sensed “a mood change” in the country that it is better to pass health care reforms now, rather than lose them for many years to come.
7 arrested in string of debit frauds Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:40AMSeven people have been arrested in connection with a string of debit card frauds in New Brunswick that involved money being stolen from people's bank accounts.
Wabasha Jail Opens Doors Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:54PM(ABC 6 NEWS) -- The new Wabasha County Jail has only been open for a matter of days. Now employees are working quickly to get organized and situated in the new space, a facility they say provides more safety.
Police Arrest One of L.A.'s "10 Most Wanted" Criminals Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMLOS ANGELES -- Police have arrested one of Los Angeles' "10 Most Wanted" after receiving an anonymous tip.
Obama still wants US trial for some Gitmo suspects Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41PMWhite House aides are increasingly convinced that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will never face trial in a civilian court and are trying to cut a deal that would still transfer Guantanamo Bay terrorism suspects to the U.S., where many would faces criminal charges, a senior administration official said Monday.
Slowly, limits on pot are fading Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:31PMThere is a growing national movement to rethink limits on marijuana.
Protect your computer from exes' spying eyes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:29PMIt's a chilling thought: Someone is in your computer. They read your e-mail. They have your banking password. They've hijacked your Facebook account.
Immigrant housing proposal now back in Benson Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:27PMBenson, AZ (KOLD News 13) - A new immigrant housing facility, one with soccer fields and basketball courts, will ultimately be decided by voters in a referendum, according to Benson's City Manager, Glenn Nichols.
UN chief urges Burmese to hold credible election Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PMSwine flu virus to be dominant next winter UNITED NATIONS – UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon said yesterday he sent a letter to Burma’s junta chief to voice concern over the credibility of...
Wildwood officer found guilty of official misconduct for kicking two handcuffed suspects; sentencing set for April 16 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19PMFormer Wildwood police Sgt. David Romeo leaves the courtroom Monday after the guilty verdict.
Neb. Troopers Say Crime Zone Crackdown Works Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17PMState troopers, Omaha police and Douglas County deputies are working together to crack down on drivers in high-crime zones.
ID Card for Workers at Center of Immigration Plan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMUnder a potentially controversial plan still taking shape in the Senate, all legal U.S. workers, including citizens and immigrants, would be issued an ID card with embedded information.
Erie lawyer to be sentenced in fraud case Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:24AMDisbarred Erie lawyer J. Gregory Moore goes before a federal judge today to be sentenced for stealing about $200,000 from estates in his care. He'll present a stack of letters from community leaders who believe health problems led Moore to mismanage his accounts. They want leniency for their friend.
Man charged with robbery on CTA Green Line Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:23AMA 20-year-old man was charged with robbing a woman on a Chicago Transit Authority Green Line train Sunday morning, Chicago police said. Gary Conners, 20, of the 400 block of North Ridgeway Avenue, was charged with one count of robbery for the 8 a.m. attack near the Kedzie Avenue stop on the Green Line, authorities said.
For tribals of Doan forest warden is a bigger threat than tigers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:16AMFor the 2.5 lakh Tharus and Dhangars living for centuries in an area known as the Doan --- 40-odd square kilometres of undulating topography full of knife-edged ravines formed by years of landslips and soil erosion, the Indian tiger is the lesser threat than a forest warden.
Former Indy Mayor’s Advice To Local Government: Cut Red Tape Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:11AMCombining city and county governments is not the issue, the former mayor of Indianapolis told the Metro Charter Commission last week. Stephen Goldsmit....
Gov's plan to release inmates under fire Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:09AMLansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm's plan to cut the prison population through awarding "good time" credits, opening halfway houses and hiring parole officers is raising concerns among law-and-order activists of a possible crime wave.
City departments come together to aid police Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:01AMSHELBY — Riding high off a 20-year low for crime, Police Chief Jeff Ledford wants to keep the positive momentum going through 2010. “How did we get to where we are?” he asked. “Crime is not a police problem alone. You’ve got to use...
Jackson County man Marc Hawk convicted of stealing $53,000 from 89-year-old relative Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMSYLVA — Ann Buchanan isn't one to give up. And that trait served her and her family well as she pushed to have a cousin charged and ultimately convicted of stealing her 89-year-old aunt's life-savings.
Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Bill Gibbons files governor's race petition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMNASHVILLE -- Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Bill Gibbons said Friday he wants to distinguish his candidacy for governor by raising Tennessee's education levels and per capital income above the Southeastern average and keeping violent criminals behind bars longer.Gibbons -- the only Memphis candidate in the race -- filed his qualifying petition with the secretary of state Friday, becoming the ...
Officials Looking To Curb Crime Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:59PMWest Virginia legislators are working to curb crime and end the exodus of troopers from the State Police ranks.
Hotel boss stabbed by armed robbers Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:50PMA SYDNEY hotel boss has multiple stab wounds after fighting off two criminals, armed with knives and metal poles, who tried to rob the premises. Arrests made.
Make your tractor a tough target for thieves Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:16AMThefts of farm machinery, especially tractors and telehandlers, are rising fast. David Cousins and Nick Fone look at how the industry is fighting back
New trend in break-ins to vandalize Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMThelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Although burglaries tend to be committed mostly by criminals in their late teens or early 20s, Benson Police Chief Paul Moncada said now a good number of burglaries are committed solely to vandalize an establishment.
Council to discuss proposed 'center for families' in U.S. illegally Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMThelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun The Benson City Council will be discussing a proposal to build a 100,000-square-foot facility to house illegal immigrants at its meeting Monday at 7 p.m.
Public Safety Minister Toews and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Kenney Commend the CBSA on the Deportation of ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:08AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, made the following statement today regarding the successful removal from Canada of Tran Trong Nghia Nguyen, also known as Jackie Tran. While living in Canada, Tran was convicted of serious criminal offences - Assault with a ...
Recent San Diego Gun Smuggling Arrest Illustrates Well-Worn Route Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:03AMAlcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officials say they see a pattern of gun smuggling from Nevada, through California and across the border at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa south to Mexico.
Kidnap boy's family angry at 'inside job' claim Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:00AMThe family of a five-year-old British boy snatched by gun-wielding raiders in Pakistan angrily insisted today the kidnap was no "inside job".
Kidnap was no inside job - family Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:57AMThe family of a five-year-old British boy snatched by gun-wielding raiders in Pakistan has angrily insisted the kidnap was no "inside job".
MV passes dispensary moratorium in emergency meeting Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:55AMIn a meeting without public comment or debate, the Town of Mountain Village last Tuesday passed an emergency ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries. The council has one year to pass regulations on dispensaries or the measure will expire.
Criminals Beware! The Garbagemen Are Watching Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:48AMYou can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted. Your comment could not be posted.
Police seek public’s help with list Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:42PMMICHIGAN CITY — The Michigan City Police Department seeks the public’s help to locate the people on its Ten Most Wanted list.
House Democrats seek targeted tax increase over sales tax boost Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:40PMOLYMPIA — Prospects for a statewide sales tax increase appeared to dim Monday while the outlook for higher taxes on candy, bottled water and cosmetic surgery brightened.
Kenya : Kibaki, Raila Are Harmless and Boring Politicians Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:34PMIn the last few days we have had a flood of newspaper articles and TV commentaries on the 2nd anniversary of the Grand Coalition Government, that was formed after the election mayhem and madness that followed the disputed December 2007 elections.
New cameras scan license plates for violators Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:34PMLaw enforcement officials are always hoping for an extra set of eyes to help them keep the peace, but now Richland County deputies actually have that technology.
Prosser man apologizes at sentencing for pointing gun at clerk Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMKENNEWICK — A Grandview man who helped rob a Prosser auction house just days after Christmas was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison.
"Hammer Attack" Suspect Caught In Georgia Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:31PMMaryland state police say a man who bludgeoned his doctor wife with a hammer is in custody in Georgia.
Wrongly Jailed Man Walks Free After 9 Years Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:31PMCharles Williams is starting his life all over again. The 59-year-old was released from prison two months ago after serving nine years for a crime he never committed.
High Heels, Hot Clubs, War Ruins Mark Trip to Sea-Washed Beirut Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:28PMMarch 4 (Bloomberg) -- The smell of the Mediterranean was the first thing to hit me when I landed in Beirut, and it remained a constant presence while I visited the still-war-torn Lebanese capital.
REGIONAL: OPP offer session on Elder Abuse in I.Falls Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:39PMThe Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA), will be hosting an information session in Iroquois Falls on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the South Centennial Manor.
No community is crime-free Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:38PMOne of the reasons city people give when contemplating a move to a rural area is the lack of crime. They want to live in a place where they do not have to lock their doors, and their children can grow up free from drugs.
Walters to serve 87 years Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:36PMST. JOSEPH - A young woman fought to control her emotions Monday in a courtroom encounter with a man convicted of raping and robbing her during a home invasion.