Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Is Killed While Serving Eviction Notice

A second deputy, a locksmith and the suspect were also shot in an exchange of gunfire, the authorities said.

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An Officer Bungled a Teen Rape Case. The Victim Was Abused Again.

The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.

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Deputies Put Down 5 Escaped Monkeys They Were Wrongly Told Had Covid

Three other rhesus monkeys were still on the loose as of Wednesday after the truck carrying them rolled over on a highway in Mississippi, law enforcement officials said.

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Father Admits to Killing 4 Children Found in Car Trunk, Sheriff Says

The victims, who ranged in age from 6 to 18, had been dead for a long time when sheriff’s deputies in Zebulon, N.C., found them on Monday night, the authorities said.

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Investigators in L.A. Explosion Examine Condo for Link to Explosives

Officials were looking into whether the explosion, which killed three sheriff’s deputies, was caused by devices seized from a condo in Santa Monica a day before the blast.

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Signs of Violence in Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office Dated Back Years

The F.B.I. and a Mississippi sheriff investigated complaints about brutal assaults, but the deputies accused remained on the force and never faced charges.

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A Tricky Balance for L.A. Law Enforcement During Immigration Protests

Local agencies have tried to make clear that they are not involved in civil immigration enforcement, but that when protests turn violent, they will intervene.

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A Tennessee County Is ‘Fascinated’ as an Escaped Zebra Runs Wild

The zebra, which residents have named Ed, has gained a following, with memes and A.I.-generated images springing up as it continues to elude capture.

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Florida Sheriff Is Arrested in Illegal Gambling Investigation

Prosecutors accused Sheriff Marcos Lopez of Osceola County of protecting a gambling ring that made about $22 million across at least two Central Florida counties.

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Trump Pardons Scott Jenkins, a Former Virginia Sheriff Convicted of Bribery

The ex-sheriff, Scott Jenkins, was convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in prison. President Trump claimed the case was politically motivated.

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