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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In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence

The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.

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Former Sheriff’s Deputy Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Killing of Colorado Man

Andrew Buen was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in February in the 2022 killing of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis on a mountain road.

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In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law

Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County sees his department as David fighting Goliath. But he has the support of some of President Trump’s most influential allies.

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Mississippi Sheriff to be Investigated by State Auditor

In Mississippi, a sheriff accused of staffing his family’s commercial chicken farm with inmates defended the practice, saying he always paid them.

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