CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. August 17, 2022 Two people were taken into custody on Monday following a fight in a Christiansburg Walmart that led to a minor drawing a gun. Town officials say the fight was reported at a Walmart in the 2400 block of North Franklin Street at approximately 7:04 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, with the […]
Gainesville GA August 17, 2022 The Gainesville City school board on Monday, Aug. 15, presented the first draft of a new policy allowing security guards to carry weapons on campus. In July, the school system approved $1 million in funding to hire an armed security guard at each of its nine schools, as well as […]
The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: Collin Hagan Wildland Firefighter BLM-Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew Craig, CO On Wed., Aug 10, 2022, Wildland Firefighter Collin Hagan was fighting the Big Swamp Wildfire near Oakridge, Oregon, when he was struck by a falling tree. Despite efforts from EMS personnel, Wildland Firefighter […]
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP NJ Aug 16 2022— A Los Angeles-based security company is suing the Hamilton Mall and its former owner for allegedly owing more than $200,000 for its services. Professional Security Consultants, which, according to its website, provides security forces to more than 100 malls, says the Hamilton Mall’s management has yet to pay an […]
RALEIGH, N.C. Aug 16 2022— Six children and teenagers were shot at a nightclub in Raleigh Friday night. The six victims, ranging in age from 12 to 17, were shot during a fight at a private event geared toward teenagers at Club Dreams, 2414 Paula St., according to police. “The incident started out as an altercation […]
Long Island NY August 16 2022 A Long Island man stormed into a federal courthouse demanding to see a judge, then attacked three court officers in a wild elevator melee on Thursday, federal prosecutors allege. Robert Wilson who last year filed a civil lawsuit against then-Gov. Cuomo and other public and law enforcement officials over a […]
CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. Aug 16 2022 A man who police say died by suicide in the back of a police cruiser was suspected of making “ghost guns.” The Center Township police chief released new information Sunday on a search warrant at that man’s home along Geneva Drive. Officers and ATF agents searched the home for […]
The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: Douglas “Doug” Ritchie Pilot State of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Palmer, AK On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Pilot Douglas “Doug” Ritchie, the sole occupant of a Bell UH1B Helicopter, was supporting firefighting efforts at the Clear Wildland Fire, when the […]
Waterbury CT August 16 2022 The plaintiff shopping mall sought indemnification from the defendant A security company it contracted with to provide security services to the mall property, including crime prevention. The plaintiff had incurred economic losses as a result of a separate wrongful death action brought against it by the administrator of the estate […]
CORAL SPRINGS, FL August 15 2022 – Since 2017, private security guards have watched over Coral Springs’ Utilities Water Plant, the Westside Complex, and City Hall. Now, the city is looking to “amend” the agreement with the firm providing the officers — Allied Universal Security Services – and pay $332,879 for the service for the next […]