Cook County IL Jan 18, 2023 Target fails to compensate workers at its Illinois distribution centers for their time — and overtime — spent going through security screenings prior to clocking in and out of work, a new class action lawsuit alleges. Plaintiff Luis Cortez claims Target’s alleged failure to compensate workers for their […]
Flint MI January 18, 2023 Three defendants in the fatal shooting of a security officer at the 5th Avenue Family Dollar store in Flint were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Husband and wife Larry and Sharmel Teague, and Sharmel Teague’s son, Ramonyea Bishop, were each ordered to spend the rest […]
Philadelphia PA January 18, 2023 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Philadelphia is investigating a shooting involving a security officer outside of the federal court building in Philadelphia. A large police presence was spotted on the 700 block of Arch Street outside of the federal building around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. In a press conference held […]
Detroit MI January 18, 2023 A man was arrested for allegedly calling police Monday night to report he was shot at on a freeway to get help faster after his car ran out of gas, officials said. Michigan State Police said troopers were called at about 11:10 p.m. to a location on westbound Interstate 94 near […]
Marshal County TN January 17, 2022 A man who served as treasurer on the board at a volunteer fire station in Middle Tennessee for more than 30 years is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the department. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Fred Haley is facing a 95-count indictment for allegedly retaining cash […]
Nashville TN January 17, 2023 A lawmaker is proposing that school employees can carry handguns to help people working at schools feel safer. Some lawmakers say this will help teachers and other employees feel more protected in schools. Others say the last thing needed in schools is more guns. Rep. Jay Reedy proposed this bill, HB0041, […]
San Antonio TX January 17, 2023 Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the San Antonio International Airport said they discovered an 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage on Monday. TSA announced the discovery on its official Southwest division Twitter page. The administration said the owner of the luggage did not declare the firearm. […]
Bloomington MN January 17 2023 A man inside the Mall of America last week was ordered by security guards to remove his T-shirt that read “Jesus is the only way” in a viral confrontation that has sparked online outrage. The man’s bright yellow shirt read “Jesus saves” on the front and “Jesus is the only […]
Hazlet NJ Jan 17 2023 The fire tore through their home within seconds. It was Friday around midnight when William Montanaro awoke to fire alarms blaring. He ran downstairs and saw flames on the first floor of his Hazlet home. The 39-year-old ran back upstairs to get his family — his wife, Jacqueline, two young […]
Los Angeles CA January 17, 2023 — The Los Angeles Police Department is making a simple but unusual pitch to its retired cops: Come back. Please. Faced with a flood of departures and a trickle of recruits entering its training academy that have led to dwindling staffing levels, LAPD officials have drawn up plans that call […]