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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Notorious thief' with warrants from all over California caught in Vallejo
VALLEJO, Calif. - A 'notorious thief' with over a dozen warrants throughout the state was arrested in Vallejo; caught with suspected stolen items and narcotics, police said Sunday. The suspect, who was not named, was arrested in a parking lot in the 300 block of Fairgrounds Drive on Thursday. Police said they received multiple calls from different businesses about a "distinctive" white Toyota Tacoma. One of the callers included a business owner who alleged the driver of the white Toyota Tacoma stole from his store. When police arrived, they learned the suspect had 15 active warrants for grand theft, burglary, vandalism, organized retail theft, and petty theft. He was also found to have a stolen portable air conditioner from a hardware store in Fairfield worth around $750 in his truck alongside methamphetamine and glass pipes, police said. Law enforcement in the cities of Berkeley, Milpitas, Union City, Colma, Petaluma, San Jose, and the counties of San Mateo, Alameda, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and Placer had warrants out for his arrest, Vallejo police said. The total bail tied to the warrants was $390,000, officials said. Vallejo police called the suspect a notorious thief and said his "crime spree ended in Vallejo." The suspect was booked into the Solano County Jail on charges of grand theft, possession of stolen property, narcotics violations, and outstanding warrants. "Thanks to the coordinated efforts of officers from our Patrol Division and our ongoing partnerships with local businesses, a high-profile thief is off the streets, and he has plenty of court dates ahead of him," police said.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Youngstown police honor fallen officers with new grave markers
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — City police officer Joe Moran doesn't like seeing things fall through the cracks. He knows, sometimes, it can't be helped but when he noticed that the grave markers of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty were falling apart, he decided to do something about it. Moran, with help from Detective Sgt. Dave Sweeney and a civilian employee, Clerk Laura Cruickshank, spearheaded an effort to have new markers placed on the graves of all 12 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty — from 1891 with the death of Patrolman William Freed to 2003 and the death of Patrolman Michael Hartzell. The 12 markers are spread across six local cemeteries — Belmont Park, Calvary, and Oak Hill in Youngstown; Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown; Lake Park in Boardman; and Hubbard Union Cemetery. Lt. Frank Rutherford, who is in charge of the dayshift for the Patrol Division, first alerted Moran to the condition of the markers. Moran, who has been an officer for 25 years and now patrols an East Side beat on dayshift, said one of the markers was found at a flea market. When looking for something to replace them that would be more permanent and would stand up to the elements for a long time, he turned to Chip Kovach of City Machine Technologies, a manufacturing business based in the city. The markers made by CMT are duplicates of the originals but with improved all-weather material that should be able to withstand the change of seasons in Youngstown — where sometimes all seasons can be experienced within a 24-hour period — for years to come. 'They came out really well,' Moran said. Kovach, whose company has worked with police on other projects, said he was given an original marker that he estimated was 100 years old made out of cast iron. Having a design to work with, he used materials he said are similar to those used in outdoor advertising signs and signs at national parks that are designed to hold up in all kinds of weather. He cut the signs himself, he said, at home. The time and materials were donated to the police. 'They should hold up pretty well,' Kovach said. Cruickshank was in charge of research. She called the local cemeteries to make sure the graves were there and to get their exact locations. She also used internet searches to help find them, Cruickshank said. Sweeney and Cruickshank then went to each grave to place a new marker on them. They did the work late last fall but wanted to wait until this month, when Police Memorial Week is held, to unveil them. The department will join other departments in a memorial service at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel to honor local officers from the Mahoning Valley who have died in the line of duty. Moran said he understands how the markers may have deteriorated over the years because no one regularly checked on them, but with 165 officers dying in the line of duty last year, he said he wants to make sure they are not forgotten. 'Sometimes things go by the wayside, but these guys need to be remembered for their sacrifices and what they did for their community,' Moran said. Kovach said he was glad to help out but added he hopes his help is not needed again. 'I don't want to have to make any more,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities arrest Marion man, charge him with multiple drug-related offenses
Following multiple search warrants, a Marion man has been arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses. On April 29, members of the Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division, along with members Patrol Division, the Marion Police Department, and the Plymouth Police Department executed three narcotic-related search warrants on 25-year-old Dylan McCoog of Marion. The search warrants were conducted on McCoog's vehicle, his residence in Marion, and himself. McCoog was arrested after authorities seized large quantities of suspected Fentanyl, Cocaine, various pills, drug-related paraphernalia, and over $65,000 in US currency. McCoog was charged with: Trafficking fentanyl Three counts of Possession with intent to distribute Class B subsequent offense, Possession with intent to Distribute Class A subsequent offense, Disorderly conduct Assault and Battery on a police officer McCoog was arraigned at the Wareham Fourth 4th District Court, and is currently being held on $20,000 cash bail. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Culp to announce candidacy for sheriff
GOSHEN — Capt. Mike Culp, a 20-plus-year veteran of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office, will announce his candidacy for sheriff on April 19 on the steps of the courthouse. At the campaign launch rally, Culp will share his vision for the office and his experience, and announce key support from the community, a release from his campaign said. Media, supporters and those wishing to learn more were invited to attend. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. He is the second candidate to seek the office on the Republican ticket in the 2026 election. Capt. Brian Holloman, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, announced his candidacy in January. Culp was born and raised just south of New Paris and is a lifelong resident of Elkhart County. He as over 14 years of division command-level experience as the Patrol Division commander and in his current role as the commander of the Administrative Services Division. In these positions, he has gained extensive management and command experience, preparing him to lead one of the largest sheriff's offices in Indiana, the release states. He has served as the coordinator for the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership for 11 years, managing the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program grant. During his patrol days, he was an operator with the Emergency Services Unit (now a component of Elkhart County Regional SWAT) as a precision marksman, perimeter element leader and later as the overall tactical team commander. Culp has been married to his wife Angela for 24 years. They have three children and are members of Nappanee Missionary Church.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former Danville Police officer, Korean War vet dies at 92
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is mourning the death of a retired officer who served his country and community for decades. Police Chief Christopher Yates said via Facebook that William Engle Jr. passed away April 2 at the age of 92. Engle served in the Korean War before becoming a Danville Police officer for 23 years. He served in many roles over the years, working in the Patrol Division as an Officer and the Criminal Investigation Division as a Sergeant. Yates said Engle returned to the Patrol Division as a Lieutenant and even served as Interim Chief of Police at one point. He retired in 1982 as a Lieutenant. 'Best I've ever seen': New simulator offers state-of-the-art training to all Illinois police departments Yates said Engle was well-liked and well-respected by his peers and subordinates. 'As a young patrol officer, I would often see Bill outside of his residence and rarely would he fail to flag an officer down just to say, 'hello,'' Yates said. 'Bill didn't know a stranger and was friendly to everyone. He had a young spirit even in his later years.' Yates added that Engle was proud of his sports car and stayed active by playing golf and traveling. Yates was 'pretty sure' Engle once told a jet ski story that happened when he was in his 80s. 'Bill loved life,' Yates put it simply. Dog alerts Danville family to devastating house fire Engle's retirement lasted 43 years, but he continued to attend police events after retirement. He had his family at the DPD, Yates said, but he also had his family at home. 'The Danville Police Department and I send our condolences to all his family and friends,' Yates said. 'Thank you, Bill for your years of service to this community, your family, and our country.' Yates will be buried with full military honors on Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
