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CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Prince Albert police make multiple arrests after string of arsons
Prince Albert police had a busy night on Wednesday, leading into Thursday morning – with officers responding to multiple cases of arson. The first incident was reported at around 9:15 p.m., at a gas station on the 200 block of 16th Street West where, police say a man allegedly stole a jerry can, lit it on fire, and assaulted one of the employees. Officers intervened and arrested a 38-year-old man after a short chase on foot. He has been charged with assault, theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000, arson, and resisting arrest. Hours later at around 11:45 p.m., police saw a man lighting a home on fire on the 1000 block of 17th Street West. Police say they quickly arrested the 34-year-old man without incident and put out the flames using a fire extinguisher from their patrol car. The man has been charged with arson and failure to comply with a release order. Finally, at around 10 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the area near the 200 block of 32nd Street West, after a man was reported to be lighting a vehicle on fire. Officers arrived at the scene and found a man who matched the suspect's description. He was arrested without further incident. The 27-year-old accused faces charges related to attempted arson, mischief and breach of probation.
Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Washington Post
Diplomas, proud parents: High school graduation in the D.C. jail
Pomp and circumstance blared from two speakers at the front of the gymnasium. The graduates stood, filing one by one down a row of chairs, through a red, white and black balloon arch. Amid the stacks of diplomas, cheerful families and proud teachers, there were signs this ceremony was different. The graduates were seated by cell block. All but one wore orange jumpsuits under their black caps and gowns. Officers patrolled the room. Maya Angelou Academy's Class of 2025 earned their high school diplomas while incarcerated.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Essex Police seizes dozens of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes
Almost 60 e-bikes and e-scooters that were being driven illegally have been seized by police as part of a Police said it had confiscated 58 illegally ridden vehicles since March in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Currently, it is only legal to ride an e-scooter on private land or in a city that is part of a government-regulated Steve Wells, from Essex Police, said: "Anyone walking in a pedestrianised area shouldn't have to be on high alert that someone might be hurtling towards them on an e-bike or e-scooter." Officers warned riders that ignorance of the law was no excuse if caught. Electrically assisted pedal cycles are legal to ride providing they cannot travel beyond 15.5mph. Officers said, however, they had seen e-bikes travelling at speeds that exceeded the limit, as well as pedal bikes that have been converted to have throttles akin to a centre of Southend-on-Sea has is covered by a Public Space Protection Order, which prohibits any form of cycling or e-scooter order does not apply to police officers on Wells said: "The irresponsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes is an issue we've been tackling for some time. "The public don't like them, they're dangerous and in the wrong hands can cause serious injuries." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CNA
a day ago
- CNA
MHA seconding officers to help deal with etomidate abusers: Shanmugam
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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Shooting on I-880 in San Leandro caused temporary highway closure
A shooting on Interstate 880 in San Leandro temporarily shut down part of the highway on Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol said. Southbound I-880 was closed from Davis Street to Marine Boulevard just before 4 p.m. and was reopened not long after. The CHP said no one was injured, and officers were at the scene investigating.
