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News · Bath County · Kentucky

Northern Kentucky police sergeant dies after shift

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A Northern Kentucky police sergeant and SWAT team member died after completing a work shift.

Bath County Kentucky DeskNov 11, 2026

News · Gallatin County · Illinois

Illinois officers with credibility issues handled hundreds of cases

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Officers whose credibility has been questioned arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times.

Gallatin County Illinois DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Gallatin County · Illinois

Illinois Police With Credibility Issues Linked to Hundreds of Arrests

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Illinois officers with credibility problems have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times.

Gallatin County Illinois DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Black Hawk County · Iowa

Northeast Iowa Man Sentenced in ATM Theft, Chase

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A Northeast Iowa man who stole an ATM and led police on a high-speed chase has been sentenced to federal prison.

Black Hawk County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Delaware County · Indiana

FBI, sheriff’s office remove sand from Royerton basement

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Investigators pumped truckloads of sand from a Royerton home’s basement after receiving a tip tied to a 2013 missing persons case.

Delaware County Indiana DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Indian River County · Florida

FHP investigates fatal SUV-motorcycle crash on 37th Street

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving an SUV and motorcycle on 37th Street in Indian River County.

Indian River County Florida DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Delaware County · Indiana

FBI, sheriff’s office remove sand from Royerton basement

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The FBI and Delaware County Sheriff’s Office searched a Royerton home after receiving a tip tied to a 2013 missing persons case.

Delaware County Indiana DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Miller County · Texarkana · Arkansas

Miller County rededicates renovated courthouse

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Miller County has rededicated its courthouse after renovation and upgrades to the historic public building.

Miller County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Sacramento County · Sacramento · California

Sacramento Sheriff, Placer DA Oppose Newsom Clemency Order

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The Sacramento sheriff and Placer County district attorney have condemned Gov. Gavin Newsom’s clemency order.

Sacramento County California DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Tulare County · Tulare · California

Boudreaux Denies Abuse Allegations, Supports Outside Review

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Tulare County Sheriff Boudreaux denies sexual abuse allegations and says he welcomes an independent review.

Tulare County California DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Warren County · Iowa

Warren County panel recommends rejecting shooting range proposals

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The Warren County zoning commission recommended rejecting competing proposals for shooting ranges, sending the matter to the next stage of county review.

Warren County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Tattnall County · Georgia

Wanted person arrested in Tattnall County on assault charge

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A wanted person was arrested in Tattnall County and charged with aggravated assault, WTOC reported.

Tattnall County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Limestone County · Alabama

14 arrested in Limestone County child exploitation operation

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WBRC 6 News reported that 14 people were arrested in a Limestone County child exploitation operation.

Limestone County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Lumpkin County · Georgia

GBI identifies man critically injured in Lumpkin County shooting

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The GBI identified Toby Paul Stoyle of Royston as the man shot and critically injured by law enforcement in Lumpkin County.

Lumpkin County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Clay County · Kansas

Kansas City Man Gets 5 Years After Clay County Chase

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A Kansas City man received a five-year sentence after a Clay County pursuit reached 93 mph and ended in a crash.

Clay County Kansas DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Columbia County · Florida

Columbia deputies collect toy donations at playoff games

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Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies are collecting toy donations at high school football playoff games.

Columbia County Florida DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Jackson County · Arkansas

Jury rules for protester injured in 2020 Arkansas protest

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A jury ruled in favor of a protester who was injured by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a 2020 protest.

Jackson County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Will County · Joliet · Illinois

Joliet Mother Jailed in Child’s 2024 Heroin Death

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Joliet police said a mother is in Will County Jail after her 12-year-old child died of a heroin overdose in 2024.

Will County Illinois DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Dubuque County · Dyersville · Iowa

Dyersville residents call for more review of cancer rates

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Residents are seeking clearer answers about Iowa’s cancer rates and asking for additional investigation.

Dubuque County Iowa DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Los Angeles County · Los Angeles · California

Live From LA County video focuses on disaster safety

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Rodney Collins hosts a discussion with Sheriff Luna and Los Angeles County leaders about preparing for, responding to and staying safe during disasters.

Los Angeles County California DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Latah County · Moscow · Idaho

Full recount set at Latah County Courthouse

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A full recount is scheduled at the Latah County Courthouse in Moscow after a ballot discrepancy was identified.

Latah County Idaho DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Lawrence County · Arkansas

Woman in Lawrence County animal case faces more charges

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The woman was previously charged after more than 170 animals were seized in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Chatham County · Georgia

POST Revokes Certification of Chatham Deputy

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Georgia POST revoked a Chatham County sheriff’s deputy’s certification after an incident involving double dipping.

Chatham County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Twin Falls County · Twin Falls · Idaho

Suspect arrested after shooting at Twin Falls home

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A suspect was arrested after allegedly shooting a man inside a Twin Falls home, East Idaho News reported.

Twin Falls County Idaho DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Cobb County · Georgia

Former Cobb deputy killed in Murray County floodwaters

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A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy died after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County.

Cobb County Georgia DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Clay County · Florida

Clay County junior high employee resigns during investigations

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A junior high employee in Clay County resigned while police and the Department of Children and Families investigate, a spokeswoman said.

Clay County Florida DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Limestone County · Alabama

14 arrested on 42 charges in Limestone County investigation

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Fourteen people were arrested on 42 charges in a Limestone County online child exploitation investigation.

Limestone County Alabama DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Flagler County · Palm Coast · Florida

Flagler deputies arrest Tennessee fugitive in Palm Coast

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Flagler County deputies arrested a person described as a Tennessee fugitive in Palm Coast after four years on the run.

Flagler County Florida DeskNov 10, 2026

News · San Juan County · Colorado

San Juan County DA’s special prosecutor returns to legislature

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A special prosecutor connected to the San Juan County district attorney’s office is returning to legislative work.

San Juan County Colorado DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Lowndes DUI Court Named Georgia Model Court

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Lowndes County’s DUI Accountability Court has received recognition as a Georgia model court.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Yuba County · California

Yuba County burglary suspects caught in Citrus Heights

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Suspects connected to a Yuba County burglary case were caught in Citrus Heights, Action News Now reported.

Yuba County California DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Warren County · Iowa

Shooting range dispute returns to court as county weighs zoning changes

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A Warren County shooting range dispute is heading back to court while county officials consider changes to local zoning rules.

Warren County Iowa DeskNov 9, 2026

News · La Paz County · Arizona

Deputy Shoots and Kills Armed Man in Northern Arizona

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Officials said a deputy shot and killed a man who had a gun in northern Arizona.

La Paz County Arizona DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Larimer County · Colorado

Colorado traffic flagger charged in bicyclist’s death

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A Colorado traffic flagger faces a negligent-homicide charge after a bicyclist died at a work site.

Larimer County Colorado DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Lamar County · Georgia

Georgia mayor says police chief’s car was tracked as force quits

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A Georgia mayor said he tracked the police chief’s car before the city’s entire full-time police force resigned.

Lamar County Georgia DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Mercer County · Keithsburg · Illinois

Chase ends with man crashing into Keithsburg home

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A sheriff says a chase ended when a man crashed into a home in Keithsburg.

Mercer County Illinois DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Bourbon County · Fort Scott · Kansas

Courthouse asbestos timeline moves from clearance to lab results

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The courthouse asbestos timeline includes an earlier “clean bill of health” and later lab results, but key dates and findings remain to be established.

Bourbon County Kansas DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California

Police Investigate After 19 Half Marathon Runners Hospitalized

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Police are investigating what they describe as suspicious circumstances after 19 runners were taken to hospitals following a Santa Barbara half marathon.

Santa Barbara County California DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Chattahoochee County · Georgia

Chattahoochee deputies enforce ATV and UTV roadway rules

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Chattahoochee County deputies are focusing on ATV and UTV safety as illegal roadway operations increase.

Chattahoochee County Georgia DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Colbert County · Alabama

Former Colbert County fire chief arrested on misconduct charges

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A former Colbert County fire chief was arrested in a case involving financial misconduct charges.

Colbert County Alabama DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Boone County · Harrison · Arkansas

Woman found guilty in Harrison Dollar General fire

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A jury found a woman guilty in the fire at a Dollar General store in Harrison.

Boone County Arkansas DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Bonneville County · Idaho Falls · Idaho

Idaho Falls police chief to discuss ALPRs at chamber lunch

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The Idaho Falls police chief is scheduled to discuss automated license plate readers at a monthly chamber lunch.

Bonneville County Idaho DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Eagle County · Dotsero · Colorado

State Patrol plans I-70 chain-law check near Dotsero

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The Colorado State Patrol plans its next chain-law check on Interstate 70 near Dotsero on November 10.

Eagle County Colorado DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Chattahoochee County · Georgia

Chattahoochee deputies announce ATV, UTV crackdown

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Chattahoochee County deputies announced an ATV and UTV crackdown after a weekend accident.

Chattahoochee County Georgia DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Little River County · Arkansas

Special prosecutor named in Little River County case

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A special prosecutor has been named in a Little River County child abuse case, and the trial has been reset for 2027.

Little River County Arkansas DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Hall County · Georgia

GBI identifies man shot by Hall deputy in Lumpkin County

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the man after a Hall County deputy shot him in Lumpkin County; he remains in critical condition.

Hall County Georgia DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Sarasota County · Sarasota · Florida

Sarasota PD begins educational enforcement at FDOT crash hot spots

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The Sarasota Police Department is carrying out an educational traffic-enforcement effort at locations FDOT has identified as crash hot spots.

Sarasota County Florida DeskNov 8, 2026

News · Orange County · Orange · California

ICE Activity Near OC Jail Raises Sanctuary Questions

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ICE activity outside the Orange County jail and Santa Ana police headquarters has raised questions about local cooperation with federal immigration agents.

Orange County California DeskNov 8, 2026