Colorado Springs, CO…“Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning. As the chief of police, as a husband, as a father, as a grandfather, as a member of this community, my heart breaks for the families who have lost someone they love and for the children who have lost their parents. […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…On May 6, 2021 at approximately 12:40 PM CHP Officer Nunes received a call of a possible drunk driver. A witness followed the driver from Lake Tahoe Blvd. to Sawmill Rd. CHP Officer Nunes located the driver near North Upper Truckee Rd. and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…El Dorado County Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division installed turn restriction signage on Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee Road in the South Lake Tahoe area. Turn restrictions prohibit right-hand turns from North Upper Truckee Road to Westbound U.S. Highway 50 and from Sawmill Road to Westbound U.S Highway 50 […]
Alpharetta, GA…On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack. In response, we proactively took certain systems offline to contain the threat, which has temporarily halted all pipeline operations, and affected some of our IT systems. Upon learning of the issue, a leading, third-party cybersecurity firm was engaged, […]
Sacramento, CA…In an effort to increase transparency, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced steps that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking to accelerate the release of third-party peace officer use-of-force and misconduct records — covered under Senate Bill 1421 — in DOJ’s possession. Today’s announcement comes as part of a court-approved agreement […]
Clements, CA…Agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have arrested the owner of the Old Corner Saloon in Clements on charges of selling fraudulent COVID -19 vaccination cards. ABC opened an investigation after receiving a complaint that fraudulent cards were being sold at the bar located at 18783 East California Highway 88 […]
Reno, NV…A Fernley resident pleaded guilty today to using encrypted applications and online aliases to distribute child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the FBI. According to court documents, Benjamin D. Morrow, 36, used various encrypted messaging applications and numerous […]
Los Angeles, CA…The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) served several search and arrest warrants as a result of the investigation. The following suspects were arrested: James Jackson, 18 years, 664-187 PC/Attempt Murder, Jaylin White, 19 years, 664-187 PC/Attempt Murder, Lafayette Whaley, 27 years, 664-187 PC/Attempt Murder, Harold White, 40 years, 32 PC/Accessory Attempt Murder, Jennifer […]
Reno, NV…Sheriff Darin Balaam and Undersheriff Wayne Yarbrough are honored to meet WWII Veteran Sheldon Beigel and induct him as an Honorary Deputy in the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Togglier Sheldon Beigel, a member of the Greatest Generation, is 97 years old. “Shel” flew 32 missions over hostile European territory in less than […]
Sacramento, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an expansion of the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Environmental Justice. Established in 2018, the Bureau was the first of its kind in a state attorney general’s office and created to protect people and communities that endure a disproportionate share of environmental pollution and public health hazards. […]
