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Man called himself 'reactivated army intelligence', sent threat to Shapiro's office: PSP
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) A 38-year-old man who identified himself as "reactivated army intelligence" has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police said he left a threatening voicemail on the main office line at Gov. Josh Shapiro's office. (Getty) PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — A 38-year-old man who…...
South Carolina officials announce 31 indictments tied to nightclub raid
2+ week, 6+ day ago (284+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Over one year after the multi-agency "Operation Last Stand" raid of a nightclub near Charleston, state officials have announced a slew of indictments centered around charges primarily involving narcotics trafficking. So far, prosecutors have unsealed five indictments. Those…...
Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California
3+ week, 4+ day ago (29+ words) KBAK Invited media and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California...
Lawmakers demand answers after ICE agent points gun at Virginia woman
3+ week, 4+ day ago (23+ words) KBAK Lawmakers demand answers after ICE agent points gun at Virginia woman...
Kern County District Attorney's Office to reopen case of controversial YouTuber
3+ week, 4+ day ago (398+ words) by Shelby Rae Martin, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A new documentary about former internet personality Bryant Moreland, once known online as EDP445, has prompted the Kern County District Attorney’s Office to re-examine a Bakersfield sting operation from April 2021 in…...
DOJ probe finds longtime pattern of staff sexual misconduct at 2 California women’s prison
4+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A federal investigation has found what the U.S. Department of Justice described as a longstanding pattern of sexual misconduct by staff at two California women’s prisons, raising concerns about incarcerated women’s…...
'Cheat our immigration system': 11 charged in massive sham marriage scheme
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (23+ words) KBAK 'Cheat our immigration system': 11 charged in massive sham marriage scheme...
ICE plans to buy shock-delivering gloves for officers in $20 million DHS plan
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (131+ words) KBAK WASHINGTON (TNND) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers may soon be given gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to handle individuals who are combative. ICE planned to spend up to $20 million to purchase "conductive distraction and de-escalation…...
ICE agent body cameras coming soon. What to know about agency policy on footage release
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (298+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — In the next few months, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will be equipped with body cameras in the wake of recent deadly shootings by officers. The camera deployment comes as officers work to enforce President Donald Trump's immigration…...
Man arrested with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) bakersfieldnow.com Authorities on Sunday arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trumpâs California golf course two days ahead of the presidentâs visit They recovered a loaded…...