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Waitress Gets Fired for Insulting Police on Facebook

Chris Chaberski — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:08:31 +0000

Looks like someone didn't get the memo that what you post on Facebook can be seen by lots of people—and some of them may not like it very much.

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Three Connected to Bombing Suspect Questioned in New Bedford

Taylor Cormier — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:02:04 +0000

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening withe the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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At Least Three People Shot In Phoenix Workplace Shooting [UPDATE]

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:47:24 +0000

At least six people were hurt, with three of them shot, at an office complex in Phoenix this morning.

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'Stoner Mice' Make For the Best Police Sketch Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:27:06 +0000

The Wichita Police Department just had parts of three packets of marijuana stolen from their evidence room. And, thanks to the bite marks the drug-loving thieves left behind, they're pretty sure rodents are behind the brazen robbery.

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Two People Arrested After UPD Officers Nearly Hit By Car

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:12:58 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Two Utica residents face a slew of charges after Utica Police found crack cocaine inside their vehicle.

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Shootout In Binghamton Leaves Gunman Dead, Officer Injured

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:39:38 +0000

Binghamton, NY (WIBX) - An early morning shootout in Binghamton has left one gunman dead and an officer injured.

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Cops Make Teen Troublemakers Do Push-Ups

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:33:42 +0000

Last Friday police in North Providence, Rhode Island were called by a woman who had spotted a group of teenagers damaging her mailbox. The cops quickly located the yellow sports car which had been at the crime scene and apprehended the suspects.

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Upstate Law Enforcement Gets Funding for New Body Armor

Ted Muehl — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Wednesday that they have secured over $635,000 for local law enforcement entities across upstate New York.

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Understaffed Detroit Police Say Enter the City at Your Own Risk

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:48:19 +0000

Abandon all hope ye who enter here. Here being Detroit.

A recent report by the Detroit Police Officers Association offers a strict warning to those who plan to visit the city, saying that due to “grossly understaffed” and overworked law enforcement, people now enter the Motor City at their own risk.

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New Hartford Police Investigate Bank Of America Robbery

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:33:47 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - New Hartford Police are investigating a robbery at the Bank of America earlier this afternoon.

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Nearly 2,000 Speeding Tickets Issued on Thruway During 'Operation Summer Brake'

Ted Muehl — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:04:30 +0000

More than 1,900 speeding violation tickets were issued to thruway motorists across New York State during the recent statewide “Operation Summer Brake” enforcement effort held the last week in August, the New York State Thruway Authority and state police Troop T announced.

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69-Year Old Man Arrested For Swinging Machete

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:49:14 +0000

Oneida, NY (WIBX) - If you swing a machete at someone chances are pretty good that you will be arrested.

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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:58:57 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - JetBlue is saying that a "customer issue" is the reason behind an unscheduled stop of a flight in Denver, Colorado overnight.

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Ilion Woman Arrested After Shoving, Swearing At Child

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:52:52 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - An Ilion woman is charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after police responded to a reported domestic dispute at her West Main Street residence.

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Whitesboro Man Leads Cops On Chase, Faces Charges

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:41:32 +0000

Whitesboro, NY (WIBX) - A Whitesboro man faces several charges after police say he led them on a high speed motorcycle chase down Main Street.

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Police Maintain "Precautionary Measures" Through The Weekend

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:14:28 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - New Hartford Police say that they are now pursuing leads in their investigation about threatening text messages sent yesterday.

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Strange Text Urges People To Stay Away From Sangertown Mall

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:46:54 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - A strange text message urging people to stay away from the Sangertown Mall in New Hartford is being circulated.

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Rome Police Investigating M&T Bank Robbery

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:45:19 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) -The M&T Bank on Black River Boulevard North is closed, following a morning robbery.

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Utica's Vehicle Thefts Rise In '12, Though '11 Results Good

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:17:45 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Although the New York Insurance Association is commending the City of Utica for its low vehicle theft rate in 2011, incidents in the city are on the rise.

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Oneida Nation Officers Earn Federal Certifications

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:16:13 +0000

Canastota, NY (WIBX) - Sixteen Oneida Nation police officers have earned special federal certifications from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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