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Investigation uncovers phony law enforcement agency at Navy yard that spent $21M on weapons, vehicles

by Brian Seay

About half the money was spent on labor over more than a decade, and at least $4 million worth of vehicles are still missing.

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Hickenlooper signs bill limiting civil asset forfeiture in Colorado

by Brian Seay

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill Friday that changes how law enforcement officials can seize assets when teaming up with federal authorities.

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More Gander Mountain stores could be on the chopping block

by Christen Smith

A bankrupt sporting goods chain may close more than half of its stores as it navigates through Chapter 11 proceedings initiated in March.

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