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Man indicted on gun shop theft, drug possession
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities found five of the 11 stolen guns after the suspect was apprehended for distributing heroin the same day as the break-in.
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New Mexico’s Most Wanted fugitive captured trying to cross US border
by Jennifer CruzRuiz, a known gang member with a violent criminal history, was a fugitive wanted on gun and drug charges since last summer.
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Citizen tips result in multiple arrests for drugs, guns
by Jennifer CruzPolice recovered a stolen 9 mm handgun during one raid, while a shotgun, a rifle, and a handgun were found in the second. Drugs were found in both homes.
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Thieves break into OH gun shop using sledge hammer (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzDirector of Public Safety Bruce Campbell said the crime appeared to be one of desperation and possibly related to the area’s increasing drug epidemic.
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Man dead after shooting officer in Nashville motel room
by Brian SeayA police officer in Nashville is recovering after a man shot him in the shoulder Tuesday morning before turning the gun on himself.
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Safe Streets: A group in Baltimore fights gun violence with former felons
by Brian SeayA discussion this week on public radio station WYPR in Baltimore featured guests who were talking about the Safe Streets program, an effort that employs former felons and gang members to help fight gun violence.
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Chicago man who tried to kill federal informant gets 35 years
by Brian SeayA drug dealer in Chicago was sentenced to 35 years in prison last week for trying to kill a federal informant.
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2-year-old killed, three others injured in Ohio shooting
by Brian SeayA shootout Tuesday night in a Columbus, Ohio home left a two year old girl dead and three other people injured.
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Dayton bust yields guns, drugs, money
by Jennifer CruzThe raid was part of a long-term investigation into drug trafficking in the area and mirrored a similar raid, which led to arrests, to May.
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Ex-heroin addict thanks deputy for saving her life (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzOne year after she was stopped by a deputy after purchasing heroin, Brianna Byrnes is still clean, has two jobs and full custody of her son again.
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Father of heroin overdose victim 1 of 3 arrested with cache of weapons headed to NY
by Jennifer CruzThe man has apparently been “fighting the demon” that took his daughter, but it’s unclear if the weapons had anything to do with that fight.
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Shotgun-wielding robber killed by pistol packing pharmacist
by Jennifer CruzThe pharmacist saw the suspect approach while wearing a Halloween mask and warned him not to enter the store, but the suspect didn’t listen.
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