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Search for fugitive turns up $16K worth of meth, other drugs, guns

by Jennifer Cruz

While the fugitive who was wanted on a felony probation violation wasn’t found, authorities did discovery what appeared to be a meth trafficking operation.

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60-year-old homeowner sends 2 intruders to the hospital in less than a week

by Jennifer Cruz

The man’s home has been targeted for break-ins three times in as many days, but criminals could think the home is empty because it was recently condemned.

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State police find drugs, weapons, explosives at Indiana home

by Jennifer Cruz

In addition to more than 25 pounds of pot, meth, heroin, and over 75 guns, authorities also discovered an operational meth lab and marijuana grow operation.

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Thrice deported Mexican national faces firearms charges in Albuquerque

by Brian Seay

A Mexican national who’s been deported three times was arrested and charged last week after a drug bust in a Home Depot parking lot went south.

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iPhone app leads to recovery of 34 stolen guns

by Jennifer Cruz

Police said portions of the sheet metal had been removed from the side of the gun shop where the guns, the phone, and other items had been stolen.

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Authorities find $1M worth of meth disguised as candy (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Deputies responding to a burglary call discovered that Evonne Mick and David Salinas had stolen so much “candy” that they couldn’t close the trunk.

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Suspect looking for place to hide finds elderly armed homeowner (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

While police were searching for the teen, they received a call from the 82-year-old homeowner who said he shot the teen when he broke into his house.

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South Dakota man found guilty in fatal shooting of 13-year-old girl

by Jennifer Cruz

James Dowty was high on meth when he opened fire on a group of kids walking together, striking a girl who celebrated her birthday just one month prior.

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Car thief held at gunpoint after crashing into California home

by Jennifer Cruz

The homeowner was wrapping up a long day of birthday celebrations when he heard two loud crashes, followed two people trying to get into his house.

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Lottery winner gets 21 years for drug, gun charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Ronnie Music, Jr. won $3 million, then used his winnings to invest in methamphetamine for redistribution but was arrested less than 8 months later.

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Man linked to fatal shooting of Oregon cop gets 12 years

by Jennifer Cruz

Investigators learned that the shooter, Phil Ferry, stole the gun and methamphetamine from Jamie Lee Jones, a known drug dealer, as he slept.

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Authorities in Arizona seize nearly 200 pounds of meth

by Jennifer Cruz

The drugs were smuggled in from Mexico and the arrests came after a months-long investigation by federal and local authorities.

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