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Chicago police watchdog group says fatal police shooting from 2012 was unjustified

by Brian Seay

In a rare move, a police watchdog group in Chicago announced Thursday that the 2012 shooting of a 15-year-old boy was unjustified.

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Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years for gun, pot possession

by Jennifer Cruz

A search of Garrett’s car was conducted after he fell asleep in the driver’s seat while parked at a gas pump and officers were initially unable to wake him.

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3 members of ‘Thug Relations’ gang sentenced to life in prison

by Jennifer Cruz

Prosecutors could have sought the death penalty for the defendants, who were said to be responsible for at least four gang-related murders.

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Bundy supporter pleads guilty to machine gun possession

by Jennifer Cruz

Michael Emry admitted to stealing the “Ma Deuce” from a Boise gun shop, then scratching off the serial number while transporting it to Oregon.

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Missouri high school student pleads guilty to machine gun possession

by Jennifer Cruz

The teen had a loaded 9mm at the school and a search of his home turned up an AR-style full-auto pistol and an UZI-styled submachine gun.

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Man fatally shot when drug deal turns to attempted robbery

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities called the incident a “pretty complicated situation.”

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Traffic stop leads to over 250 pounds of crystal meth

by Jennifer Cruz

The trooper became suspicious when the father and son had conflicting stories about where they were going and the purpose for the pallets in the truck.

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Man busted for massive amount of marijuana, meth and guns

by Jennifer Cruz

Altogether, authorities discovered 81 full-size pot plants with an estimated street value of around $81,000.

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