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Fort Wayne Law Enforcement Launches ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — In anticipation of the Labor Day weekend, law enforcement agencies in Indiana are stepping up efforts to combat impaired driving. Local police and state officials are working in collaboration to promote safe driving practices and reduce the risk of accidents. The Fort Wayne Police Department, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, and the Indiana State Police are joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Their goal is to curb impaired driving through increased visibility in enforcement operations leading up to the holiday. Between August 16 and August 30, officers will be … Read more

Fort Worth Tenants Take Legal Action Against Apartment Complex After Devastating Fire

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Fort Worth, Texas – Tenants displaced from The Cooper apartment complex have filed a lawsuit following a devastating six-alarm fire that occurred weeks ago. The fire has left many residents in turmoil, unable to access their homes and belongings. For over a month, affected residents have staged protests outside the Fort Worth complex, demanding access to retrieve personal items from their apartments. These tenants are frustrated and seek accountability from the property management, claiming they have been left in the dark about their living situation and potential next steps. The situation escalated dramatically when the … Read more

Federal Court Rules Against Technology Vendor, Orders $20 Million in Restitution for Fraudulent Misrepresentation to Fort Collins

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Fort Collins, Colorado—A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision that a technology vendor misled the city in its attempts to secure a contract, ultimately ordering the company to pay nearly $20 million. The ruling follows a protracted legal battle after Fort Collins voters approved municipal broadband in 2017, leading the city to seek a provider for a utility billing system to support its new Internet services. In selecting Open International, LLC as the vendor, Fort Collins soon encountered disputes over responsibility for missed deadlines. Open claimed the city hampered progress by not providing … Read more

Fort Lauderdale Murder Trial: Suspect’s Own Gun and Clothing Point to Guilt in Shocking Domestic Shooting

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Michael Robert Schnitzerling faces trial for the September 2019 shooting death of Bruno Salituri, a case marked by disturbing evidence linking him directly to the crime scene. Prosecutors assert that Schnitzerling’s identification as the shooter was straightforward. The weapon used in the murder, a .22-caliber handgun, was discovered in Salituri’s kitchen, complete with an attached silencer. Adding to the evidence, the suspect was found wearing an orange shirt emblazoned with the logo of “Florida Drilling,” the company where Schnitzerling was employed. In opening statements presented on Monday, prosecutor Courtney DePersio laid … Read more