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Brave Officer and Loyal K-9 Injured in Harrowing 2-Car Collision at Eureka’s I Street

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Eureka, California – A police officer and his K-9 companion sustained injuries in a two-car collision at the intersection of I Street and 7th Street on January 2, around 8:00 p.m. The Eureka Police Department reported the incident. The details surrounding the accident remain unclear, adding to the ongoing investigation. However, the injured officer and K-9 are receiving medical attention for their injuries. Further information regarding the extent of their injuries and their current conditions has not been disclosed at this time. Road accidents involving law enforcement officers serve as a reminder of the risks … Read more

Man Upgraded to Attempted Murder Charges for Intentionally Crashing SUV into Police Car, Leaving Officer Seriously Injured

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ROUND LAKE, Ill. – Charges of attempted murder have been upgraded for a man accused of intentionally crashing into a police car in Round Lake, leaving the officer seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 15 when a Round Lake police officer was traveling northbound on Cedar Lake Road. Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 28, of Round Lake, was driving southbound on Cedar Lake Road and suddenly swerved his SUV into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with the police squad. The officer was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. After the crash, multiple police officers and firefighters … Read more

Corrections Officer Indicted for Smuggling Illegal Drugs and Tobacco into Jail, Allegedly Accepting Bribes from Inmates

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A corrections officer in Mercer County has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into the jail, including illegal drugs and tobacco products. Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, is facing four second-degree charges, including official misconduct and bribery. He has been suspended without pay since July 2022 and was charged in June 2023. Hobbs allegedly began his illegal operation about 10 months after starting his job at the Mercer County Correctional Facility. According to investigators from the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity … Read more