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Major Crackdown in DeKalb: Multi-Agency Task Force Indicts Dozens in Methamphetamine Sting

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Smithville, TN — A comprehensive undercover drug operation conducted over several months by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Smithville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has led to the indictment of multiple individuals on charges of narcotics sales, including methamphetamine. The operation culminated in a special session of the DeKalb County Grand Jury on August 12, which returned sealed indictments against the accused. Several arrests have already been made, with more expected as authorities continue their crackdown. The individuals involved are scheduled for arraignment in criminal court on August … Read more

Maryland Task Force Cracks Down on Illegal Car Rallies, Charges Six in Effort to Enhance Public Safety

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PIKESVILLE, Md. — Law enforcement in Maryland has increased actions against illegal car rallies known as “takeovers,” where drivers perform dangerous stunts on public roads, often blocking traffic and endangering the community. Following the establishment of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force in June 2024, numerous individuals have been charged for participating in these disruptive events. The task force, formed in response to mounting concerns over these large-scale exhibitions, has made significant progress in addressing and curbing the occurrence of such gatherings throughout the state. These activities not only lead to major traffic disruptions but … Read more

BATTLE Task Force’s Collaborative Efforts Lead to Significant Drop in Auto Theft Cases in Colorado

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GREELEY, Colo. — A statewide task force in Colorado, known as BATTLE, has been successful in combating the rise of motor vehicle theft in the region. BATTLE, which stands for Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement, was established in 2013 to streamline operations and funding among various law enforcement agencies. The collaborative nature of BATTLE has contributed significantly to its success, according to Cale Gould, program assistant of the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). CATPA, created in 2003, provides grants to state patrol-led programs like BATTLE. The task force fosters communication between departments targeting … Read more

Colorado Task Force Calls for Reforming Definition of Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect to Protect Vulnerable Children

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DENVER, Colorado – A task force in Colorado is calling for changes in the state’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect as part of its efforts to reform mandatory reporting laws. In a recent 12-page report, the task force members argued that the current definition is too broad and fails to distinguish between circumstances such as poverty or homelessness and actual instances of neglect and abuse. The task force, established in 2022 following an investigation into the death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, plans to spend 11 hours in January and February of this year … Read more