Weekend

San Bernardino Family Confronts Chaos as Federal Agents Open Fire in Shocking Weekend Encounter

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A father in San Bernardino is grappling with a traumatic incident involving federal officers who opened fire on his vehicle during what he described as a shocking encounter over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday, when video footage showed masked agents attempting to order the three occupants of the car out by breaking the driver’s side window. The driver, identified only as Francisco, reacted by accelerating away from the scene, prompting the sound of gunfire — described by the Department of Homeland Security as shots fired in self-defense. According to … Read more

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

Smooth Sailing: Minnesota’s New Boating Permit Law Sees Strong Compliance During Busy Fourth of July Weekend

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported a smooth rollout of the state’s new boating permit law during the busy Fourth of July weekend. Effective July 1, the law mandates that anyone aged 21 or younger must possess a boating operator’s permit to operate a vessel in Minnesota. Alternatively, they can navigate only in the presence of someone who holds a valid permit. Joe Albert, the communications coordinator for the DNR, stated that there were no citations issued for permit violations over the holiday weekend. Instead, officers aimed their efforts … Read more

Louisiana Law Enforcement Launches ‘Click It or Ticket’ Initiative to Boost Seatbelt Compliance Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

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BATON ROUGE, La. — In an effort to boost road safety during the Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement agencies across Louisiana are intensifying their vigilance against seatbelt violations. This increased enforcement is part of a wider initiative known as the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, running through June 1. Drivers and passengers found without seatbelts can expect fines of $50 for first-time offenses. Louisiana classifies not wearing a seatbelt as a primary violation, which underscores the state’s commitment to road safety, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Lisa Freeman, executive director of the Louisiana … Read more