Inmate Hitches Ride with Officer, Goes Back to Jail
A jail inmate who escaped from authorities and tried hitchhiking along a highway didn't enjoy freedom for long.
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Sting Uses Fake Amazon Boxes, GPS to Catch Thieves
"We had a box out on the street for three minutes before it was taken."
German SWAT Team Accidentally Barges in on 88-Year-Old Woman
They had mistaken her apartment for that of a biker gang member.
Did an Ohio Police Officer Say ‘Abolishing Slavery Was the Worst Thing’ Ever Done?
A volunteer officer with the Fairview Park Police Department posted the comments online. He resigned from the department in 2014.
Do U.S. Citizens Have the Right to Resist ‘Unlawful Arrest’?
It's probably best not to get your legal advice from social media.
Did an Oakland Café Refuse to Serve Police Officers?
The Hasta Muerte coffee shop told a law enforcement officer that he and his colleagues are not welcome there.
Video of Arrest at Houston Walmart Goes Viral — Months Later
One of two women who drew sympathy after she was seen handcuffed with her pants around her ankles disputes criminal charges.
Did Donald Trump Say ‘Police Officers and Firefighters Make Too Much Money’?
A misleading headline suggested that the president used first responders' salaries to justify increasing their tax burden.
Charlottesville Police Chief Resigns Amidst Criticism
Al Thomas abruptly resigned after months of criticism for how the department handled the white supremacist rally that left one woman dead this summer.
Officer Handcuffs Nurse for Refusing Blood Test on Patient
A dramatic video became another flashpoint in a national debate about police use of force and how officers treat civilians.
Were Police Told to ‘Stand Down’ Amid Violence in Charlottesville?
Despite rumors, there was no "stand-down" order issued to police overseeing a white supremacist rally turned deadly in Virginia.
Did President Trump ‘Reinstate’ a Memorial Day for Police Officers, Cancelled by Obama?
Hyperpartisan web sites published the false claim that Barack Obama had cancelled Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Are Traffickers Leaving Zip Ties on Targets’ Windshield Wipers?
Awareness of one's surroundings is always good, but scarelore can also lead to unwarranted fears.
Did Joe Biden Mention His ‘Hairy Legs’ In Public Remarks?
The alleged remarks come from the same video that brought us a story about a scary fellow in Biden's youth known as "CornPop."
Did Fox News Post Staged Photo of Soldiers During Trump’s Afghanistan Visit?
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to celebrate Thanksgiving with members of the U.S. military.
Do Motorists Now Face $999 Fines and 3-Year Suspensions for Using Cellphones While Driving?
A number of recent laws have focused on preventing distracted driving, but the penalties vary from location to location.