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Jeff VanPatten officially has hung up his gear, bringing a likely end to his familys four generations of Antioch firefighters.

  PRINCE ALBERT -- A partnership between Prince Albert police, Parkland Ambulance and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is offering addictions treatment to people incarcerated in police cells. A senior police officer and paramedic will oversee the cells between 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. daily. According to an SHA news release, this will allow patients to be assessed, treated and taken to hospital in a timely manner, if needed. Police Chief Jon Bergen said he hopes the project will help...

The St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners bungling doesnt get enough attention. The best defense for beleaguered St. Louis County Police Chief Mary Barton is that she had nothing to do with hiring Police Chief Mary Barton. On the job for slightly more than ten months, Barton’s tenure can charitably be described as a no-good, dirty-rotten experience for all concerned. But it’s the St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners — not Barton — that owns the curious decision to mis...

Since July, four attacks on Bay Area residents have involved the same coyote, according to DNA taken from the victims’ bite wounds and clothing.

St. Louis police Lt. Col. Troy Doyle (left) and County Executive Sam Page. I could not serve as an impartial juror in police Lt. Col. Troy Doyles race discrimination lawsuit against St. Louis County. The searing allegations put forth in the suit released last week by attorney Jerome Dobson are just that — allegations — and the absence of the defendants response isnt an implied concession. Thats why theres a judicial system. But if you know lots of the players and background — either perso...

TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The West Deer Supervisors on Wednesday tabled an ordinance prohibiting parking on certain township streets in order to re-evaluate language and procedure. Supervisors last month approved advertising the ordinance, which was drafted to address safety hazards in the township’s Cedar Ridge; Grouse Run; Fawn Haven II and III; Oakwood Circle; Deer Park; and Stonecrest housing plans...

Vermont man arrested by feds; police say he made threats related to COVID-19 vaccines Officials allege he made threats related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution Share Updated: 8:14 PM EST Jan 5, 2021 Officials allege he made threats related to COVID-19 vaccine distribution Share Updated: 8:14 PM EST Jan 5, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript TO REALLY TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE MAKE-UP OF THE VIRUS. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. ARRESTING A VERMONT MAN. FOR A...