Police Revenge Porn, Malnourished Dogs Saved: Illinois News

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Malnourished Dogs Rescued From Home, Man Charged With Cruelty: Police

Nineteen dogs and puppies were taken from the home. A majority of the dogs had signs of malnourishment, and two adult dogs and five puppies were taken to a local veterinarian for various injuries and signs of possible infection, according to police. Police would not confirm listings showing the man as a Belgian Malinois breeder or dog trainer.

City Pays $287,000 To Settle Revenge Porn Suit Involving Police Department

The lawsuit claimed that when her boyfriend, a fellow officer, faced criminal charges, supervisors conducted an illegal search of her private cell phone to retrieve a text message — and found and shared nude photos and videos on the phone with other officers.

Students Thought Jr. High Teacher Recorded Them: Police Report

The physical education teacher was escorted off school property and placed on paid leave March 5, amidst allegations he had violated district policy. District officials said they would conduct an internal investigation into the teacher's conduct to determine next steps. Two days later, he was also under investigation by local police to determine if the allegations warranted criminal charges.

Half-Naked Woman In Prostitution Sting: Cops

The woman told officers she became Instagram "famous" while living in a shelter.

Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot By PD, Police Release Bodycam Photos

Police said the teen was suspected of dragging an officer with a car in a nearby suburb, and was brandishing a gun when he got out of his vehicle.

Woman Falsely Reported Car Stolen After Fatal Hit-And-Run: Cops

Police said the woman falsely reported the vehicle stolen after a 62-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash.

Cryptocurrency Scammers Bilk Victim Out Of $150K: Police

The victim responded to an online remote job ad and was directed to set up a cryptocurrency exchange account and transfer funds, police said.