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3 Officers Injured During Arrest Of 'Combative' LI Man: PD | Patch PM
Also: Police ID man killed in fire truck crash / Sea turtle rescue book / Man, 83, dies in fire / New salamanders? / Gift card uproar

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It wasn't the first time: Police said in January, he tried to "gouge out" an officer's eye during another arrest attempt.
Find out what's happening in Rockville Centrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The fire truck had its lights and sirens activated, police say.
Find out what's happening in Rockville Centrefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The 17 students worked with the New York Marine Rescue Center to save the turtles. Canon U.S.A. helped launch the book.
The man, 83, died when his home became engulfed in flames on Monday, police say.
Gabe Finger and some friends found a potentially new salamander species after the centuries-old Mill Pond dam collapsed in 2024.
Principal Found Not Guilty In Gift Card Uproar Reflects: 'Grateful'
"I am deeply grateful this process has come to an end, allowing me to refocus on what matters most — serving the students and community."
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