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"We don’t support crooks who prey on hardworking people,” the legislator wrote. “What I experienced was evil, devastating and traumatizing."

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"We don’t support crooks who prey on hardworking people,” the legislator wrote. “What I experienced was evil, devastating and traumatizing."

A second 16-year-old was also arrested after kicking an officer, police said.
The boy was knocked by a wave into the water Tuesday afternoon at the park.
K-9 Duke found the drug in the man's apartment and vehicle, according to authorities.
The deputy got out to help the driver and found the person covered in blood with a gunshot wound and a handgun, authorities said.
The actor enjoyed a bagel and a coffee, and posed for pictures, according to the business, which described him as humble and appreciative.
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State police also recently charged a man in a separate murder case.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
The state wants to know if you see an armadillo in northern Illinois — or a black bear, gray wolf or mountain lion, for that matter.
The Salmonella was discovered when product samples were tested by the FDA.
The Salmonella was discovered when product samples were tested by the FDA.
The confrontation came after the employee asked the man to move his recreational vehicle from the parking lot of the business, police said.
A 14-year-old passenger died, according to police, who said the 17-year-old driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
A 14-year-old passenger died, according to police, who said the 17-year-old driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
The truck was parked when the driver sensed it shaking, according to police.
The intentional crash caused a fire at the post office, according to reports.
As of Sunday, the boy remained alive, according to Fairfield police, who are investigating the incident.
Video of the boat striking the decommissioned carrier, which is now a museum, was circulating on social media over the weekend.
A person was taken into custody in connection with the death, reports said.