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Immigration · Colorado Springs

Illegal Immigrants Accused of Trying to Run over ICE Officers

63% Center coverage: 27 sources

(The Center Square) – Local and federal law enforcement searched for two illegal immigrants who allegedly tried to ram their vehicle into U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers near Colorado Springs.See the Story

US Elections · Mississippi

Crackdown on Trafficking Yields 72 Arrests, Rescues 29 Victims | News Channel 3-12

67% Center coverage: 12 sources

By Chris Oswalt Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — A statewide law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking, drug crimes, and internet predators has led to 72 arrests and the recovery of 29 victims, officials announced Tuesday. The two-week effort, called Operation Guardian Force, ran from July 14-29 and involved hundreds of officers coordinating search warrants, arrests, and compliance checks on sex …See the Story

Theresa May · Florida

Border Patrol Violently Arrests 18-Year-Old U.S. Citizen, Nonprofit Says

92% Center coverage: 12 sources

A Florida nonprofit is furious about a video that shows a violent arrest in May.See the Story

Mississippi Men Accused of Stealing $1,500 Worth of Beef

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

The Slidell Police Department have arrested two men accused of stealing $1,500 worth of steaks and brisket.Walmart · Louisiana See the Story

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Set to Host Florida State and Mississippi State for Fall Baseball Exhibition

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Last year FSU went head-to-head with Auburn in front of a sold-out crowd with close to 6,000 fans coming to the park.Baseball · Pensacola See the Story

Blossom Apartments Residents Want Answers After Water Shutoff

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Residents at Blossom Apartments in Jackson are still searching for answers nearly a week after their water was unexpectedly shut off. Since then, tenants said they've had no communication from property management and no timeline for when service will be restored. GoFundMe launched for injured Rankin County deputy With no running water in their units, many residents have been forced to collect water from nearby outdo…John Horhn · Mississippi See the Story

Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Mistakenly Releases Inmate From Custody

73% Center coverage: 15 sources

According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Khalil Bryan was mistakenly released and is facing multiple non-violent and violent charges.New Orleans · New Orleans See the Story

Mother claims 6-year-old son’s life jacket filled with water, nearly drowning him

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

A mother says the life jacket she recently bought for her 6-year-old son filled with water while they were at the lake, nearly drowning him.Iowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

Children Drugged in Human Trafficking Sex Ring Uncovered in Underground Bunker, Officials Say

70% Center coverage: 54 sources

By Lisa Crane Click here for updates on this story BRENT, Alabama (WVTM) — Authorities in Bibb County uncovered a child sex ring involving at least six children, with the youngest victim only three years old, in an underground storm shelter near a home in Brent. The official indictment shows William McElroy, whose home the shelter was found near, and Dalton Terrell are charged with human trafficking and sexually abusing children in an underg…International · Alabama See the Story

Children Drugged in Human Trafficking Sex Ring Uncovered in Underground Bunker, Officials Say

70% Center coverage: 54 sources

Wanted Man Captured After Jones County Chase

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies said a wanted man was arrested after a chase. According to investigators, Cody Saulters, 28, of Wiggins, was spotted on Wednesday, July 16 at the Dollar General on Indian Springs Road in the Calhoun community. He was wanted on a Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) warrant. Man hospitalized after being trapped underneath vehicle in Jones County Jones County narcotics agents and dep…Jones County, Mississippi · Jones County See the Story

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