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Woman attacked by alligator while swimming with dog, boyfriend: Sheriff

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.) -- A woman was attacked by an alligator while swimming in waist-deep water with her boyfriend and dog in Florida, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.The attack occurred on Wednesday, when the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat... Read More.

Jacksonville sheriff investigating viral video of man punched, beaten during traffic stop

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- An investigation has been opened after a cellphone video that appears to show sheriff’s deputies punching and beating a Black man during a traffic stop went viral on social media, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office."We are aware of a video... Read More.

Bay Area military veteran arrested for posing as cop, bounty hunter: Sheriff

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

(SANTA ROSA, Calif) -- A Northern California military veteran was arrested for posing as a cop and a bounty hunter, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.Gregg Jackson, 40, from Santa Rosa, California, was arrested earlier this week for impersonating a law enforcement officer,... Read More.

North Carolina officer shot and killed by inmate during medical visit: Sheriff

Tuesday, July 1 by ABC News

(CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.) -- A North Carolina detention officer was fatally shot during a "scuffle" at a medical facility after a federal inmate who had been taken to the facility for treatment managed to seize his weapon, authorities said.The inmate was apprehended after fleeing... Read More.

2 killed in Idaho after firefighters ambushed by gunfire, suspected gunman found dead: Sheriff

Monday, June 30 by ABC News

(COUER D'ALENE, Idaho) -- The suspected gunman who fatally ambushed firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday has been found dead, according to the county's sheriff.Responding SWAT team members located a deceased male on Canfield Mountain with a firearm nearby, the Kootenai County Sheriff's... Read More.

Florida sheriff accused of participating in massive illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond

Saturday, June 7 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) -- A now-suspended Florida sheriff accused of helping expand and protect an illegal gambling operation was granted $1 million bond on Friday.Marcos Lopez, 56, was arrested and charged Thursday with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, both first-degree felonies, in connection with... Read More.

Possible mass shooting at graduation thwarted; guns recovered, 1 suspect at large: Sheriff

Friday, June 6 by ABC News

(OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich.) -- A possible mass shooting plot at a Michigan graduation ceremony was thwarted, authorities said, and police are searching for one of the suspects who remains at large.The apparent plot was revealed after authorities responded to a fight that broke out... Read More.

At least 1 dead, multiple people injured as severe weather hits Kentucky: Sheriff

Friday, May 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky) -- At least one person is dead and multiple people have been injured as severe weather swept through Kentucky on Friday, authorities said.The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported a fatality and multiple injuries, with "severe damage" throughout the county.A possible tornado... Read More.

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Monday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday granted an unconditional pardon to a Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.Scott Jenkins, who had been the sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, was set to... Read More.

Embattled sheriff suspends reelection campaign in wake of New Orleans jailbreak

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Embattled Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson announced on Wednesday that she is suspending her reelection campaign a day after she accepted blame for the escape of 10 inmates from the New Orleans jail she oversees.Facing mounting pressure over the mass jailbreak that... Read More.

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