Fire in Ghaziabad mallOctober 10th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - A fire that broke out in the food court of the Pacific Mall in Ghaziabad late Saturday was soon brought under control, officials said, adding that no casualties were reported. The incident occurred at around 9 p.m.
Federal prosecutors won't seek death penalty in Pennsylvania shooting of FBI agentSeptember 22nd, 2009 No death penalty sought in Pa. FBI agent shootingPITTSBURGH — Federal prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty against a Pittsburgh-area woman who fatally shot an FBI agent.
Burglar pleads guilty to breaking into car before NYC friendly fire police shootingSeptember 17th, 2009 Burglar pleads guilty in NYC cop-shoots-cop caseNEW YORK — A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into the car of an off-duty New York City police officer who was then killed in a friendly fire shooting. Miguel Goitia pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal mischief.
Judge sets bail at $2.6 million for man charged with killing police officer in Puerto RicoAugust 29th, 2009 Puerto Rico judge sets bail for alleged cop killerSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A judge has set bail at $2.6 million for a Puerto Rican man accused of fatally shooting a police officer and wounding a second before stealing their squad car earlier this month. Judge Milagros Muniz set the bond amount at a Saturday hearing at which suspect Ricardo Lebron Berrios was not required to enter a plea.
Not exactly drunk dialing: Utah Highway Patrol, bars offer practice jail call to dissuade DUIsAugust 29th, 2009 Utahns can now practice DUI jail callSALT LAKE CITY — In Utah, even if you don't get arrested for drunk driving you might still have to call your mom from jail — sort of. The Utah Highway Patrol and some local bars hope letting people practice an uncomfortable call from the local lockup will help dissuade drinking and driving.
Teen hailed as hero in NYC school bus crash after bus driver collapses behind wheel and diesAugust 20th, 2009 NY teen pulls brake after school bus driver diesNEW YORK — A 16-year-old camp counselor in New York is being hailed as a hero for stopping a school bus carrying nine children after the driver collapsed behind the wheel and died. Rachel Guzy, who's 16 but doesn't know how to drive, jumped into the driver's seat and pulled the emergency brake.
AP NewsBreak: Arizona jail force-feeding FLDS church leader Warren JeffsAugust 4th, 2009 Arizona jail force-feeding sect leader JeffsBEAVER, Utah — A letter from a doctor says polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs is being force-fed in an Arizona jail to prevent the possibility of "imminent death."
In a letter filed with the Mohave County Superior Court on Monday, county jail Medical Director Kirsten Mortenson told a judge that Jeffs has been refusing to eat and is no longer urinating. She says Jeffs's vital signs are worsening and he is suffering from malnutrition.
Lobsterman charged in shooting over fishing turf war in waters off Maine islandJuly 21st, 2009 Maine lobsterman charged in shooting over turf warMATINICUS, Maine — A lobsterman in Maine has been charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in what police say was a fishing turf dispute. Sixty-eight-year-old Vance Bunker was being held Tuesday on an elevated aggravated assault charge.
Woman jumps to death from mall on Delhi-Ghaziabad borderJune 24th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - A 23-year-old woman jumped to death from the third floor of a mall on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border Wednesday afternoon, police said. Sarswati had gone to the EDM mall with her husband Dhirendra Kumar, a resident of Bhovapur locality in Ghaziabad, Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Scottsdale man accused of impersonating military war hero arrestedJune 11th, 2009 Scottsdale man accused of impersonating war heroPHOENIX — Authorities have arrested a Scottsdale man who they say pretended to be a highly decorated Marine, wearing a uniform and ribbons representing the prestigious Navy Cross and Silver Star. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said Thursday that 31-year-old John William Rodriguez was booked into Maricopa County jail Wednesday and faces 13 charges of felony fraud schemes.
Off-duty NYC police officer convicted of killing drunken driver sentenced to prisonJune 11th, 2009 Ex-NYC police officer sentenced to prisonNEW YORK — A former New York City police officer convicted of shooting an unarmed man to death while off duty has been sentenced to one to three years in prison. Rafael Lora had faced a maximum 15 years in prison.
Congressman from NYC wants federal review of NYPD's friendly fire shooting that killed officerJune 3rd, 2009 Rangel wants feds to review fatal NYPD shootingNEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel has asked the U.S.
Brotherly shove: Alaska man assaulted police officer so he could join his brother in jailMay 1st, 2009 Alaska man shoved officer to join brother in jailFAIRBANKS, Alaska — An Alaska man shoved a police officer just so he could join his brother in jail. Thirty-five-year-old David Jacob Ginnis pleaded guilty Wednesday to assault on a police officer and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with the full sentence suspended.
Man asks to join his brother in jail and gets his wish after shoving an Alaska police officerApril 30th, 2009 Man asks to join brother in jail and gets his wishFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Police said a man wanted to go to jail with his arrested brother, so he shoved an officer and got his wish. David Jacob Ginnis, 35, pleaded guilty Wednesday to assault on a police officer and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with the full sentence suspended.
Police arrest woman they say used Taser on Utah Highway Patrol officer during struggleApril 28th, 2009 Police arrest woman they say used Taser on officerSALT LAKE CITY — Police have arrested a woman they said used a Utah Highway Patrol trooper's Taser on him. Lisa Parker, 41, was booked into the Salt Lake County jail for investigation of aggravated assault, interference with an arresting officer and unauthorized control of a motor vehicle.
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