ICYMI: Authorities arrested 117 suspects during a massive crackdown on retail theft across California.

The daylong operation, led by the California Highway Patrol, took place on Dec. 20 amid a rise in thefts during the holiday time, officials said.

Law enforcement agencies from across the state participated in the large event which resulted in 117 arrests for organized retail theft and related crimes.

Officers recovered 767 stolen items which were worth over $38,000. Photos of the arrests show a collection of stolen clothes, shoes, fragrances and more.

Read more: https://trib.al/JT2Beym

This memorial continues to grow in honor of fallen Greensboro Officer Michael Horan right outside the police station. 💙

Christmas Eve turned into a night of relief and joy for one Southern California family, thanks to the quick work of the California Highway Patrol. 💙

Merry Christmas, California! 🎄

‘Tis the season to share joy and gratitude with the ones you love. Wishing Californians a safe, peaceful holiday filled with warmth, comfort, and joy.

Governor Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom & Jen Siebel Newsom, you need to know that due to YOUR policies, many Californians are missing some joy this holiday.

Due to YOUR sky high gasoline, electric, gas, insurance, water, taxes & other costs, people have no $ left.

Californians WILL have a truly Merry Christmas, with a lot of $ to spend on their families, once you and your failed policies are long gone. That’s OUR Christmas wish. It’s our every day wish.

California DOGE

ICYMI: A Peruvian police officer dressed up as the Grinch during a drug bust on suspected drug traffickers in the South American country's capital just a few days before Christmas.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/police-officer-dresses-as-the-grinch-during-drug-bust

Virginia: Two people, including a James City County Police officer, were injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Richmond Road and Rochambeau Drive, police said.

James City County Police said the officer and a passenger from another vehicle that was involved in the crash were taken to VCU Medical Center in Richmond for treatment.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery. 🙏🏽

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/james-city-county/police-jcc-officer-among-2-injured-in-crash/

Michigan: 3 people have been shot in what police call a ‘random shooting’ in Oxford on Christmas Eve.

The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Ray Road between Lapeer and N. Oxford Roads, near Oxford High School.

One of the victims of the shooting has passed away while the other two are hospitalized, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media release.

Police say that the incident appears to be completely ‘random’ with the suspect just passing through the community when he went off on a violent spree at multiple locations.

He was arrested on the scene. Police say he is a convicted felon, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Happy Channukah! 🕎🕯️✡️

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎

As Californians light the menorah, let’s come together to celebrate the strength of tradition, the power of resilience, and the light we bring to each other.

Wishing everyone in California and beyond a joyful and meaningful Festival of Lights!

Governor Newsom

We'll just have to keep our opinions to ourselves on this one.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/trans-convicted-murderer-files-complaint-after-being-moved-from-womens-prison-after-having-sex-with-inmate

This man purchased a PS5 for a young boy in Georgia who was playing the trumpet all day outside in the cold because he was trying to earn enough money for one.

Dom Lucre

Panama can make their choice

President Trump is exposing them

And they're running out of time

Do you stand with President Trump?

Darwin Award news 💥

This story, while heartbreaking in so many ways, is finally inspiring. Talk about a triumph of the human sprit.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/its-wonderful-life-child-star-suffered-series-tragedies

Escorting Santa Claus through the city of Norwalk. 🎅🎁

Merry Christmas! 🌟🎄

LASD Norwalk Station

Arizona: A police officer sustained injuries while attempting to take a suspect into custody Tuesday evening in south Phoenix.

Officers responded to serve an order of protection around 8 p.m. near Central Avenue and Sunland Avenue.

When they arrived at the scene, a woman became aggressive. As they attempted to take her into custody, other family members reportedly began to assault the officers.

One officer sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. The officer was expected to be released from the hospital later Tuesday night to recover at home.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery. 🙏🏽

More: https://www.azfamily.com/2024/12/25/police-officer-injured-during-response-south-phoenix/

Baker Duke’s ASP Story filled us with holiday cheer and was too good not to share!

Send YOUR story to https://bit.ly/MyASPStory or email us at ASP.Story@asp.arkansas.gov.

Arkansas State Police

American male MASCULINITY DETOXIFIED!

Around a dozen new laws going into effect on January 1 will change Illinois’ criminal justice system.

Details: https://cwbchicago.com/2024/12/new-year-brings-new-laws-affecting-police-courts-and-gun-crimes-in-illinois.html

On January 1, armed habitual criminal” will become “unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender.” “Persistent unlawful possession of a weapon” was the name proposed in an earlier version of the bill.

Thoughts?