NEW: A family husky showed its protective instincts in spades when a bear came running across their driveway with a child standing there.

Home security footage from Jeffrey Tazzara shows the dramatic encounter, as the bear comes running into shot, before the pursuing dog gets between it and his son.

“You’re always wondering in the back of your head, ‘What’s gonna happen if she needs to protect us?’ And now we know,” Tazzara said in an interview with WTNH News8.

Tazzara said he’d reward his loyal dog with a T-bone steak.

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BREAKING: A massive international crackdown dubbed "Operation Hard Ball" has hit home with federal raids currently underway in El Monte.

A total of 37 defendants across the U.S., Canada, and Europe face charges for their ties to ruthless, India-based crime syndicates. The sweeping indictments link these global networks to a litany of violent crimes—including the 2023 political assassination of a prominent religious leader outside a Canadian Sikh temple.

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NEW: Security video shown in court Tuesday traced the movements prosecutors say Tyler Robinson made on the Utah Valley University campus before and after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The surveillance footage spans roughly 16 hours, beginning around  a.m. Sept. 10, 2025, and continuing until  a.m. the following day.

According to Utah Department of Public Safety Agent David Hull, the video shows a vehicle investigators identified as Robinson's arriving at a campus parking garage. Prosecutors say Robinson, wearing a maroon shirt and shorts, made contact with Turning Point USA representatives as they prepared for Kirk's event before leaving campus about an hour later.

Hull testified Robinson later returned after parking in a nearby neighborhood. Surveillance video showed him eating at the Chick-fil-A inside the Sorensen Student Center before walking to a wooded area on the northeast side of campus and then leaving campus again around 11 a.m.

Prosecutors say Robinson returned just before noon wearing a dark shirt, jeans and a hat, but the same shoes seen earlier in the day. Hull testified the man in the video appeared to have a noticeable limp and investigators believe he was concealing a rifle inside his pants.

Hull also testified a Spanish Fork police officer stopped Robinson's vehicle around  a.m. Sept. 11. The officer, acting on what Hull described as "cop intuition," recorded the license plate. Investigators later determined the vehicle was registered to Robinson and his mother after Robinson surrendered to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Robinson has not yet entered a plea to charges stemming from Kirk's death. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Heidi Hatch

Today we celebrated Sgt. Mike Powell’s retirement after 20+ years of service, including nearly 11 with Tempe. Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and leadership. Wishing you a happy and well-earned retirement! 💙

Tempe Police Department

NEW: Ex-Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee who lost to Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum, arrested for dr-g possession, per TMZ.

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Public concern over crime is reshaping justice systems around the world.

From Central and South America to Europe and the United States, governments are responding to fear, violence, organized crime, and public frustration with more aggressive policing strategies and expanded correctional capacity.

The bigger question: are these shifts temporary political responses, or the beginning of a long-term global change in criminal justice policy?

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/fear-of-crime-driving-global-prison-boom

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💵CAMPUS CASH-IN: The federal government is cracking down on so-called “ghost students” – alleged scammers who enroll in college with the goal of pocketing financial aid.

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When we see the dude we arrested last week for selling stolen catalytic converters walk out of a different scrapyard…

Greensboro Police Department

Stay cool 💦⛱

•Never leave children or pets in vehicles

•Stay hydrated; take frequent breaks if you work outdoors

•Make sure your animals have plenty of water and shade.

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"Teen" threatens to return to Newport Beach and shoot Police Officers.

“When I come back tomorrow Ima lay a button all through this bitch” 🤬

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Rest in Peace, Sergeant Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department in Ohio. End of Watch: July 5, 2026.

Sergeant Ries served for over 35 years in law enforcement, including 10 years with the Rittman PD, 19 years with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and 7 years with the Sugar Grove PD. He is survived by his wife and two children.

The FBI sends our prayers and condolences to Sergeant Ries’ family, friends, and colleagues left behind. They will have our full support.

FBI Director Kash Patel

NEW: ICE Los Angeles arrested Uriel Castaneda- Penaloza, 45, of Mexico, July 4. Castaneda is a registered sex offender and has previous arrests for lewd acts with a minor child under the age of 14 and evading a police officer. He is in ICE custody pending removal.

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Happening Now: NYPD deploying SRG units and erecting barricades near the building that's in danger of falling. Heavy traffic continues in the area, and Crowds of onlookers gather on the street outside the perimeter.

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Trump team calls on state attorneys general to investigate high gas prices.

"The Trump administration wants state attorneys general to join federal investigators in probing alleged antitrust and consumer protection violations causing high gas prices."

Read more: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/7/trump-team-calls-state-attorneys-general-investigate-high-gas-prices/

Karoline Leavitt

Yesterday, we celebrated the retirement of Officer Mejia and an incredible 31 years of service to the Anaheim community.

Her dedication helped make Anaheim a better, safer place, and she leaves behind memories that will stay with everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her.

To say she was "well-liked" doesn't even begin to describe the difference she made. Officer Mejia has been the heart of this department, always ready with a hug, a smile, or words of encouragement when they were needed most. Her positivity lifted those around her, and her compassion brought comfort to countless community members during some of life's most difficult moments.

Now it's time for a new adventure. Knowing Officer Mejia, retirement won't keep her still for long. As you continue traveling the world, don't forget to think of Anaheim every now and then. We'll certainly be thinking of you.

Officer Mejia, thank you for 31 years of dedication, friendship, and unwavering service. You have left this department and our community better than you found it, and your legacy will continue to inspire those who follow.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement! We will miss you!

Anaheim PD

NEW: The man charged with shooting Baltimore County Police officer Jordan Riddick will not spend any time in prison, a Baltimore County Circuit Court judge decided Monday.

Read more: https://www.wbal.com/baltimore-county-court-sends-man-accused-of-shooting-officer-to-mental-health-hospital

Thoughts?

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The results are in. During the Holiday Enforcement Period from 7/2-7/5, CHP officers issued thousands of speeding citations to help keep California roads safe.

Speed limits exist for a reason. Slow down, stay alert, & help protect everyone on the road.

California Highway Patrol

Virginia's proposed firearm restrictions are facing legal challenges, court injunctions, and growing uncertainty as gun sales spike amid the ongoing policy debate.

See the full story here: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/virginia-gun-ban-firearm-sales-surge

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