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NEW: Metro bus involved in multi-car collision in Van Nuys

The 13-year-old girl told police that the four teens tried to sexually assault her and that they had guns on them. Officers did recover two handguns and hollow point bullets during a court-authorized search of the hotel room. All of the teenagers were arrested.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/group-of-teens-arrested-for-holding-13-year-old-hostage-in-nj-hotel-room

UPDATE: LA County deputies stuck using radios as dispatch system remains down.

The LASD said its computer-aided dispatch program — known as the CAD — was “not allowing personnel to log on with the new year, making the CAD inoperable.”

Read more: https://www.foxla.com/news/la-county-sheriffs-department-system-down-january-2025

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🚨Mr. Elon Musk, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna (R-CA) needs the help of your engineers.

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A missing child has been safely recovered after USBP agents encountered a vehicle traveling on the I-8 westbound checkpoint matching a BOLO for a child abduction case. Agents discovered the child, their mother, and the vehicle were subjects of an active warrant. The mother, a USC with a felony abduction warrant, was arrested on-site and the child is now back at home after being reported missing since August.

This case underscores the importance of vigilance and coordination with law enforcement partners in safeguarding our communities.

Chief Jason Owens

Chris Swecker: FBI has 'taken their eye off international terrorism ball'

Prayers for the Beaumont Police Officer who was seriously Injured in the line of duty this morning. 🙏🏻

Texas: On Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of Little Woodrow’s, located at 6210 Phelan Boulevard.

Upon arrival, an officer attempted to detain the individual involved in the disturbance. During the confrontation, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, causing the officer to sustain a serious head injury.

The suspect was later apprehended in the 3800 block of Kings Row. She has been identified as 28 year old, Jamaysha Butler (pictured above in black tank top). She was transported to the Jefferson County Jail, charged with Intoxication Assault and Evading Detention, both resulting in serious bodily injury to a peace officer.

More: Beaumont Police Department, Texas.

Watch: Tom Homan tells Fox’s Bill Melugin the Trump admin will be ending “catch and release” and calls out Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas for “lying to the American people” about illegal immigrants being properly vetted before entering the U.S.

A Claycomo PD motorcycle officer clocked a vehicle going 107 mph, and the driver said he didn't realize he was going so fast because he was playing a video game.

https://bit.ly/3PriJn7

DEVELOPING! LAPD is in pursuit.

🔵 Live: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-la/

🔵 Live: https://youtube.com/live/3JmK2OTVYbo?feature=share

Over the past decade, the FBI’s #HumanTrafficking investigations have been responsible for the arrest of thousands of traffickers and recovery of numerous victims.

This #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth, learn about the FBI's role in combatting threats: http://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking

FBI Los Angeles

The FBI is also working to determine his potential affiliations or associations with terrorist groups. This entire situation makes less and less sense.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/two-officers-shot-15-killed-and-over-30-injured-when-texas-man-with-isis-flag-drives-through-crowd-on-bourbon-street

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to deliver his State of the State speech before President-elect Trump takes office this month.

He said he’ll combine his state budget presentation (due Jan 10) and the address intentionally ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

Read more: https://www.kcra.com/article/gavin-newsom-state-of-the-state-address-before-trump-inauguration/63317579

Silver Alert - Siskiyou County
Last seen: Spring Lane and W Inez Street, Weed
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IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1

Early Christmas morning, officers from the NYPD Transit Subway Safety Task Force sprang into action when they were alerted to an individual lying unconscious and unresponsive. Realizing the person was experiencing a drug overdose, these brave officers wasted no time.

Armed with Narcan, they administered three life-saving doses and miraculously revived the individual, restoring his life on this special day. Their swift and heroic actions made a profound difference, showcasing the true meaning of dedication and service.

Surveillance video shows employees held at gunpoint in Turlock pawn shop robbery.

Details: https://www.kcra.com/article/turlock-pawn-shop-robbery-surveillance-video/63326459

This is the moment Republicans are going to do join together and support the America First agenda, or “reach across the aisle” and let the Democrats treat them like lap dogs.

James Woods

Tucker Carlson: Permanent Washington is trying to prevent Tulsi Gabbard from becoming Director of National Intelligence. Bernard Hudson ran counterterrorism at the CIA, and says the country needs her.

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(7:00) The Invasion of Iraq Was a Complete Disaster
(19:39) Why the Establishment Fears Tulsi Gabbard
(34:56) The Unchecked Power of Our Intel Agencies
(42:14) Are the Most Powerful People in DC Being Blackmailed?
(52:56) Why Won’t the Intel Community Declassify the JFK and 9/11 Files?
(1:08:45) The New Orleans Attack and Cybertruck Explosion
(1:22:24) The CIA and the Ukraine/Russia War
(1:38:48) Dangers of Drone Technology

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