Illinois: From the people who brought you last year’s hit phrase “justice-impacted individuals” comes an exciting new term for 2025!

Legislation passed last week will change the word “prostitute” in state laws to “person engaged in the sex trade.”

Read more: https://cwbchicago.com/2025/01/illinois-expected-to-change-the-word-prostitute-to-person-engaged-in-the-sex-trade-in-state-laws.html

Silver Alert - Santa Clara and San Francisco Counties.
Last seen: Iris Avenue and S Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale
@sunnyvalepd

IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1

Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/us/karen-bass-ghana-wildfire-travel-los-angeles.html

NEW: The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica, none of whom live in the town, police said.

Six of the 10 suspects were in possession of "burglary tools," according to officials. All traveled to the disaster area from out of town.

The department has arrested 39 people in evacuation zones since the start of the Palisades Fire.

Read more: https://trib.al/gvvEAD4

SNOW DAY FOR THIS DEPUTY!

Tennessee: A Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy taking some time to enjoy the snow. ❄️☃️

As firefighters continue to battle multiple wildfires in Southern California, we are making progress toward containment.
Here is a summary of the major fires burning in Southern California, including the #PalisadesFireand #EatonFire #LAFires

CAL FIRE

Silver Alert - Orange County
Last seen: Valley View Street and Belgrave Avenue, Garden Grove
@GardenGrovePD

IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1

DEVELOPING! Massive coronal hole spanning 1/4 of the Sun's circumference opens, enabling unusually fast solar winds to race toward Earth.

The enhanced solar storm will impact Earth in the coming hours.

Details: sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/

🔥Incident Updates (1/12/2025 PM)
#EatonFire
* North Pasadena and Altadena  (LA County)
* 14,117 acres, 27% contained
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/eaton-fire
#PalisadesFire

* Pacific Palisades (LA County)
* 23,713 acres, 13% contained
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/palisades-fire
#HurstFire (FINAL)
* Sylmar Area (LA County)
* 799 acres. 89% contained
* All CAL FIRE resources released
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/1/7/hurst-fire
For the most up-to-date emergency information and evacuation updates, please visit: http://www.fire.ca.gov
A #RedFlagWarning remains in effect for several counties within Southern California.

CAL FIRE

Where’s the news coverage on this?

Tustin, California: Gang of thieves broke into a California military base and made off with three Humvees and a bundle of equipment which included machine gun mounts.

The Tustin Police Department said that the unknown suspects broke into the Army Reserve Center in the Orange County city on Wednesday.

Officials say that the brazen robbers made off with three Humvees, one of which was armored, 8 machine gun mounts, tripods, medical equipment, 40 pairs of binoculars and 18 bayonets.

Two soft Humvees were recovered in Santa Ana and Orange on 01/11/25. One armored Humvee and all equipment are still outstanding.

🚨 Are the weapons probably on their way to D.C. for President Trump's upcoming inauguration?

5 years🪽

Your memory lives on through our department. There’s multiple memorial walls dedicated to your service and your ultimate sacrifice. We miss you, we have it from here.

Detective Amber J. Leist
EOW January 20, 2020

On January 12, 2020, Detective Amber Leist was in her car waiting at a red light in a busy intersection located in the city of North Hollywood. She observed an elderly couple crossing the street in the crosswalk. She then saw the elderly woman fall to the ground. Without hesitation, Detective Leist exited her vehicle to help the elderly woman up and assisted the couple safely to the sidewalk. As Detective Leist returned to her vehicle, she was fatally struck by another vehicle. Detective Leist was a 12-year veteran who was assigned to the West Hollywood Station. Detective Leist demonstrated unwavering courage, empathy, and brave exemplary heroic qualities 100% of the time. Detective Leist leaves a great void behind and is loved and is missed by so many.

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

45 YEARS.

Detective Reggie Godwin Celebrates 45-years in Law Enforcement:  The men and women of the La Plata Police Department, Maryland congratulate Detective Reggie Godwin as he celebrates 45-years in law enforcement.

Detective Godwin began his career with the Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) after graduating from the Sparrows Point Police Academy. 

After retiring from CCSO, Detective Godwin worked overseas and then for the Berwyn Height (MD) Police Department before joining LPPD.  Congratulations Detective Godwin for 45-years of service.

JUST IN: Arcadia EVACUATION order lifted for Zone 1 ⁦

Prayers for Southern California! 🙏🏽

Good night to all! 😴

🚨RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT.

Check locally for timing and details. But for some:
*THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) FOR PORTIONS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES!*

Prayers for the three Metropolitan Police Department officers who were shot on the line of duty this morning! 🙏🏽

D.C. police say three officers were shot and injured after a shooting in northeast Washington.

D.C. police say three officers are in stable condition after being shot by a gunman inside an apartment building in northeast Washington. The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. at the Union Market apartment building in the 300 block of Florida Avenue.

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said officers responded to a report of a man with a gun who fired shots inside of the lobby. When officers arrived, they made contact with the suspect who suddenly ran and fled into an elevator. Additional officers responded to the scene, and a few minutes later, the suspect reemerged from the elevator.

"Officers attempt to take the man into custody at that time when he produced a firearm," Smith said. "During the struggle, the suspect fired, discharged his gun at the officers and the officers returned fire, striking the suspect."

More: https://fox5dc.com/news/2-officers-injured-after-shooting-northeast-dc-police