Good morning! 80 locations tied or broke daily record highs yesterday.

Lubbock tied an all-time record high for February.

Radio talk show host Wayne Allyn Root has a longtime friend, “Colonel Joe,” an experienced pilot and crew chief on the Blackhawk. He provides valuable insights into the potential causes of the accident in DC.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/blackhawk-expert-identifies-several-troubling-details-about-the-american-airlines-blackhawk-crash-that-killed-67-in-dc

ICYMI: Someone attempted to scale an outer White House fence yesterday, it didn’t end well for them

Happening Now: The first flights from the United States to Guantanamo Bay with illegal migrants are underway.

It is with great sadness that we tell you K9 Preacher was killed in the line of duty last night.

Maine State Police K9 Preacher, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of duty last night during a tactical team operation in Portage. Preacher and his handler, Sgt. Jonathan Russell, served the greater Southern Field Troop area and the Maine State Police Tactical Team. Sgt. Russell and K9 Preacher attended the Maine State Police K9 Patrol School in the fall of 2023, where they became a certified patrol team.

The tactical team was deployed in response to an armed standoff involving a suspect who had shot an Aroostook County deputy on Monday, February 3, 2025. The standoff lasted several hours before the suspect attempted to flee the residence around 8 p.m. K9 Preacher was deployed to apprehend the suspect when he was shot in the abdomen. Following the shooting, the suspect was engaged by Sgt. Jonathan Russell and Specialist Andrew Hardy, who returned fire. The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene. K9 Preacher was immediately rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic in Presque Isle, where he was stabilized. Despite the efforts of veterinary staff, he succumbed to his injuries early this morning. He was surrounded by Sgt. Russell and several members of the tactical team when he passed.

“K9 Preacher was more than just a working dog—he was a dedicated partner, a protector, and a hero,” said Colonel William Ross. “Most people will never understand the sacrifices made by our K9 teams, but last night, Preacher made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others from harm.”

The Maine State Police extends its heartfelt condolences to Sgt. Jonathan Russell and the entire K9 Unit. The loss of Preacher is a profound reminder of the courage and dedication of our law enforcement officers and their K9 partners. 💙

Maine State Police

Rest In Peace, Hero 💙🖤

BREAKING! The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans tell NBC.

Details: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/white-house-preparing-executive-order-abolish-department-education-rcna190205

I’m issuing an executive order to remove bureaucratic barriers, extend deadlines, and provide critical relief to Los Angeles wildfire survivors.

We're helping Angelenos rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.

Governor Newsom

Thoughts?

ERO Los Angeles arrested a 47-year-old noncitizen following a conviction of driving under the influence.  This noncitizen had previously been arrested for driving without a license and evading a peace officer.

ERO Los Angeles

"[President Trump] is projecting American power. These people are going around the world, not apologizing for America and his policies, but actually dealing with these foreign countries… from a position of strength."

— Maryland Rep. Andy Harris

Just eleven days into Trump's presidency, six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela, were freed by the government of President Nicolás Maduro after he met with Trump's envoy for special missions.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/six-americans-freed-from-venezuela-after-trumps-envoy-met-with-president-maduro

"Listen to the American public who want answers on what's causing this explosion in chronic illness, and what's causing autism."

Sen. Ron Johnson expressed his support for HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

I hate to do this, but we need to chat.

I keep hearing people talk about their single solution to the fentanyl crisis. Here's the deal, friends...

The fentanyl crisis will not be solved by stopping China from selling precursor chemicals...

OR stopping the cartels in Mexico...

OR holding dealers accountable...

OR awareness campaigns and education for our young people...

OR reducing demand through investment in mental health services...

OR distributing more Naloxone...

The solution is not one of these things—it's all of them.

Paul E. Martin

Video:
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Prayers for the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Campbell who was shot in the line of duty last night. 🙏🏽

UPDATE: Deputy Shane Campbell from the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office was shot in the shoulder by a suspect on a domestic disturbance call. The suspect also shot and killed a Maine State Police K9 officer Preacher.

Just before 8:00 pm, police say Reghini allegedly fired a shot at a State Police K-9 unit and wounded him. Righini then allegedly pointed his gun at the Troopers.

Troopers Andrew Hardy and Jonathan Russell then shot Righini, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The infant child was not injured and was returned to her mother. Moss says K-9 Preacher was transported to an emergency vet and is currently in surgery with serious injuries and Deputy Reid Clark, Trooper Andrew Hardy and Trooper Jonathan Russell are all being placed on administrative leave as is standard protocol while the Office of the Attorney General investigates the use of deadly force in the police involved shooting.

Deputy Shane Campbell was transported to Northern Light hospital in Presque Isle for treatment and was later released.

More: https://www.wagmtv.com/2025/02/04/deputy-state-police-k9-injured-after-standoff-portage/

Here is a thought…

How about the Hollywood elite save their tears for the REAL victims and their families!

Joe Gamaldi

Texas: Hawkins City leaders are focused on rebuilding the department, expanding the force, and improving community relations to ensure quicker response.

“We have to come together and reset, have those uncomfortable conversations, and we need to figure this out for our citizens,” Mayor Deb Rushing said. 

Read more: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/figure-this-out-for-our-citizens-hawkins-city-leaders-plan-for-future-police-department-despite-proposed-dismantle/501-9060d585-61e8-40d6-b15d-b4a3fcfe1297

Thoughts?

California’s War Against President Trump Has Proven to be a War Against the American Citizen.

Governor Newsom and state Democrats need to get their stories straight.

Read more: https://californiaglobe.com/fl/californias-war-against-president-trump-has-proven-to-be-a-war-against-the-american-citizen/

La Placita Olvera, known for its rich history and culture significance, suffered thousands of dollars in damage over the last two days due to vandalism from outside agitators.  Please respect our Historic Sites.

LAPD Central Division