Thick black smoke swallowed the sky as a massive warehouse fire tore through Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Drone video captured the enormous plume rising from the Peoples Cartage warehouse as firefighters battled the blaze for hours.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for Wood County, with state agencies mobilized to support the response and monitor any potential environmental impacts.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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DNA 🧬 Evidence; A bolt-action rifle wrapped in a dark-colored towel was found in woods near the Utah Valley University campus and introduced as evidence Tuesday afternoon in Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing.

Jennifer Faumuina, who was with the Utah State Bureau of Investigation at the time of the shooting, testified that the rifle was documented, packaged and sent first to the FBI and later to a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laboratory.

Investigators also collected a screwdriver found on the rooftop of the Losee building on campus, Faumuina said.

DNA testing on the towel matched two people, including Robinson’s roommate Lance Twiggs, according to her testimony. A bolt-action rifle wrapped in a dark-colored towel was found in woods near the Utah Valley University campus and introduced as evidence Tuesday afternoon in Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing.

FBI DNA analyst Amanda Bakker says Tyler Robinson was included as a “possible contributor” of the DNA on the screwdriver and towel.

She let the local investigators know about that result on Sept. 13, she says.

U.S. Department of Justice policy is that examiners don’t use language like “absolute identification” or “reasonable degree of scientific certainty,” she says.

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BREAKING: U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

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AI-powered scams are making it increasingly difficult to tell the difference between real government officials and convincing imposters. This growing threat is costing victims hundreds of thousands of dollars.

See the full story of what happened to this Floridan here: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ai-government-impersonation-scam-250000-loss

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California should be setting the standard. Instead, too many of our communities are struggling with trash, encampments, unsafe conditions, and public spaces that residents and visitors deserve to enjoy. The leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass has FAILED US! Failed to address these problems effectively, despite billions being STOLEN AND GONE MISSING of taxpayer dollars ARE GONE AND THE homelessness PROBLEM is only gotten worse !!. Californians deserve accountability, transparency, and measurable results—not excuses.

As for us, we’re not waiting around for someone else to fix it. We’re out there trying to make a difference.

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NEW: A drunk driver crashed into a female LAPD officer while she and other officers were making arrests in Los Angeles.
The driver was arrested for DUI and additional charges.

The officer was injured and taken to the hospital for evaluation. Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for her recovery🙏🏻

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UPDATE: Three firefighters were injured while battling a vegetation fire in Tuolumne County, officials said Tuesday. 

Cal Fire, the state's wildfire management agency, reported the injuries in an incident update. A spokesperson told local news that the injuries were from separate incidents and that all firefighters were treated and released.

The Priest Fire sparked around 2:25 p.m. Monday at Old Priest Grade and Highway 120 at Big Oak Flat, Cal Fire said. It started as a vehicle fire that spread to nearby vegetation, prompting evacuation orders that have since been lifted.  LiveCopter 3 footage at 4:30 p.m. showed that there was no longer a visible smoke plume.  Cal Fire reported having stopped forward progress at 4:48 p.m. and is working to place a full perimeter around the burn area, also known as containment lines.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts fo the firefighters recovery🙏🏻

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UPDATE: Dozens arrested in federal crackdown on India-based crime groups.

"Today, as part of “Operation Hard Ball,” law enforcement in the U.S., Canada, and Europe unsealed indictments charging 37 defendants linked to three India-based criminal syndicates in three separate indictments.

These defendants, including two crime bosses already imprisoned in India, are charged with racketeering conspiracy, extortion, trafficking bulk quantities of cocaine by semi-trucks, and murder, including the June 2023 assassination of a political and religious figure as he left a Sikh temple in broad daylight in Canada.

Victims of these transnational criminal syndicates include members of the Indian diaspora, some in the Los Angeles area. They were extorted and threatened by these criminals, who used their notoriety for violence to make money. Another cash cow was drug trafficking, including shipping cocaine and other narcotics stolen from rival crews from the U.S. into Canada.

These ruthless criminals spread misery worldwide. Law enforcement agencies will continue to coordinate globally to combat them wherever they are.

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Today, we honored the life and legacy of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David S. Piquette on the 20th anniversary of his End of Watch, July 7, 2006.

Deputy Piquette proudly served our nation in the United States Marine Corps before joining the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1996. During his 10 years of service, he was assigned to the Inmate Reception Center, Century Sheriff’s Station, and the Training Bureau, where he served as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, helping prepare the next generation of deputies.

Today, his family, friends, fellow deputies, and future LASD recruits came together for a memorial run to honor his life, service, and sacrifice. Deputy Piquette was 34 years old when he was tragically killed in an automobile collision and is survived by his wife and their two children.

We also thank California State Senator Bob Archuleta who represents the 30th Senate District for ensuring Deputy Piquette’s legacy lives on through the designation of the Deputy David Piquette Memorial Highway along State Route 91, from the Glassell Street overpass to the N. Tustin Avenue overpass.

Twenty years later, Deputy David S. Piquette’s courage, commitment, and selfless service continue to inspire all who wear the badge and those preparing to earn it.

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Ten years ago today, July 7th, 2016, Five of our Brothers in Blue from the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police paid the ultimate sacrifice when they put the lives of the citizens before their own to protect them from harm’s way. Please continue to keep the family and friends of these brave men in your thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻

Rest in Peace Officer Patricio Enrique Zamarripa, Officer Michael Leslie Krol, Officer Brent Alan Thompson, Senior Corporal Lorne Bradley Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Joseph Smith.

Always remember behind the badge, behind the uniform, and behind the criticism, there is a human being trying to do the best they can to protect their fellow citizens and sometimes that means sacrificing their life.

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The GOP needs to learn that the maximum pressure campaigns work!!!

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A Georgia tattoo shop is facing backlash after anti-ICE artwork shared online sparked criticism over its depiction of violence against federal law enforcement.

See the full artwork here: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/georgia-tattoo-artist-anti-ice-artwork-backlash

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BREAKING: Mayor Katie shuts off Seattle's surveillance cameras. 

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed a new round of offensive strikes against Iran, July 7, hitting over 80 targets with precision munitions as an immediate response to Iran's latest attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the strait to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor.

Iran recently attacked three commercial vessels transiting the strait including Marshall Islands-flagged M/T Al Rekayyat, Saudi Arabia-flagged M/T Wedyan, and Liberian-flagged M/T Cyprus Prosperity. The unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces is a clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire and undermines freedom of navigation.

CENTCOM forces remain postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable when the agreement is not adhered to or obeyed.

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Law enforcement officers, firefighters, family, friends, and members of the community gathered Tuesday morning at The Woodlands Church to honor fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Erika Serrato.

A large American flag hung between two fire department ladder trucks as Deputy Serrato’s hearse arrived, while first responders stood in solemn formation to pay their respects. The funeral service follows a procession that traveled south on Interstate 45 before arriving at the church.

Rest Easy Sister. Prayers for her family of blue and blood.🙏🏻

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Why so much security? Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith says it's about protecting everyone involved in the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing.

With armed deputies, tactical officers and increased courthouse security drawing attention, Smith told KUTV the precautions reflect the emotions surrounding the high-profile case.

"When there's such highly charged emotions on both sides of this, we have to factor that in and account for emotions," Smith said. "Everybody's emotions can go from sorrow to rage. So you want to make sure that when it goes to rage, we're here to make sure it's safe."

Robinson is accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in 2025. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The preliminary hearing is expected to continue throughout the week.

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NEW: A Georgia State Patrol trooper was injured in a crash Tuesday, the agency said.

GSP said the trooper was driving north on Georgia 400 near Abernathy Road around 3:45 p.m. when traffic came to a sudden stop. The trooper was unable to stop in time, hitting the rear bumper of another car.

The force of the collision caused that car to strike the rear bumper of a third car.

The trooper was treated for their injuries at the scene, the driver of the second car was hospitalized and the driver of the third car refused treatment.

Praying for all involved🙏🏻

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/07/07/georgia-state-patrol-trooper-injured-crash-georgia-400/

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