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FBI launches crackdown on child prostitution www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 09, 2010
WASHINGTON DC Nov 9 2010 – More than five dozen child prostitutes have been found in the last three days as part of a nationwide crackdown on the sexual exploitation of children, the FBI said today. FBI spokesman Jason Pack said 69 children were removed from prostitution and 99 suspected pimps were arrested in 40 cities [...

Az. hospital security scrutinized after sex offenders escape www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 09, 2010
PHOENIX AZ Nov 9 2010 – Another sex offender escaped from the Arizona State Hospital, marking the second time in the past year, and the facility?s CEO says he has implemented changes to prevent it from happening again. ?I do have two toddlers, so it does scare me, it does worry me,? said Valley resident [...

Security officer exchanges gunfire during Florida robbery www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 09, 2010
RICHMOND HEIGHTS Fla Nov 9 2010 A pair of Florida City teens has been charged after the reportedly got into a gunfight with guard during the robbery of a Richmond Heights’ gas station Sunday night. According to Miami-Dade police, Khambrel Bynum and Tedrick Monds, both 17, stormed into the gas station at SW 116th Avenue [...

Eagle Technologies Inc security agency owes millions to creditors www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 08, 2010
Frederick MD Nov 8 2010 The security company being sued by its employees at Fort Detrick told a bankruptcy court it had less than $50,000 in assets despite earning about $55 million since 2008, court records show. Eagle Technologies Inc., which provides armed security for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center at Fort Detrick, [...

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American Airlines baggage handlers nabbed in thefts www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 08, 2010
Philadelphia PA Nov 8 2010 Four part-time American Airlines baggage handlers have been arrested on charges of stealing valuables from luggage at Philadelphia International Airport, police said Friday. The four were arrested Thursday morning at the airport’s Gate A7, and charged with multiple counts of criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and attempted [...

Security spots-extinguishes fire at resort www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 08, 2010
Wharton Township PA. Nov 8 2010 A fire broke out this morning at one of the casual dining restaurants at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Wharton Township, Fayette County. The fire at the CaddyShack restaurant, a seasonal casual dining eatery that already had been closed for the season, was spotted by security officers, said resort General Manager [...

Vegas police find million dollars of heroin at airport www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 08, 2010
LAS VEGAS NV Nov 8 2010 ? Two men alleged to have been carrying more than $1 million in black tar heroin have been arrested at the Las Vegas airport in the largest metro police bust of its kind, authorities said Sunday. Narcotics detectives found 12.6 pounds of heroin stuffed in two suitcases bound for [...

Murder suspect captured at Charlotte Bobcats game www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 08, 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C.Nov 8 2010 — A man wanted in a brazen shooting at a New York City diner was arrested Saturday night at a Charlotte Bobcats game. CMPD’s VCAT unit arrested 24-year-old Earle Barranco during Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic...

Napa High School teacher charged with sending sexual texts to student www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
NAPA, Calif.Nov 7 2010 — Police have arrested a Napa High School substitute teacher on suspicion of sending sexually explicit text messages and photos to a 15-year-old male student last year. Linda Antanina Vass, 41, of Napa, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly annoying or molesting a child under age 18, sending harmful matter with intent [...

Worthless check writer pulls gun-drops bomb at Wal-Mart www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
Las Vegas NV Nov 7 2010 A southwest valley Walmart store was evacuated Saturday after a man trying to pass a bad check pulled a gun on a security officer and dropped a backpack containing what appeared to be an explosive device, Metro Police said. The incident happened about 4:45 p...

Wisconsin prosecutor masturbated in hotel business center www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
MADISON, Wis.Nov 7 2010 — A Wisconsin prosecutor who was caught viewing pornography in a resort’s business center by a security guard returned hours later and was seen on video apparently masturbating, according to a report released Friday...

Bartlesville teacher charged with forcible rape of student www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
Bartlesville Ok Nov 7 2010 A Mid-High School teacher is free on $25,000 bond after his arrest Thursday for the alleged forcible sodomy of a 16-year-old student. Jeffrey Lee Wade, 47, had initial appearance today on a single count of the charge. According to Assistant District Attorney Will Drake, however, the case is still ongoing [...

Reward offered in murder of Texas security officer www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
San Antonio TX Nov 7 2010 Reward Offered for Clues in Security Guard’s death. He was just trying to do his job when he was shot and killed. Now, police ask for your help solving the murder of a local security guard. Last July, Lyle Kastner was walking a woman to her car at a [...

Florida man caught hiding guns in airport luggage www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
ORLANDO, Fla. Nov 7 2010– Police say a Florida man tried to hide two handguns in his luggage for a flight to Puerto Rico. The guns were found Wednesday morning at Orlando International Airport in Felix Davila’s checked luggage for AirTran flight 9 to San Juan, Puerto Rico...

Memphis strip club employee arrested for shooting at manager-security privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
Memphis TN Nov 7 2010 A strip club employee, accused of shooting at two of her bosses and a security guard on Wednesday night, remained in jail today. Sabrina Hatcher, 24, of Memphis, faces three counts of aggravated assault. Hatcher is lodged in Shelby County?s Jail East on $45,000 bond...

Student charged with bringing explosives to school www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
VENTURA, Calif.Nov 7 2010 ?Police say a 15-year-old student planted two homemade explosive devices at a Southern California high school, one of them blowing up in the cafeteria and slightly injuring a fellow student. The injured girl was treated by the school nurse for redness on her leg and wasn’t hospitalized...

High raking Philadelphia police official faces federal charges www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
Philadelphia PA Nov 7 2010 A high-ranking Philadelphia police officer seen as one of the department’s rising stars was arrested Friday on federal charges of extortion and bribery, bringing a stunning end to the career of an ambitious 25-year veteran...

Man convicted for cutting bouncer?s throat www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 07, 2010
WAILUKU HI Nov 7 2010- A 33-year-old man has been convicted of assaulting a bouncer whose jugular vein was cut when he was stabbed with a beer bottle at a Kihei bar three years ago. In a verdict returned Monday, a 2nd Circuit Court jury found Raymond Tasini guilty of second-degree assault...

Westmoreland Mall security officer injured during shoplifting caper www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
GREENSBURG, Pa.Nov 6 2010 – A Westmoreland Mall loss prevention officer got punched in the face after confronting three people suspected of stealing from J.C. Penney on Thursday. According to police, three people drove to the mall, split up and walked in from three separate entrances...

Florida school guard caught burglarizing vending machines www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
Hialeah Fla Nov 6 2010 A Hialeah security guard was caught in the act trying to pry open a vending machine at a Broward school to get at the money collected inside, Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives said Friday. Sergio Riveron, 21, has hit at least a dozen schools in Broward and Miami-Dade County, snatching up [...

CHP Cadet dies during training www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nov 6 2010 A cadet at West Sacramento’s California Highway Patrol Academy died Wednesday at a local hospital after suffering from an unknown illness. The CHP said 24-year-old Randy Atchison of Ceres was taken by ambulance to Sutter General Hospital Friday for the condition after a “regularly scheduled physical training session...

Man sues after being shot by security officer www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
COLLEGE PARK, Ga.Nov 6 2010 — A man is suing after a security guard shot him outside a College Park restaurant. Officials said the shooting happened Friday after a bouncer asked Corbin Livingston to leave the El Ranchero restaurant on Old National Highway...

World Famous ?Tootsie?s Orchid Lounge? sued after tourists beaten by security www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov 6 2010 – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is a must-see destination for many tourists visiting Music City. But surveillance video raises questions about the treatment received by one visitor. Tootsie’s employees told police that the tourist himself was out of control, but the video suggests there’s much more to the story...

Alabama police dispatcher killed by husband www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 06, 2010
DECATUR, AL.Nov 6 2010 – A dispatcher with the Morgan County central dispatch center was shot to death by her husband in a domestic homicide and suicide early today, Decatur police said. Emilie “Beth” Godfrey, age unavailable, was found dead in her home at 2018 Jefferson Ave...

Security bouncer slashed in Md. www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
ELLICOTT CITY, Md Nov 5 2010. – Howard County Police are investigating an overnight incident where a security bouncer at a bar and restaurant in Old Ellicott City was slashed in the neck. According to police, at about 10 p.m. Wednesday night officers were called to the La Palapa Grill on the 8300 block of [...

Girl commits suicide after social media bullying www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
Cooperstown ND Nov 5 2010 Early Thursday, a couple hours before the sun rose in Cooperstown, N.D., 16-year-old Cassidy Joy Andel posted a note on her Facebook page: ?My time has come, and so I?m gone. To a better place, far beyond. I love you all as you can see...

Police seek suspect in security officer shooting www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
LAKEWOOD, Colo. Nov 5 2010 — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man accused of shooting a security guard outside a Lakewood nightclub early Sunday morning. The shooting suspect, Adam J. Ponce, 24, is considered “armed and very dangerous,” Lakewood police spokesman Steve Davis said in a Thursday news release...

Teacher aid arrested for sex with student www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
OLIVEHURST CA Nov 5 2010 ? A Marysville Joint Unified School District employee has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage student. Yuba County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 34-year-old Elizabeth Colleen Wallis of Linda, after the woman’s relatives notified the department about an innappropriate relationship she was having with a 17-year-old former [...

U.S. Navy Seal charged with illegal sale of machine guns www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
Las Vegas NV. Nov 5 2010 Three men, including an active duty U.S. Navy SEAL, have been arrested for allegedly selling machine guns and other firearms to an undercover law enforcement officer in Nevada and Colorado, the U.S. Attorney General’s Office in Nevada told CNN...

Former GA. officer given prison time for theft of drugs www.privateofficer.com

Posted on November 05, 2010
ELBERTON GA Nov 5 2010 – A former Madison County sheriff’s investigator pleaded guilty to taking prescription pills that were evidence in drug cases. Chief Superior Court Judge John Bailey sentenced Donald Glenn Carr, 47, of Danielsville, to one year of prison and four years of probation for violating his oath of office as a [...

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