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Florida Home Depot Theft Ringleader Gets 8 Years, Over $500K In Restitution

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured an eight-year prison sentence and restitution order for the leader of an organized retail theft ring. Byron Johnson operated a theft ring in 15 counties, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses to Home…

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On today’s LEO Round Table, we discuss how the FBI obtains criminal information on the Biden family: Seattle first responders battle a high rise in thefts of equipment, a Good Samaritan pulls an injured officer to safety during a shootout on video, and much more.

Good Samaritan Pulls Injured Officer To Safety During Shootout On Video, LEO Round Table

On today’s LEO Round Table, we discuss how the FBI obtains criminal information on the Biden family: Seattle first responders battle a high rise in thefts of equipment, a Good Samaritan pulls an injured officer to safety during a shootout on video, and much more.…

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A Florida teacher was arrested in connection with a shooting at a wedding in Franklin, Tennessee, over the weekend.

Florida Teacher Arrested For Shooting His Wife And Brother-In-Law At Wedding In Tennessee

A Florida teacher was arrested in connection with a shooting at a wedding in Franklin, Tennessee, over the weekend. According to investigators, Franklin officers responded to an active shooter call Saturday night at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the Marriott of Cool Springs. Upon arrival, several…

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2 Florida Men And One From Alabama Sentenced In $54 Million Prescription Scheme

Three men were sentenced today in connection to a $54 million bribery and kickback scheme involving TRICARE, a federal program that provides health insurance benefits to active duty and retired service members and their families.  David Byron Copeland, 55, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to…

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Pinellas County K-9 Graduation Postponed Due To Weather

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Due to potential inclement weather, tonight’s K-9 Graduation will be postponed until further notice. Four K-9s and their partners have completed training and will soon be called for duty, according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout their training, the K-9s learned…

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A Florida man pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend, shooting her in the laundry room of her home in August 2022.

Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering His Girlfriend In Laundry Room Of Her Home

A Florida man pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend, shooting her in the laundry room of her home in August 2022. On Monday morning, November 13, 2023, the murder case of 37-year-old Melissa Keonna Smith took a decisive turn when 41-year-old Alphonza Bryant pleaded to…

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