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Minnesota Supreme Courts Rule that You Can Legally Drive a Segway While Intoxicated

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:19:14 +0000

In a 2-1 decision yesterday the Minnesota Supreme Court threw out a DWI Charge against a Medina MN man who was pulled over on a Segway while intoxicated. Their reason was that people on Segways are pedestrians and not drivers, so this law does not apply. The average Segways top speed is 12 miles per [...]

TMZ Seeks Permission from the FAA to Use Drones [UPDATED: TMZ Denies]

Tony Hart — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:58:35 +0000

Celebrity news and gossip website TMZ is seeking the permission to use drones to hunt down celebrities and help with news gathering, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, TMZ isn't the only organization seeking to use the high tech flying machines in American skies.

Wisconsin Trooper Has Close Call with a Semi On I-94 [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:53:20 +0000

We have all seen close calls on those TV cop shows of a car whizzing by and almost taking out another car pulled over on the freeway. For one Wisconsin State Trooper this happened to him on a stretch of I-94, but it was a semi that almost hit the car. This trooper is thanking [...]

Roseville Police Officer Pulls Over Minnesota Lynx Player Because of Air Freshener

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:28:34 +0000

Minnesota Lynx player Seimone Augustus had the wind taken out of her sails with the latest Lynx Championship win, when she was pulled over yesterday in Roseville MN, for having an air freshener hanging from her rear view mirror. Seimone took to Twitter to vent about the incident in detail, see a few of her [...]

Angry Farmer Drives Over 7 Police Cars With Tractor [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:52:51 +0000

An angry farmer in Vermont went on a rampage with his tractor and destroyed seven police cars by driving over them, leaving the cops no way to pursue him. The farmer, Roger Pion, 34, was angry after he was arrested last month for resisting arrest and marijuana possession. After the incident when police were left [...]

Last Place on Earth in Downtown Duluth Raided by Duluth Police and DEA [UPDATED]

Tony Hart — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:59:19 +0000

News is breaking this afternoon that the Last Place on Earth in downtown Duluth has been raided by the Duluth Police and the DEA, several arrests have been made. Reports are that the DEA and police arrived in a DTA bus to execute the raid. This story is developing and we’ll keep updating this story [...]

Incredible and Heartbreaking Moment by Moment Audio of the Police Radio During and After Theater Shooting

Tony Hart — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:32:04 +0000

As more and more information about what happened before, during and after the tragic shooting during the midnight showing of 'The Dark Knight Rises' in Aurora, Colorado comes to light we'll get a better understanding what happened inside the theatre and in the mind of the shooter.

One thing we know for sure, is that without the quick and professional response from police, fire and paramedics the death count would be much higher. This audio captured from police scanners give us an idea of how chaotic and heartbreaking it must be to respond to a scene like this.

Police Need Your Help Finding This Arson Suspect [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:59:24 +0000

Duluth and Superior Police and Fire departments are looking for a possible serial arsonist that has been starting fires around the Twin Ports since March. Authorities now have a solid lead with some images captured from surveillance video, specifically for the arson fires that occurred on May 5th and 22nd in the West Duluth Area.

After 15 Suspicious Fires in Duluth / Superior Since March, Authorities are "Exploring" the Possibility of a Serial Arsonist [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:46:53 +0000

Not only were there 3 suspected arson fires in West Duluth last night, but there were also 3 suspicious fires in Superior reported in the early morning hours. There have been at least 15 suspected arson fires between Duluth and Superior since March, leaving residents in a couple of neighborhoods on edge and authorities on the hunt.

Superior Woman has 'Ex-Husband Sale' on Busy Road [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:46:50 +0000

Traffic moved slowly on 21st St. and E. 9th St. in Superior today as a woman put her anger on display for the whole world to see with her 'Ex-Husband Sale' and graffiti on a green GMC Yukon that was parked in the driveway. MIX 108 was on the scene and captured these incredible pictures. WARNING, contains graphic language.

Murder Suspect Joshua Lee Littlewolf Arrested in St. Cloud

Nick Cooper — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:01:10 +0000

Joshua Lee Littlewolf, who was wanted in connection with the first murder in Duluth since 2010, was arrested in St. Cloud, MN today on the outstanding warrant for his arrest. Police in St. Cloud were called to a residence on the East side of St. Cloud at 4:11 am today (May 2).

1 Man Charged, 1 Released and 1 Wanted in Connection With Friday's Murder in Duluth

Tony Hart — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:16:05 +0000

The Duluth Police released more information today regrading the murder of 28 year old Joshua Eric Defoe of Duluth last Friday.

Nakota Benjamin, a 37 year old male resident of Duluth, was officially charged toady with 2nd Degree Murder. Police originally arrested Wesley Jones, a 47 year old male, resident of Duluth for Aid and Abet 2nd Degree Murder. He was released today and remains a person of interest.

Duluth Police Look For Public's Help in Stopping a Rash of East Hillside Burglaries

Tony Hart — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:29:47 +0000

Duluth police released an alert to the residents of the East Hillside neighborhood today to be on the look out for any suspicious activity that may help them solve and stop a flurry of burglaries in the area.

According to police, "Suspects have been knocking on doors and when confronted, they state that they have the wrong residence and leave."

5-Year-Old Girl Gets Visit From Cops Over Overdue Library Books

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:02:43 +0000

A 5-year-old girl in Massachusetts got a visit from the local police over two overdue library books. Police went to the home of Hailey Benoit, 5, as part of a “blitz” to clear up thousands of dollars in overdue fines. The two books had been overdue for several months from the Charlton Public Library. The books [...]

High Speed Puppy Chase on Busy Freeway [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:58:30 +0000

Anyone that has ever had a puppy/dog play the run away from you game, you know the one where just before you grab them they take off in the opposite direction avoiding capture, knows the anguish of trying to catch that ball of fur. This game usually happens in a neighborhood or park, not on a busy freeway with cars zooming by at 70 mph.

Google Reports 70 Percent Increase in Takedown Requests by US Government

Kathy Landin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:30:10 +0000

In an effort to highlight global censorship campaigns, Google’s biannual transparency report revealed a 70 percent increase in takedown requests by the US government and law enforcement agencies. New figures showed that Google faced demands from US law enforcement agencies earlier this year to take down YouTube videos allegedly showing incidents of police brutality. The [...]

SWAT Team Kicks Down Front Door to Collect on Student Loan [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:21:13 +0000

Recently, a Stockton, California man had his front door kicked down, was dragged in his underwear to his front yard and handcuffed in front of his three children by a SWAT team.

The reason? His estranged wife had defaulted on her student loan payments, and the U.S. Department of Education apparently sent the heavily armed squad in to collect.

Police Fire Gunshots at Concrete Alligator [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:30:23 +0000

How scary are alligators? So scary they don't even need to be real to cause a commotion.

Three police officers in Independence, Missouri fired gunshots at a gator near a pond last Sunday before realizing it was actually a lawn ornament.

Police Seize The 'Jokermobile' [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:39:35 +0000

We don't know about Gotham City, but we do know the Joker is no longer wreaking havoc on the citizens of Springfield, Florida.

The town's police department has seized a 1978 Chevy Impala with a picture of what looks like the Joker from 'Batman' painted on the side.

Snooki Crashes Into Police Car Escort in Italy

Tony Hart — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:08:48 +0000

And the drama continues: Just days after Ronnie Ortiz Magro and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino reportedly brawled in Florence, Italy, PEOPLE is reporting that 'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi crashed her car into an Italian police escort.

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday and sent two Italian officers to the hospital for minor injuries. Sources added that no alcohol or drugs were involved, though Snooki was still taken to a police station to fill out an accident report.