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Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival shooting: Officers respond to reports of fireworks and gunfire, person in custody
One person was taken into custody after a shooting incident at Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival, The Lawton Police Department (LPD) said, according to ABC 7 News. The police department, cops responded to 'reports of fireworks and possible gunfire.' Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival shooting: Officers respond to reports of fireworks and gunfire (Pixabay - representational image)
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Lubbock police chief pleased with department, city response during active shooter training
It is all too common to see a media outlet reporting a school shooting, with seven occurring so far in 2025, according to Education Weekly. Just two months ago, Texas saw one of those shootings in Dallas. According to the Texas Tribune, a suspect opened fire at Wilmer-Hutchins High School — the second shooting incident at the school in just over a year — injuring four students. Others are reading: Texas DPS IDs Lubbock man killed after falling off truck's flatbed in Garza County The City of Lubbock and Lubbock Independent School District partnered to host a full-scale active shooter training at Atkins Middle School for local law enforcement so they would be prepared in case the situation ever happens. After a full morning of exercises involving the Lubbock Police Department, LPD SWAT team, emergency services and many others, Police Chief Seth Herman said he was pleased with how well the department handled the mock scenario. "What we learn a lot in these training events is, what do we lack as far as, not just technology, but any kind of hard standard tools such as breaching tools, or different items that will allow us to keep a door open or to mark a position?" Herman said. "It sounds like a small thing, but it's really big when it comes to ensuring a rapid response." This situation also included as many real elements as possible, with Herman saying a secondary event was also taking place at the same time as this training was going on. All of this was done to test the communications and capabilities of each entity to ensure a successful outcome. "Anything of this nature, active shooter specifically, there's ongoing trainings necessary to keep our people fresh and capable," Herman said. "Only through good quality training do you have a rapid and integrated as well as efficient response." While it is uncommon for the city to host full-scale exercises like this one, Herman said the public can expect to see them on a routine basis to help prepare to ensure everyone is adequately prepared. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock police, LISD, city host active shooter training
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police seize nearly 2,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, explosives in Northern California
( — An arrest was made after nearly 2,000 pounds of fireworks and more than 70 homemade explosives were seized by police in Northern California. The Lathrop Police Department announced Monday that its officers utilized 'outstanding proactive police work' to conduct a traffic stop. After the vehicle was pulled over, LPD said it found 1,815 pounds of illegal fireworks and 72 homemade explosives. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and the Lathrop-Manteca Fire Department helped seize the 'dangerous materials.' Teen murders two family members amid an argument in Elk Grove, police say 'As we head into the 4th of July holiday, the Lathrop Police Department remains committed to ensuring a safe and lawful celebration,' LPD said on social media. 'Officers will continue to enforce all applicable laws related to illegal fireworks and explosives.' LPD added, 'Celebrate responsibly, and let's keep Lathrop safe.' It is unclear who the police arrested. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police ID man arrested after chase with officers, crash in west Lubbock
Police on Monday identified a 21-year-old man accused of leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash with another vehicle early Saturday in west Lubbock. The chase began after a Lubbock police officer reportedly saw a Lincoln Town Car driving recklessly around 3:11 a.m. in the 5800 block of 19th Street and attempted to make a traffic stop, according to a statement from LPD. The driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old Diego Castillo, is accused of fleeing from the scene, prompting the pursuing. The vehicle was traveling south in the 4500 block of West Loop 289 and exited at the Marsha Sharp Freeway, where it attempted to pass a pickup truck that was in front of it. However, the car collided with the truck. Police say Castillo attempted to flee on foot, but was arrested a short time later. He was taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center. He faces charges of reckless driving, evading in a vehicle, evading on foot, possession of marijuana, failure to ID and failure to stop and render aid, along with an unrelated warrant. Jail records indicate Castillo was no longer in the detention center as of Monday. The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Police ID man arrested after chase with officers, crash in Lubbock
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Loveland police arrest street racer who fled by car and foot: ‘A dangerous problem'
DENVER (KDVR) — The Loveland Police Department reported the arrest of a street racer in a Facebook post, assuring residents that the agency is cracking down on dangerous road behaviors. The agency shared details from an incident that occurred 'a few weeks ago' that started when a traffic team saw two vehicles racing in the 3000 block of South Lincoln Avenue. Police officers initiated traffic stops, and one of the vehicles pulled off the road. Driver with suspended license clocks over 100 mph on I-70: police The second driver sped from the scene, ran a red light and turned off the vehicle's lights before crashing. The driver didn't stop there, police said, fleeing the scene on foot where he was ultimately hit with a stun gun and arrested. Police said the suspect smelled of alcohol and found that his driver's license had been revoked. 'Needless to say, the subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Larimer County Jail,' the department shared. The agency said that the community has voiced concerns about street racing, saying it has 'become a dangerous problem throughout Loveland,' and said officers completed over 8,000 traffic stops in 2024. 'The LPD is often described as not taking these types of incidents seriously, but we want to assure the community that we do and they are being worked,' the agency said. The police department also said that it sees social media posts that alert drivers to their locations while working traffic details. 'We respect the free speech communication of doing such, but please know it can be counterproductive in our efforts, especially in smaller, residential areas,' the agency said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
