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Peoria, IL:
Peoria home invasion and police chase end with 32 criminal counts and traffic citations
PEORIA — Marcellus Brown had a busy Friday morning, much to the chagrin of Peoria police. The 20-year-old Peorian allegedly broke into a Central
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Wrapping paper doesn't recycle: Tips for holiday recycling
That wrapping paper soon to be lying on your living-room floor may be deceiving to recyclers.
Antiques & Collectibles: Experts forecast '18 collecting trends
What will be hot for collectors in 2018? Among the expected trends, I see a return of boho collecting. Boho style — that is, hippie, Bohemian or gypsy looks that
Judge: IDOC staff must be trained on transgender issues
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has ordered state corrections officers to undergo training on transgender issues, stemming from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who wants to be transferred to
What kind of snake is this? How to identify common snakes in Texas
April showers poured down on San Antonio and its time for locals to enjoy the May flowers, but sometimes slithering snakes can interrupt the enjoyment of the outdoors.
Smart devices hacked in digital home invasions
Smart-home devices like the Nest camera and thermostat are new frontiers in internet hacking
Police chase tops speeds of 100 mph
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - A man from Fort Totten will spend Thanksgiving in the slammer after a high speed chase.20-year-old Jace Baker is charged with drunk driving - reckless endangerment and car theft.Devils Lake police say they tried to stop him for speeding in the city early this morning - but he took...
Man killed in police chase on Lake City Way
Authorities said the man died when his car crashed and flipped over while being pursued by police.
Hilarious dashcam video shows police chasing dinosaur
Suspect in dino suit gives officers a chase and a laugh. Buzz60’s Tony Spitz has the details.\r
Peorian sentenced to 10 years for Bartonville home invasion
PEORIA — A Peoria man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his part in a home invasion last year in Bartonville. Sylvester A.
Grand Forks driver topped 100 mph during police chase
A court document said the driver charged with fleeing from police Wednesday reached speeds topping 100 mph during the chase.Houston Charles Crippen, 19, of Arvilla, N.D., appeared in court Thursday and his bond is set at $7,500.An affidavit for Crippen's arrest said he fled from an officer attempting...
Man gets 10 years for Garrett home invasion
OAKLAND — An Oakland man who assaulted an elderly couple during a 2016 home invasion will serve 10 years in prison, according to the Garrett County State's Attorney's Office.
Tips sought in deadly home invasion in Wyomissing
The victim was shot in the chest during a struggle with at least two intruders while his two young sons were in another room, police say.
Man sentenced to 20 years for Rockford home invasion
Staff ReportROCKFORD - A Rockford man was sentenced to prison for a home invasion that occurred on the city's south side last year, Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced Friday.Christopher S. Walker, 46, was sentenced Thursday
Police chasing thousands of tips in killing of 2 Indiana teens
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police investigating the killing of two teenage girls in northwestern Indiana say they have interviewed more than 300 people
Suspect in police chase fatally hit by car on Hwy. 101
The fatal 16-minute chase began about 9:50 p.m., when Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies spotted the man sitting in a 1998 Toyota Avalon at a gas station on Commercial Street in San Jose, officials said. When deputies approached the driver to question him about why his car had a broken windshield and paper license plates, he put the vehicle in reverse, struck the patrol car and took off, said Sgt. Rich Glennon of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and responding backup…
100 mph police chase into Twin Falls ends with crash into muddy field
TWIN FALLS — A man fled from police Monday night at speeds in excess of 100 mph north of the Perrine Bridge before flipping his car in a muddy field
What Would You Do In A Home Invasion?
John and Heather are both buying a home and are thinking about home security. John found a pie chart of how people react during a robbery. What would you do?
Carlyle man gets 10 years in prison for armed home invasion
Carlyle man gets 10 years in prison for armed home invasion
Written by Kelly Jo Ross ~ Breese Journal Reporter
Lawrence Cooper A Carlyle man was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty for his role in an alleged armed home invasion and burglary last November
Lawrence E. Cooper, 26, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbery and home invasion in a home in Carlyle.
In December 2016, a Clinton County grand…
