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Dothan man shot after argument over politics, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man is behind bars after police claim he shot another man during an argument Tuesday night. Records show 60-year-old Anthony Summers was arrested and charged with one…
LA’s program that diverts mental health crisis calls away from police becomes permanent
Since launching in 2024, the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response has diverted some 17,000 calls away from police and other first responders.
Ashley Flynn’s daughters benfitting from local business’ fundraiser
It has been eight days since Tipp City Police found Ashley Flynn shot and killed inside her home, and the quiet Miami County community is struggling to get back to normal. With Tuesday also being w…
‘Teen takeover’ that sparked gun violence impacts Jacksonville Beach businesses
A weekend “teen takeover” event in Jacksonville Beach erupted in violence as gunfire injured five teenagers, prompting a swift police response and forcing local businesses to lock down, disrupting a nearby music festival and leaving the community shaken.
Burglary suspect caught in business's air vent by DeKalb County K-9 officer, police say
A burglary suspect is in custody after police say a DeKalb County K9 officer caught them hiding inside a restaurant supply store's air vents.
More than 168 pounds of marijuana found in Kings Mountain business, police say
More than 168 pounds of marijuana were found in a downtown Kings Mountain business, according to police.
Baltimore man charged with attempted murder after shooting inside commercial business
A Baltimore man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting from last week in the city's northern district, police announc
Alameda police make arrests after business break-ins
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices
Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024.
50,000 enrollees in Nevada’s benefit program could see health premiums double, union said
A Police Employees’ Benefit Program board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Carson City.
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news
Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.
Havre De Grace woman referred to mental health court after 100+ puppies rescued from residence
Deborah Heydt will attend mental health court in Harford County District Court after police rescued over 100 dogs from her residence last August.
Downtown Santa Cruz partially closed off due to mental health incident
Police blocked off a section of downtown Santa Cruz, Saturday afternoon, after witnesses reported seeing objects being thrown from a window at the Palomar Inn.
2 killed, 7 wounded in a street shooting in Virginia entertainment district
Richmond police chief says there were at least two shooters
Help police identify man who broke into Newport News business
The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who stole medication from a business on Jefferson Avenue on February 15.
2 killed, 7 wounded in a street shooting after a fight in Richmond's entertainment district
Police in Richmond, Virginia, say an apparent fight on a street in an entertainment district has ended with a shooting that killed two people and wounded seven others.
Queens man shot dead at sports bar; killer at large, cops say
A man was shot to death at a Queens sports bar early on Saturday morning, and police are now on the hunt for his killer.
Police in N.C. investigate two cases of suspected political violence
One happened in Huntersville and the other one in the town of Aberdeen.
Police in N.C. investigate two cases of suspected political violence
One happened in Huntersville and the other one in the town of Aberdeen.
Wes Rucker, longtime Knoxville sports journalist, dies at 43
Wes Rucker, who spent decades covering Tennessee Athletics, died in a car crash Thursday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Kansas City police release pictures of suspects involved in shooting near entertainment district
The shooting happened near Westport Road and Central Street, near the post office, on February 8.
Married L.A. County couple charged with operating large-scale sex services business
A married couple in Los Angeles County was arrested and charged with allegedly owning and operating a large-scale online sex services business. The suspects were identified as Kebin Dong, 38, and W…
Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says
The New York Times reported on the allegations Thursday after reviewing police and security records.
Suspect shot by police after reported stabbing at Des Moines mental health clinic
Des Moines police are investigating a police shooting after a security officer was stabbed at a north-side facility. Both are in critical condition.
Warrants: Man assaults ECU Health police officer, causes disturbance at hospital
WITN reports a Greenville man is behind bars after court documents show he assaulted a police officer at ECU Health Medical Center.
WARRANTS: Man assaults ECU Health police officer, causes disturbance at hospital
37-year-old Justin Wilkes was arrested on Wednesday.
Sports car going 130+ mph kills 2 in chain-reaction crash in Queen Creek
Police say a sports car was going more than 130 mph before a chain-reaction crash near Riggs and Ellsworth roads in Queen Creek on Friday.
Summerville business owner accused of influencing teens in school walkout group
A Summerville restaurant owner was charged this week after police say she entered an online group chat for Summerville High School students
Police in Colorado arrest 2 burglary suspects accused of targeting Hispanic businesses
2 arrested after nearly 3 dozen Latino businesses ‘terrorized’ by burglaries: Police
The Commerce City Police Department on Wednesday announced it has arrested two alleged burglars accused of “targeting and terrorizing” Latino-owned businesses across the Denver metro ar…
Shots fired at St. Matthews hospital
A heavy police presence is reported at Baptist Health after shots were fired inside the hospital.
Teen shot outside of Sharonville business, police say
The teen was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries
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Authorities investigate car with bullet holes parked in lot of Durham business
Sky 5 flew over Durham police and deputies as they surrounded a silver sedan with bullet holes in the shattered back windshield.
A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises
Two men experiencing mental health crises were both wielding knives. One was shot four times by police; the other got a snack and a ride back to his neighborhood. Why?
Two Armed Men Rob Billings Business, Investigation Ongoing
Billings police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight in the city's west end.
Sacramento police investigate string of seven business burglaries within roughly 24 hours
Sacramento police investigate string of seven business burglaries within roughly 24 hours
Mental health crisis leads to SWAT standoff at Fort Wayne home
Officers who initially arrived at the home off Lower Huntington Road could not convince the individual to come outside.
Woman who impersonated orthodontist at Raleigh business was part of months-long investigation
Investigators with the North Carolina Dental Board and Raleigh police have looked into the allegations against Ebony McBean for months. Their analysis found that McBean portrayed herself as an orthodontist and performed work that she wasn't licensed to do.
Man, woman shot at L.A. County business; suspect found dead with self-inflicted wound
A suspect turned a gun on himself following a shooting in Baldwin Park that left a man and woman in critical condition, police confirmed. On Monday, the Baldwin Park Police Department s…
After police shootings, Mamdani faces new pressure to overhaul NYC’s mental health crisis response
Two 911 calls for help ended with police at the door. Experts say dispatch rules and limited B-HEARD coverage leave few non-police options.
Man charged with shooting gun outside Greenville business
29-year-old Nehemiah Austin was arrested Friday by the Greenville Police Department.
SAPD: Man shot outside business along I-35; driver injured by stray bullet in separate shooting
A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times outside a business along Interstate 35, and a nearby driver was injured by a stray bullet in a separate shooting, according to San Antonio police.
Police investigate overnight shooting outside North Side business
2 men injured in Raleigh sports bar shooting, police say
Both are expected to be OK after arriving at WakeMed with gunshot wounds.
Law enforcement officers shouldn’t wear masks
Should police wear masks? Denver’s City Council thinks no — and is even trying to outlaw it for federal agents operating in the city (because if there’s one thing municipal governments do well, it’s bossing around Washington). Like so many issues where people quickly polarize to one extreme or the other, this issue is nuanced. […]
1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing in Osaka, suspect arrested
A 17-year-old boy was killed, and two other boys were injured after they were stabbed in Osaka's busy Dotombori shopping area late Saturday, police said.
Man stabbed multiple times inside Meriden business: Police
A man is recovering after he was stabbed inside a Meriden business, police said. Officers were called to the Meriden Mart & Deli on Pratt Street on the report of a stabbing, just before 2 p.m. When they got to the scene, police found a 45-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. The man was alert and conscious as first responders…
Queens man shot by NYPD during mental health crisis indicted on assault charge
A 22-year-old Queens man who was shot multiple times by police during what authorities described as a mental health crisis has been indicted on attempted
Pascagoula business shut down after prostitution operation, man charged with human trafficking, police say
Asian Acupressure has its business license revoked and has been condemned.
Chicago police investigating business burglaries in Lakeview
A suspect broke into North Side businesses by breaking a side window or prying a rear door, stealing from cash registers, police said.
Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
CFO of Clearwater business laundered $2.4 million, police say
Jeffery Crane, 47, stole from companies in other parts of Florida and Georgia, according to investigators.
Mass. school shelters in place as science project mistaken for bomb
Police received a report of a suspicious package with a wire and a timer attached.
Man charged in string of Montgomery business robberies
A 36-year-old man has been charged in a string of Montgomery business robberies, according to police.
Utah police investigate whether assault on Maxwell Frost should be prosecuted as a hate crime
Multiple accounts show Christopher Young called Frost and a woman with him 'the kind we are going to deport.'
Northshore man accused of robbing same business twice in one week
Officers from the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office found the suspect outside his home wearing clothing that matched the description of the second robbery suspect. Dur...
Highly anticipated cyberpunk platformer Replaced gets demo, and you can play it this week
A demo of Sad Cat Studios' cyberpunk platformer Replaced has been announced.
WARRANTS: Man shoots gun outside Greenville business
Greenville police arrested 27-year-old Kameron McNeill on Sunday.
CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t.
Charlotte police were supposed to get DeCarlos Brown Jr. mental health help eight months before Iryna Zarutska’s death, CMPD policies say.
93-year-old woman dead after wandering from health care facility in Windsor Locks
A 93-year-old woman has died after being found on the ground outside a health care facility in Windsor Locks early Sunday morning. Staff at the Bickford Health Care Center noticed the woman wasn’t in her bed around 4:45 a.m. and began to search for her, according to police. She was equipped with a device that is supposed to activate if…
‘Road‑rage’ driver smacks car with hand, then crashes into Casselberry business, police say
A driver was cited for reckless driving after a road‑rage confrontation ended with his vehicle crashing into a nearby business, according to Casselberry police.
2 people found dead at Florida business
Police said there is no known threat to the public, but there is an increased presence of officers in the area.
2 people found dead in Apopka business
Apopka Police Officers found two people inside of a local business in Apopka on Friday night, the Apopka Police Department said. The police department said officers responded to a call for service …
Body believed to be Lil Jon’s son D.J. Young is found in pond near Atlanta
A person believed to be the son of rapper Lil Jon has been found dead in a pond north of Atlanta, police said Friday.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
City Effort to Dispatch Mental Health Workers Ends in Police Response 86% of the Time
Reacting to the police shooting of Jabez Chakraborty, Mayor Mamdani plans to speed up the expansion of community responders, but a CITY analysis of existing efforts found that 911 dispatchers call in cops in the vast majority of cases.
Man arrested after smashing slot machines at Hialeah business with hammer: Cops
A man was arrested after police said he used a hammer to smash some slot machines at a Hialeah business.
Leesville police: Body found in woods behind business on South 5th Street
An investigation is underway after a body was found behind a business in Leesville.
Man reportedly armed with gun shot, killed by LAPD near California Science Center
Los Angeles police shot a man after receiving reports of someone with a firearm in the parking lot of the California Science Center in Exposition Park Thursday morning. Fire officials said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Suspect killed in police shooting near California Science Center
LAPD officers shot and killed a suspect at the California Science Center in Exposition Park Thursday after reports of a man with a rifle.
LAPD shoots suspect outside California Science Center after report of armed man in Exposition Park
Police shot and killed a suspect outside the California Science Center in Exposition Park after a report of a man armed with a rifle.
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
Among the signs: LA’s Democratic Socialists are flexing new muscle, police limits and mansion taxes are popular, and ICE raids are galvanizing voters.
They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?
Interactions between police and someone in psychiatric crisis can end in violence. Communities have been sending mental health professionals instead, but paying for that service has been a struggle.
Stein to announce action on mental health, public safety
State leaders, including Gov. Josh Stein, have placed an increased focus on public safety reforms following high-profile killings that police say were committed by people with histories of mental illness.
Large blaze breaks out at German research centre
Firefighters are responding to a large blaze that broke out at a research centre in the south-western German city of Darmstadt on Thursday morning, according to police.
Seattle teen reported missing; police say there’s a ‘credible threat to health and safety’
If you see her, call 911.
Seattle teen reported missing; police say there’s a ‘credible threat to health and safety’
Abrielle Tubbs was last seen on Feb. 2 around 1 p.m. in Seattle, near Garfield High School.
Louisville business owner facing backlash after employee memo posted online
The owner told employees to "leave religion and politics at the door" after a police officer complained of disrespectful treatment, sparking criticism.
Route 9 in Spencer, Massachusetts closed due to "barricaded suspect" in business
Spencer police and state police responded to a shopping center on Route 9 for the incident Tuesday night.
Woman shot, killed in UI Health parking garage in Little Italy
A woman on her way to a medical appointment Tuesday was shot to death on the third floor of a parking garage in the 1100 block of South Wood Street, authorities say. Police say the attack may be domestic related.
2 men charged with health insurance fraud, 1 charged with impersonating a doctor
Two men are facing a several fraud charges after police say a primary care medical doctor knowingly hired a non-licensed person who acted as a doctor at an East Hartford medical group. Police say in doing so, they then fraudulently billed the state Medicaid system. Police say Dr. Sultan Quraishi billed the state over $3,000 worth of fraudulent health insurance claims. Police are…
Queens police shooting of man in mental health crisis shows need for ‘Community Safety’ reform, Mamdani says
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that a 22-year-old Bangladeshi man shot multiple times by NYPD officers in Queens last week during a mental health crisis needs
UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties
Police are looking into allegations Peter Mandelson may have passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police arrest 19-year-old woman after Boise business hit by gunfire early Sunday
Chicago police issue alert for string of business burglaries, armed robbery on Northwest Side
Chicago police issued an alert on Sunday about a string of business burglaries and an armed robbery on the city's Northwest Side.
Police launch arson investigation of fire behind local business
Police and fire crews responded to the scene of the fire on Jan. 31 around 5 a.m.
$50,000 worth of Seahawks jerseys stolen from Seattle sports shop
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says thieves stole over $50,000 worth of Seahawks jerseys from the Pro Image Sports shop next to Lumen Field on Sunday morning.
Thieves target ATMs at businesses on Chicago's Northwest Side
‘I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,’ says Zack Polanski
Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’
Can Pakistan Contain the Violent Politics of Blasphemy?
The government’s ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik reduced blasphemy violence but will take work to maintain.
BREAKING: Police pursuit ends in arrest near Health, Science and Technology Building
An out-of-jurisdiction police pursuit ended in an arrest near the Health, Science and Technology Building, with officials saying there was no threat to the campus community.
Two motorcycles stolen after vehicle driven into Palmer Park Boulevard business
Police say the break-in happened around 9:15 p.m. at a business on Palmer Park Boulevard
Arrest after Ramsgate businesses' windows smashed overnight
A 39-year-old man arrested on Saturday remains in custody, say police.
Body found behind northwest suburban business, police say
A death investigation was underway in northwest suburban Bartlett after a person was found dead outside a business on Friday, authorities said.
'Very unfortunate': Fort Pierce Downtown business owners upgrade security after recent burglaries
Two Downtown Fort Pierce businesses were burglarized early Tuesday morning, prompting police to search for suspects and business owners to upgrade security.