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Maine – Governor Paul LePage Signs Legislation to Ban Texting While Driving

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Commends Maine for Enacting Tough Ban on Texting While Driving | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) WASHINGTON –- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today applauded Maine Governor Paul LePage… Continue reading

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Olympia, Washington – Calling 9-1-1: When and When Not to Call

Calling 9-1-1: When and When Not to Call -Call 9-1-1 Only If You Need Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services- Olympia — The week of April 10 – 16 is National Telecommunicators Week, and Communications… Continue reading

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Los Angeles, California – Traffic Advisory – Parking Information People vs. Conrad Murray

WHAT: Media parking guidelines for Voir Dire (jury selection) process for upcoming trial of Dr. Conrad Murray WHEN: Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25, 2011 WHERE: Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center 210 West Temple Street Los… Continue reading

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New York – NYPD Announces Crackdown On Cell Phone Use While Driving

24-hour enforcement operation on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 across the five boroughs The New York City Police Department today announced a citywide crackdown on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving beginning Tuesday, March… Continue reading

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Pinal County, Arizona – Diesel Fuel Spill Shuts Down Intersection of Ocotillo and Schnepf

Diesel Fuel Spill Shuts Down Intersection of Ocotillo and Schnepf On March 14th, 2011 at 9:48 a.m. the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received calls regarding a fuel tank dumped onto the roadway at the intersection… Continue reading

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Lincoln, Nebraska – 173 Speeders Cited During State Basketball Enforcements

(Lincoln, NE)- Special Enforcement efforts by the Nebraska State Patrol during both girls and boys state basketball tournaments resulted in 173 speeding citations. High visibility patrols conducted in Troops A-Omaha, Troop B-Norfolk and Headquarter Troop-Lincoln… Continue reading

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Newport Beach, California – Tsunami Advisory Issued

A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for Newport Beach due to the 8.9 Earthquake that occurred in Japan. A Tsunami Advisory means that a Tsunami capable of producing strong currents or wave dangerous to persons… Continue reading

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Douglas County, Oregon – Tsunami Warning Issued

A Tsunami warning has been issued for the west coast including coastal areas of Douglas County. The Tsunami is expected to hit the coast between 7:00 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. local time. Douglas County Emergency… Continue reading

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Ventura, California -Tsunami Advisory in Wake of Japan Earthquake

At 6:50 a.m. the Ventura Police Department issued the following Code Red Message to 3,600phones in the area west of the 101 Fwy between Surfers Point and the Harbor. The message reads as follows: This is… Continue reading

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Humboldt County, California – Tsunami Warning Issued in Wake of Japan Earthquake

Residents of Humboldt County, California, are waking up this morning to a tsunami warning which has been issued for coastal areas of California due to a strong earthquake that occurred at about 9:46 p.m. last… Continue reading

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Nashville, Tennessee – Driver Arrested After Parking on Sidewalk Near Bridgestone Arena

Philadelphia Eagles OT King Dunlap Charged with Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct March 4, 2011 Central Precinct officers this evening charged Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle King Dunlap with reckless driving and disorderly conduct after he… Continue reading

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Albuquerque, New Mexico – Police Ticket Nearly 400 Drivers on Interstate 25 in 3 Day Operation

Santa Fe – State Police Officers assigned to the motor unit targeted violators over a threeday period citing just fewer than 400 traffic infractions on Interstate 25. Over several hours, seven officers assigned to the… Continue reading

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Lompoc, California – Lompoc Police Increasing Traffic Enforcement

LOMPOC POLICE INCREASE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT In a continuing effort to save lives and prevent injuries on our city streets, the Lompoc Police Department is increasing its efforts to arrest drunk drivers, and cite those who… Continue reading

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Lincoln, Nebraska – High Visibility Patrols Planned during State Basketball Tournaments

(Lincoln, NE)- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts in conjunction with the Girls (March 3-5, 2011) and Boys (March 10-12, 2011) State Basketball Tournaments Over the next two… Continue reading

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Bossier City, Louisiana – Safety Checkpoint Scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2011

The Bossier City Police Department will conduct a safety checkpoint on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at a location in east Bossier City. Officers will be looking for motorists who fail to wear their seat belt… Continue reading

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Fishkill, New York – Pursuit Leads to Shooting on Interstate 84

New York State Police Investigate Shooting on Interstate 84 February 16th, 2011 SP Wappinger  The New York State Police in Wappinger are investigating a police involved shooting that occurred in the Town of Fishkill.  Shortly after… Continue reading

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New York – Driver License Points Added to Stop Distracted Drivers

Cell Phone Ticket Now a Two Point Violation Today the Office of Communications distributed the following press release statewide on the change in Commissioner Regulations which imposes two points on a driver license for cell… Continue reading

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San Bernardino, California – Red Light Enforcement Operations Planned this Weekend

February 9, 2011 SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The San Bernardino Police Department will be fielding additional officers to conduct a “Zero Tolerance” Saturation Patrol on Saturday, February 12th targeting drivers who fail to stop at red lights.… Continue reading

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Delaware County, Ohio – Sheriff’s Deputies Increase Patrols in February

DELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF INCREASES PATROLS (DELAWARE COUNTY, OH) February 9, 2011- Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies will continue extra patrols during the month of February in order to help keep people safe on our roadways. During… Continue reading

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Boise, Idaho – Wrong-way driver busted for drug sales

Wrong-way driver busted for drug sales; daily incident report Arrested: Stacia M. Johns, 24, Meridian Charges: Possession with intent to deliver (F), Possession of a controlled substance – meth (F), Possession of drug paraphernalia (m)… Continue reading

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