Sunday, August 7, 2011

What's in The News Today

A entire police force (20) was shot down and killed in Northern Mexico. Residents wanted the entire force to be replaced after two teenagers who were mob killed due to allegedly kidnapping a girl from a restaurant. Residents claimed that the police force aided in drug gangs. The state of Chihuanua has the most homicides blamed on organized crime and drug trafficking. El Paso, Texas the border of Ciudad Juarez is the most violent city in Mexico.

npr. (August 4, 2011). Mexico Rown's Police Force Quits After Attack. Retrieved August 7, 2011, from 
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103181125


A brush fire in Moreno Valley, California trapped 50 motorist. A brush fire that was moving rapidly jumped a major freeway and trapped 50 drivers. The fire jumped Route 60 trapping the drivers until California Highway Patrol officers escorted them to safety. The fire has burned 450 acres and  it's 35 percent contained.

Forbes.com (August 7, 2011). Moreno Valley brush fire shuts freeway. Retrieved August 7, 2011, from http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/08/07/general-us-brush-fire_8606577.html

Three Florida siblings were accused for shooting up Valdosta bank during a holdup. The three siblings, Edward Dougherty, Dylan  Dougherty Stanley and Lee Grace Dougherty were equipped with military-style rifles, machine pistols and other weapons. All three are dangerous and armed.  Ryan Dougherty 21, was convicted of lewd and lascivious with a minor and sending harmful information to a minor and was serving a 3 year probation sentence.  Lee Grace was surviving one year probation for  driving while under the influence. The manhunt will continue until they are captured.

The Florida Times-Union. (August 6, 2011). Three siblings sought in Valdosta bank robbery, Florida shooting. Retrieved August 7, 2011, from http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2011-08-05/story/three-siblings-sought-valdosta-bank-robbery-florida-police-shooting


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