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Police Officer Fired By Department, Officials Say

The officer was terminated after an Internal Affairs investigation and an administrative hearing.>>>Read More.

2 Emaciated Dogs Found Roaming, 5 More Found At Man's Home: Police

The accused also has an outstanding arrest warrant for five counts of animal cruelty and one count of risk of injury to a minor, according to police.>>>Read More.

Mother Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter After Highway Crash Which Killed Infant Son: CSP

The woman was driving her car while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and a child safety seat was not being used at the time, state police said.>>>Read More.

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