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Teen drove 104 mph before crash that killed 2: cops | Save Our Siblings "vigilante" jailed, here's why | Cop charged with stalking

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CTA Bus Driver Kidnapped By Armed Passenger: Police

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The driver, a 57-year-old woman, was able to escape out a window, police said.>>Read More.

Teen Charged With Reckless Homicide In Crash That Killed 2 People

According to prosecutors, Rendina was "changing lanes in a reckless manner" and hitting speeds of up to 104 mph before the fatal crash.>>Read More.

Save Our Siblings 'Vigilante' Who Helped Bust Predators Jailed: Here's Why

In 2021, Divis, who founded the Save Our Siblings group, continued to make live videos showing people suspected of traveling to various businesses under the pretext of meeting up with underage juveniles for sexual encounters. He was recently arrested on a bench warrant.>>Read more.

IL Cop Charged With Stalking; Committed Felony Criminal Activity At Work: Police

The criminal activity occurred over multiple years while the officer was on- and off-duty, according to police.>>Read More.


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