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Boy, 16, Dies After 100-Foot Fall At Abandoned Property: Police

Police said the teen fell from an abandoned rock quarry structure. Four other juveniles who were with him were reunited with their parents.>>Read More

Accused Burglar Found Stuck Covered In Grease In Chimney At Restaurant: Authorities

The restaurant owners arrived to find the burglar alarm activated and heard him screaming for help, police said.>>Read More.

Reward Offered For Man Wanted For 'Unwanted Physical Contact' With Women In Parks

Police are asking for the public's help finding a person they say targeted women in two separate "suspicious" incidents.>>Read More.

Man Used Knife, Dumbbell To Kill Ex: Prosecutors

The woman was found slain in her home over the weekend.>>Read more.

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