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Teen Suffered Severe Brain Injuries While 'Roughhousing' With Friend: Police

The boy was in a neighborhood earlier this month when he was knocked unconscious and his skull was shattered, his family said. When he woke up, he called his dad for help, but was unable to remember his location, police said.>>Read More.

Murder Of Woman Missing Since 2003 Solved With Man’s Conviction

The 22-year-old was considered a missing person until December 2020, when someone found skeletal remains on a property that was under development. A Converse shoe — like the one her child's father claimed she stole from his car — was also found.>>Read More.

'Teen Gathering' To Bring Increased Police Presence To Suburb

Police say they will be out in full force in the downtown to ensure everyone is safe.>>Read more.

Teen Charged With 11 Counts Of Possession Of Child Porn: Sheriff

A forensic review of the devices yielded approximately 1,000 images and one video of child sexual abuse material, according to the sheriff's office.>>Read More.

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