Jacksonville Officer Elyse Hand Named DOJ Hometown Hero After Line-of-Duty Shooting
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas named Jacksonville Police Officer Elyse Hand its 2026 Hometown Hero Award recipient.
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Norfolk Officer and Bystanders Pull Woman From 7-Foot Sinkhole
WTKR reported Norfolk Officer AJ Stevenson and bystanders pulled a woman from her car after a water-main break opened a 7-foot sinkhole on City Hall Avenue.
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Cumberland Township Officer Commended After Crisis Response Saved Woman
Cumberland Township Police Officer Lane Hartley received a commendation after Chief Matt Trostel said Hartley disarmed a woman in crisis and prevented further injury.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Trio Honored After CPR Save at Lunch Stop
Chief Deputy Steve Diesch, Sheriff’s Assistant Joe Raaymakers and Sgt. Brian Grell received Clinton County Sheriff’s Life-Saving Awards after a CPR response.
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DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle Named 2026 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi selected DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle as its 2026 Hometown Hero, citing service and youth mentorship.
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Sandy Springs Officers Reunite With 4-Year-Old Boy They Helped Rescue
Sandy Springs police officers reunited with 4-year-old Maddux after an April garage-door emergency response involving police and fire partners helped save his life.
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End of Watch Memorial: Police Officer John G. Bartholomew
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2026.
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Jacksonville Officer Elyse Hand Named DOJ Hometown Hero After Line-of-Duty Shooting
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas named Jacksonville Police Officer Elyse Hand its 2026 Hometown Hero Award recipient.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Honors Five After Two CPR Saves
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office personnel were honored after deputies, detention staff and a dispatcher helped save two lives in separate CPR emergencies.
Read story Norfolk Officer and Bystanders Pull Woman From 7-Foot Sinkhole
WTKR reported Norfolk Officer AJ Stevenson and bystanders pulled a woman from her car after a water-main break opened a 7-foot sinkhole on City Hall Avenue.
Read story Cumberland Township Officer Commended After Crisis Response Saved Woman
Cumberland Township Police Officer Lane Hartley received a commendation after Chief Matt Trostel said Hartley disarmed a woman in crisis and prevented further injury.
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Savannah Police Department Welcomes Newest Member: ‘Goose the Therapy Dog’
The Savannah Police Department has just welcomed their newest member, and it’s not a human! Meet “Goose”, the SPD’s newest therapy dog. Goose is a 11 week old Labrador puppy, who will be providing emotional support and comfort to those in need in the Savannah community. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a closer look at Goose and how he will be making a difference in the lives of many.
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