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Dover Man Accused of Using Sewer Lid to Break Into State Buildings, Steal Mustang Mach-E
Two Delaware government buildings sustained damage over the weekend after a man allegedly used a steel sewer lid to force entry into both locations, according to police. How the Break-In Unfolded Authorities say the incident began around 3:50 p.m. Saturday when officers responded to a burglar alarm at the Delaware State Bureau of Identification office…
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Honda Recalls Over 406,000 Civics Over Wheel Detachment Risk
Honda is recalling more than 406,000 Civic vehicles in the United States to address a manufacturing issue that could allow a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving. Quick-Thinking Officer Helps Rescue Car from Tracks Moments Before Train Passes Which Vehicles Are Affected The recall covers approximately 406,290 Honda Civics built between 2016 and…
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Two 14-Year-Olds Injured After Stolen SUV Crashes Into Police Cruiser in Niagara Falls
Two 14-year-olds were injured Thursday night after a stolen Kia Sportage they were riding in crashed into a marked police cruiser in Niagara Falls, according to authorities. How the Crash Happened Police say officers spotted the SUV, which had reportedly been hotwired, traveling on Niagara Street near Portage Road around 9 p.m. The driver lost…
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Boston Man Charged With Carjacking, Assaulting Uber Driver With Wire
A 24-year-old Dorchester man is facing serious charges after police allege he assaulted a female Uber driver with a wire-like cord before stealing her vehicle in Boston’s South End. Authorities say the incident occurred Thursday night after the man had been picked up as a passenger in Cambridge. Caffeine and Octane Lanier Raceway in Georgia…
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Driver Killed in Crash During Border Patrol Pursuit of Suspected Smuggling Vehicles
A pursuit involving suspected human smuggling vehicles in southern Texas turned deadly after a crash left one man dead. Authorities say the incident began near Boca Chica Boulevard and South Indiana Avenue, where agents observed a Chevrolet Camaro and a Ford F-150 traveling together in a manner that raised suspicion. Quick-Thinking Officer Helps Rescue Car…
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Organized Theft Rings Use Cloned Key Fobs to Steal Muscle Cars in Seconds
Police across the country are warning vehicle owners about a growing pattern of high-tech vehicle thefts involving cloned key fobs and organized criminal networks targeting high-performance vehicles. Investigators say thieves are using specialized tools to digitally duplicate vehicle keys, allowing them to bypass the need for forced entry or hot-wiring entirely. Indiana Man Who Killed…
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Alleged Squatter Steals Homeowner’s Truck, Crashes During Mobile, Alabama Police Chase
A property check in Mobile, Alabama escalated into a police chase this week after a confrontation between a homeowner and a suspected squatter ended with the homeowner’s own truck being stolen and crashed. The Dream of Owning a New Car is Slipping Away for Most as Prices Now Average $50K How the Confrontation Began According…
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Deputies Release Dash Cam Video of PIT Maneuver Ending Stolen Box Truck Chase
A stolen box truck led Pierce County deputies on an hour-long pursuit through Bonney Lake before ending in a crash, with newly released dash cam footage showing how deputies used PIT maneuvers to bring the vehicle to a stop. Crash Stacks Kia on Top of Ford Mustang How the Pursuit Began According to the sheriff’s…
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Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Recall Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Glitch
Toyota is recalling more than one million Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru vehicles after identifying a software issue that can cause the rearview camera display to freeze or go blank while the vehicle is in reverse. Crash At Mecum Takes Out Corvettes and Pontiac Trans Am What’s Causing the Issue Federal safety regulators identified the defect…
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Washington Family Files Tort Claim After Fatal Police Chase Kills Truck Driver
The family of a Washington truck driver killed during a police pursuit has filed a tort claim against the city of Lakewood, alleging that officers violated department pursuit policies in the moments leading up to the fatal crash. Pasco County Firefighter Arrested After Armed Road Rage Incident in Polk County What Happened on June 29…
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Record Number of Buyers Turn to 84-Month Auto Loans as Costs Rise
More car buyers are turning to 84-month auto loans as a way to manage monthly expenses amid rising everyday costs. According to auto refinancing company Caribou, demand for seven-year loan terms has reached record levels this year, driven largely by inflation and other financial pressures on household budgets. Nevada DMV’s New Reporting Tool Lets Residents…
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Ohio Bill Would Let Police Arrest Drivers Who Refuse to Show ID
A new proposal in Ohio would give police officers expanded authority during traffic stops by allowing arrests when drivers refuse to provide identifying information. Passenger Killed After Mustang Crashes Into Parked Truck in Melbourne What the Bill Would Change House Bill 492, introduced in early October by state Representatives Sharon Ray and Cindy Abrams, would…
