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Patrol car up put “for sale” in humorous prank on Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Patrol car up put “for sale” in humorous prank on Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

March 31, 2024

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in Florida reacted humorously to a prank after discovering a “For Sale” sign placed on one of their patrol cars over the weekend. The […] Read More

“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

“Things you do not want under your tree this Christmas”: Tennessee police come to the rescue as runaway beaver surprises hospital

January 7, 2024

St. Francis Hospital in Tennessee received a surprise visitor on Christmas morning when a runaway beaver managed to find its way into the hospital’s lobby. The Bartlett Police Department was […] Read More

Nevada deputies rescue bear trapped in car near Lake Tahoe

Nevada deputies rescue bear trapped in car near Lake Tahoe

June 25, 2023

Deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in Nevada demonstrated their resourcefulness when confronted with an unusual situation involving a bear. According to Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, residents […] Read More

“Let it flow”: Maine K-9 pees on Christmas tree at airport

“Let it flow”: Maine K-9 pees on Christmas tree at airport

December 22, 2022

A K-9 with the Bangor, Maine, Police Department recently made headlines after he relieved himself on a Christmas tree at the Bangor International Airport. According to a Facebook post from […] Read More

Illinois State Police find lost dentures, return them to owner after comical Facebook post

Illinois State Police find lost dentures, return them to owner after comical Facebook post

September 29, 2021

The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently took to social media to find the owner of a pair of lost dentures after taking custody of them at a local fair. It’s […] Read More

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