Hatchet-Wielding Walgreens Robbery: Man Charged | PatchPM

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Man Charged In Hatchet-Wielding Robbery At Wheaton Walgreens

Police say he reached around a plastic barricade to steal cash after brandishing a hatchet.

Trump Commutes Life Sentence For Illinois Man: Report

Craig Cesal, 61, had been serving a life sentence for his involvement in a marijuana distribution conspiracy.

Gun Shop's Mass Text Results In 'Extreme Amount' Of Calls To Police

It's not known how many people got a mistaken mass text telling them their background check cleared and to come pick up their gun.

Smash & Grab Burglars Hit Target Store

Police did not say whether the crime was related to a similar incident less than an hour earlier at a Best Buy store.

Family Seeks Help For Woman Shot During Carjacking

The mother of two is “optimistic and remains upbeat that she will walk again” but faces a difficult recovery, according to a GoFundMe page.

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