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Off-Duty Cop Dies In Crash Fleeing Police: Police

Another off-duty officer attempted to stop the speeding vehicle, but it took off again, so the officer discontinued pursuit. Police say the car eventually left the road, hit a utility pole and tumbled end over end through several yards.

Pet Bird Rescue: Citizen Flags Down Fire Truck To Help

Watch video of the bird rescue on Patch after a tropical bird with its wings clipped found itself stuck on a ledge.

Stolen Bulldog Safe As Arrests Made In Armed Robbery

Two people were arrested, and the French bulldog puppy is safe after police say dog sale turned into an armed robbery.

2 Injured In Glider Crash

The glider, which sustained significant damage, crashed in a field adjacent to the Sky Soaring Club, a glider club

Youth Transferred From Mental Health Facility Amidst Abuse Allegations

A state-commissioned review of the residential treatment facility, which is home to students with mental illnesses, found "serious concerns at the facility, including staffing, incident reporting, treatment planning, the use of seclusion and isolated time-outs, and improper restraints."

Pawn Stars Toy Collector Appraising Vintage Toys

He specializes in collecting Barbies, Hot Wheels cars, Star Wars action figures, comic books and Pez dispensers.

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