#community-safety

#community-safety

The assault on the Indian man by a group on Saturday has been condemned as "mindless, racist violence." The man was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment after the attack.

Jack Johannesen, a 23-year-old drug dealer from Bedfordshire, was sentenced to two years and 10 months after mistakenly texting a police officer about his drug deals.

Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users through its partnership with Axon, a move that reverses its previous decision to limit sharing.

Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the critical role of public broadcasting in maintaining emergency alert systems, noting that their resilience enables crucial alerts during disasters.

David Baldwin recounted a harrowing experience on July 3 when his Jack Russell terrier Percy was badly injured by an untethered female pit bull that jumped a fence. His dog suffered multiple puncture wounds, rib fractures, and a punctured chest cavity as the pit bull attacked while Baldwin was walking his pet. He bravely hoisted Percy into the air to protect him, but the aggressive dog managed to bite him in the process, leading to his own minor injuries. Following the incident, Baldwin reached out to other dog owners and learned of at least five similar aggressive encounters involving the pit bull.

Epic took legal action against two individuals engaging in cheating and cyber attacks against Fortnite creators, resulting in bans and public apologies from both offenders.

The situation regarding the use of asylum hotels in Epping Forest District has become increasingly alarming and distressing in recent days. Fires at the Phoenix Hotel and Bell Hotel have led to serious safety concerns. Members of Parliament are demanding that these hotels be closed and alternative arrangements made.

A gathering planned on social media of more than 300 juveniles swarmed the Streets of Brentwood shopping center, prompting multiple law enforcement agencies to respond and resulting in five arrests. The meet-up, which began around 3:30 p.m., quickly turned chaotic as several individuals became unruly, leading to physical fights and property damage. Police called in officers from neighboring agencies to disperse the crowd, and businesses closed early due to safety concerns in light of the incidents.

The elder from North Spirit Lake First Nation, Phillip Campbell, expressed concern for those waiting for evacuation amid an out-of-control wildfire threatening their community.

Viveca Crawford has been sounding the alarm for over two years about a city tree that continues to drop heavy branches onto the sidewalk, the street, and power lines.

Concerned about safety at night, our students took the lead in raising issues about Lowlands Recreation Ground. Their voices sparked meaningful discussions and action with local ward councillors, with our successful campaign resulting in lighting currently being installed—an important step toward making the park safer after dark.

Los Gatos and Saratoga's updated fire hazard maps have notably reduced the areas classified as very high fire hazard, shifting many to moderate or high designations.

The intersection of Freitas Parkway and Lea Drive has a history of collisions involving vehicles and bicyclists, with four incidents recorded between 2018 and 2023.

"I saw a lot of people suffering and I wanted to prevent that from happening again," she recalls.

A teenage boy was found stabbed near Woodbine Beach on Saturday night in Toronto. The incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. near Eastern and Coxwell avenues.

Last week, an unexpected visitor from PG&E started a fire on Montoya's private property, causing panic and danger for his family and animals.

Eighteen people were shot on Wednesday night, four fatalities reported, with the shooting occurring near Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North.

"These events are disturbing, and we share the fear and discomfort they are causing in our community," Town Manager Alex Morse said in a statement.

The Los Altos City Council implemented a new bicycle ordinance due to residents' complaints regarding unsafe e-bike usage, banning sidewalk riding and introducing various restrictions.

The incident, which the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating as an attempted auto theft and hit and run, was captured on a Nest camera around 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Police are advising people to use caution in the area after there have been "frequent" coyote sightings. The public is urged not to approach the animals.

It was pure anger. We had to search for our girls. The police did nothing. And then we found out about the selfies. I knew it was not an isolated incident.