Military Law

Chino man arrested in purse theft at military funeral – Los Angeles Times

A Chino man was in custody Friday after he was arrested on suspicion of breaking into an SUV while posing as a mourner at a funeral for a former Marine and Vietnam War veteran, Glendora police said. Officials said Jose … Continue reading

At least 12 dead, at least 50 injured in shooting at Colorado movie theater, police say – FOX News

The bodies of the 10 people who died at the theater remain at the scene early Friday while police continue to investigate, the Denver Post reports. Sources at the Pentagon told Fox News that military service members were among the … Continue reading

Pentagon: Military casualties in Colo. shooting – CBS News

A law enforcement source told CBS News the suspect was well-equipped, with one rifle, two handguns, a knife, bulletproof vest, ballistic helmet, gas device, gas mask and military/SWAT-style clothing. There were also unidentified explosives found …

Colorado shooting: Police look for clues after dark night – The Christian Science Monitor

Law enforcement authorities in Colorado have begun to piece … So far, they say, the episode involved a single shooter not connected to foreign terrorism. Colorado has many military bases, and military authorities were quick to report that …

Colo. shooting suspect James Holmes’ apartment booby trapped, police say – CBS News

Authorities also recovered a gas mask. A law enforcement source said the suspect also had a bullet proof vest, ballistic helmet and military SWAT clothing. Authorities were testing unidentified explosives in his vehicle, though their exact …

London 2012: frustration and pride as military steps in to clear up G4S mess – The Guardian

The police service too – which has provided support to a lesser extent than the military – is saying: “I told you so.” Rank-and-file officers — accused of being intransigent by everyone from the home secretary to Tom Winsor and … Continue reading

The Army And ‘Brand Police’ Swoop On London Olympics – Forbes

1) The military has drafted in 3,500 extra soldiers to protect security check points and cover the shortfall of G4S staff at the Games, who will number around 7,000 at minimum. 2) The Opening Ceremony, overseen by British movie director … Continue reading

Cops: Man Steals Purse from SUV at Military Funeral – 22 WSBT

GLENDORA, Calif. (KTLA) — Police arrested a man suspected of posing as a mourner at a military funeral, then breaking into a car. 31-year-old Jose Angel Abrajan was taken into custody Thursday morning on suspicion of grand theft. Investigators …

Sevierville PD searching for man, woman suspected in stealing military medals – WBIR

Sevierville police need help identifying a man and woman suspected in stealing almost $1,500 in military medals and awards. Officers believe the suspects took the items from Olden Days Antiques and Collectibles on Winfield Dunn Parkway earlier this month.

Conrad pushes for ‘military lying’ law – Grand Forks Herald

WASHINGTON – When Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., introduced a bill in 2005 that would penalize people who lied about military service or falsely claimed to have been awarded a military medal, he said lawmakers knew there could be a constitutional … Continue reading