Central Ohio theft ring appears to be part of larger issue, law enforcement says

WKBN.com— Central Ohio law enforcement officials claim organized retail theft has seemingly increased in recent years, with a recent investigation unveiling a unique shoplifting ring with local convenience stores as the culprit.

FOX 8 Cleveland—Ohio theft ring appears to be part of larger issue: Law enforcement. Central Ohio law enforcement officials claim organized retail theft has seemingly increased in recent years, with a recent investigation unveiling a unique shoplifting ring with local convenience stores as the culprit.

legalruralism.blogspot.com—Another law enforcement shortage, this one in California's rural-ish Central Valley. Melissa Gomez reports today for the Los Angeles Times reports today from Merced County, population 281,000 under the headline, "‘Folks, it’s bad’: Merced sheriff warns of public safety crisis as deputy vacancies mount."  Here's an excerpt referring to Sheriff Vern Warnke: Warnke said the vacancies have mounted in recent months and his pleas to the county Board of Supervisors to increase his budget and give him control over how funds are allocated have gone unheeded.At this point, just four...

The Monitor—Numerous law enforcement officers shot in Charlotte, North Carolina, police say. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Numerous law enforcement officers conducting a task force operation were shot Monday afternoon as they came under fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said. Officers from several agencies in the U.S. Marshals Task Force were carrying out an investigation in a suburban neighborhood when “a subject” began firing at them, the […]