Police have this warning after cell phone sparks fire


by FOX 8 Cleveland

FOX 8 Cleveland— A worker at a local hospice is being recognized for her “life-saving quick-thinking” after a cell phone caught fire in a bedroom.

Lake and McHenry County Scanner—Illinois State Police warns about phone scammers claiming to be special agents, targeting residents. The Illinois State Police is warning the public of phone scammers who are impersonating state police special agents in an attempt to obtain personal and financial information. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said in an announcement Thursday that they learned of a new phone scam. ISP received several phone calls this week from individuals reporting […]

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk—Fire Brigade Union backs Danielle Stone for Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has announced its endorsement of Danielle Stone in the upcoming election for Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) in Northamptonshire. The vote will take place this Thursday, 2nd May. The FBU's backing is a significant boost for Stone, as she seeks election as the Northamptonshire PFCC. The union praised her long record of service to communities in Northamptonshire, her grasp of the issues facing modern fire services, and her focus on integrity in public safety...

ABC7 San Francisco—New York police investigating shot fired by officer during Columbia University police operation. The incident is being investigated while protests at schools intensify.