North Carolina fire update: Crooked Creek Fire 100% Contained

As of 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2025, the North Carolina Forest Service has confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% contained. The fire was caused by a fallen powerline.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all local and surrounding county fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS personnel, and rescue teams who worked tirelessly to protect lives and property in the Crooked Creek community. This response was yet another testament to the collaboration and dedication of emergency responders across Western North Carolina.

A special thank you to the community groups and volunteers who provided equipment, food, and water to those on the front lines. The outpouring of support from our community was truly appreciated—not only by the first responders but also by those who were temporarily evacuated.

McDowell County Emergency Services is grateful for the unwavering resilience of our community and the teamwork that helped bring this fire to full containment. This will be the final update for the Crooked Creek Fire.

McDowell County Emergency Services

ANOTHER Alien Smuggling ATTEMPT FOILDED @CBP Port of Douglas #AZ. Two Mexican nationals were discovered concealed in the spare tire well. The alleged smuggler was arrested & charged. We remain vigilant, enforcing U.S. Immigrations laws at all our ports of entry.

Director of Field Operations Guadalupe H. Ramirez

Traffic so bad in LA, folks have fake 🚨to beat traffic…

In a courageous effort, local police and firefighters teamed up to rescue a man and his dog from the icy waters of Lake Waban. Their swift action ensured both were safely brought to shore. 👏

National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

Colonel Eric Olson has retired from the Michigan State Patrol after more than 34 years of dedicated service. Well done brother.

This invitation centers around the cities' sanctuary policies and their implications on federal immigration enforcement. The committee has asked for documents and communications related to each city's sanctuary policies, aiming to scrutinize how these local laws impact national immigration enforcement efforts.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/sanctuary-city-mayors-invited-to-testify-before-congress

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

DEVELOPING! Las Vegas: This morning, around 8:30 a.m., LVMPD responded to a business in the 3100 block of East Sunset Road after a large group of upset people gathered. Victims reported that they had applied for a job opportunity as third-party Amazon delivery drivers, advertised online on January 21.

Applicants were asked to fill out an application and pay a $200 fee in cash, credit cards, or checks. They were told to return for an interview at a later date. Today, when several applicants returned, they discovered the business had been completely vacated by the people responsible. It turns out the job posting was a scam.

As word spread on social media, more victims arrived at the location. At this time, the number of victims is unknown, and our Financial Crimes section is actively investigating.

📢 If you believe you are a victim, please contact LVMPD Financial Crimes immediately:
📞 702-828-3483
📧 FinancialCrimes@lvmpd.com

LVMPD

🇺🇸 Doug Burgum’s confirmation as Interior Secretary reflects President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding our public lands, achieving American energy independence, and ensuring responsible resource management.

America is BACK.

The White House

"We aren't improving, we're getting worse."

Sen. Markwayne Mullin talked about the importance of speaking about science

New Article on an unjust & absurd prosecution.

“that’s where the heartache is. The State is teaching cops to view this exact scenario as a deadly threat - then prosecuting them when they follow that training. a twisted game of gaslighting”

On August 2, 2022 Las Cruces, NM police officer Brad Lunsford was involved in a fatal Officer-Involved-Shooting (OIS) with a career criminal (Presley Eze).

The deadly use of force by Officer Lunsford was investigated internally by the Las Cruces Police Department and criminally by the Dona Ana County District Attorney’s Office.

It was determined that the actions of Officer Lunsford were within department policy, according to training, and in compliance with the law.

The case was over, he was cleared, and Officer Lunsford went back to work.

This next part will sound sickeningly familiar.

Over a year later Officer Lunsford was formally charged with Voluntary Manslaughter by the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General (led by Attorney General Raul Torrez).

Read more: https://open.substack.com/pub/policelawnews/p/officer-involved-brad-lunsford-update?r=1pk12p&utm_medium=ios

USBP and HSI located and arrested a fugitive with a significant criminal history in Yuma, AZ. The Mexican national had prior arrests for burglary, domestic violence, and multiple illegal entries and deportations. After attempting to flee, the repeat offender was taken into custody at his home, processed, and swiftly removed.

Strong partnerships keep our communities safe!

Chief Michael W. Banks

⚠️ DEADLINE: Survivors of the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire must opt-in by March 31st to receive no-cost debris cleanup at their property.

Governor Newsom

The DEA, in conjunction with @TheJusticeDept, continues to assist DHS and other federal law enforcement partners with their immigration enforcement efforts. In Honolulu today, our agents apprehended an individual for narcotics violations.

DEA Los Angeles

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The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) in Southeast Division.

On December 28, 2024, at around 11:30 p.m., two victims were standing on the sidewalk in front of a church located in the 1700 block of East 114th Street.  The suspect, later identified as 54-year-old Los Angeles resident Kevin Doby, approached the victims, produced an AK style rifle and demanded their property.  As Doby attempted to rob the victims at gunpoint, the victims charged him, taking Doby to the ground.  As the victims and suspect struggled over control of the gun, Southeast Patrol Division uniformed officers were conducting regular patrol in the area and observed the group fighting.

The officers deployed from their vehicle, approached the group and as they did, one of the victim’s yelled, “He’s got a gun!” multiple times.  The officers broadcast a backup request and gave numerous verbal orders to drop the gun.  As the victims continued to struggle with Doby, they attempted to break away, and an Officer-Involved-Shooting (OIS) occurred.  Doby, re-armed himself with the rifle and began to run, when a second OIS occurred.  During the incident, the suspect was struck by the gunfire and dropped the rifle under a nearby parked car.  The officers redeployed and after back-up units arrived took the suspect into custody without further incident.

Doby sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital listed in stable condition. It was later determined that the victims were also struck by gunfire. Kevin Doby was placed under arrest for 211 PC-Armed Robbery.

The victims were transported to a separate hospital and listed in stable condition.

A loaded black and brown AK style, .22 Caliber rifle, and an approximately 3-inch folding knife were located and collected as evidence.

No officers or other community members were injured during this incident.

Carol is reaching out to the community to ask for help. “This is the first time my efforts could possibly have something positive to do with the sentence. This is the time when this could have an impact. It has to be right,” This battle for justice for Trooper Bagshaw’s killers has been ongoing, and his widow has been on the front lines every single step.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/widow-of-a-connecticut-state-trooper-requesting-help-to-keep-one-of-her-husbands-killers-behind-bars

"The position he's vying for, the FBI, is the very position that tried to destroy his life. It's like sweet, sweet karma."

Carl Higbie reacted to the confirmation hearing for Kash Patel as FBI Director.

A hunting organization and outfitter in central Kansas says seven of its members were killed in the plane crash on Wednesday night.

"We are completely heartbroken," Fowl Plains, located near Great Bend, said in a statement.

"Please pray for the families, friends and for our 3 other hunters in the group who were driving home. Heartbroken is an understatement." – from Fowl Plains’ Facebook post.

NYC, Happening Now: "F*ck The Mayor" chant a dozen dirtbags as they march against NYC Mayor Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul & ICE Deportations in NY. 🥱

DEVELOPING! Police are evacuating park goers in South Pasadena near Arroyo Drive & Arroyo Seco Pkwy. after a small fire began on a nearby hillside.

Firefighters have pinpointed the source of the fire, which is near an abandoned homeless encampment.

SGVCityWatch

⚠️ Atmospheric River to hit Northern, Coastal & Central CA this weekend, bringing heavy rain, snow & flooding risks.

⚠️ Stay off flooded roads—12” of water can carry a car!

⚠️ Watch for trees, debris & rockslides.

⚠️ Prep for power outages.

📲 Check roads: 1-800-427-7623
#drivesafe

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