Lexington Man, Former State FOP Leader Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For $187K Fraud Scheme
FRANKFORT, KY — A Lexington man who once served in high-ranking leadership roles within regional and state police fraternal organizations has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for orchestrating a series of wire fraud schemes. Kevin Ryan Straw, 40, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Robert […]
Despite Potential Links To Cancer, Many Firefighters Are Still Wearing PFAS Gear
Paul Cotter spent decades living the typical firefighter routine. When the alarm sounded, he’d step into his turnout gear – the specialized boots, pants, topcoat and helmet that’s worn to protect first responders from extreme heat and moisture – and be on the truck within seconds. He looked at the uniform he wore day in […]
Records Detail How Pembroke Pines PD Sought To Obtain Officers’ Text Messages
PEMBROKE PINES, FL — Newly released records give a closer look at how a disagreement between Pembroke Pines police supervisors and the union over a proposed shift swap escalated into an internal affairs investigation and, eventually, a federal lawsuit. The records obtained by the Pembroke Pines News show department leaders viewed the proposed shift swap […]