Police Owe Nothing To Man Whose Home They Blew Up, Appeals Court Says
“An armed shoplifting suspect in Colorado barricaded himself in a stranger’s suburban Denver home in June 2015. In an attempt to force the suspect out, law enforcement blew up walls with explosives, fired tear…
Couple Argues Eminent Domain for Home Destroyed in Police Standoff
“A Colorado family whose home was destroyed during a police standoff with a shoplifting suspect asked a 10th Circuit panel to revive their claims for compensation under the Fifth Amendment’s clause on eminent domain….
Indiana mayor wants old house turned into police substation
“The mayor of a southern Indiana city wants to turn a pre-Civil War era home that now sits in the city’s newest park into a police substation. But Jeffersonville officials face some hurdles before Jeffersonville…
Charleroi officials: Coyle effort futile
“Two Charleroi officials insist attempts to restore the dilapidated Coyle Theater are futile, and they continued to echo those sentiments Thursday at a council meeting. However, Mayor John Mollenauer and Councilman Larry Celaschi conceded that…
Prosser eyes property for new police station
“City officials may condemn an empty building for a new police station they’ve wanted for nearly two decades. Saying that the current police station, built in 1901, is outdated, cramped and dingy, officials are preparing…
Conshohocken Borough Council borrows $10.8M for new borough hall
“Conshohocken Borough Council approved borrowing $10,781,000 from two banks Sept. 17 to pay for the construction of the new Conshohocken Borough Hall, police station and retail space in the former Verizon building at West Fourth…
West Springfield eyes Toccoa Lane easement to improve police and fire communications
“By the request of Mayor Edward C. Sullivan, the city of West Springfield is currently in negotiations for an easement with the owner of a property near Toccoa Lane in order to enhance police and…