By Michael Balsamo Associated Press NEW YORK — One New York judge ruled the DNA evidence was scientifically sound. Another, just miles away, tossed it out as unreliable. The same scenario is playing out in courthouses around the world amid a debate over whether a type of DNA analysis involving the amplification of tiny amounts […]
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Pa. State trooper breaks leg during arrest at casino
By PoliceOne Staff NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A trooper broke his leg during an arrest of an unruly bar patron, WPXI reported. The suspect, 39-year-old Shawn Lamonde, fought with 21-year veteran Trooper James Amitrone and another trooper when they attempted to arrest him on Feb. 28 at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino bar. Amitrone […]
Va. cop killer held without bail after slaying wife, officer
Associated Press MANASSAS, Va. — An Army staff sergeant charged with killing his wife and a northern Virginia police officer who was on her first day on the job is being held without bail. Pentagon worker Ronald Hamilton appeared by video Monday on charges over the slaying of his wife and requested court-appointed counsel. Prince […]