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A dealer's checkered career throws light on murky global trade in ancient treasures
Associated Press WritersMUNICH, Germany (AP) _ Leonardo Patterson made his first archaeological find at age 7 in a yam field in his native Costa Rica — a piece of clay pottery his cousin said could be thousands of years old. It launched a lifelong fascination with pre-...Tags: Anthropology, Natural Resources, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Police Investigations, United Nations
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Experts: Domestic violence affects Central Florida's child victims into adulthood
Sentinel Staff WriterChildren from violent homes too often end up living in shelters or hotel rooms, and they are more likely to suffer developmental delays, do poorly in school and become incarcerated, addicted or suicidal as adults. That was the conclusion of a panel of...Tags: Homelessness, Abusive Behavior, Police Arrests, Prosecution
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Ticked off! @ the Casey Anthony family and its detractors
•I am ticked off at the recent discussion about "lipstick on a pig." This is neither new nor profound. I remember quite a number of years ago when a high level automobile executive use to refer to proposed model, style, changes as nothing more...Tags: Casey Anthony, Law Enforcement, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Casey Anthony's lawyer gains access to evidence, tips on Caylee
Sentinel Staff WritersFor weeks, suspicions have mounted about a dead body in Casey Anthony's car. Now, prosecutors must turn over details about the traces of chloroform, hair strands and air samples that suggest Anthony's Pontiac once held a decomposing body. A judge Friday...Tags: Caylee Anthony, Jennifer Kesse, Justice System, Casey Anthony, Political Systems
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'Disposable' AK-47s — trend that worries cops
Sentinel Staff WriterOrange County's latest murders reflect an alarming trend for law enforcement: urban firefights with dozens of shots fired. The shooters in Tuesday night's double killing outside a Pine Hills apartment complex emptied two AK-47s into the victims and fled,...Tags: Vehicles, Firearms, Defense, Assault, Murder
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Jerry Demings, John Tegg offer contrasts in choice for Orange County sheriff
Sentinel Staff WriterJerry Demings, the Democrat, is a former hostage negotiator. John Tegg, the Republican, is a former drug agent. Demings stays reserved. Tegg befriends everyone. The race for Orange County sheriff comes down to two different personalities, two styles of...Tags: Political Systems, Local Elections, Values, Fires, Kevin Beary
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Altamonte police officer pleads guilty to growing marijuana
Sentinel Staff WriterAn Altamonte Springs police officer accused of setting up a marijuana grow house and owning an arsenal of handguns, rifles and shotguns to defend it pleaded guilty Friday in Orlando federal court. Clay Adams, 36, who lives near Altamonte Springs, will...Tags: Punishment, Firearms, Defense, Prisons, Witnesses
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Ex-Head Bank Teller Charged With Larceny
5.Police have charged the former head teller at the New Alliance Bank on Buckland Road with first-degree larceny after they said an investigation found that he took $9,400 in cash and checks made out to himself. Jermaine Leggett, 23, of 58 Bunce Drive,...Tags: Theft, Police Investigations, Alliance Bank Corporation, Crimes
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Police Sergeant Placed On Leave
2.A police sergeant who is the subject of a criminal investigation has been placed on administrative leave. Sgt. Michelle Wagner has been interviewed by department detectives, according to several sources. Neither Police Chief James Berry nor Sgt. Edwin...Tags: Police Investigations
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3 suspects held in Elgin home invasion
Elgin police have arrested three men in connection with a home invasion Friday morning in the 700 block of Jefferson Avenue, a police spokeswoman said. Two of the suspects fled in a green minivan but were arrested later, the spokeswoman said. A third...Tags: Police Arrests
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Fire chief announces Dec. 1 retirement
The city, already looking for a new police chief, must now hire a new fire chief as well. Newell Whitehead, chief of Portsmouth's Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, said he will retire Dec. 1. He has been with the department 44 years. The city is... -
Police council hosts Public Safety Day today
The Baltimore County Police Community Relations Council will hold a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Security Square Mall on the parking lot next to Super Fresh. Activities will include examples of high-tech equipment for safety at home,...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Government
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