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No state charges for CT troopers accused of falsifying traffic stop data

Six state troopers and one constable who may have falsified data on traffic stops will not face state criminal charges, Connecticut’s top prosecutor announced Friday. Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffin’s office said in a statement that the seven officers made more traffic stops despite an independent investigation finding that they reported more traffic stops than […]

Oklahoma bridge hit by barge reopens to highway traffic

An Oklahoma highway reopened Saturday after being closed for several hours after a bridge over the Arkansas River was struck by a barge. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers closed a portion of Route 59 south of Sallisaw around 1:25 p.m. after a barge crashed into a bridge. State Patrol officials said no injuries were reported on […]

TN governor signs bill to undo traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a repeal of police traffic stop reforms implemented in Memphis following the January 2023 police assault and death of Tire Nichols. The governor’s signature means the law immediately repeals portions of Memphis’ ordinance. Lee, a Republican, has never vetoed a bill during his time in office. Tennessee Gov. Bill […]

‘Heroes’ Stopped Traffic Driving Onto Baltimore Bridge at Last Minute

Maryland’s governor said there was enough time between the time the MV Dali issued its distress signal and before it crashed into the Baltimore Bridge to shut off traffic and save lives. Gov. Wes Moore spoke to reporters in Baltimore Tuesday morning, dodging a number of questions, including how many members of the public were […]

Baltimore bridge collapse to bring chaos to trade and traffic

The Baltimore Fire Department said the collapse was an ongoing mass casualty incident. Tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along Interstate 695 in maryland Sailors entered the Port of Baltimore following a “shipping strike” early Tuesday that is expected to cause major economic disruption not only for the region but for the entire […]