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A Colorado college student was suspended after police investigating a reported domestic dispute allegedly found a firearm, suspected narcotics, and other prohibited items on campus.

Police in Grand Junction arrested the 18-year-old student after obtaining a search warrant. According to the Grand Junction Police Department, officers recovered a gun, a substance they suspected was cocaine, alcohol, drug paraphernalia, and identification cards bearing another person’s name.

The student was taken to the Mesa County Detention Facility and charged with first-degree criminal trespass of an inhabited dwelling, obstruction of telephone service, unlawful possession of a firearm at school, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, minor in possession of alcohol, criminal possession of an identification document, and domestic violence.

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A West Virginia woman reportedly told police that a coworker pulled a handgun from his car during their lunch break and pressed it against her leg.

The woman and the suspect worked together at a Walmart in Fayetteville. According to the criminal complaint, they were sitting in his car on August 23 when he began talking about problems with his girlfriend. The woman said he told her that he wanted to take his own life before pulling out a handgun and asking if she had ever had a gun pointed at her.

Police said the man removed the magazine from the firearm before pressing it against the woman’s leg. The woman did not report the alleged incidents to police until several days later.

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A Maryland woman was accused of threatening employees at a fast-food restaurant after becoming upset about how long she allegedly waited for her food.

According to the authorities, the incident happened on June 18 at a Taco Bell restaurant in Chester. Restaurant workers told investigators the disagreement began while the woman was waiting for her food order.

During the argument, the woman allegedly challenged employees to meet her outside in the parking lot. Staff members also claimed she lifted her shirt and displayed a handgun while using threatening language toward workers inside the restaurant.

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A Fayette County woman was hospitalized after an alleged assault that investigators said left her with serious injuries.

According to court documents, the alleged victim eventually escaped the residence and ran to a neighbor’s home for help. She reportedly told investigators that the suspect had consumed several vodka and cranberry drinks before passing out, allowing her to get away.

Investigators said the woman suffered a severe head injury during the incident. According to the affidavit, she reported that the suspect repeatedly struck her with a metal water bottle, causing a deep wound that exposed part of her skull. Authorities alleged that after the injury occurred, he forced her into a bathroom and attempted to close the wound using superglue. Deputies also observed bruising around her neck.

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A 19-year-old Wyoming man was charged with several felonies after authorities said he led officers on a dangerous pursuit, crashed into a tanker truck, and remained in a standoff for more than four hours.

According to court documents, the incident began when authorities responded to a welfare check after receiving a report that the man was intoxicated, had access to a firearm, and had sent concerning messages. Officers located him sitting in a Cadillac with a gun pointed at himself. When they approached, he allegedly drove away.

Investigators said the man reached speeds of up to 81 mph in areas posted at 40 mph. During the pursuit, he allegedly swerved toward patrol vehicles, drove into oncoming traffic, and fired a handgun toward a residential area. Authorities said he continued driving even after spike strips damaged one of his tires.

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A man in North Carolina was taken into custody after authorities said he allegedly fired gunshots into a moving vehicle carrying five people, following a series of events that began earlier that night.

According to the authorities, the incident took place on April 4 at around 11:30 p.m. after a group had been out together near a shopping area in Charlotte. Investigators said the group later left and continued driving through the city.

Officers reported that they met with the group a short time after the shooting at another location. The individuals told authorities they had been followed by someone they knew. Investigators later reviewed traffic camera footage, which reportedly showed flashes coming from a vehicle alongside theirs, along with damage to the car’s windows.

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A Minnesota college student was taken into custody after the authorities said he made multiple threats involving a campus fraternity and was later found carrying weapons.

According to court documents, the investigation began when a fraternity member alerted campus public safety at a university in St. Cloud. The student claimed another individual had allegedly been making statements about carrying out a shooting at the fraternity house after being rejected from joining.

The situation escalated weeks after an earlier incident in which the suspect allegedly believed someone had been sent to attack him. The authorities said he later confronted a fraternity member on campus, approaching from behind in a skyway and questioning whether that person had arranged the prior assault. During that encounter, he allegedly made threatening remarks, including statements about killing whoever was responsible and suggesting he would act even if the person he was speaking to was involved.

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Two roommates were reportedly arrested in St. George, Utah, after the authorities executed a search warrant at their residence and allegedly discovered 19 firearms along with several types of suspected drugs.

According to reports, the investigation began at approximately 10 p.m. on March 4 when two officers who were on foot patrol and reportedly smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the backyard of a nearby home. The officers contacted the residents and asked for permission to search the property, but consent was allegedly denied. The authorities searched after obtaining a warrant.

Court documents stated that officers first located marijuana-related drug paraphernalia in the backyard, including items that had been placed inside a smoker grill. Some of the paraphernalia was reportedly claimed by another individual who was present at the residence.

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A Wisconsin man was taken into custody after authorities in Milwaukee reported that he allegedly forced his way into a home and threatened two women while armed with a handgun.

According to authorities, the incident reportedly happened on February 26 at a residence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Police later arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of several charges, including armed burglary, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment, attempted sexual assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Authorities stated that the situation may have begun when a person who was at the home to perform repair work encountered the suspect outside. The worker reportedly told police that the man asked how many people were inside the residence and appeared to have a firearm concealed under his clothing. The worker said he followed the man’s instructions to approach the home, but was allowed to leave moments later. After getting away, he contacted emergency services.

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A Colorado college student was arrested after the authorities were told that he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill a fellow student who lived nearby on campus.

Campus police and state investigators reportedly became involved after concerns arose about the alleged plot. According to reports, the accused student allegedly approached multiple people, offering money in exchange for carrying out the act. The student and the alleged target had known each other previously, but sources say tensions had risen in recent weeks.

The situation came to light when another student, who was approached about the alleged plan, reported it to the authorities. Investigators stated that the accused and the alleged target shared a living space and were teammates on the college football team. A dispute reportedly occurred inside the dorm, during which property was briefly disturbed, though no damage was reported. Afterward, the accused student allegedly made statements while he allegedly held a pair of scissors in a way that was interpreted as threatening.

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