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Friday, June 14, 2013  On June 10 the Osage County Sheriff's Office and the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group conducted a narcotics related investigation at a home in the 1100-block of Adams Street in Linn.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Three repeat offenders were busted in Maries County after authorities found narcotics and stolen property in their home.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A sheriff's deputy was sprayed with tear gas during a traffic stop, resulting in a Columbia man eventually behind bars.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of people gathered in the State Capitol Rotunda to honor Missouri's fallen law enforcement officers.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Many mid Missouri law enforcement agencies are holding Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27th.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has voted to bar the payment of union dues as a condition of employment for law enforcement officers.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Missouri House has approved legislation intended to restrict use of aircraft for surveillance of people, farms and homes.

Monday, April 01, 2013  AP IMPACT: Mexican cartels dispatch trusted agents to live and work deep inside United States

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The officer was conducting a routine patrol when he spotted the man riding in a passing car.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Story includes links to vandalism arrests as downtown Jefferson City business owners deal with graffiti and cover the costs of cleaning it up.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) -- Livestock producers in southwest Missouri are confronting an outbreak of cattle rustling that one sheriff says appears to involve organized thieves targeting a cluster of counties.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The exemptions, which expired at the end of 2012, prevent the release of security plans and procedures that protect facilities such as schools, courthouses, and hospitals.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The man widely believed to be behind the aviation company is an ex-convict named Christian Esquino, 50, who has a long and checkered legal past.