Author - Holly Matkin

Holly is a former probation and parole officer who is married to a sheriff’s deputy. She is a regular contributor to Signature Montana magazine, and has written feature articles for Distinctly Montana magazine.
Jul 31
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Security Guard Stomped, Beaten To Death By Mob Outside Hollywood Nightclub

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Los Angeles, CA – A nightclub security guard was beaten to death by a violent mob outside his popular Hollywood workplace early Sunday morning. The incident occurred outside the Dragonfly Hollywood nightclub located in the 6500-block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Wilcox Avenue at approximately 2 a.m. on July 30, KTLA reported. The Los Angeles […]

Jul 31
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Alejandro Martinez Dies 8 Months After Driver Ran Over Recruit Class

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By Holly Matkin and Sandy Malone Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Deputy Alejandro Martinez died in the line of duty on Friday, eight months after he and 24 of his fellow law enforcement academy recruits were hit by a wrong-way driver while they were out for a group run in […]

Jul 31
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California Laundromat Employee Helps Rescue Kidnapped Texas Girl

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Long Beach, CA – An observant laundromat employee helped rescue a 13-year-old girl who had been kidnapped in Texas earlier this month and driven to the west coast by her 61-year-old abductor, according to investigators. The unidentified victim was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by 61-year-old Steven Robert Sablan as she was walking in San Antonio […]

Jul 31
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5 People Wounded In Shooting Outside Michigan Shopping Plaza

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Lansing, MI – Five people were shot and two remain in critical condition after an incident in the parking lot of a Lansing shopping center early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred at the Logan Square Shopping Center located in the 1300-block of West Holmes Road at approximately 1 a.m. on July 30, the Lansing State […]

Jul 28
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Girlfriend Accused Of Murdering Boston Cop Claims Police Are Trying To Frame Her

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Dedham, MA – A woman facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has accused state and local police of attempting to frame her and questioned the judge’s ability to be fair and impartial. Officer O’Keefe died on Jan. 29, 2022, after his girlfriend, 41-year-old Karen Read, […]

Jul 28
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VIDEO: Woman Narrowly Escapes Encounter With Armed Carjackers

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Oakland, CA – A driver’s dashcam captured the moment when three suspects tried to carjack her in the Oakland hills area last week (video below). The incident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on July 21 as the unidentified female victim was driving southeast on Skyline Boulevard, KTVU reported. The woman had a dashcam in her […]

Jul 28
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Florida Woman Bites Another Woman’s Ear Off During Brawl At House Party

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Callaway, FL – A Florida woman had part of her ear bitten off while brawling with another woman over stolen vape pens at a house party earlier this month. The incident occurred at a home on Olokee Street on July 4, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. According to deputies, a […]

Jul 28
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Connecticut Officer Responding To Call Hits, Kills Pastor Crossing Street With His Patrol Vehicle

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Stamford, CT – A Connecticut pastor was crossing the street to pick up his mail on Wednesday when he was fatally hit by a Stamford police officer who was on his way to a call. The collision occurred near Wire Mill Road and Studio Road at approximately 4:12 p.m. on July 26, the Stamford Police […]

Jul 28
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Newberry Police Lieutenant Michael Wood Dies In Crash While Responding To Call

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Newberry, SC – Newberry Police Department (NPD) Lieutenant Michael “Mike” Wood died in the line of duty on Wednesday after he was involved in a crash while responding to a call. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. on July 16, WLTX reported. South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) Corporal David Jones said Lt. Wood was […]

Jul 28
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Mayor Says Miami Police Director Tried To Resign Shortly Before He Shot Himself In The Head

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Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez called the city’s mayor and attempted to resign shortly before he shot himself on an interstate south of Tampa on Sunday night. Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a press conference on Wednesday that she briefly spoke with Director Ramirez on the phone […]

Jul 28
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Tarpon Springs Police Major Michael ‘Mike’ Trill Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency

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Tarpon Springs, FL – Tarpon Springs Police Department (TSPD) Major Michael “Mike” Trill died on July 15 after suffering a medical emergency at his home. TSPD Chief Jeff Young said in a video briefing that Maj. Trill’s wife found him unresponsive in the bathroom of their house at about 12:34 p.m. while he was off-duty […]

Jul 28
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua ‘Josh’ LaForge Dies Of Heart Attack During Morning Run

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Racine, WI – Racine County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Deputy Joshua “Josh” LaForge died unexpectedly on July 4 after suffering a heart attack while out on his morning run. The 41-year-old deputy passed away with his wife, Nicole, by his side, according to his obituary. The RCSO confirmed Deputy LaForge’s tragic death in a press release […]

Jul 27
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Philadelphia Police Officer Kevin Whetstone Dies 3 Weeks After Suffering Heart Attack

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Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) Officer Kevin Whetstone died on July 14 after suffering a heart attack three weeks earlier. His wife, Stephanie Whetstone, said he also suffered a minor heart attack two years ago, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Officer Whetstone played basketball after work on June 22, but he wasn’t feeling well […]

Jul 27
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Label Says Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That In A Small Town’ Video Only Edited To Fix Copyright Issues

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Nashville, TN – Brief portions of the music video for country music star Jason Aldean’s controversial new smash hit “Try That in a Small Town” have been edited out due to “third party copyright clearance issues,” according to the singer’s label. Broken Bow Records said the edits had nothing to do with complaints from critics […]

Jul 27
News
Oregon Deputy Shot While Serving Eviction Notice

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Tualatin, OR – A Washington County sheriff’s deputy was shot multiple times while trying to detain a suspect at an apartment complex on Wednesday morning. The series of events leading up to the shooting began at approximately 9:30 a.m. on July 26, when Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrived at the Forest Rim Apartments […]

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