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 12
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VIDEO: Robber Tries To Hold Up Atlanta Nail Salon, But No One Cares

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Atlanta, GA – Security footage captured the moment when a suspect pretending to have a gun tried to hold up a nail salon, but no one inside was fazed by his antics (video below). Atlanta Police Department’s (APD) Robbery Unit investigators said the botched heist took place at the Nail 1st salon located at 2625 […]

Jul 12
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Marion County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Durm Murdered By Inmate

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Indianapolis, IN – Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy John Durm was murdered in the line of duty on Monday while bringing an inmate back to the jail after a medical transport. The incident occurred inside the sallyport at the Adult Detention Center (ACD) located at 695 Justice Way at approximately 11:30 a.m. on July […]

Jul 12
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Inmate Uses Handcuff Chain To Murder Veteran Sheriff’s Deputy, Escapes In Facility’s Transport Van

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Indianapolis, IN – A veteran Marion County sheriff’s deputy was murdered in the line of duty while bringing an inmate back to a local jail after a medical appointment on Monday. The incident occurred inside the sallyport at the Adult Detention Center (ACD) located at 695 Justice Way at approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 10, […]

Jul 12
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BREAKING: 2 Alabama Firefighters Shot Inside Fire Station

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Birmingham, AL – A gunman walked into a Birmingham fire station and shot two firefighters on Wednesday morning, according to police. The incident occurred at the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) Station 9 on 27th Street North in the Norwood neighborhood at about 8:30 a.m. on July 12, WVTM reported. Birmingham Police Department (BPD) […]

Jul 11
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VIDEO: Driver Hits Florida Cop With Car While Trying To Flee Traffic Stop

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Lauderhill, FL – A Florida woman hit a Lauderhill police officer with her car while fleeing from a traffic stop earlier this month (video below). The incident occurred in the 5500-block of Northwest 44th Street at approximately 8 p.m. on July 1, WSVN reported. A Lauderhill police officer pulled 26-year-old Crystalee Tennant-Parnther over after he […]

Jul 11
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VIDEO: Off-Duty Florida Deputy Fired After Allegedly Fleeing From Traffic Stop In Nearby County

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Lake County, FL – A Orange County sheriff’s deputy is out of a job after he allegedly fled from a deputy in a neighboring county when he tried to pull him over last week (video below). Dashcam footage from a Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy’s patrol car showed a motorcyclist illegally passing an SUV […]

Jul 11
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VIDEO: 86-Year-Old Man Murdered By Gunman On Scooter During Deadly NYC Shooting Spree

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Queens, NY – A gunman murdered a random 86-year-old man and wounded three others during a half-hour-long shooting spree in Brooklyn and Queens on Saturday (video below). New York City Police Department (NYPD) Detective Bureau Assistant Chief Joseph Kenny said the attacks began shortly after 11 a.m. on July 8, when police received a report […]

Jul 11
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Pickensville Police Department Chief Kendrick ‘Ken’ Barnes Dies Unexpectedly

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Aliceville, AL – Pickensville Police Department (PPD) Chief Kendrick “Ken” Barnes died unexpectedly on June 26. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is handling the ongoing investigation into the 37-year-old police chief’s death, but sources said foul play is not suspected, WCBI reported. Chief Barnes’ exact cause of death was not immediately released. The City […]

Jul 11
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Judge Declares Mistrial In Murders Of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna And 77-Year-Old Bystander

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Dedham, MA – A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a convicted felon accused of murdering Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna with a rock and the sergeant’s duty pistol in 2018. Emanuel Lopes, 25, was also charged with the murder of 77-year-old Vera Adams, who was standing on her porch when Lopes […]

Jul 10
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Police Find Campsites In Forest Amid Ongoing Search For Escaped Murder Suspect Michael Burham

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Warren County, PA – Law enforcement officers searching for escaped murder suspect Michael Burham said they have located small stockpiles and campsites in the forest near the jail facility he broke out of last week. Police described the fugitive, 34-year-old Michael Burham, as a “survivalist” with military training and the know-how to stay concealed and […]

Jul 10
Fallen Heroes
Hero Down: Rutland Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen Killed By Suspect In High-Speed Chase

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Rutland, VT – Rutland Police Department (RPD) Officer Jessica Ebbighausen died in the line of duty on July 7 after a fleeing suspect crashed head-on into her patrol car, according to investigators. The incident began at approximately 2:35 p.m. on July 7 when the Rutland Police Department (RPD) received a report that 20-year-old Tate Rheaume […]

Jul 10
News
Georgia Deputy Fighting For His Life After Deadly Shootout With Homeless Man

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Augusta, GA – A veteran Richmond County sheriff’s deputy suffered a massive gunshot wound to his neck and is fighting for his life after getting into a shootout with a homeless man on Saturday. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Chief Deputy Pat Clayton provided details about the fatal officer-involved shooting in a message sent out […]

Jul 10
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Rookie Vermont Cop Killed By Suspect During High-Speed Chase

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Rutland, VT – A 19-year-old rookie Rutland police officer was killed in a head-on crash with a suspect who was fleeing from police on Friday. The incident began at approximately 2:35 p.m. on July 7 when the Rutland Police Department (RPD) received a report that 20-year-old Tate Rheaume was trying to break into a house […]

Jul 07
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Concealed Carry Holder Shoots Armed Suspect During Attempted Robbery In Chicago

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Chicago, IL – Police said an armed robbery victim, who happened to be a concealed carry permit holder, turned the tables on his attacker by shooting him during a holdup early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred in the 2600-block of West Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood on the city’s north side shortly after […]

Jul 07
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Cop Races Into Blazing Barn To Save Cattle From Burning To Death

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Sturgeon Bay, WI – A Wisconsin police officer heroically ran into a burning barn and saved three cows from burning alive last month (video below). Sturgeon Bay Police Department (SBPD) Officer Andrew Crabb had nearly wrapped up his night shift when he noticed a plume of black smoke billowing up from a farmyard in the […]

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