SUMMARY: The Bruce Police Department has welcomed a new K9 officer, Snaps, partnered with Officer Luis Sosa. Snaps, a Belgian Malinois, has been with the department for three months and has recently completed drug training. He made his first drug bust in September, demonstrating his effectiveness in aiding police efforts to combat crime in the town. Mayor Jimmy Hubbard expressed satisfaction with Snaps’ performance, noting the swift impact the K9 has made since joining the force.

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SUMMARY: Adrian Durr, a deputy in Simpson County, Mississippi, was arraigned on October 10 after being indicted for using excessive force against an arrestee. The indictment alleges that while the arrestee was handcuffed and restrained, Durr struck him in the head with a taser’s handgrip and kicked him, rendering the individual unconscious. U.S. Attorney Todd Gee emphasized that unlawful assaults on arrestees are federal crimes. Durr has been charged with Deprivation of Civil Rights Under Color of Law, facing a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted. The FBI is currently investigating the case.

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SUMMARY: Nearly a year after Jackson State University student Jaylen Burns was killed, no one has been held accountable for his death. In memory of Burns, family and friends gathered at the Stewpot Opportunity Center to unveil a mural honoring his vibrant spirit. Burns, an Industrial Technology major from Chicago, dedicated his last service project to this center before his tragic shooting on October 15. His mother, Latrice Wright, vows to keep his memory alive through ongoing advocacy, ensuring that his name and legacy are recognized and that his death is not in vain.

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