News 8/26/2011: Fast-food manager conspired to rob restaurant

Friday, August 26th, 2011 at 10:39am: Several times a day we publish the latest news of violent crime in our country. Please be careful out there - we never think these events could happen to us, but these people we're reading about didn't think that either. Some of these events may be shocking to some readers, but we feel it is important to show just how important self defense weapons are these days.

Media Minefield: Amber Alert -- room to improve
by MinnPost.com (blog)

In all white letters, it read “Child Abduction Alert.” The words on the screen didn't change, but a man started speaking in a voice that had a Vincent Price vibe to it. He said the city (Brooklyn Park), the girl's name (Dolla Yang), her age (16), ...
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Trotter Found Guilty on 9 Counts of Sex Crimes
by WIFR

... concurrent in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Child Abduction is a Class 4 Felony with a sentencing range of 1-3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Unlawful Sending of a Public Conveyance Travel Ticket to a Minor is a Class A.
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Final suspect in violent ambush and robbery against released inmate arrested
by ABC Action News

The third and final suspect who took part in the violent Clearwater attack and robbery of a recently released inmate back in July has been arrested, Police say. Chase Brown, 19, was arrested and charged with Strong Arm Robbery and Aggravated Battery ...
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ABC Action News

Man charged in robbery that triggered fatal police shooting
by Chicago Tribune

A 30-year-old man was arrested this week and has been charged with murder in connection with a robbery last May that ended with police fatally shooting his alleged accomplice, officials said today. The robbery and gunfight began about 1:30 am on May 11 ...
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Chicago Tribune

Fast-food manager conspired to rob restaurant
by San Jose Mercury News

The Victorville Daily Press (http://bit.ly/rnYv3M) says deputies were called to the Victorville restaurant late Tuesday because of an armed robbery. Masked men used a drive through window to get into the restaurant, tied up employees and took cash. ...
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Protecting yourself has never been more important. Please don't let yourself be unprepared, no matter where you are.

Although not as likely, it is possible to encounter violence in broad daylight outside a shopping mall when you least expect it. Walking dark streets at night is not the only time you are at risk.

Buy a triple pack pepper spray for your home, car and key-chain today.