News 8/30/2011: Gas station worker shot in robbery

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 at 8:20am - Violent crime is happening all around us, but often behind closed doors where no-one can see it. Our daily news feed brings you the latest criminal news from around the country so you can be better informed. Some of these events may be shocking to some readers, but it is important to stay informed and understand just how important protecting yourself and your family is nowadays.

United effort in purge on drug crime
by Glasgow Evening Times

Drug users who terrorise communities by funding their habit through violent crime and theft face a crackdown. The partnership between Inverclyde and Renfrewshire councils and Strathclyde Police will see a six-strong team based at Erskine police station ...
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Glasgow Evening Times

'Austin Powers' actor Joseph Son has been convicted of torture in a rape case.
by ABC News

Joseph Hyungmin Son, best known for playing shoe-hurling villain Random Task in "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," has been convicted of torture in a rape case. The actor was found guilty Thursday of one felony count of torture in ...
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ABC News

Fortune Brands to Spin-Off Home & Security Unit
by Food Ingredients First (press release)

Summary:Following the spin-off, Fortune Brands will change its name to Beam and operate as a pure-play spirits company. Aug 30 2011 --- Fortune Brands, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved final plans to separate the company's ...
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Hair thieves smash their way into beauty supply store
by Atlanta Journal Constitution

By Mike Morris Thieves targeting expensive hair weaves smashed a vehicle through the front of a West End beauty supply store before daybreak Tuesday. The break-in at Angie's Beauty Supply and Salon in the 1100 block of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard ...
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Gas station worker shot in robbery
by Cincinnati.com

A gas station worker shot in the leg during an attempted robbery late Monday is expected... SPRINGFIELD TWP. – A gas station worker shot in the leg during an attempted robbery late Monday is expected to recover, police said early Tuesday. ...
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