When you hear the phrase "battered woman syndrome" what comes to mind? Even if you aren't familiar with this mental disorder, it's important to realize just how serious it is. While any woman can become a victim of domestic violence, it's also possible for battered...
Month: December 2016
Police charge 3 juveniles in case involving teen’s death
According to news sources, three teens have been taken into custody in relation to the death of a 15-year-old Florida boy. The boy was reportedly found lying on the ground in a park in Winter Park, Florida on Oct. 15 with few signs of trauma. Law enforcement...
Synthetic drugs may or may not be illegal
Florida residents may be interested to learn that some drug makers attempt to skirt around drug laws by altering the chemical compositions that make them illegal. However, new synthetic drugs often do not remain legal for very long. Additionally, the altered compounds...
Former professional wrestler thwarts robbery in Florida
Although many people are aware that they could be the victim of crimes, they often rely on personal characteristics to ward off any potential assaults. Whether it be your demeanor, your size or your attitude, nearly everyone hopes to go through their day-to-day lives...
Police catch Florida fugitive
After being on the lamb for drug trafficking charges for a year, a Hillsborough County man was arrested in New York on Dec. 6. The man, aged 40, and his two brothers were originally arrested in 2010 in Florida for selling oxycodone. Police caught up to the man at his...
Portable drug testing kits come under fire
Police departments across the nation often rely on portable chemical tests to determine whether or not suspicious substances are illegal drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine. The kits are inexpensive and simple for law enforcement officers to use, but the results...
