police

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The teenager was found by police in a nearby hotel and taken into custody, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The company has apologised for not contacting the police, but said the suspect's account did not meet its threshold of a credible or imminent plan for serious physical harm to others.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Federal and local police made between two dozen and four dozen arrests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Surveillance video provided by police shows Valencia after he’s released from jail around 1 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The place was swarming with Dutch police and German soldiers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler