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Sirens & Gavels archive for April 20, 2012

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012

DSHS worker had 'disturbing' child porn 

A state social services employee accused of distributing child pornography must undergo a mental health evaluation before he can leave jail, a judge ruled today. A federal prosecutor said the material distributed by Darrell J. Rogers, who licenses foster homes for children, is some of…

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 Ronald Reynolds, left, returns to his seat as his wife, Linda Reynolds, looks on and his son Jonathan Reynolds, right, steps up to speak during a news conference at an attorney's office Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, in Olympia, Wash. Jonathan and Ronald Reynolds say they did not kill Ronda Reynolds in 1998, disputing the conclusion of an inquest jury. Ronald and Jonathan Reynolds said at the news conference that the accusations against them have been wrecking their lives. An inquest jury last month found the Reynolds men responsible for the death of Ronda Reynolds. The coroner issued arrest warrants for the two men, but the county prosecutor said there's not enough evidence to charge them criminally. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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'48 Hours' to feature Reynolds case

Ronald Reynolds, left, returns to his seat as his wife, Linda Reynolds, looks on and his son Jonathan Reynolds, right, steps up to speak during a news conference at an attorney's office Nov. 10, 2011, in Olympia. Jonathan and Ronald Reynolds say they did not…

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This Dec. 18, 1984 file photo shows Don Nichols, right, standing with his son, Dan Nichols, left, as they pled not guilty in court in Virginia City, Mont. Standing with them is attorney, Steve Ungar. The U.S. attorney’s office in Montana has filed federal drug and weapons charges against Dan Nichols, part of the father and-son duo convicted in kidnapping a world class athlete in 1984, killing a would-be rescuer and eluding authorities for months, April 19, 2012. ((AP Photo/File))

Warrant issued for '80s 'mountain man'

This Dec. 18, 1984 file photo shows Don Nichols, right, standing with his son, Dan Nichols, left, as they pled not guilty in court in Virginia City, Mont. Standing with them is attorney, Steve Ungar. (AP Photo/File) By MATT GOURAS,Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) —…

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Spokane police are trying to identity a person of interest in an attempted child luring.
The incident occurred April 11 at the Shadle Park WalMart on West Wellesley Avenue.
Anyone with information on the man's identity is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233. (Spokane Police Department)

Pic shows possible child luring suspect

Spokane police are trying to identity a person of interest in an attempted child luring. The incident occurred April 11 at the Shadle Park WalMart on West Wellesley Avenue, police said today. Anyone with information on the man's identity is asked to call Crime Check…

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Lawsuit says circumcision 'robbed' man

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota prison inmate is suing the hospital where he was circumcised as a newborn, saying he only recently became aware that he'd undergone the procedure and that it robbed him of his sexual prowess. Dean Cochrun, 28, is…

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'Baby's momma' call helps nab suspect

BAY CITY, Mich. (AP) — Thanks to a ringing cellphone with an incoming call from "Baby's momma," police in Michigan say they were able to track down a suspected robber. Investigators in Bay City said a cellphone was found on the ground of a convenience…

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