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Ga. Man Faked Medical Emergency at Red Lobster, Called 911 to Avoid Paying for Dinner: Police

A Georgia man was arrested last week after he allegedly called 911 and faked a medical emergency to avoid paying his food bill, according to the Douglas Police Department.

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People.com· Oct 3, 12:22 AMGa. Man Faked Medical Emergency at Red Lobster, Called 911 to Avoid Paying for Dinner: Police

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Denver police can't ticket Waymos. Legislators may change that.Colorado law has no mechanism for citing driverless cars for traffic violations. State lawmakers plan to propose new regulations next year.

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Thousands of NYPD officers gain new pension-calculation option under Hochul billThe change gives many police officers greater control over when they retire by expanding their calculation options.

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