K9 Kopke of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office has received a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. to aid in her efforts to ensure safety in the community.

The Christiansburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Francesco Malage, husband of fallen police officer Patricia Espinosa, is comforted outside St. Patrick’s on East Main Street in Smithtown on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone ...