K-9 persuades Ore. burglary suspect to give up

Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. — A burglary suspect holed up in an Oregon deli refused police commands to come out, but changed his mind after hearing from a police dog. Gresham police say the police dog persuaded 31-year-old James Patrick Brennan III to surrender early Wednesday because the man was…

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Inmate rips Ore. governor for execution halt

Associated Press SALEM, Ore. — A condemned inmate who was scheduled to be executed next month is slamming Gov. John Kitzhaber for giving him a reprieve, saying the governor didn’t have the guts to carry out the execution. Two-time murderer Gary Haugen had voluntarily given up his legal challenges, saying…

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