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Kristy Tallman

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — Authorities in East Wenatchee have apprehended Derek William Bianchi, a 36-year-old resident, on suspicion of trafficking a significant quantity of opioids, including the lethal combination known as Gray Death.

Drug Combo More Deadly Than Fentanyl Circulating Through Washington; 'Gray Death'

Irvine, CA

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The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 46-year-old Rhean Fontanoza , of Aliso Viejo, for the murder of a UPS driver. Yesterday, at about 3:00 p.m., IPD responded to the area of Fleming and Chrysler after multiple reports of gunshots being heard. Officers arrived on scene and located a UPS driver slumped over in the driver’s seat of his delivery truck. Officers pulled him from the vehicle and began life saving measures. The driver suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died from his injuries. He was identified as Expedito Cuesta De Leon , 50, of Aliso Viejo.

A UPS driver was fatally shot in Irvine by a coworker who has been arrested

Johnstown, PA

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RICHLAND TWP, PA – The Richland Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent retail theft at a Dollar General store. The incident occurred on May 11, 2024, at the store located at 1513 Scalp Avenue in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Suspect Sought in Dollar General Theft - Help Needed!

Three Rivers, MI

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Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Newark, NJ

Bergen County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Hazelhurst woman was recently arrested in Douglas by the Coffee County Drug Unit after methamphetamine was found inside her purse during a traffic stop, according to a preliminary report. Weekly jail bookings also indicate that the driver of the vehicle, another woman, was taken into custody on a felony probation warrant.

Two Arrested in Douglas on traffic stop for drug possession and felony probation warrant

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Warrensburg, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Jones Brothers Mule Barn building is located at 101 North College Avenue in Warrensburg, Missouri (Johnson County). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2011.

Jones Brothers Mule Barn: historic barn was also a hardware store in Warrensburg, MO | built in 1912

Fredericksburg, VA

Cheryl E Preston

A class of Virginia second-graders received a lesson last Thursday their parents did not sign them up for. Fox News reports that students at Spotswood Elementary School in Fredericksburg were examined by medical personnel due to drugs being found.

Second-graders at a Virginia school required drug-related medical exams after teacher was arrested

Thomasville, NC

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Thomasville, NC – Thomasville detectives have made an arrest in connection with a tractor that was stolen on April 29, 2024. The investigation began when detectives commenced inquiries into the disappearance of a John Deere tractor from the 700 block of Julian Avenue.

Woman Arrested for Theft of Tractor

Missouri State

Poplar Bluff, MO

Everytime I see a house that is interesting or unique, I usually say I love this house. It doesn't need to be a mansion, but it does need to be historic. There's something unique about the style of this house I like.

J. Herbert Moore built his house in 1938 in Butler County, Missouri

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Marmalade, who they describe as "a beautiful lady with a sad past." Once a cherished pet, Marmalade was left to fend for herself outdoors when her owner sadly passed away. "She was watched in the neighborhood for months, as she grew more matted," the shelter wrote. "Thankfully, she was trapped and brought to us."

Meet Marmalade: A Beautiful Lady With A Sad Past Now Looking For Love

Morristown, NJ

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant policy change that will standardize the treatment of rental subsidies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants and recipients across the nation. Starting September 30, 2024, a uniform rule concerning "business arrangements" for rent payments will be applied, expanding a previously limited exception to all states.

SSI Rental Subsidy Expansion Nationwide by September 2024

Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Veronica H. Paulus and Akshaya Ravi, Crimson Staff Writers. Top Harvard Medical School neuroscientist Khalid Shah allegedly falsified data and plagiarized images across 21 papers, data manipulation expert Elisabeth M. Bik said.

Top Harvard Medical School Neuroscientist Accused of Research Misconduct

New Mexico State

Farmington, NM

Lance R. Fletcher

A New Mexican Lakota student’s traditional aópazan was cut off her graduation cap by faculty during her high school graduation ceremony in New Mexico this week. It was during the national anthem Monday night when Farmington High School faculty members approached the student, Genesis White Bull, and confiscated her cap, the according to the AP.

Faculty cut off Lakota student's feather plume during commencement at a New Mexico high school

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A corrections officer is one of 17 people who have been arrested after a six-month investigation into illegal drug trafficking at the Duval County jail. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Tuesday announced the arrest of corrections officer Kobe Collett, 23, the fifth employee the agency has arrested this year.

Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Westminster, CA

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

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UPDATE Belmont: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Auto Repair Shop

Firefighters said no injuries were reported following a commercial fire that broke out at a wholesale car dealership in the Belmont section of The Bronx on...

UPDATE Belmont: No Injuries Reported following Fire at Auto Repair Shop

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