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Garden Grove, CA

NewSantaAna

Last March, a female reported to police that she was inappropriately touched by a Boys & Girls Club counselor, who was later identified as Elijah Domminic Barrera , 29 years-old, of Fullerton, according to the Garden Grove Police Department .

A former O.C. Boys and Girls Club counselor was arrested for allegedly molesting young girls

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

Jorge Luis Rodriguez Tejada receives an 84-month prison term for possession and intent to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Jorge Luis Rodriguez Tejada, a 38-year-old dual citizen of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, was sentenced today to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Dual Citizen Gets 7-Year Sentence for NJ Drug Trafficking

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Culpeper County, VA

Hopewell, VA

Tracy Leicher

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred on Monday, March 25.

Highway Tragedy; Man Dies After Running into Path of Tractor Trailer

Akron, PA

The Quick Historian

AKRON, Pa. -- Law enforcement recently apprehended a 28-year-old landlord suspected of setting fire to his tenants' residence out of frustration. According to a statement issued by the West Earl Township Police Department, the incident unfolded on March 23, just before 2:15 a.m., when officers were dispatched to 312 South 10th St. in response to a reported "civil issue." Allegedly, Ronald Frisbie III, the landlord, became agitated with his tenants following purported damage to a washer and dryer unit. After police intervened and resolved the dispute, officers departed approximately 25 minutes later.

Landlord sets home on fire after tenants break washer and dryer

Los Angeles County, CA

Llano, CA

Pain In The Pass

LLANO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Four people are injured as the result of a head-on crash on Highway 18 near the town of Llano Sunday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by Don Luis Meza.)

Two Airlifted after Head-On Crash on Highway 18 Sunday Afternoon

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Cleveland, OH

Brown on Cleveland

Cleveland, OH. An Ohio man who killed his sister, her husband, and unborn niece was sentenced today in the Courtroom of Cuyahoga County Judge Rick Bell. Jason David Iverson was found guilty of three counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. As family members on both sides of the aisle awaited sentencing, the question was "why." What happened on September 4, 2023, caused so much turmoil that it cost the lives of three innocent people.

Three Life Sentences: Ohio Man's Brutal Family Murder

Anaheim, CA

Patrol Officers arrested Joseph Michael Sanders , a 34-year-old transient with a criminal record, on 4/18/2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m., on charges of kicking a small dog, as seen on a widely publicized video, according to the Anaheim Police Department .

Transient ex-con who repeatedly kicked a small dog arrested by the Anaheim Police

Anacortes, WA

ANACORTES, Wash. -- Authorities are actively pursuing a man following the tragic death of his 41-year-old wife, an elementary school teacher, who was allegedly stabbed to death earlier this week. The suspect reportedly fled towards a bridge after the incident.

Police searching for husband after his wife is found dead

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Elkhart, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a concerning development, former Elkhart Police Chief Laura Koch was apprehended on Monday on suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated, according to authorities. Reports indicate that an Indiana State trooper pulled Koch over on County Road 17 after observing her vehicle crossing the center line. Upon investigation, an open container of alcohol was allegedly discovered inside her car, and Koch purportedly failed field sobriety tests administered at the scene.

Former Elkhart Police Chief Laura Koch Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving

Rialto, CA

RIALTO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A motorcyclist died after hitting the back of a car on the 210 Freeway Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by Caltrans)

Motorcyclist Dies in Rialto on the 210 Freeway after Rear Ending Car Sunday Afternoon

Indiana State

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Denver, CO

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

Clifton, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Morristown, NJ

Food Excluded from Supplemental Security Income Calculations to Improve Equity and Efficiency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations, marking a significant shift in how In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations are determined.

Social Security Administration Simplifies SSI with Major Rule Change on Food Assistance

Gainesville, FL

Newberry, FL

Bronson, FL

Williston, FL

Micanopy, FL

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Archer and Alachua County commissions discuss road expansion at joint meeting

Archer and Alachua County commissioners held a joint meeting Monday at the Archer Community Center, and their discussion centered around plans to widen parts of Archer...

Archer and Alachua County commissions discuss road expansion at joint meeting

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