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Oakland, CA

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The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is appealing to the public for any information regarding the tragic homicide of George Afakisi, which occurred on November 26, 2023. Afakisi, a beloved member of the community, was fatally shot around 7:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of Crosby Avenue while standing outside with friends.

Police implore public to catch killers of California father last seen holding his baby girl in photo

Alameda County, CA

San Joaquin County, CA

Tracy, CA

A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Corral Fire, is currently burning in San Joaquin County near Tracy, prompting multiple evacuation orders and significant road closures. Cal Fire crews are actively battling the blaze near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site along Corral Hollow Road. The fire has scorched over 8,800 acres and is only 10% contained as of the latest reports.

Evacuations ordered, California interstate shut down by out-of-control nearly 10,000 acre brush fire

California State

Two firefighters sustained burns while battling a rapidly expanding wildfire east of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Site 300. As the fire rages southwest of Tracy, it has forced the closure of a major highway. I-580 is closed in both directions from Corral Hollow Road to I-5 due to heavy smoke and zero visibility, with no estimated time of reopening provided.

Brush fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; Flames spread to California interstate forcing closure

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

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

Minor day-to-day weather changes are expected through the weekend. High pressure will move northward, bringing warmer temperatures and less wind to inland areas by Friday. A weak trough will pass over the area this weekend. This will slightly lower temperatures and deepen the marine layer. Breezier winds are expected for the mountains and deserts.

Southern California Weather set to Heat Up to 100s: Sizzling Temperatures Set to Arrive Next Week

Oroville, CA

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues to closely monitor and manage water releases from Lake Oroville as the reservoir reaches its peak storage capacity. Currently, Lake Oroville stands at an elevation of 898 feet, with storage levels hovering around 3.52 million acre-feet. This equates to 99% of the reservoir's total capacity and 126% of the historical average.

Huge California lake nears storage capacity; State to begin tweaking water releases downstream

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.

U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

Nashville, TN

Murray, KY

The Murray Sentinel

MURRAY – A Murray couple was arrested last week after two juveniles in their care were admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for severe weight loss with supporting evidence of malnutrition and physical abuse.

Foster parents arrested after children found to be extremely malnourished

Arlington, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

Santa Rosa, CA

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint at Highway 12 and Streamside Drive from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. While no drivers were arrested for DUI, the checkpoint yielded several other significant results, police said.

Cops stop 1,000 cars at California DUI checkpoint; 24 drivers turn up to be on roads unlicensed

Madison County, IL

Fayette County, KY

The Lexington Times

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Myrtle Taylena Craig, also known as Tay, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges related to a drug distribution conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. Craig’s plea agreement was filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Woman admits guilt in meth and fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Fayette and Madison Counties

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to a Douglas Police Department incident report, a 29-year-old male is in custody following an incident at a local business where he allegedly punched a juvenile multiple times in the face. The report indicates that the juvenile was shown on video surveillance removing a firearm from his pocket during the dispute.

Douglas Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Juvenile in Douglas Business Dispute

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The initial police report is a bleak one: A 13-year-old girl had been shot to death before dawn on Aug. 10, 2013. Her best friend would die later at what is now UF Health Jacksonville.

Sheriff Office reexamines teenage girls’ slayings

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Wednesday, a cat with a challenging start to life now looking for her forever home. The local animal shelter reveals that Wednesday was found “in a literal heap of trash in a hoarding house, nursing her five babies.” Regardless of her tough start to motherhood, Wednesday was an excellent mother to her litter until they all found loving homes.

Cat Found Nursing Kittens In Trash Now Looking For Love

Mississippi State

NEWARK, N.J. – In a significant legal development, Keaton Langston, a 39-year-old Mississippi man linked to pharmacies, durable medical equipment companies, and a laboratory, has confessed to orchestrating a health care fraud scheme that swindled Medicare out of more than $51 million. The announcement was made today by Caroline Sadlowski, Attorney for the United States.

$51M Medicare Fraud Scheme: Man Pleads Guilty

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

NEW JERSEY - A woman from Hudson County, New Jersey, identified as 29-year-old Zyeama Johnson of Jersey City, has been charged with burglarizing two U.S. Post Offices on six separate occasions, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson, who was formerly employed at one of the post offices she allegedly targeted, appeared today in Newark federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy Waldor and was subsequently released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Ex-employee charged with multiple post office burglaries

Winter Haven, FL

Lake Alfred, FL

Eagle Lake, FL

Lakeland, FL

Polk City, FL

Lakeshore, FL

NewsBreak

Crime scene tape surrounds home where Tonya Whipp was last seen, search planned for Saturday

AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Nearly a year after Tonya Whipp was reported missing, Auburndale police are planning to execute a search warrant on Saturday at the home...

Crime scene tape surrounds home where Tonya Whipp was last seen, search planned for Saturday

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