Aurora, IL

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Pacific County, WA

Long Beach, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A Pacific County judge sentenced a fisherman to 50 days in jail for repeat salmon snagging violations, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. WDFW Police investigated the snagging case in August 2023. David Gretzner, 66, from Long Beach, was sentenced on Nov. 16 by Pacific County District Court Judge, Nancy McAllister, the department reports. He pled guilty to one count each of Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the first degree and Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the second degree, according to the WDFW.

Angler Jailed for Salmon Snagging Violations

Virginia State

Doswell, VA

Margaret Minnicks

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Minnesota State

Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Officers with the Eagan Police Department were called for a theft report at the Target in Eagan, Minnesota, around 6:11 PM. According to a criminal complaint released by the Dakota County Attorney's Office, it was reported that a white male had stolen around $1,200 worth of merchandise from the store. He was last seen leaving the area in a white SUV.

Eagan Theft: $1,202.74 in Merchandise Stolen

Detroit, MI

An investigation is underway after a paramedic driving an ambulance hit several parked vehicles in a drunk driving crash. The paramedic, who has been with the Detroit Fire Department for six years, was placed on unpaid leave pending further review. Officials did not name the individual under investigation. The crash...

Detroit Paramedic Hit Parked Vehicles With Ambulance in Drunk Driving Crash, Officials Say

Howard County, MD

Laurel, MD

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a Howard County Fire and Rescue Department ambulance. The crashed involved a 2011 Hyundai Sonata driving south on Washington Boulevard in Laurel on Sunday night, police said. The ambulance was stopped with its rear yellow warning lights on in the right turning lane for Country Meadows Lane.

Driver Dies after Striking Rear of Howard County (MD) Fire and Rescue Ambulance

Minneapolis, MN

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - The Dakota County Attorney's Office released a summons to appear for 28-year-old Mitchell Omodt for the theft of $6,329.34 worth of merchandise from several Home Depot stores across the in and around the Twin Cities on 23 separate occasions.

Minneapolis Man Charged For a String of Thefts From Home Depot Worth Over $6,000

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - A local man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly returned to Walmart and threatened to kill an employee who had previously trespassed him from the store and then created a biohazard in an officer's patrol vehicle by spitting several times after claiming he had COVID. Shankle also reportedly attempted to spit on an officer.

Local Man Arrested: Allegedly Threatened Walmart Employees & Spit Numerous Times in Cop Car

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Santa Ana, CA

Orange, CA

NewSantaAna

On Friday night, at 8:17 p.m., the Orange Police Department and the Orange Fire Department responded to reports of a traffic collision in the 700 block of N. Shattuck Place. A Ford F-250 was traveling south on Shattuck and veered into a parked Chevy Silverado. Two pedestrians, male adults from Orange, were standing near the Chevy and were struck by the Ford. Both pedestrians were pronounced deceased at the scene.

DUI suspect arrested after fatally crashing into two pedestrians in Orange

Anaheim, CA

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

VIDEO STILL from an incident in Fountain Valley (FVPD). A Garden Grove man has been arrested for a series of “porch pirate” thefts in Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster.

‘Porch pirate’ suspect is held

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Santa Maria, CA

Edhat

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 13-year-old missing juvenile, Elvia Romero Jacinto. Elvia was last seen by family on the morning of December 1, 2023 in the1700 block of S Biscayne St.

Santa Maria Police Seeking Help with Missing 13-year-old Girl

A 48-YEAR-OLD woman died when struck by a car in Garden Grove early Monday morning(Shutterstock). Police are investigating a traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman early Monday in Garden Grove.

Traffic accident kills woman

Arizona State

Huntington Beach, CA

A WOMAN’S BODY was found in Huntington Beach on Monday afternoon (Shutterstock). The body of a woman was found Monday afternoon in Huntington Beach, having “passed away under suspicious circumstances.”

Arrest made in woman’s death

Euless, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 50 years in prison in the slayings of a 22-year-old man in Euless more than two years ago,. Benjamin Delgadillo pleaded guilty to a murder charge Wednesday, according to court documents.

Fatal Shooting After Forced Tattooing

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Montgomery, IL

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Sugar Grove, IL

Eola, IL

Oswego, IL

Batavia, IL

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Kaneville, IL

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Two IL Public Works Employees Credited with Saving One-Year-Old Boy Who Stopped Breathing

The Beacon-News, Aurora, Ill. Two city of Aurora Public Works employees were honored Tuesday night for saving a 1-year-old boy’s life after he stopped breathing. The...

Two IL Public Works Employees Credited with Saving One-Year-Old Boy Who Stopped Breathing

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