Big Spring, TX

Columbus, OH

Alameda County, CA

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San Joaquin County, CA

Tracy, CA

Golden Gate Media

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

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

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

California State

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

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Tupelo woman has been arrested on charges of embezzlement according to a press release from the Tupelo PD. On May 3rd, the embezzlement arrest was made on19 year old Jabria Gates related to a 2023 report.

Tupelo woman arrested on embezzlement charge for stealing money from business cash register

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

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

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

New Jersey State

South Orange, NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - In a startling revelation from the office of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, 77-year-old Janis Miller of South Orange, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, accused of pilfering more than $1 million in federal benefits designated for her deceased aunt. The indictment marks a significant development in a case that stretches over two decades.

NJ Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1M in Federal Benefits

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

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

On Wednesday, it was a fairly sunny day at the University of Southern California, where students continued to occupy the campus's Alumni Park. Some students rested on the grass next to their tents, while others were seen cleaning and organizing supplies.

‘We Will Win:’ USC Students Won’t Back Down, Committing To Their Fight For Palestine Despite Arrests

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

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

New York City, NY

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - James Gomes, a former branch manager of an international bank in New York, admitted to stealing more than $208,000 from a customer, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Gomes, 43, of New York, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Bank Manager Steals $208K, Faces 30 Yrs in Prison

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

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

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

Duval County, FL

Twenty-seven men have been arrested on charges of soliciting children on the internet to engage in sexual acts as part of Operation Valiant Knights, says Sheriff T.K. Waters. Among the suspects jailed in the five-day undercover sting is a former pro baseball player and a Duval County school district employee.

School employee among 27 accused of soliciting children

Coahoma, TX

Forsan, TX

Knott, TX

Stanton, TX

Ackerly, TX

Lenorah, TX

Westbrook, TX

Tarzan, TX

Garden City, TX

NewsWest 9

NewsBreak

District 5 bulk item pick-up in Big Spring scheduled for Wednesday; must be on pickup list by 5 p.m. Monday

BIG SPRING, Texas — The District 5 Large/Bulk Item Pickup in Big Spring is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, according...

District 5 bulk item pick-up in Big Spring scheduled for Wednesday; must be on pickup list by 5 p.m. Monday

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