Buffalo, NY

Philadelphia, PA

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Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

Prince William County, VA

Newport News, VA

WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Authorities have apprehended a 28-year-old man following the discovery of the body of a missing 30-year-old mother last week. The Prince William County Police Department issued a news release stating that on Thursday, March 21, just before 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 12200 block of Stevenson Court for a missing persons inquiry. A family member had reported Taty’ana Cooks missing after she failed to collect her child from day care, prompting immediate concern.

Man arrested after his ex is found dead in garbage truck

San Bernardino County, CA

Baker, CA

Pain In The Pass

BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Three people were killed in an head-on accident on northbound Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon. Four people were airlifted to the hospital. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

3 Killed, 4 Airlifted to Hospital Following Head-On Collision on I-15 near Baker CA., on Saturday

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

Last week, three people were arrested after they used fraudulent Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase 64 containers of baby formula, according to the Irvine Police Department .

Three women were arrested on burglary and I.D. theft charges after using fraudulent EBT cards in Irvine

Everett, WA

In Everett, Washington, a mother has been apprehended on suspicion of murder following the discovery of her young son's lifeless body on the side of the freeway last week. According to the Everett Police Department, the family of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia reported him missing on Wednesday, March 27, citing "suspicious circumstances." Prompted by concerns for the boy's safety, law enforcement, in collaboration with the FBI and other agencies, launched an extensive search effort.

Mother arrested after 4-year-old son found dead alongside road

Indiana State

Fort Wayne, IN

The Bendr Daily

A 25-year-old undocumented immigrant, identified as a Mexican citizen, has been apprehended in Indiana following allegations of breaking into a Michigan mobile home park and sexually assaulting two young girls.

Undocumented Immigrant Arrested in Indiana for Alleged Home Invasion and Assault of Minors

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

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

Newport Beach, CA

The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred in the early morning of April 16 in the Newport Coast neighborhood . The incident is contained and there are currently no threats to the community.

A Newport Beach resident opened fire on robbers, wounding one while the other shot himself

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

Winchester, VA

Tracy Leicher

WINCHESTER, Va. – A wanted man is now in custody after driving the wrong way on Interstate 81 and leading police on a high speed chase. According to a media release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), the incident occurred on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Wanted Man Calls Attention to Himself; Now in Jail With Additional Charges

Mountain Pass, CA

MOUNTAIN PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A semi tractor trailer hydroplaned along the 15 Freeway before it jackknifed in the Mountain Pass area and a multiple vehicle crash early Friday afternoon in wet conditions, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by Mike Dean)

Semi jackknifes and a Multiple Vehicle Crash on 15 Freeway near Stateline Amid Rainy Weather

Colorado State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

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

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Body of missing Buffalo boy Jaylen Griffin has been found

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