Charlottesville, VA

Broadway, VA

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Rockingham County, VA

Tracy Leicher

ELKTON, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal Rockingham County crash that killed a Broadway woman. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred Tuesday April 16, 2024 in the 5500 block of Bryant Hollow Road.

Newlywed Dies After Riding on Hood of Car

Falmouth, MA

Dianna Carney

Seafood Sam’s, a popular restaurant on Cape Cod, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by offering its customers their best deal in five decades! The restaurant first opened its doors in 1974 in a tiny former laundromat. “Sam had a dream and a secret recipe to make it come true: offer the very best local seafood available and serve it with friendly, fast service at reasonable prices,” the restaurant shares on their website. Over the years, it has gained popularity among both locals and tourists, now boasting two locations on Cape Cod - one in Sandwich and the other in Falmouth.

Cape Cod Restaurant Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Lowest Price In 5 Decades

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Homicide Detectives are attempting to locate Roxanne Briseno of Santa Ana who is wanted as a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in November 2019. Roxanne is known to frequent hotels in the Orange County Area and believed to reside in the City of Santa Ana.

The SAPD is searching for a woman who may have witnessed a homicide

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

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

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

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

Iowa State

Omaha, NE

Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES: BREAKING NEWS - Reports of severe destruction has come out as tornadoes tear through Nebraska, leaving a trail of devastating scenes in their wake. The Omaha, NE Emergency Dispatch has reported the loss of 30-40 houses and has requested mass casualty resources.

Tornadoes Devastate Midwest, Leaving Widespread Destruction

Rialto, CA

Pain In The Pass

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

Alexis Ascencion, a 25-year-old Santa Ana resident, was sentenced on Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the gang-related fatal shooting of a man outside an apartment complex in Santa Ana that happened six years ago.

Santa Ana gangbanger gets life in prison without parole for killing an innocent man

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

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.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Douglas man was recently arrested by officers on a possession of methamphetamine charge after he was stopped on a bicycle just before 3:00 a.m. by an officer with the Douglas Police Department, according to an incident report.

Douglas Man Arrested for Meth Possession After Bicycle Stop

Florida State

Clermont, FL

Jim O’Rear

A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by Khalil Bin Laden, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s co-founder and terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, is undergoing demolition. The home has changed owners several times over the years and it used to belong to the family that created Tupperware and a creator of Jello.

Former Bin Laden Florida Mansion Demolished.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2024) – Police Detectives are investigating a murder-suicide after responding to a shooting at an apartment complex, according to the Anaheim Police Department .

The Anaheim Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

The elaborate scheme involved falsifying accounts receivable to secure and misuse a substantial line of credit. In a significant legal development, Nitin Vats, a former employee of the defunct New Jersey-based company Lotus Exim International Inc. (LEI), has admitted to participating in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a $17 million loss to a bank. This confession was made before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation led by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Former Employee Guilty of $17M Bank Fraud

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CPD encourages community members to join their community academy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is encouraging community members to sign up for their nine-week Community Police...

CPD encourages community members to join their community academy

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