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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Habersham County, GA

Turnerville, GA

Now Habersham

The search for a missing Habersham County teenager has intensified after word she may be in the company of a man who is potentially “armed and dangerous.”. 16-year-old Alexia Nicole Peppers was last seen Thursday night, May 30, at her home on Pantherbrook Lane in Turnerville.

Authorities ask for help to find missing teen

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

Irvine, CA

Golden Gate Media

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Mountains are not a 100% guarantee against tornadoes. Depending on where you grew up in Virginia, you might have heard your older family members say that the mountains protected us from tornadoes`. I used to give thanks for the Blue Ridge Mountains each time I heard about a twister somewhere else.

Older generations in Virginia believed the mountains prevented tornadoes

Bergen County, NJ

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

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Pontotoc County Woman Arrested for Felony Child Abuse. Pontotoc County, MS - On May 21, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department arrested Mariha Dunn, a 25-year-old resident of Pontotoc County, on two counts of felony child abuse. The charges stem from an incident involving her two young children: a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department.

Mother arrested on felony after 3 & 5 year old found alone in "sauna" like house with no electricity

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

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Lexington, Ky.--One defendant in a federal drug trafficking investigation, William D. Johnson, also known as "Bubba Johnson," has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Fayette County. The plea agreement, filed Wednesday, described the operation as a 'trap house' on Lexington's southside.

Court docs detail DEA takedown of southside Lexington "trap house"

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Several young people spoke Monday during the public comment period of the Denver City Council. One young woman, Olivia Ewudziacquah, lamented that not enough is being done to help the migrants.

Migrants selling cotton candy with babies on their backs, homelessness, speeding among teen concerns

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe weather outbreak during the Memorial Day weekend that left five people dead. The tornadoes and straight-line wind events on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 led 26 counties and 12 cities to declare local states of emergency, while Gov. Andy Beshear issued one for the entire state, and another to activate Kentucky’s ban on price-gouging.

NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend

Indiana State

Rockville, IN

Kristy Tallman

ROCKVILLE, Ind. — An infant's tragic death due to malnutrition has led to the arrest of two individuals in Parke County. "During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the death of the infant occurred in Rockville," said Master Trooper Detective Ryan Winters of the Indiana State Police.

Tragic Neglect: Infant's Death Leads to Parents' Arrest

The Dalles, OR

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is asking for the public's assistance to locate Odin E. Grant, a 1-year-old child last seen in Hood River and The Dalles on May 3, 2024. Odin was reportedly with his mother, Cecilia Grant, also known as Cecilia Gomez, and is believed to be in danger.

Urgent: Help Needed to Find Missing 1-Year-Old Boy; Believed to be in Danger

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently shared a heartwarming story about Declan, a joyful, fluffy fellow who has sadly lost his owner and is now looking for a new loving home.

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For Love

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

Tacoma, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Substance use disorder counselor Bryan David Jeffers-Atkins has regained his license after allegedly buying illicit drugs from patients, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday.

Substance Abuse Counselor Regains License Despite Drug Charges

California State

A casual walk in Golden Gate Park turned unexpectedly alarming for Reddit user "sadnessmakesmycalm" when they were shot by a BB gun from a passing vehicle. The incident, which occurred on a recent afternoon around 4 PM, has prompted an investigation by local law enforcement, witnesses said.

Victim out for a walk in lawless California city says someone shot them with BB gun, Cops well aware

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

Contra Costa County, CA

Port Costa, CA

The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is currently managing a hazardous conditions emergency in Port Costa following reports of two pieces of military ordnance discovered on Canyon Lake Drive.

Entire California community alarmed after two pieces of military ordinance are found inside home

Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s mental health than physical health, according to a new survey by CVS Health-Morning Consult .

Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health

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Professor killed, 3 college students injured when rogue wave knocks into them during trip abroad

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A community college professor from Tennessee is dead after a rogue wave in Brazil swept him away during a trip abroad...

Professor killed, 3 college students injured when rogue wave knocks into them during trip abroad

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