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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

Iowa State

Robins, IA

(Robins, IA) -- We're learning more about the ties between the four victims killed in a quadruple homicide in Robins, near Cedar Rapids, last week. A friend of one of the victims tells the Cedar Rapids Gazette that victims Amanda Parker and Romandus Cooper were a couple, living in the outbuilding were the crime occurred.

Four Murdered In Iowa Last Week Were Acquainted Couples

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) There are countless dogs in rescue and many of them are owner surrendered. Oftentimes, people are confronted with difficult situations, medical issues, or life-altering events that cause them to be unable to care for their dogs anymore. But other times, there is no good reason at all for abandoning a pup, and this is one of those times.

Saint Bernard Searching For New Home After Family Decided They Did Not Want Puppy Anymore

Chillicothe, OH

Ross County, OH

The Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, May 24th, with four open for release to the public. From testimony in the the Grand Jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On March 14th, Ross County Sheriff’s deputies were sent...

Ross County Grand Jury: Stalking by Having Deputies Make a Welfare Check

Grand Rapids, MI

20-year-old Quanta Barnes, accused of stealing McDonald's customer's credit card information, has now been sentenced. Barnes received multiple sentences in court today, from carrying to a concealed weapon, to conducting a criminal enterprise. he and several others were charges in 2023 for using their status as workers at multiple Grand Rapids-area McDonald’s to copy customers’ credit card information, racking up over $50,000 in fraudulent purchases.

Man sentenced after being accused of stealing credit card information

Portland, OR

An amusement park ride malfunctioned, leaving 28 people stuck upside down at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, on Friday (June 14) afternoon. Portland Fire & Rescue said they received a call just before 3 p.m. and dispatched emergency responders to help rescue the riders who were stranded about 50 feet in the air.

Riders Feared For Their Lives After Malfunction Left Them Stuck Upside Down

GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - Grand Rapids police say a man is in custody after holding his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint in front of her young child at a home on Poinsettia Avenue near Van Auken Street. GRPD says the man surrendered after a four-hour standoff, which started before 6 p.m. "We...

Man, 37, arrested after four-hour standoff in Grand Rapids

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Lafayette, LA

A popular Texas-based chain of travel centers may soon have a location in Lafayette. In Thursday's meeting, the Lafayette Consolidated Government's Board of Zoning Adjustment approved the requirements needed for Buc-ee's to set up shop on Louisiana Avenue at I-10. A Buc-ee's spokesman said the company has been interested in...

Buc-Ee's Gets Zoning Approval To Build Lafayette Location

The Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, May 24th, with three open for release to the public. From testimony in the the Grand Jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On April 17th, a Chillicothe Police officer responded to...

Ross County Grand Jury: Stolen Gun Tossed Into Dumpster in Chillicothe Park

Catch Roger Daltrey with special guest KT Tunstall live in concert on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM. In June and July 2022, Roger Daltrey embarked on his first UK solo tour since 2011. In crafting a completely new show, Roger decided to perform not only Who hits but also Who rarities, solo hits, and other songs from his incredible near 60-year career, performed with a new semi-acoustic rock-based band. He also decided to share some anecdotes with the audience from his life in and out of music by way of a Q and A. The result was a tour received ecstatically by fans and enjoyed by Roger and all who took part. Now, Roger plans to take it far afield in 2024 and will be headed to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on June 16, joined by special guest KT Tunstall.

Roger Daltrey at Bethel Woods

Des Moines, IA

(Des Moines, IA) -- Investigations are underway after a body was found dead at Des Moines' Easter Lake Park on Thursday afternoon. First responders arrived on scene just after 2 p.m. after a caller said they thought they saw a body in the water. Police confirm that is what it was. They say there is no evidence of foul play at this time.

Body Found in Des Moines' Easter Lake

Orleans County, NY

Lyndonville, NY

One woman is dead, after a crash in Orleans County. Troopers say 64-year-old Sandra Gapa of Lyndonville was driving at Knowlesville Road and Route 104 in Ridgeway yesterday afternoon. Her vehicle was then T-boned by an SUV. Gapa was dead at the scene. There's no word on any charges.

1 Dead in Orleans County Crash

Kentucky State

Owensboro, KY

The body of missing eight-month-old Miya Rudd is believed to have been found "concealed" in her home by police in Kentucky on Friday (June 14). Miya's parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, along with her grandparents, Ricky and Billie Smith, and Taletha and David Tucker, were previously arrested on drug and child abandonment charges.

Body Of Infant Found 'Concealed' Inside Home Of Missing 8-Month-Old Girl

Allegan County, MI

CASCO TOWNSHIP (WOOD-AM) - Allegan County Sheriff's deputies say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a truck on Blue Star Highway near 107th Avenue in Casco Township yesterday afternoon. The man died after being taken to a hospital. It's not believed that alcohol or speed were factors.

Motorcyclist killed in Allegan County crash

Ann Arbor, MI

MUSKEGON (WOOD-AM) - The body of a 21-year-old has been recovered from Lake Michigan off the Muskegon coast. Aleksei Makovik, who is from Ann Arbor, was last seen struggling in the water near the south break arm near Pere Marquette.

Ann Arbor man's body pulled from Lake Michigan

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Washington, IA

(Washington, IA) -- Four children, and an adult are hurt after large equipment fell off a trailer and hit a vehicle in Washington County. Police say the incident happened yesterday on Highway 1 at Railroad Parkside Estate in Washington, Iowa. The tractor-trailer was hauling large equipment when it got caught...

Four Iowa Children Injured When Equipment Falls Off Tractor-Trailer

Dubuque, IA

(Dubuque, IA) -- A black bear has wandered into the Dubuque area. These photos were posted on social media by Clarke University. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says it's rare, but not unusual for a black bear to make an appearance in Iowa. The DNR says one-to-five black bears may wander into northeast Iowa from Wisconsin or Minnesota each spring.

Black Bear Wanders Into Dubuque, Iowa

Wildwood, MO

The City of Wildwood has implemented a ban on backpacks and large bags on its beaches and boardwalks from 8:00pm to 4:00am. The ban, approved by the city's Board of Commissioners, is effective immediately and aims to prevent unruly behavior and violence that has marred the start of the summer season.

Wildwood Approves Backpack Ban at Night

A pair of teenagers in Florida were arrested for participating in a challenge they saw on TikTok. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said that the teens, who were both 15, are facing numerous charges related to the challenge, which involves kicking down doors in the middle of the night. Authorities...

Florida Teens Arrested Over 'Exceptionally Dangerous' TikTok Challenge

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Criminals: A Firefighter Assaults Another Firefighter While Fighting a Fire

A Firefighter Assaulted Another Firefighter . . . While Fighting a Fire?. There's no \"good place\" to start brawling with a coworker. But there is a...

A Firefighter Assaulted Another Firefighter . . . While Fighting a Fire?. There's no "good place" to start brawling with a coworker. But there is a...

Criminals: A Firefighter Assaults Another Firefighter While Fighting a Fire

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