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Upper Chichester Township, PA

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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

East Wenatchee, WA

Kristy Tallman

EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — Authorities in East Wenatchee have apprehended Derek William Bianchi, a 36-year-old resident, on suspicion of trafficking a significant quantity of opioids, including the lethal combination known as Gray Death.

Drug Combo More Deadly Than Fentanyl Circulating Through Washington; 'Gray Death'

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Bridgewater, MA

Supreme Court Asked To Consider Whether Parents Can Record IEP Meetings. Appeals Court Decision Challenges Public Recording Rights in Private Settings. In a significant legal decision emanating from Massachusetts, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled against Scott and Roxanne Pitta, parents who sought to record a Google Meet IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting for their child with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. The court's January 4, 2024, decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over First Amendment rights in settings that are not unequivocally public.

Parents Denied Right to Record IEP Meeting in First Amendment Case

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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

Erie County, NY

Elma, NY

What's Going On

Buffalo, N.Y. – In a tragic incident, an Elma resident has admitted guilt in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Transit Road in January, as confirmed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Guilty Plea: Elma Woman Admits to Fatal Hit-and-Run on Transit Road

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

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

A corrections officer is one of 17 people who have been arrested after a six-month investigation into illegal drug trafficking at the Duval County jail. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Tuesday announced the arrest of corrections officer Kobe Collett, 23, the fifth employee the agency has arrested this year.

Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

Denton, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

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

Perth Amboy, NJ

NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Valerio, a 33-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for his role in a scheme to illegally obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Unemployment Fraud: $400K Scheme Nets 30-Month Prison Term

Baltimore, MD

NEW JERSEY -John Devlin, a 37-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in a conspiracy that defrauded health insurance companies. Devlin, along with his co-conspirators, orchestrated a multistate patient brokering scheme that involved bribing drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation centers in exchange for referral fees. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing.

Man Sentenced for Multistate Patient Brokering and Bribery Scheme

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

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

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Attorney David Harrison sets the record straight after woman gets three years for pleading guilty to manslaughter

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) -Attorney David Harrison is setting the record straight about a woman’s sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Harrison is the attorney for Andrea...

Attorney David Harrison sets the record straight after woman gets three years for pleading guilty to manslaughter

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