Boston, MA

Fitchburg, MA

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Palm Coast, FL

The Quick Historian

A woman was arrested last week after allegedly participating in a shoplifting game at a Walmart in Palm Coast, Florida. According to an FCSO News Release, on Monday, March 25, deputies responded to a report of a possible shoplifter at Walmart. Witnesses reported seeing 30-year-old Amber McCann leaving the store without showing her receipt for items in her cart, which raised suspicion.

Woman arrested for shoplifting and drug trafficking

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

Webster County, GA

Preston, GA

A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges following a tragic incident over the weekend where his young daughters were found deceased inside a burning car. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that on Saturday, March 30, authorities including the Webster County Sheriff's Office, Webster County Fire Department, EMS, and Georgia State Patrol responded to a residence in Preston concerning a car engulfed in flames. Upon extinguishing the fire, responders discovered the bodies of a 3-year-old girl and a 1-year-old girl inside the vehicle.

Man accused of locking daughters in car and setting it on fire, killing them

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Douglas, GA

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 37-year-old man from Douglas, Richard Bryant James, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine in the Superior Court of Coffee County following a 2021 arrest.

Douglas man pleads guilty to possession of methamphetamine in 2021 case

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

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

Lunenburg, MA

Leominster, MA

Westminster, MA

Ashby, MA

Townsend, MA

Shirley, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Gardner, MA

Princeton, MA

Sterling, MA

Devens, MA

Lancaster, MA

Ayer, MA

Still River, MA

Greenville, NH

East Templeton, MA

Hubbardston, MA

Pepperell, MA

New Ipswich, NH

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Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Fitchburg Pub, Police Seek Known Parties

Gunfire erupted in the early hours of Thursday in the parking lot of Partner's Pub in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, leaving two people wounded. The incident, which took...

Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Fitchburg Pub, Police Seek Known Parties

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