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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

Tennessee State

Knox County, TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An infant is dead following a dog attack in Knox County. The sheriff’s office shared that they are investigating the incident. The child’s mother, Chloe Mansoor, shared with NewsNation affiliate WATE that her 6-week-old son Ezra was attacked by their family dog “out of nowhere” on May 24.

6-week-old dies after ‘out of nowhere’ dog attack in Tennessee

New Jersey State

(NewsNation) — The murder trial of a New Jersey dad charged in the death of his 6-year-old son that began with prosecutors and defense lawyers disputing what caused the boy’s death is now in the hands of the jury. Attorneys for Christopher Gregor, the father accused of killing...

Jury deliberates in ‘treadmill abuse’ murder trial

(WJW) -Millions of Social Security recipients will see a change in their monthly payment schedule. Typically, the Social Security Administration sends out Supplemental Social Security Income payments to those with disabilities and older adults, who have little or no income, on the first of each month. But, since June 1 falls on a Saturday, the payments will be sent on Friday, May 31, according to a schedule of payments.

Some Social Security recipients will see a change in their payment schedule

Houston, TX

(NewsNation) — The remains of a missing woman were found in the jaws of an alligator in the Houston area, according to multiple reports. Police say the reptile was found in a bayou in Clear Lake, about 30 minutes southeast of Houston. KPRC-TV reports a police officer shot and...

Body of missing Texas woman found inside alligator’s jaw

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

Charlotte, NC

Hendersonville, NC

(NewsNation) — There will be no “virgin birth” or “sharkrays.” Charlotte, the stingray that showed signs of pregnancy earlier this year, is not pregnant, according to the owners of the aquarium where she resides. Brenda Ramer, the owner of Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team...

Charlotte the stingray is not pregnant: Aquarium

Jackson, MI

(NewsNation) — A Michigan judge ordered a 70-year-old woman to stop sending money to a scammer she met online with whom she believed she was in a romantic relationship with. Jackson resident Holly Locke agreed to a court order preventing her from engaging with what turned out to be a suspected international fraud ring, according to a Justice Department news release.

Court orders woman, 70, to stop sending money to romance scammer

New York State

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a ban on smartphones in schools, in an aim to keep children safe online. The governor announced on Thursday she plans to introduce new legislation to protect children’s mental health by banning smartphone use during school hours. “Why...

Gov. Hochul may ban smartphones from New York schools

Suffolk, VA

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After 70 straight years of driving the bus for Suffolk Public Schools in Virginia, Ulysses Whitfield is finally retiring at the age of 85. Since the mid-1980s, he only took two half-days off, and no full days off since then. Some of us hope to...

School bus driver retires after 70 years on the job

Auburndale, FL

Go behind the headlines as NewsNation’s “Missing” investigates missing person cases from across the country, from cold cases to the latest developing stories. Tune into our latest case’s digital show each Friday where we speak to loved ones and examine the case. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Tonya Whipp case now considered homicide; boyfriend ‘only suspect’

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

Dawson Springs, KY

BARNSLEY, Ky. (WEHT) – Surviving the 2021 tornado in Kentucky prompted the build of a storm shelter, which saved a family’s lives during Sunday’s deadly storms. Kendra VanVactor was 34 weeks pregnant during 2021’s tornado that ripped through Dawson Springs and other parts of the area. Living through that was enough to build a storm shelter, to ensure she and her family would have a safe place to go, should this happen again.

Family’s home struck by tornado twice in 3 years

Kern County, CA

Golden Gate Media

Officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are investigating the death of an incarcerated individual at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as a homicide. The incident occurred on Monday, May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., when two inmates, Andrew L. Espinoza and Frank Vasquez, allegedly attacked fellow inmate Raul E. Mendoza.

Convicted gang member inmate killed in California prison yard attack; Two convicts accused of murder

Georgia State

Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A former employee with Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) is facing fraud charges after investigators say he deposited counterfeit checks worth more than $800,000 for himself and other co-conspirators. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) began investigating Steven Verrett back in February of this year. CPD...

Georgia man accused of depositing $800K in counterfeit checks

Oklahoma City, OK

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma City police have been working to track down those responsible for three murders in five days at the same apartment complex in southwest Oklahoma City. The latest murder happened Sunday night at the Will Rogers Housing Authority off Westwood. “We had an officer...

Three murders in five days at Oklahoma City housing complex

Sevier County, TN

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A bear cub that was hit by a vehicle in Sevier County is now at a rescue after receiving medical care at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM). Appalachian Bear Rescue released that they were alerted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources...

Bear cub rescued after being hit by vehicle in Tennessee

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

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

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

New Palestine, IN

Fountaintown, IN

Indianapolis, IN

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Fortville, IN

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Morristown, IN

Ingalls, IN

Fairland, IN

Gwynneville, IN

Wilkinson, IN

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Brother of 10-year-old who died by suicide: ‘Remember him forever’

GREENFIELD, Ind. — An Indiana family is grieving after their 10-year-old son died by suicide earlier this week. “I really hope Sammy’s story has a change...

Brother of 10-year-old who died by suicide: ‘Remember him forever’

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