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Saint Petersburg, FL

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The Quick Historian

In a harrowing incident that unfolded in St. Petersburg, Florida, a domestic dispute turned deadly as 28-year-old Devin Hansen allegedly shot and killed his wife, 35-year-old Yasmin Grijalva. The tragic event occurred on Wednesday, April 17, at around 10:25 p.m. when officers from the St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a shooting report at a residence on 29th Ave. North.

Man accused of killing wife and chasing down ambulance

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Austin, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

Immigration policy at protests at the University of Texas at Austin aren't the only controversies in the Lone Star State at the moment. Thirsty? Lawmakers in Austin are. Texas farmers and ranchers are demanding that Mexico honor obligations to provide water for the U.S.

Texas lawmakers plead with Biden admin to demand Mexico turn on tap for water delivery

Three Rivers, MI

The Bendr Daily

Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Fort Worth, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. On Sunday, May 5, 2o24, search and rescue teams in the vicinity of Fort Worth, Texas, and the Johnson County Sherriff, found the body of a young boy in floodwaters. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Nathaniel Warren Lucas, age 4.

Tragic Loss: 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Texas Floodwaters

Phoenix, AZ

Orange, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 33-year-old Phoenix man has been convicted of murdering four men in a failed attempt to take over the drug business that left three of the men shot to death, their bodies set on fire inside of a burning car left abandoned in a residential neighborhood in Orange in the middle of the day in 2015. The body of a fourth man was found inside of a car in Fontana six days after he was shot to death; his killers recorded his dying moments on a cell phone, according to the OCDA .

Phoenix man convicted of killing and burning four cartel drug dealers in Orange and in Fontana

Irvine, CA

The Irvine Police Department is seeking help identifying four individuals believed to have been involved in an organized retail theft on March 24th at the Irvine Spectrum . The suspects took Nike products from Champs , a specialty athletic footwear and apparel retailer.

The Irvine Police are trying to identify four suspects who stole merch from Champs

Elkhart, IN

In a concerning development, former Elkhart Police Chief Laura Koch was apprehended on Monday on suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated, according to authorities. Reports indicate that an Indiana State trooper pulled Koch over on County Road 17 after observing her vehicle crossing the center line. Upon investigation, an open container of alcohol was allegedly discovered inside her car, and Koch purportedly failed field sobriety tests administered at the scene.

Former Elkhart Police Chief Laura Koch Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving

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

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

A Jacksonville man who spent more than 44 years in prison is suing over his wrongful arrest. Willie Williams was convicted of attempted murder in a store robbery in 1975 and sentenced to life in prison, a crime he always insisted he did not commit. He was paroled in 2020 at age 79.

Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison

Rialto, CA

Pain In The Pass

RIALTO, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A motorcyclist died after hitting the back of a car on the 210 Freeway Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Photo above is credit by Caltrans)

Motorcyclist Dies in Rialto on the 210 Freeway after Rear Ending Car Sunday Afternoon

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora pit bull owners and other dog lovers made themselves heard Monday during the Aurora City Council meeting. A judge’s recent decision means pit bulls once again aren’t allowed in the city. This prompted owners of the breed to take their grievances to City Hall.

Pit bull owner to Aurora council: ‘You’re not taking my dog’

Jersey City, NJ

Two members of a notorious Jersey City gang face life imprisonment under a sweeping indictment. In a significant crackdown on gang violence and organized crime, the U.S. Attorney's Office has announced the indictment of two Jersey City gang members, Kenneth Harrigan and Darion Canary, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Both men are accused of participating in a racketeering conspiracy that involved murder, shootings, and extensive narcotics distribution.

Gang Members Face Life Sentence for Murder and Trafficking

Victorville, CA

VICTORVILLE, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A Victorville street is closed Thursday morning after a semi crash from southbound Interstate 15, landed onto Amargosa Road, officials said. (Photo above is credit by.

Semi Tractor-Trailer Hauling Pallets of Protein Powder Crashes from I-15 onto Amargosa Rd

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Man charged with first-degree murder linked to 2022 Hastings shooting in Clay County

More information has been released about a 2022 murder in Clay County as a man has been officially charged. Anthony Mattison, 35, is charged in Clay...

Man charged with first-degree murder linked to 2022 Hastings shooting in Clay County

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