Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara County, CA

Santa Maria, CA

Edhat

The Sheriff’s Office has provided the inmate's name and additional regarding his death. Notification to the decedent’s next-of-kin has been completed and he is identified as 57-year-old David Lee Ligon from Santa Maria. He was booked on May 27, 2023, by the Sheriff’s Office for possession of narcotics for sale (felony), transportation of a controlled substance (felony), possession of narcotics (misdemeanor), and possession of paraphernalia (misdemeanor). He was being held on $30,000 bail.

Second County Jail Inmate Dies in One Week

Los Angeles, CA

Tony Ferguson has plead not guilty after he was hit with a misdemeanor DUI charge after he allegedly crashed his truck in Hollywood, Calif. in May. Prosecutors handed down the DUI charge with Ferguson appearing at an arraignment hearing this past week according to a report from TMZ. The ex-UFC...

Tony Ferguson pleads not guilty to misdemeanor DUI charge in Los Angeles

Douglas County, CO

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Highlands Ranch, CO

Heather Willard

(Highlands Ranch, Colo.) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lance Ball, a former NFL running back, on June 5 for allegedly assaulting his fiancee for “disrespecting him in his own house,” according to an arrest affidavit.

Former Broncos running back blames assault arrest on fiancee’s ‘disrespect’

Prattville, AL

Ashleigh Nicole

According to WSFA, in a shocking incident that has left the community in a state of distress, local authorities have arrested a Honduran immigrant who was residing in the country illegally. The suspect stands accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the bathroom of a restaurant in Prattville, in what appears to be a random attack.

Man Charged for Alleged Attack of 16-Year-Old Girl in Restaurant Bathroom

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Two teen employees at a Burger King in Douglas have been charged on multiple counts for allegedly taking photos of customers' credit cards before using them to make several purchases. The first victim mentioned that over $2,000 in purchases were attempted on her card, with other victims coming forward since the initial report was made.

Burger King employees charged after allegedly stealing customer's card information and attempting to spend over $2,000

Ohio State

Marysville, OH

Steel Ohio Media

On January 14, 2023, Roxanne Gillenwater received a phone call that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Her mother received a phone call from someone on behalf of the Central Ohio Youth Center, Marysville, Ohio stating her 17-year-old daughter Alana Richardson had died while in their custody. Roxanne stated she received that phone call at approximately 3:40 p.m. on the mentioned date.

17-year-old juvenile dies while in State Custody at Detention Facility

Texas State

Austin, TX

Foro E.

These celebrities are all neighbors with Matthew McConaughey, now!. In a surprising twist, the Lone Star state of Texas has become the new hotspot for Hollywood's elite. Over the past couple of years, a wave of celebrities has been making their way to the southern state, seeking solace and settling into the welcoming embrace of Texas hospitality. The city of choice? Austin, the vibrant capital that seems to have cast a spell on the hearts of these famous stars.

The Hottest City in Texas Where All the Celebrities Are Flocking To!

Las Vegas, NV

Shamil Gaziev and Greg Velasco will collide with a potential UFC contract on the line at the promotion’s Contender Series on Sept. 19, multiple people with knowledge of the booking told MMA Fighting. The event takes place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Velasco (6-0) recently defended the...

Undefeated heavyweights Greg Velasco vs. Shamil Gaziev set for UFC’s Contender Series in September

Maine State

Clinton, ME

Rachel Perkins

CLINTON, Maine — In a high-octane incident that unfolded on the streets of Clinton on Friday, local woman Brittney Young found herself in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase that clocked over 30 miles above the speed limit.

Clinton Woman Leads Police in High-Speed Chase, Then Runs Inside Her House to Feign Slumber as Her Alibi

Esther S

Originally reported by Fox5 News in Las Vegas, a player in Las Vegas recently won almost $80,000 on a $1 bet when hitting a Super Grand Jackpot at an off-Strip casino. Imagine putting $1 in a machine and hitting the jackpot for $80,000!

Winning in Las Vegas. Yes, It Does Happen.  But .....

A.J. Dobson and Tafon Nchukwi have agreed to meet in a middleweight bout at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card scheduled on Aug. 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Tuesday with bout agreements already issued for the fight.

A.J. Dobson vs. Tafon Nchukwi booked for Aug. 12 UFC event

Georgia State

A 39-year-old Douglas man was recently charged after he allegedly managed to sneak suspected cocaine into a patrol car by stuffing the substance in his pants. At the time of his arrest, the suspect, Bobby Sharon Marshall, had only been out of prison for 18 days.

Douglas man charged 18 days after prison release for allegedly sneaking cocaine into patrol vehicle 

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PFL 1 Results: Loughnane vs. Moraes

MMA Fighting has PFL 1 results for the Loughnane vs. Moraes fight card from The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas on Saturday night. In...

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PFL 1 Results: Loughnane vs. Moraes

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