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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

Asheville, NC

The provider of a Head Start program that has served hundreds of preschool children in Asheville’s public housing for more than 30 years has been notified that its lease will be terminated next month and it must bid for a new contract to continue providing child care. Uncertainty about...

Housing Authority’s request for childcare bids leaves parents worried about future of Head Start program

Irvine, CA

Golden Gate Media

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

Tacoma, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Substance use disorder counselor Bryan David Jeffers-Atkins has regained his license after allegedly buying illicit drugs from patients, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday.

Substance Abuse Counselor Regains License Despite Drug Charges

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and highly regulated drugs, the Department of Justice said Tuesday night. The Drug Enforcement Administration will propose moving the drug from a Schedule I substance, which also includes heroin and methamphetamine, to Schedule III, which is the category for regulated-but-legal drugs including testosterone and Tylenol with codeine.

U.S. Justice Dept.: Steps taken to remove marijuana from list of dangerous, highly regulated drugs

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Jasper, IN

Kristy Tallman

Dubois County, IN – On Monday afternoon, May 20th, Jasper Elementary School found itself embroiled in a concerning incident as children were being released to the school pickup line. A keen-eyed school staff member detected the unmistakable odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle in the vicinity. Alert to the situation, the staff promptly notified Detective Sergeant Brock Werne, who happened to be in the pickup line, waiting to collect his own children.

School Pickup Turned Drug Bust: Arrest Made on School Property

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: You recently wrote about the Grove Arcade and a plan to possibly convert some of its space into a hotel. But it left me with some questions: Where does the rent money go that the arcade tenants pay? Does the city benefit from this? The Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation sold its lease to Altamus for $17 million? I know dormant nonprofits can avoid filing 990s. Who is behind the Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation? If Altamus is going to sell the third floor to another operator potentially to operate a hotel, does the city have clawback language in the lease? Did the city let this get away from them?

Answer Man: Where do the Grove Arcade rents go? Do cops pull people over for loud noise, no headlights, “obvious” polluting?

San Bernardino County, CA

In a significant operation aimed at dismantling drug trafficking organizations, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Gangs/Narcotics Division recently executed several search warrants, resulting in substantial drug seizures.

California sheriff seizes humongous haul of illegal narcotics after serving search warrants

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

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

Irvine Police Department officers swiftly responded to a call on Friday evening, alerting them to an attempted theft incident at a local Target store. The situation escalated when the suspect threatened loss prevention officers as they intervened to prevent the theft.

Cops: Serial Target shoplifter tries to stroll out of California store with cart of unpaid items

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Orangeburg, SC

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Torell Brown, 49, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, was sentenced today to 92 months in prison for his involvement in firearms trafficking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The sentencing, carried out by U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton, took place in Newark federal court.

92-Month Sentence for Firearms Trafficking and Illegal Possession

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

Love it or hate it, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is a gift that just keeps on giving, particularly to journalists. Whether bricks falling on the stage or the chairs occasionally giving concertgoers an electric shock, the aging auditorium with the acoustics and ambience of a GO Grocery store continues to keep us on our toes.

Opinion: Time to fire up the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium merry-go-round one more time!

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

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood typically at night. They get that blood from humans or animals. You might not see any during the day because of their being nocturnal. They can hide well like in a small crack or inside the seam of a mattress. An adult bed bug can range from 3/16 to 1/4 inch long. It's pretty repulsive.

There are laws particular to bed bugs in 23 states: Missouri law addresses inhabitable conditions

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – It took about two years to build, but it won’t take nearly as...
The post Demolition begins on Cooper building first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Demolition begins on Cooper building

Trenton, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Joshua Cobb, a 23-year-old resident of Trenton, New Jersey, was arrested Friday night for transmitting threats via the internet to kill white people, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Cobb has been charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce and is set to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in Trenton federal court.

NJ Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill White People, Planned Attacks

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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Denver, CO

David Heitz

A program for quitting meth run by Denver Health that pays users to stay sober is seeing success, according to an online seminar presented in April sponsored by Mental Health Colorado.

Denver Health pays meth users to stay sober

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Should you hire a lawyer when negotiating an eminent domain case? Here’s what to consider.

While those who negotiate with the state on an eminent domain case generally come out ahead of those who accept the initial offer, it’s important to...

Should you hire a lawyer when negotiating an eminent domain case? Here’s what to consider.

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