Los Angeles, CA

California State

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Santa Monica, CA

Brigid Pfeifer

The world has lost a ground breaking acting legend. On March 29th, 2024, Louis Gossett Jr. passed away in Santa Monica, California. He was 87 years old. Gossett Jr. was born in 1936 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. After obtaining a sports injury at age 17, he was encouraged to participate in a school play. Not long afterwards, he was encouraged to try out for a Broadway play. The rest, as they say, was history.

Academy Award Winning Actor Dies at Age 87

Chicago, IL

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The Quick Historian

A 46-year-old woman has been taken into custody under suspicion of kidnapping and fatally shooting a 35-year-old car salesman in February. Rosie Chavez, according to Chicago Police, is alleged to have fatally shot Crisoforo Osorio-Gonzalez on February 10 in the 3600 block of West 26th Street. Osorio-Gonzalez was found dead on February 13 in a Little Village alley.

Woman accused of kidnapping and killing salesman during test drive

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

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

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Homicide Detectives are attempting to locate Roxanne Briseno of Santa Ana who is wanted as a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in November 2019. Roxanne is known to frequent hotels in the Orange County Area and believed to reside in the City of Santa Ana.

The SAPD is searching for a woman who may have witnessed a homicide

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

An out of town woman is asking the publics help locating her beloved anima that was lost after a vehicle accirdent near Booneville. The dog was last seen on 4/16/24 near Booneville and goes by the name Xena. The dog is 7 years old and weighs 7 pounds.

Police asking for public help locating dog lost after vehicle crash near Booneville

Elkhart, IN

The Bendr Daily

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

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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Douglas man was recently arrested by officers on a possession of methamphetamine charge after he was stopped on a bicycle just before 3:00 a.m. by an officer with the Douglas Police Department, according to an incident report.

Douglas Man Arrested for Meth Possession After Bicycle Stop

Texas State

Denton County, TX

Krugerville, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. On Monday, April 22, 2024, the authorities of Krugerville Police Department teamed with the Aubrey Fire/EMS Department in reply to a consequential incident in the 5000 block of U.S. Highway 377, near the junction of Ike Byrom Road.

Fatal Denton County Crash: Woman Killed in Head-On Collision

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

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

Florida State

Clermont, FL

Jim O’Rear

A Central Florida mansion that was once owned by Khalil Bin Laden, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s co-founder and terrorist, Osama Bin Laden, is undergoing demolition. The home has changed owners several times over the years and it used to belong to the family that created Tupperware and a creator of Jello.

Former Bin Laden Florida Mansion Demolished.

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Inspectors have failed rental units for methamphetamine contamination, hoarding, pest infestations, mold and water damage, sanitation concerns, heating, and lack of utilities, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council.

Meth contamination, hoarding, pests lead to Denver rental inspection failures

Colorado State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

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.

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