Lufkin, TX

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

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Roseland, IN

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In a shocking development, two individuals have been apprehended following accusations of embezzling thousands of dollars from a hotel located in Roseland. Roseland Police have identified the suspects as Sara Penter and Kristin Bridges, both of whom were employed at the Holiday Inn Express during the time of the alleged thefts, which occurred in December 2023. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation, reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with multiple witnesses before moving forward with the arrests.

Former Hotel Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $50,000 in Roseland

Massachusetts State

Webster, MA

The Quick Historian

In Webster, Massachusetts, a 68-year-old man, Walter Fanion, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and assaulting a juvenile at Memorial Beach. The incident, reported by the victim to Webster Police, led to Fanion's apprehension following a swift investigation.

Man lured girl to car then kidnapped and assaulted her, police say

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

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NEWARK, NJ - In a significant drug enforcement operation, Djavon Holland, 37, from Virginia, has been convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The conviction occurred on April 15, 2024, following a federal jury trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton, New Jersey.

Virginia Man Convicted in NJ for Fentanyl Trafficking

Texas State

Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Middlesex County, MA

Stow, MA

STOW, Mass. -- A tragic incident unfolded last week as authorities discovered the lifeless body of a teenage girl during a routine welfare check, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend on suspicion of her murder.

Man charged after underage girlfriend found dead

Los Angeles, CA

Baker, CA

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BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The California Highway Patrol has released details on the fatal head-on collision that occurred Saturday afternoon on northbound Interstate 15 that left a woman and two children dead. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

Update on Fatal Crash near the Town of Baker on I-15 Freeway that left a Woman and 2 Children Dead

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

Clifton, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

Tragedy struck a family in Clifton as two young brothers, aged 3 and 6, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. William Brice, 6, and his younger brother Zachariah Brice, 3, were pulled from their burning home on Whetstone Manor Court on April 10. Despite valiant efforts to rescue them, they were unresponsive and rushed to Children's National Hospital in critical condition.

UPDATED: Community Mourns: Brothers, Ages 3 and 6, Lost in Tragic House Fire

Florida State

Jupiter, FL

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By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) MIAMI, FL. – Joseph Toro, a substance abuse facility owner, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) of over $4 million to finance his extravagant lifestyle. Toro, 39, of Jupiter, Florida, operated Reawakenings Wellness Center (RWC) and submitted fraudulent insurance claims for substance abuse treatment that was never provided to patients, including FEHBP beneficiaries. Using personal identifying information of former RWC patients, Toro obtained nearly $4.2 million in proceeds from the FEHBP through the submission of fake claims.

Substance Abuse Facility Owner Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $4M Fraud

Newport Beach, CA

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The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred in the early morning of April 16 in the Newport Coast neighborhood . The incident is contained and there are currently no threats to the community.

A Newport Beach resident opened fire on robbers, wounding one while the other shot himself

Georgia State

Jacksonville, FL

SAVANNAH, GA — A Florida attorney, Shaquandra Woods, 41, of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to 75 months in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker following a four-day trial that ended in December 2023 with Woods' conviction by a federal jury.

Florida Attorney Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Anaheim, CA

Patrol Officers arrested Joseph Michael Sanders , a 34-year-old transient with a criminal record, on 4/18/2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m., on charges of kicking a small dog, as seen on a widely publicized video, according to the Anaheim Police Department .

Transient ex-con who repeatedly kicked a small dog arrested by the Anaheim Police

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

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‘It’s never too late to do good’: Man released from prison turns life around, earns Ph.D.

(KLTV) - When he was sentenced to prison, he was told by the prosecutor that he had no hope for change, but Dr. Stanley Andrisse has...

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‘It’s never too late to do good’: Man released from prison turns life around, earns Ph.D.

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