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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

Fresno, CA

Golden Gate Media

An inmate who walked away from a reentry program has been captured in Fresno, as confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Estefani Saldana-Lemus, 27, had been reported missing following a security check on Sunday night, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies.

Lady inmate with hard-to-ignore facial tattoos apprehended after she escapes California prison camp

San Francisco, CA

A San Francisco man has been convicted of assaulting a teenage girl on a Muni train in 2023, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. The conviction comes after a harrowing incident on May 4, 2023, during which other passengers witnessed the assault but did not intervene.

California DA: Passengers on train did nothing to help girl who was being assaulted by creep

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

The World Health Organization (WHO) says 50 million people across the globe have been diagnosed withdementia, and there are 10 million new cases each year. While there have been medical breakthroughs regarding treatment, many are seeking ways to prevent the illness, and a new study suggests olive oil may help.

A daily dose of olive oil may prevent the 150,000 cases of dementia in Virginia from increasing

Escondido, CA

The Escondido Police Department conducted a successful enforcement operation on May 19, resulting in the citation of 33 drivers and motorcycle riders for various violations. Additionally, one motorist, identified as a 70-year-old female resident of Escondido, was arrested for misdemeanor evasion after leading officers on a brief chase.

70-year-old female motorcyclist leads California cops on chase during enforcement sting

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

WASHINGTON — The third week of May marks a unique observance for homeowners across the United States as the Postal Service heralds Mailbox Improvement Week, slated this year for May 19-25. This annual initiative encourages residents to maintain and enhance their mailboxes, ensuring they remain in prime condition to secure mail and parcels effectively.

Spruce Up Your Mailbox: National Mailbox Improvement Week Scheduled for May 19-25

The Lantern

On Tuesday, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the individual who died after falling from the southeast side of the Ohio Stadium during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. Credit: Katie Good.

Coroner’s office identifies individual who died at Sunday’s commencement ceremony, says incident is being investigated as death by suicide

Denton, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Daily Coffee Press

The Georgia Innocence Project (GIP) has announced that after serving 25 years, a Georgia man, Ray White, has been released from prison following a wrongful conviction in 1995. Per officials with the GIP, on July 5, 1994, a young woman was attacked at her home after weeks of harassing phone calls. Court testimony shows that she managed to escape and shoot at her attacker, who fled.

Georgia Man Released After 25 Years Following Wrongful Conviction, Proven Innocent by DNA Evidence

Glynn County, GA

The Georgia Supreme Court issued a ruling in the four-year legal case against former Glynn County Police Chief John Powell, reversing a decision by a trial judge and setting the stage for Powell’s criminal charges to be dismissed.

GA Supreme Court kills indictment against former Glynn County Police Chief

New Jersey State

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

Indiana State

Rockville, IN

Kristy Tallman

ROCKVILLE, Ind. — An infant's tragic death due to malnutrition has led to the arrest of two individuals in Parke County. "During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the death of the infant occurred in Rockville," said Master Trooper Detective Ryan Winters of the Indiana State Police.

Tragic Neglect: Infant's Death Leads to Parents' Arrest

Confessions of wealth have not materialized. A few weeks ago, I listened to an online broadcast from a Virginia church. The pastor said they were making ther confessions and would be one of the most prominent congregations in the city.

Virginia churches fail to take over their cities as promised

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky is now the first state in the nation to capture oblique (side/angle view) photography of its entire geography from the sky. The KYFromAbove Program and its contractor, NV5 , achieved this milestone after pilots flew 2,600 flight lines over Kentucky’s beautiful landscape, travelling 117,000 miles and capturing 40,660 square miles of the commonwealth’s land, including our cities, towns, farms, lakes, mountains and more.

Kentucky first state in nation to capture oblique photography of entire geography from the sky

Ventura County, CA

Thousand Oaks, CA

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Thousand Oaks Police Department (TOPD), took swift action to curb illegal street racing activities following multiple reports from concerned residents on the evening of May 19, 2024.

California cops witness over 100 cars, bikes, pedestrians speeding away from an illegal street race

Sow Many Plants

Are you dreaming of harvesting fresh fruit from the comfort of your backyard? You're in luck! Growing fruit at home is not only rewarding but also surprisingly easy. Here are some of the easiest fruit varieties to grow in your garden.

10 Fruits to Grow in Your Backyard

Baltimore, MD

NEW JERSEY -John Devlin, a 37-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in a conspiracy that defrauded health insurance companies. Devlin, along with his co-conspirators, orchestrated a multistate patient brokering scheme that involved bribing drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation centers in exchange for referral fees. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing.

Man Sentenced for Multistate Patient Brokering and Bribery Scheme

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

Six amazing cats that will take your breath away

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Maine Forest Service responds to wildfires across the state

Maine (WABI) - Maine Forest Rangers responded to a number of wildfires across the state. Rangers and a Maine Forest Service engine...

Maine Forest Service responds to wildfires across the state

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