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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

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Media

Mayor London N. Breed and San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott unveiled the city's comprehensive initiative to combat drug markets in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, revealing impressive outcomes.

3,000 arrests, 200 kilos of narcotics seized in third-world California neighborhoods

Kern County, CA

Officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are investigating the death of an incarcerated individual at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as a homicide. The incident occurred on Monday, May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., when two inmates, Andrew L. Espinoza and Frank Vasquez, allegedly attacked fellow inmate Raul E. Mendoza.

Convicted gang member inmate killed in California prison yard attack; Two convicts accused of murder

Pontotoc County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Pontotoc County Woman Arrested for Felony Child Abuse. Pontotoc County, MS - On May 21, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department arrested Mariha Dunn, a 25-year-old resident of Pontotoc County, on two counts of felony child abuse. The charges stem from an incident involving her two young children: a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl, according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department.

Mother arrested on felony after 3 & 5 year old found alone in "sauna" like house with no electricity

Yuba City, CA

Sutter County, CA

The Sutter County Sheriff's Office has heightened its vigilance following a series of fuel thefts reported at gas stations across the county, prompting intensified efforts to address the concerning trend.

Gas prices skyrocket in California; Thieves are siphoning fuel from gas stations in one county

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

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

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

California State

Early Wednesday morning, an overturned big-rig filled with 40,000 pounds of strawberries brought traffic to a standstill on a key transition between two major freeway corridors in the South Bay.

Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of California strawberries overturns on busy interstate ramp

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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

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s mental health than physical health, according to a new survey by CVS Health-Morning Consult .

Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health

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

Fishyrobb

You've probably heard of dyslexia - a common learning disability that affects reading. But just as many, if not more, young people have severe difficulties with basic math - and there's a name for it - dyscalculia.

What is dyscalculia?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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

Cedar Grove, NJ

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Dr. Muhammad Mirza, a 51-year-old physician from Cedar Grove, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty to health care fraud. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court, where Mirza was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

NJ Doctor Sentenced for $1.3M Amtrak Health Care Fraud

Irvine, CA

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

Clark County, WA

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Several young people spoke Monday during the public comment period of the Denver City Council. One young woman, Olivia Ewudziacquah, lamented that not enough is being done to help the migrants.

Migrants selling cotton candy with babies on their backs, homelessness, speeding among teen concerns

Lawrence, MA

Salem, NH

North Andover, MA

Haverhill, MA

Andover, MA

Pelham, NH

Atkinson, NH

Dracut, MA

Groveland, MA

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With shelter deadlines looming, English classes prepare residents for 'self-sufficiency'

On a recent afternoon at a former hotel in Methuen, about 20 Haitian students sat in a makeshift classroom, practicing words in English related to school...

With shelter deadlines looming, English classes prepare residents for 'self-sufficiency'

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