Calaveras County, CA

Murphys, CA

Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, Maryland - Authorities are delving into the "suspicious death" of a potential kidnapping victim, whose body was reportedly discovered in a wooded locale last week. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the incident unfolded on March 28, just before 1 a.m., when officers were summoned to a residence following reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, a woman recounted to the police that two unidentified men forcibly entered her home, demanding money. They purportedly claimed to have her son, 47-year-old David Winchester Jr., and threatened harm unless she complied with their monetary demands. The suspects absconded from the premises without the ransom.

Man found dead in woods after possibly being kidnapped in Baltimore

Missouri State

Fredericktown, MO

Police in Fredericktown, Missouri, have arrested a mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy, who showed signs of malnourishment and multiple injuries.

Couple arrested after malnourished 4-year-old son found dead

Anaheim, CA

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

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

Georgia State

Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

Placentia, CA

This past weekend, police officer Irvine and K9 officer Enzo conducted a traffic enforcement stop of a vehicle for an equipment violation, according to the Placentia Police Department .

A traffic stop in Placentia led to the seizure of 24 kilos of cocaine with the help of a K9 police dog

Texas State

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department has begun an investigation into the death of a 62-year-old woman involved in an auto-pedestrian accident that happened on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. This incident is now under consideration by law enforcement officers.

Tragic Death: Arlington Woman Killed in Kroger Lot

Newport Beach, CA

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

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

Washington State

Richland, WA

Bellingham Metro News

RICHLAND, WA (Bellingham Metro News) - A shooting incident at a Richland elementary school has left one adult injured, according to the Richland Police Department (RPD). The identity of the victim and their connection to the school remains undisclosed at this time.

1 Person Shot in Washington Elementary School Shooting

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 8:29 a.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the 1500 block of S. Lowell Street. Santa Ana Police Officers responded to the residence and located an adult male victim with a stab wound to his torso. The Orange County Fire Authority also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

A Santa Ana man was apparently murdered by his roomate this morning

Polk County, FL

Haines City, FL

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By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Polk County, FL – In a shocking incident of animal cruelty that has disturbed the Haines City community, 21-year-old Angel Enrrique Burgos faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony animal cruelty. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the Haines City Police Department, responded to a distressing scene in the Hidden Lake Preserve neighborhood on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Haines City Man Arrested for Horrific Animal Cruelty Incident

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

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

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, a man entered the U.S. Bank on Barranca Parkway in Irvine and demanded money from a bank teller, according to the Irvine Police Department . The suspect entered the bank and demanded $18,000.00 from the bank teller using a note. The teller gave the suspect the money from the drawer, totaling $446.00. The suspect ran out of the bank and fled the area in a newer model white Toyota Sienna.

The Irvine Police are searching for a man in his 40’s who robbed a U.S. Bank

Arkansas State

Campbell, MO

CJ Coombs

When homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it usually means there will be an intended purpose to keep the structure alive whether it’s through historic restoration, repurposing, or general maintenance. Sometimes, too, these places get demolished.

This house in the southern tip of Missouri constructed over 160 years ago could be a book of stories

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

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

Senai

The story of Emma Grace Cole is one of profound tragedy, highlighting the darkest depths of human cruelty and the pursuit of justice. Born on January 10, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana, Emma's life was cut short in a harrowing tale of abuse and murder.

The Tragic Case of Emma Grace Cole: A Tale of Abuse, Murder, and Justice

Costa Mesa, CA

The Costa Mesa Police Department has been focused on a recent crime trend in the region: copper wire thefts. This type of theft is costly to repair and disrupts businesses, schools, and public lighting. That is why their department has been working diligently to identify copper wire thieves and arrest individuals connected to any wire thefts in the city.

The Costa Mesa Police arrested three copper wire thieves and recovered 220 pounds of stolen wire

Maine State

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

BRENTWOOD – Karen LeMoine testified Wednesday she feared being raped or worse after she complained about the treatment of incarcerated children when she worked at the Youth Development Center in Manchester for two years until 1991.

Former YDC Worker Feared ‘Rape or Worse’ for Complaining About Kids’ Abuse

Las Vegas, NV

Esther S

In a bizarre case of misunderstood "faith" in Las Vegas recently, the young parents of two very young children have been accused of beating, starving and otherwise mistreating the kids since the age of approximately 6 months.

Faith Misconstrued: Parents' Disturbing Abuse in God's Name

Wyoming State

Green River, WY

WyoFile

Cody Roberts walked into the Green River Bar joking that he’d found a lost cattle dog. The woman tending bar that evening seemed to know what would happen next. “The bartender goes, ‘Cody, you better not bring in a fucking lion,’” an eyewitness recalled. “She knew he was going to bring something in that was not a dog.”

Eyewitness describes Wyoming wolf’s final hours in the Green River Bar

Vallecito, CA

Hathaway Pines, CA

Avery, CA

Columbia, CA

Mountain Ranch, CA

San Andreas, CA

Angels Camp, CA

Sonora, CA

Mokelumne Hill, CA

Twain Harte, CA

Soulsbyville, CA

Arnold, CA

Tuolumne, CA

Glencoe, CA

Copperopolis, CA

Jamestown, CA

ABC10

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No foul play suspected after body found in Murphys

MURPHYS, Calif. — Deputies said there are no signs of foul play after a body was found in Murphys just after noon on Monday. The Calaveras...

No foul play suspected after body found in Murphys

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