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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

Newark, NJ

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

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

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

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

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

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Nashville, TN

Murray, KY

The Murray Sentinel

MURRAY – A Murray couple was arrested last week after two juveniles in their care were admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for severe weight loss with supporting evidence of malnutrition and physical abuse.

Foster parents arrested after children found to be extremely malnourished

Chicago Star Media

The Biden administration declared on Wednesday that it will cancel an additional $7.7 billion in student loans for 160,000 Americans. Qualified borrowers have been made eligible through repayment programs like the administration's SAVE Plan, or the Public Student Loan Forgiveness plan for which supports public service workers, according to CNN.

Biden Administration cancels another $7.7 billion in student debt relief

Irvine, CA

Golden Gate Media

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

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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

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A corrections officer is one of 17 people who have been arrested after a six-month investigation into illegal drug trafficking at the Duval County jail. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Tuesday announced the arrest of corrections officer Kobe Collett, 23, the fifth employee the agency has arrested this year.

Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring

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

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

South Orange, NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - In a startling revelation from the office of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, 77-year-old Janis Miller of South Orange, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, accused of pilfering more than $1 million in federal benefits designated for her deceased aunt. The indictment marks a significant development in a case that stretches over two decades.

NJ Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1M in Federal Benefits

Madison County, IL

Fayette County, KY

The Lexington Times

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Myrtle Taylena Craig, also known as Tay, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges related to a drug distribution conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. Craig’s plea agreement was filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Woman admits guilt in meth and fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Fayette and Madison Counties

Santa Clara County, CA

Los Altos, CA

The Los Altos Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office, has finalized its investigation into the tragic deaths of Los Altos residents Steven Hooper, aged 74, and Chris Cryer, aged 66.

Coroner reveals surprising cause of death of senior couple found dead in wealthy California suburb

Union County, NJ

NEW JERSEY - In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger has announced the indictment of nine men for allegedly operating a major narcotics distribution ring in Union County, specifically targeting the Plainfield area. The individuals charged are suspected members of the Sex, Money, Murder set of the Bloods street gang and are accused of distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

Nine Charged in Union County Drug Ring Bust

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

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NewsBreak

New Orleans man, woman accused of killing federal witness held without bond

NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of murdering a federal witness in a wide-ranging staged wrecks scheme in New Orleans was in court Friday. Ryan Harris,...

New Orleans man, woman accused of killing federal witness held without bond

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