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Knightdale, NC

The Quick Historian

In Knightdale, North Carolina, a 17-year-old male is facing a murder charge in connection with the tragic killing of a 40-year-old mother of three that occurred late last year.

Teen charged with murdering mother of 3

Baltimore, MD

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

Santa Ana, CA

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

SUSPECTS readied for processing after raid on a suspected gambling “slap house” in Garden Grove (GGPD photo). Seventeen people were arrested Thursday at a suspected “slaphouse” for illegal gambling in Garden Grove, according to police.

17 are arrested at ‘slaphouse’

Boston, MA

Massachusetts State

Nashua, NH

RNHSA Media Group

A comprehensive investigation into a drug trafficking organization spanning Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire culminated in late March 2024 with the arrests of three individuals and a warrant issued for a fourth. The operation targeted a network responsible for distributing vast quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

Major Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Multi-State Operation

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

Burlington, NC

Senai

After 45 years, a cold case from 1979 involving the disappearance and murder of 20-year-old college student Tammy Sue Aldridge has finally been solved, according to officials from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. Gary Lane Laframboise, who had a friend living near Aldridge’s jogging route, has been identified as the suspect in the case.

Solving a 45-Year-Old Cold Case: Suspect Identified in 1979 Murder of College Student

California State

Lake Elsinore, CA

The abduction and murder of Samantha Runnion on July 15, 2002, shook the nation and left a community reeling in grief and outrage. Samantha, a bright and innocent five-year-old, was playing with a friend in her front yard when a man approached them under the guise of seeking help to find a lost dog. In a horrifying turn of events, he snatched Samantha, forced her into his car, and drove away, leaving devastation in his wake.

A Mother's Mission: Protecting Children in Samantha Runnion's Memory

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

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

Westminster, CA

Four suspects worked together to distract an employee and removed multiple 18K gold chains from a kiosk at the Asian Garden Mall , located at 9200 Bolsa Ave. , according to the Westminster Police Department .

Four suspects distracted an employee and made off with several gold chains, in Westminster

Newark, NJ

Matawan, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY — Dr. Fazal Panezai, a cardiologist based in Matawan, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud after admitting his role in a scheme that defrauded health insurance companies of more than $1.9 million. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea, which was entered before U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner in Trenton federal court.

NJ Cardiologist Pleads Guilty to $1.9M Fraud

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - "Scared, intimidated, and nervous." Those are the words used by three juvenile boys to describe how they felt after they were allegedly threatened by a man in his 30s yesterday afternoon. That man, later identified as 34-year-old Zachary Dole of Clarkston, reportedly lifted his shirt to show what officials believe was a 9mm handgun on the right side of his waistband.

"Scared, Intimidated, and Nervous" - Clarkston Man Arrested Following Alleged Assault on Juvenile

Morristown, NJ

Food Excluded from Supplemental Security Income Calculations to Improve Equity and Efficiency. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced an update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations, marking a significant shift in how In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations are determined.

Social Security Administration Simplifies SSI with Major Rule Change on Food Assistance

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY – In a significant development, three individuals have admitted to their roles in a complex romance fraud scheme that swindled more than 100 victims out of over $4.5 million.

$4.5M Romance Fraud Scheme in NJ: Trio Pleads Guilty

NEWARK, NJ — In a significant development in the fight against organized crime, Elijah Williams, a 24-year-old known gang member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has pled guilty to charges of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Faces Life in Prison

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

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

Anaheim, CA

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

Automatic Recovery Rate Reduced to 10 Percent, Enhancing Financial Security for Beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the fairness and equity of its overpayment policies by announcing a reduction in the default withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries.

Social Security Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Beneficiaries

New York City, NY

Brajesh Choubisa

AI has been utilized to enhance my writing skills. The sight of protestors shouting "Death to America" and “burning the US flag” on American soil, in NYC, is like a dagger to the heart, igniting an emotional outburst of pain, concern, agony, and pity. It's a gut-wrenching betrayal of the principles we hold dear, a desecration of the very symbol that represents our collective identity and aspirations.

Opinion: "Death To America" Chants on US Soil?

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

South Carolina State

Strafford, NH

InDepthNH.org

DOVER – Photos of blood stains, stab wounds, and a fractured skull were introduced Monday as the double-murder trial against Timothy Verrill continued in Strafford Superior Court with grim testimony.

Prosecutors Show Autopsy Photos in Double-Murder Trial

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Yachats, OR

Neotsu, OR

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Alsea, OR

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‘This thing could go right now’: Newport leaders search for solutions to aging and vulnerable dams

NEWPORT, Ore. — On a recent warm spring day, bald eagles circled above the Big Creek Reservoir, northeast of Newport, as several anglers cast lazy lines...

‘This thing could go right now’: Newport leaders search for solutions to aging and vulnerable dams

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