Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara County, CA

Santa Maria, CA

Edhat

The Sheriff’s Office has provided the inmate's name and additional regarding his death. Notification to the decedent’s next-of-kin has been completed and he is identified as 57-year-old David Lee Ligon from Santa Maria. He was booked on May 27, 2023, by the Sheriff’s Office for possession of narcotics for sale (felony), transportation of a controlled substance (felony), possession of narcotics (misdemeanor), and possession of paraphernalia (misdemeanor). He was being held on $30,000 bail.

Second County Jail Inmate Dies in One Week

Prattville, AL

Ashleigh Nicole

According to WSFA, in a shocking incident that has left the community in a state of distress, local authorities have arrested a Honduran immigrant who was residing in the country illegally. The suspect stands accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in the bathroom of a restaurant in Prattville, in what appears to be a random attack.

Man Charged for Alleged Attack of 16-Year-Old Girl in Restaurant Bathroom

Ohio State

Marysville, OH

Steel Ohio Media

On January 14, 2023, Roxanne Gillenwater received a phone call that is a parent’s worst nightmare. Her mother received a phone call from someone on behalf of the Central Ohio Youth Center, Marysville, Ohio stating her 17-year-old daughter Alana Richardson had died while in their custody. Roxanne stated she received that phone call at approximately 3:40 p.m. on the mentioned date.

17-year-old juvenile dies while in State Custody at Detention Facility

Manhattan, NY

BronxVoice

MANHATTAN - SUVs and pot gummies are on the menu for an all-female robbery crew who beat ride share drivers and store clerks to get what they want, cops said. Police released the photos of the 5 suspects who are accused of stealing at least 1 SUV.

Female Robbery Crew Makes Off with Pot, SUV

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Two teen employees at a Burger King in Douglas have been charged on multiple counts for allegedly taking photos of customers' credit cards before using them to make several purchases. The first victim mentioned that over $2,000 in purchases were attempted on her card, with other victims coming forward since the initial report was made.

Burger King employees charged after allegedly stealing customer's card information and attempting to spend over $2,000

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago kept 126 beds while the state retained 1,125 additional beds from the McCormick makeshift COVID hospital which are desperately needed but not being used. As the migrant housing crisis continues to unfold, over 1,200 beds from the McCormick Place COVID-19 temporary hospital in Chicago remain unused, highlighting the challenges of resource allocation during times of crises. The situation raises concerns about the coordination and utilization of potential resources in the face of pressing social issues.

Over 1,200 Beds from Chicago's Former McCormick Place Temporary COVID Hospital Unused Despite Migrant Housing Crisis

As Mayor Lori Lightfoot prepares to leave office, she signs executive orders to guild her administrations accomplishments and shape the path for her successor's administration.

Mayor Lightfoot Concludes Term by Signing Executive Orders, That Could Force Successor to Continue Her Initiatives

Texas State

Pflugerville, TX

Foro E.

Pflugerville's Unique Signage Delights Locals and Goes Viral. Prepare to chuckle, folks, because there's a small town near Austin, Texas that has taken the internet by storm with its unique name and playful antics. Welcome to Pflugerville, a suburban gem that proudly embraces its own dad-joke charm.

OMG! You Won't Believe the Name of This Tiny Texas Town That's Blowing Up the Internet!

Maine State

Clinton, ME

Rachel Perkins

CLINTON, Maine — In a high-octane incident that unfolded on the streets of Clinton on Friday, local woman Brittney Young found herself in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase that clocked over 30 miles above the speed limit.

Clinton Woman Leads Police in High-Speed Chase, Then Runs Inside Her House to Feign Slumber as Her Alibi

A local 30-year-old landed behind bars last week after a plan to allegedly pocket $800 from a woman went wrong just minutes later. The suspect, James Turner, reportedly was either unaware, or had forgotten, that CashApp transactions can't be erased.

Douglas man arrested for allegedly stealing woman's phone then sending $800 to girlfriend through CashApp

Savannah, GA

A Savannah man was arrested in Coffee County after allegedly destroying almost all of a woman’s belongings by pouring chemicals on her clothes and all over the kitchen and slashing her furniture and paintings. The incident reportedly stemmed from the suspect, 39-year-old Stephen Galletta, believing the victim was unfaithful to him after reading her diary.

Savannah man allegedly destroyed Douglas woman's belongings with bleach because she "ruined his heart" 

Las Vegas, NV

Esther S

Originally reported by Fox5 News in Las Vegas, a player in Las Vegas recently won almost $80,000 on a $1 bet when hitting a Super Grand Jackpot at an off-Strip casino. Imagine putting $1 in a machine and hitting the jackpot for $80,000!

Winning in Las Vegas. Yes, It Does Happen.  But .....

Florida State

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

The Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences was renamed in honor of Kenneth C. Griffin '89.Photo byFrank S. ZhouBy Rahem D. Hamid, Miles J. Herszenhorn, Elias J. Schisgall, and Claire Yuan, Crimson Staff Writers.

Billionaire Ken Griffin ’89 Breaks with DeSantis on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Expansion Amid Criticism at GSAS

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