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Lafayette, LA

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Santa Monica, CA

Brigid Pfeifer

The world has lost a ground breaking acting legend. On March 29th, 2024, Louis Gossett Jr. passed away in Santa Monica, California. He was 87 years old. Gossett Jr. was born in 1936 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. After obtaining a sports injury at age 17, he was encouraged to participate in a school play. Not long afterwards, he was encouraged to try out for a Broadway play. The rest, as they say, was history.

Academy Award Winning Actor Dies at Age 87

Middlesex County, MA

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Stow, MA

The Quick Historian

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

Washington State

Manassas, VA

Tracy Leicher

PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. – Reports of a suspicious man in a stolen vehicle turned into an arrest for double-murder on Tuesday. According to a media release from the Prince William Sheriff’s Office (PWSO), the chain of events began in the early morning hours of April 2, 2024.

Police Arrest Man For Carjacking and Learn He's the Prime Suspect in a Double Homicide Investigation

Indiana State

Roseland, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a shocking development, two individuals have been apprehended following accusations of embezzling thousands of dollars from a hotel located in Roseland. Roseland Police have identified the suspects as Sara Penter and Kristin Bridges, both of whom were employed at the Holiday Inn Express during the time of the alleged thefts, which occurred in December 2023. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation, reviewing financial records and conducting interviews with multiple witnesses before moving forward with the arrests.

Former Hotel Employees Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $50,000 in Roseland

Virginia State

Culpeper County, VA

Hopewell, VA

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred on Monday, March 25.

Highway Tragedy; Man Dies After Running into Path of Tractor Trailer

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – Two men have been identified and warrants have been issued for their arrest...
The post Men identified, charged, sought for Family Dollar burglary first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Men identified, charged, sought for Family Dollar burglary

Florida State

Eustis, FL

Senai

Within the grim pages of criminal records, the incident involving Richard Henyard and Alfonza Smalls emerges as a disturbing testament to the depths of human wickedness. Their atrocious actions sent shockwaves through the Eustis, Florida community in January 1993, resulting in a profound impact of destruction and grief.

The Tragic Case of Jasmine and Jamilya Lewis: A Story of Murder and Justice

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

On Friday, two 17-year-old females were observed by police officers walking out of the Woodbury Walgreens with $3,000 in merchandise concealed under their clothing, according to the Irvine Police Department .

The Irvine Police caught two young women as they tried to steal $3K in goods from a retail store

Iowa State

Houston, TX

Margaret Minnicks

A man accused of serial bigamy posed as a pastor at small Black churches around the country, was sentenced to three years in prison after he was found to have had at least 10 wives whom he married for financial gain, according to the Christian Post.

Man posed as a pastor in small Black churches had at least 10 wives, including one in Virginia

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

The man pictured above is wanted for animal abuse stemming from an incident that occurred on the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2024, near Brookhurst St. and the I-5 , according to the Anaheim Police Department.

The Anaheim Police are trying to identify a man wanted for animal abuse

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

While a lady was shopping at Home Goods, her wallet and credit cards were stolen from her purse on February 17, according to the Irvine Police Department . This real life Romeo is suspected of using the victim’s credit card to buy gift cards, flowers, and water in a nearby City.

Man wanted for stealing credit cards in Irvine and using them to buy cards and flowers

Georgia State

Trinidad, CO

Colorado Martini

(Colorado) Cathay Williams was once an enslaved woman but later disguised herself as a man so she could become a soldier. Cathay Williams was the first African American woman to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army, while disguised as a man, during the Indian Wars. Williams is also the only known female Buffalo Soldier.

The Hidden Legacy: Cathay Williams, the Female Buffalo Soldier

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

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

Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Over $1.6 Million in High-Value Electronics Stolen in Multi-State Theft Spree. In a startling revelation of coordinated theft, three individuals from Philadelphia admitted their involvement in a widespread conspiracy targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the country.

Trio Pleads Guilty to Nationwide UPS Warehouse Burglaries

Utah State

Pleasant Grove, UT

In a small town in Utah, a disturbing tale of maternal horror unfolded over a decade, leaving a community reeling in disbelief. Megan Huntsman, a seemingly ordinary woman from Pleasant Grove, was revealed to be the perpetrator of a series of heinous crimes that defied comprehension.

The Shocking Case of Megan Huntsman: The Utah Mother Who Murdered Six Newborns

New York City, NY

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Low pressure is moving up the East Coast this morning and we are seeing heavy rain spreading northeastward from the Mid Atlantic to Southeastern New England. We have Flood Watches up from Northeast Virginia to Southeast New England. Also we have Wind Advisories up from Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania northeast to Southeast New England for winds gusting to 45 to 50 mph from the southeast into the this afternoon and then from the northwest this evening into tonight.

Major storm ripping through the Eastern US, heavy snow, flooding rains, strong winds, high tides

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Drop Dead Deals, a New BinDrop Discount Store, is Now Open on Johnston Next to Guitar Center

A new BinDrop discount store, called Drop Dead Deals, is now open at 5702 Johnston Street #101 next to Guitar Center. The store promises to offer...

Drop Dead Deals, a New BinDrop Discount Store, is Now Open on Johnston Next to Guitar Center

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