Los Angeles, CA

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The LA Insider

Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

Minneapolis, MN

NBC News

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of George Floyd’s murder, is expected to survive after he was stabbed in prison, the Minnesota Attorney General's Office said Saturday. Chauvin was hospitalized Friday following an assault at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution at Tucson. A law enforcement source with...

Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, expected to survive prison stabbing

Pennsylvania State

Burlington, VT

When ATF agents knocked on the apartment door of the suspect accused of shooting three Palestinian college students — two of them U.S. citizens — in Burlington, Vermont, over the weekend, he held out his empty palms at his waist and responded, "I've been waiting for you," authorities said.

Suspect in Burlington shooting allegedly told ATF agent: 'I've been waiting for you'

Texas State

Dallas, TX

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

At 14-years-old, Shonna Wesley became a mother. The details involving her home life or the father of her child remain secrets only privy to those involved, loved ones, and the authorities. It has been over 40 years since anyone has seen or heard from the young teen—who, in 1981, was a 16-year-old mother to a two-year-old daughter, Shandonder. On the day Shonna went missing, she and Shandonder reportedly went to the store to meet up with Shonna's boyfriend in Dallas, Texas. However, what happened to Shonna after this encounter has plagued investigators for decades.

Shonna Wesley, 16: Dallas Teen Mom Vanishes In 1981, Daughter Found Abandoned

Georgia State

Vermont State

How the Vermont shooting suspect was arrested. Former President Jimmy Carter will pay tribute to his wife Rosalynn Carter. Plus, Gen Z really wants the nightclub experience. Here's what to know today. Vermont shooting suspect told ATF agent, ‘I’ve been waiting for you’. A day after the arrest...

Hospitals impacted by cyberattack and fentanyl trafficking network uncovered: Morning Rundown

Arizona State

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A WOMAN’S BODY was found in Huntington Beach on Monday afternoon (Shutterstock). The body of a woman was found Monday afternoon in Huntington Beach, having “passed away under suspicious circumstances.”

Arrest made in woman’s death

L.A. TACO

Body-worn camera footage captured a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer choking a suicidal music producer who was handcuffed to a gurney in North Hollywood last month, after the producer appeared to spit in the officer’s direction.

Video: Veteran LAPD Officer Chokes Handcuffed R&B Producer After He Spits At Him During Mental Health Crisis

Colorado State

Colorado Springs, CO

The owners of a defunct Colorado funeral home where 190 sets of decomposing human remains were found have been returned to the state to face hundreds of felony charges. Carie Hallford appeared in District Court in Colorado Springs via video on Wednesday. District Judge Samorreyan Burney maintained her bail at $2 million cash during the advisement hearing, KRDO-TV reported. Jon Hallford’s advisement hearing was Friday and his bail also remained at $2 million.

Colorado funeral home owners where decomposing bodies found returned to state to face charges

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Snoop Dogg reveals 'giving up smoke' was an ad campaign ... for a fire pit

Snoop Dogg revealed Monday that his announcement that he was giving up smoke — which was met with plenty of skepticism from fans — was, in...

Snoop Dogg reveals 'giving up smoke' was an ad campaign ... for a fire pit

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