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Tracy Leicher

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Strasburg woman. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred Saturday, April 13 on US Highway 211.

Woman Suffers Possible Medical Emergency; Dies In Crash

Texas State

Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Three Rivers, MI

The Bendr Daily

Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Norton Shores, MI

Dawn Chappel

Paul Ferguson played a significant and tragic role in the death of his younger brother, Timothy Ferguson. Timothy, who was 15 years old and had autism and other challenges with speech and movement, passed away in July 2022 at their home in Norton Shores, Michigan. Timothy's death, caused by malnourishment and hypothermia, shocked the community. He weighed only 69 pounds at the time of his death. Timothy's condition was a direct result of the abuse and neglect he suffered under the care of his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, and brother, Paul Ferguson..

Tragic Abuse: Paul Ferguson's Role in His Brother's Death

New Jersey State

Bronx, NY

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Kedwin Ramon Then Gutierrez, a 35-year-old Bronx, New York resident, has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The plea was entered in Camden federal court before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Bronx Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in NJ

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

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

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

North Carolina State

Stoddard County, MO

Bloomington, NY

CJ Coombs

The Henry Miller House is located at 106 Cape Road in Bloomington, Missouri (Stoddard County). It was listed on Missouri's Most Endangered List (Places in Peril) in 2013, 2014, and 2018. It was listed as a watched property in 2015-2017 and 2019.

The Henry Miller House is believed to be the oldest house in Stoddard County, Missouri

Florida State

Delray Beach, FL

L. Cane

After writing Florida restaurant articles for years, I've come to believe that Floridians want high-quality food when they splurge on a restaurant meal. Although one would think that an eatery that was recognized by the James Beard Foundation might have some longevity - especially when it serves a dish that isn't found in many other restaurants - that wasn't the case with one Florida restaurant.

Popular, Highly Acclaimed Florida Restaurant Abruptly Closes - "More Important Things Than Money"

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

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

Kansas City, MO

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

Anacortes, WA

The Quick Historian

ANACORTES, Wash. -- Authorities are actively pursuing a man following the tragic death of his 41-year-old wife, an elementary school teacher, who was allegedly stabbed to death earlier this week. The suspect reportedly fled towards a bridge after the incident.

Police searching for husband after his wife is found dead

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NewsBreak

Charges downgraded for two teens tied to death of 14-year-old Rankin Co. student

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Charges have been downgraded for two teens arrested in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old Rankin County student. On Tuesday, Hinds...

Charges downgraded for two teens tied to death of 14-year-old Rankin Co. student

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