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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

California State

Golden Gate Media

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has launched a thorough investigation into the death of an incarcerated individual at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as a homicide.

Convicted gang member killed in California prison yard stabbing; Two other convicts held in murder

Tulare County, CA

Porterville, CA

Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating an inmate who walked away from her work assignment at the Bob Wiley Detention Center.

California jail inmate at-large after she walks away from her kitchen job, vanishes without a trace

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Arlington, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

Manassas Park, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

MANASSAS, Va. — The Virginia State Police issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on Friday on behalf of the Manassas Park Police Department as they urgently search for 16-year-old Chase Andrew Bolender.

Authorities Seek Missing 16-Year-Old in Need of Medication, Last Seen in Manassas Park

San Jose, CA

Tragedy struck on Friday morning, May 24th, 2024, when a fatal collision occurred on US-101 southbound, north of Blossom Hill Rd., involving a big rig tractor-trailer combination and a Honda sedan.

California man, 22, instantly killed after he collides head-on into semi truck in wrong-way crash

Wyoming State

WyoFile

The most famous mule deer in Wyoming died April 11 on a brushy pocket in the middle of the Red Desert. A mountain lion likely killed the 10-year-old doe known for migrating more than 200 miles each spring and fall in search of nourishing meals.

Remembering Deer 255: Wyoming muley renowned for longest migration dies

Redwood City, CA

A fatal crash on US-101 northbound, north of San Antonio Road, has left one person dead and prompted an ongoing investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Redwood City units.

CA driver called 9-1-1 to report he hit a pole on 101; Then he was fatally hit by oncoming traffic

Oregon State

Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit has issued a public appeal for assistance regarding a concerning case involving Isabel Gallego. According to authorities, Gallego, accompanied by 25-year-old Kyree Jackson, departed Sacramento on April 19, 2024, following a period during which Jackson allegedly groomed her via social media, police said.

Authorities ramp up search for missing California teen who may be a trafficking victim

According to a report by Safewise, the latest state of safety survey, a recent survey shows that 50% of North Carolinians are worried about their safety, compared to 47% of Americans overall. This concern is likely due to high levels of property and violent crimes in the state. North Carolina ranks fourteenth in the country for these types of crimes, adding to residents' fears.

The 10 Safest Cities in North Carolina for 2024

LAPD officer Richard Podkowski, 28, was booked for assault with a deadly weapon on May 21, according to jail records and a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

LAPD Officer Released on $30,000 Bond Following Arrest For Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Ringtown, PA

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
The post Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Yuba City, CA

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 8:42 P.M., the Yuba City Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of El Margarita Road and State Highway 20, officers said.

Accused drunk driver had infant in vehicle when he slammed head-on into another car in California

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet a tiny little pup full of love who will jump straight into your heart, and maybe also your pocket! ChaCha Smith is a two-year-old Chihuahua mix girl who, weighing only 7.6 pounds full grown, is truly tiny.

Meet ChaCha Smith: A Pocket-Sized Chihuahua Searching For Love

New Jersey State

Middlesex County, NJ

Woodbridge Township, NJ

Middlesex County Woman conspired to fraudulently obtain over $400,000 in pandemic relief funds. Yanira Abreu, 42, of Keasbey, New Jersey, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in a scheme to illegally obtain more than $400,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Abreu had previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch, who imposed the sentence on May 9, 2024, in Trenton federal court.

Woman Gets Two Years for Stealing COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

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Tehama County supervisors approve new equipment for county deputies

TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. - Tehama County Deputies will be receiving about $300,000 of new equipment. 60 new body cameras will be on the chest area of...

Tehama County supervisors approve new equipment for county deputies

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