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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

Madera County, CA

Oakhurst, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Madera County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Kaicey Bos, a person of interest in a murder investigation. The incident occurred in Oakhurst on May 24, 2024.

Person of interest sought in mysterious slaying in California’s scenic foothills

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

Contra Costa County, CA

Port Costa, CA

The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is currently managing a hazardous conditions emergency in Port Costa following reports of two pieces of military ordnance discovered on Canyon Lake Drive.

Entire California community alarmed after two pieces of military ordinance are found inside home

Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By William C. Mao and Dhruv T. Patel, Crimson Staff Writers. Alice Stewart, a Republican political adviser and CNN commentator who was best known at Harvard for her dedication to undergraduate students as a member of the Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee, died early Saturday morning. She was 58.

Alice Stewart, CNN Political Commentator and Harvard Institute of Politics Board Member, Dies at 58

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

NEW JERSEY - A woman from Hudson County, New Jersey, identified as 29-year-old Zyeama Johnson of Jersey City, has been charged with burglarizing two U.S. Post Offices on six separate occasions, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson, who was formerly employed at one of the post offices she allegedly targeted, appeared today in Newark federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy Waldor and was subsequently released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

Ex-employee charged with multiple post office burglaries

California State

Santa Rosa, CA

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint at Highway 12 and Streamside Drive from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. While no drivers were arrested for DUI, the checkpoint yielded several other significant results, police said.

Cops stop 1,000 cars at California DUI checkpoint; 24 drivers turn up to be on roads unlicensed

NEWARK, N.J. – Edgar Ruiz-Gomez, a Colombian citizen, admitted to conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Colombian National Admits Role in Major Cocaine Importation Scheme

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Wednesday, a cat with a challenging start to life now looking for her forever home. The local animal shelter reveals that Wednesday was found “in a literal heap of trash in a hoarding house, nursing her five babies.” Regardless of her tough start to motherhood, Wednesday was an excellent mother to her litter until they all found loving homes.

Cat Found Nursing Kittens In Trash Now Looking For Love

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Tacoma, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Substance use disorder counselor Bryan David Jeffers-Atkins has regained his license after allegedly buying illicit drugs from patients, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday.

Substance Abuse Counselor Regains License Despite Drug Charges

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Several young people spoke Monday during the public comment period of the Denver City Council. One young woman, Olivia Ewudziacquah, lamented that not enough is being done to help the migrants.

Migrants selling cotton candy with babies on their backs, homelessness, speeding among teen concerns

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Starbucks reported a sharp decline in sales and profits for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, reflecting the loss of tens of millions of customers from the coffee giant. A 5% drop in International segment revenues to $1.8 billion, driven by unfavorable foreign exchange rates, a 6% decline in comparable store sales, lower product/equipment sales, and royalties.

Starbucks Loses Millions of Customers Amid Operational Woes

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to a Douglas Police Department incident report, a 29-year-old male is in custody following an incident at a local business where he allegedly punched a juvenile multiple times in the face. The report indicates that the juvenile was shown on video surveillance removing a firearm from his pocket during the dispute.

Douglas Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Juvenile in Douglas Business Dispute

The Dalles, OR

Kristy Tallman

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is asking for the public's assistance to locate Odin E. Grant, a 1-year-old child last seen in Hood River and The Dalles on May 3, 2024. Odin was reportedly with his mother, Cecilia Grant, also known as Cecilia Gomez, and is believed to be in danger.

Urgent: Help Needed to Find Missing 1-Year-Old Boy; Believed to be in Danger

Denton, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

Fort Worth, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. At 12:46 am on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, emergency personnel from the Fort Worth Police, Fire Department, and MedStar EMS swiftly attended to a significant incident on the northbound lanes of I35W near Highway 121, situated near downtown.. 1800 Airport Freeway Fort Worth TX 76210.

Tragic Death as Vehicle Plummets off I35W Overpass

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Snohomish County unsheltered count decreased from 2023 by 9.6 percent

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2024 —Snohomish County Human Services has released the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) unsheltered count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness...

Snohomish County unsheltered count decreased from 2023 by 9.6 percent

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