Oak Forest, IL

Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, Maryland - Authorities are delving into the "suspicious death" of a potential kidnapping victim, whose body was reportedly discovered in a wooded locale last week. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the incident unfolded on March 28, just before 1 a.m., when officers were summoned to a residence following reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, a woman recounted to the police that two unidentified men forcibly entered her home, demanding money. They purportedly claimed to have her son, 47-year-old David Winchester Jr., and threatened harm unless she complied with their monetary demands. The suspects absconded from the premises without the ransom.

Man found dead in woods after possibly being kidnapped in Baltimore

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, NJ - In a significant drug enforcement operation, Djavon Holland, 37, from Virginia, has been convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The conviction occurred on April 15, 2024, following a federal jury trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton, New Jersey.

Virginia Man Convicted in NJ for Fentanyl Trafficking

Missouri State

Fredericktown, MO

Police in Fredericktown, Missouri, have arrested a mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy, who showed signs of malnourishment and multiple injuries.

Couple arrested after malnourished 4-year-old son found dead

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

San Bernardino County, CA

Baker, CA

Pain In The Pass

BAKER, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Three people were killed in an head-on accident on northbound Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon. Four people were airlifted to the hospital. Photo above is credit by Nicole Rivera.)

3 Killed, 4 Airlifted to Hospital Following Head-On Collision on I-15 near Baker CA., on Saturday

Massachusetts State

Webster, MA

In Webster, Massachusetts, a 68-year-old man, Walter Fanion, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and assaulting a juvenile at Memorial Beach. The incident, reported by the victim to Webster Police, led to Fanion's apprehension following a swift investigation.

Man lured girl to car then kidnapped and assaulted her, police say

Florida State

Jupiter, FL

iSkyCreations - News & Media

By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) MIAMI, FL. – Joseph Toro, a substance abuse facility owner, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) of over $4 million to finance his extravagant lifestyle. Toro, 39, of Jupiter, Florida, operated Reawakenings Wellness Center (RWC) and submitted fraudulent insurance claims for substance abuse treatment that was never provided to patients, including FEHBP beneficiaries. Using personal identifying information of former RWC patients, Toro obtained nearly $4.2 million in proceeds from the FEHBP through the submission of fake claims.

Substance Abuse Facility Owner Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $4M Fraud

Middlesex County, MA

Stow, MA

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

Georgia State

Jacksonville, FL

SAVANNAH, GA — A Florida attorney, Shaquandra Woods, 41, of Jacksonville, has been sentenced to 75 months in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker following a four-day trial that ended in December 2023 with Woods' conviction by a federal jury.

Florida Attorney Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Louisiana State

Plaquemine, LA

PLAQUEMINE, LA — Eric Jason Schouest, a 53-year-old former branch manager at Regions Bank, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of embezzlement and bank fraud. Schouest, who oversaw operations at the Plank Road branch in Plaquemine, Louisiana, pled not guilty at his recent arraignment.

Former Regions Bank Manager Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement and Bank Fraud

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Douglas man was recently arrested by officers on a possession of methamphetamine charge after he was stopped on a bicycle just before 3:00 a.m. by an officer with the Douglas Police Department, according to an incident report.

Douglas Man Arrested for Meth Possession After Bicycle Stop

Denton County, TX

Krugerville, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. On Monday, April 22, 2024, the authorities of Krugerville Police Department teamed with the Aubrey Fire/EMS Department in reply to a consequential incident in the 5000 block of U.S. Highway 377, near the junction of Ike Byrom Road.

Fatal Denton County Crash: Woman Killed in Head-On Collision

King County, WA

Connell, WA

Timothy A Gruver

A King County practical nurse has been charged with misconduct for romancing a prisoner, the Department of Health reports. In March, the Board of Nursing charged licensed practical nurse Monica A. Davis with unprofessional conduct, according to the DOH.

Nurse Charged for Inappropriate Prisoner Romance

California State

Essex County, NJ

Newark, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY - In a major blow to organized crime in New Jersey, Michael Healy, 43, from Montclair, has been convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to murder a federal witness, three counts of murder in aid of racketeering, and related firearms offenses.

Essex County Drug Lord Convicted of Multiple Murders and Narcotics Trafficking

Midlothian, IL

Tinley Park, IL

Markham, IL

Robbins, IL

Country Club Hills, IL

Posen, IL

Palos Heights, IL

Hazel Crest, IL

Alsip, IL

Orland Park, IL

Blue Island, IL

Harvey, IL

Worth, IL

Flossmoor, IL

Homewood, IL

Palos Park, IL

Chicago, IL

Chicago Ridge, IL

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Man shot during confrontation in Oak Forest

OAK FOREST, Ill. - A man was shot during a confrontation in Oak Forest Wednesday night. At about 8:20 p.m., Oak Forest police responded to the...

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