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Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

Chicago, IL

KevinJamesShay

Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

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Saint Paul, MN

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - Around 2 PM this afternoon, Thursday, November 7, 2023, there was an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Cretin Avenue North and Marshall Avenue in St Paul, Minnesota.

Officer-Involved Shooting in St. Paul, MN

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Mayor must make good on campaign promise to keep city safe as surge in robberies plagues Chicago streets. In recent days, Chicago, renowned as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, has experienced a concerning escalation in criminal activities. The city's law enforcement agencies are currently immersed in a comprehensive investigation into a series of robberies that occurred on Sunday morning, involving 14 victims held at gunpoint with one woman being shot.

Chicago Crime Out of Hand: Woman Shot in 1 of 14 Armed Robberies Over 3 Hrs Sunday in Multiple Areas

Springfield, IL

Illinois state trooper survives shootout with murder suspect in encounter in Springfield. A harrowing incident unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, demonstrating the dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty.

New Dashcam Video Shows Illinois State Trooper Being Shot Multiple Times by Murder Suspect

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Estero, FL

L. Cane

Some clothing stores that do business in Florida have been said to be on shaky ground this year. For example, in the spring of 2023, iApparel Journal listed the clothing stores Express, Kohl's, and The RealReal as retailers that may be "in trouble" financially.

Bankrupt Clothing Store Acquired By Coldwater Creek Is Closing In FL, Offering Up To 50% Off

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Salt Lake City, UT

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

If speculation is to be believed as truth, then Aletha Jo Williams may no longer be alive. It is a somber way to begin her story, but the investigation into this disappearance has long caused investigators to ask more questions than receive answers that will close the book on this case.

Aletha Jo Williams, 25: Police Think Missing Utah Woman Was Killed By Friend In 2002

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Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

UPDATE: Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella, Safety Commissioner Robert L. Quinn, and State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce that the victim in the deadly shooting currently under investigation at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire has been identified as Bradley Haas, age 63, of Franklin, New Hampshire.

One Victim Dead, Shooter Killed by State Police at State Psychiatric Hospital in Concord

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Saint Louis County, MO

Crestwood, MO

CJ Coombs

This historic dwelling is located at 9385 Pardee Road in Crestwood, Missouri (St. Louis County). It's been on the National Register of Historic Places since December 12, 1978. When this log house was nominated, the owner was St. Louis County.

The historic William Lindsay Long log house in St. Louis County is linked to a lot of family history

Elmhurst, IL

One of the migrants had a large magnet used to block the stores antitheft device. Three Venezuelan migrants, identified as Ilys Mary Ledesma Zapata (37), Christian Johan Saavedra-Omona (21), and Braud Pineda Avendano (33), face charges for allegedly stealing merchandise worth over $500 from a Kohl's department store in Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago.

Venezuelan Migrants Caught Stealing From Elmhurst Kohl's in Chicago on Black Friday

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Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

No information provided on where migrant families taken, if they remain in Chicago. On Wednesday, Chicago found itself under scrutiny as questions and concerns arose regarding the city's handling of the relocation of migrants from police stations. The city has evacuated individuals from inside and outside of five stations as of Wednesday afternoon, yet over 1,400 people still linger outside several other districts, sparking a wave of inquiries.

Serious Concerns Rise Over Chicago Swiftly Clearing Migrants from 5 Police Stations

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Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

A public relations campaign targeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gains momentum. Launched by a social justice organization, the campaign against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson features a video titled "Dear Brandon," appealing to the mayor to cease spending substantial sums, reaching into the hundreds of millions, on legal pursuits against individuals already acquitted in criminal cases.

Advocates Urge Chicago Mayor to  Stop Spending Millions on Legal Battles Against Wrongly Convicted

Chicago leaders argue over who should decide fate of cities worst police misconduct cases. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appeals to a City Council committee to reject an arbitrator's decision permitting the union representing the city's police officers to contest major discipline cases behind closed doors. The anticipated hearing has sparked heated debates, with city officials cautioning against potential damage to police legitimacy and union leaders advocating for fairness to scrutinized officers.

Chicago Mayor Urges City Council to Reject Police Arbitration Ruling

Veteran Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer, Zondranika Williams, under scrutiny. legal action due to allegedly concocting false narrative of being robbed at gunpoint for $5,000.

Chicago Police Officer Dismissed and Facing Charges for Fabricating Robbery Story

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

When a bus from Texas dropped off some migrants Monday morning in front of the Colorado Capitol, Evan Dreyer from the mayor’s office blasted the atrocity. “These are folks who have come from the Texas border after long journeys, and they are not prepared for cold weather,” Dreyer told the Denver Post. “And to drop them off like that, just randomly, in the cold — in the freezing cold — is inhumane, dangerous and it puts their lives at risk. It’s shameful.”

Patience wearing thin between migrants, traditionally homeless in Denver

Tennessee State

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

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Oshkosh volleyball sets program attendance record in win over Stevens Point

OSHKOSH, Wis.- The UW-Oshkosh women’s volleyball team defeated UW-Stevens Point on Tuesday night in front of one of the largest crowds in NCAA Division III history....

Oshkosh volleyball sets program attendance record in win over Stevens Point

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