Pike County, PA

Columbus, OH

Newark, NJ

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Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

Newark woman received a 12-year prison sentence for a series of violent crimes in Jersey City, including three robberies and two shootings. Jersey City, NJ -Siobhan Chandler, a 21-year-old woman from Newark, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for her participation in a violent crime spree that took place in Jersey City on the evening of November 14, 2023. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Jersey City Crimes

Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo, N.Y. – A former office manager has admitted to embezzling over $700,000 from her employer over a period of more than seven years, as disclosed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Office Manager's Shocking Embezzlement: Former Employee Admits to Stealing Over $700,000

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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

Denver, CO

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Several migrants from the southern border packed the Denver City Council chambers Monday and asked for improved conditions at their “refugee camp,” a congregate shelter where families are packed together.

Migrants complain again to Denver council about shelter conditions

Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks is under new scrutiny for allegedly retaliating against an officer who reported misconduct, setting off a chain of events that would ultimately end in his firing based on trumped up evidence, according to documents.

Fired Corrections Officer Claims Retaliation, Files Ethics Complaint Against Helen Hanks

Chicago, IL

Santa Ana, CA

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Ismael Salgado , a 44-year-old Chicago man, was sentenced this Friday to 25 years to life in prison, for kidnapped and repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Santa Ana girl on Feb. 3, 1999.

Chicago man gets 25 years to life in prison for repeatedly raping a girl in Santa Ana

Brooklyn, NY

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Noah Aranzamendi, 25, of Brooklyn, New York, has been indicted for his role in a scheme to steal and alter checks from the mail to fraudulently obtain funds from banks, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Stealing Checks and Defrauding Banks

Bridgewater, MA

Supreme Court Asked To Consider Whether Parents Can Record IEP Meetings. Appeals Court Decision Challenges Public Recording Rights in Private Settings. In a significant legal decision emanating from Massachusetts, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled against Scott and Roxanne Pitta, parents who sought to record a Google Meet IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting for their child with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. The court's January 4, 2024, decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over First Amendment rights in settings that are not unequivocally public.

Parents Denied Right to Record IEP Meeting in First Amendment Case

Manchester, NH

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal of Massachusetts recently introduced a 10-month-old lab named Finn who they describe as "the worlds biggest goofball". The local animal shelter explains that Finn "comes with some quirks but from what we've seen, is overall a friendly and goofy lab puppy". His friendly nature extends to his potential canine companions. In fact, the shelter believes it would be "hugely beneficial for Finn to live with a playful, larger dog so he can get some of his energy out appropriately."

Meet Finn: The Unique Goofball Looking For Love

Arlington, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

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

The City and County of Denver is not meeting migrants’ demands despite saying they would do so, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND, a homeless advocacy group.

Denver not meeting migrants’ demands, HAND says

The Denver City Council awarded The Salvation Army another $8 million contract Monday to run the Tamarac Family Shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Council members Shontel Lewis and Flor Alvidrez voted against the contract. Lewis said while the Salvation Army has made some “long overdue” promises, nothing in the contract holds them accountable to data-driven metrics. “We can’t just throw money around to solve a problem.” She added the city needs to “bake into every contract” data expectations that will be used to hold the agency accountable. She said outcomes ought to be evaluated by using “accurate, easy to understand information.”

Despite violence at homeless hotels in Denver, Salvation Army wins another $8 million city contract

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Hospital, medical deserts: Advocates highlight barriers to maternal health; push Momnibus bill package

Christa Caceres, a Pike County commissioner, knows first hand the detrimental impact maternal health care disparities can have on positive maternal outcomes. Caceres represents a maternal...

Hospital, medical deserts: Advocates highlight barriers to maternal health; push Momnibus bill package

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