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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

Buffalo, NY

What's Going On

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

Lacey, WA

The Quick Historian

In Lacey, Washington, a 54-year-old man received a prison sentence of nearly 14 years for his harrowing crimes against his wife, including kidnapping and an attempted live burial. The sentencing, announced by the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office on April 24, follows Chae An's guilty plea to attempted second-degree murder. Post-incarceration, An is mandated to spend 36 months under community custody.

Man sentenced for burying wife alive

Manchester, NH

Scanner News

MANCHESTER, NH– According to a release from Manchester Police, the owner and three employees of a Manchester in-home daycare have been charged with multiple counts of child endangerment following allegations of unsafe practices. The four individuals turned themselves in to authorities after a Manchester Police Juvenile Division investigation into their daycare operations.

Manchester Daycare Owner and Employees Charged with Child Endangerment

Charlotte, NC

Axios

Alley 51, located inside Pineville's Super G Mart, offers foods from Vietnam, the Philippines, China, Japan and Korea, to name a few. Why it matters: The food hall serves primarily Asian cuisine, catering to the diverse population flocking to Charlotte's suburbs. "[The name is] inspired by the different food alleys...

Scoop: International food hall Alley 51 opening inside Super G Mart in Pineville

Jacksonville, FL

Duval County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Twenty-seven men have been arrested on charges of soliciting children on the internet to engage in sexual acts as part of Operation Valiant Knights, says Sheriff T.K. Waters. Among the suspects jailed in the five-day undercover sting is a former pro baseball player and a Duval County school district employee.

School employee among 27 accused of soliciting children

Seattle, WA

Axios Seattle

It's National Rescue Dog Day and even if you can't take home a permanent companion, making a donation to a shelter or volunteering to walk a dog at one can help.Why it matters: Even with Seattle's reputation for being one of the nation's best cities for dogs, many shelters in the region are crowded.By the numbers: As of last week, the Seattle Animal Shelter had 71 dogs, 38 of which were in foster care, said city spokesperson Melissa Mixon.Overall, the shelter's intake numbers are going up, mirroring national trends, Mixon told Axios.Last year, the shelter took in 2,465 dogs, compared...

Consider adopting a rescue from a Seattle-area animal shelter

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

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

A corrections officer is one of 17 people who have been arrested after a six-month investigation into illegal drug trafficking at the Duval County jail. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Tuesday announced the arrest of corrections officer Kobe Collett, 23, the fifth employee the agency has arrested this year.

Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Road rage shootings have spiked in Colorado over the last decade, according to an analysis of Gun Violence Archive (GVA) data by gun violence newsroom The Trace. Why it matters: Our streets are growing deadlier. Gun-related violence has increased in the state and across the country. By the numbers: Road...

Colorado road rage shootings are spiking

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

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

Iowa State

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

A Des Moines woman who admits she last year vandalized 15 law enforcement vehicles recently launched a $50,000 online fundraiser to cover  her restitution and legal expenses.Why it matters: Giada Morresi — a social justice organizer and a DSM Transportation Safety Committee member at the time of her arrest — provides insight from her perspective  about the incident.Catch up quick: The incident, in which Story County Sheriff and Iowa State Patrol vehicles were damaged, was captured on security footage in the tailgating area of an Iowa-Iowa State football game in September.Images released by police led to Morresi being...

Vandalizer of Iowa patrol cars starts a $50k GoFundMe

Oregon State

Clark County, WA

Portland, OR

People are moving out of Portland — and it appears many are settling down across the Columbia River. Why it matters: Outmigration from Multnomah County has cost the state upward of $1 billion in income since 2020. That loss appears to be Clark County's gain, though, where a recent...

Why Portlanders are moving to Clark County

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

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

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

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Deadly shooting prompts security changes for Fiesta Market Square

San Antonio police and Fiesta organizers plan to beef up security next year at the annual Fiesta de los Reyes event at Market Square following a...

Deadly shooting prompts security changes for Fiesta Market Square

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