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River Oaks, TX

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Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Santa Clara County, CA

Los Altos, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Los Altos Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office, has finalized its investigation into the tragic deaths of Los Altos residents Steven Hooper, aged 74, and Chris Cryer, aged 66.

Coroner reveals surprising cause of death of senior couple found dead in wealthy California suburb

San Bernardino County, CA

In a significant operation aimed at dismantling drug trafficking organizations, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Gangs/Narcotics Division recently executed several search warrants, resulting in substantial drug seizures.

California sheriff seizes humongous haul of illegal narcotics after serving search warrants

Arlington, TX

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

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 5/24/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 5/24/2024

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Kansas State

Alameda County, CA

San Lorenzo, CA

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Howard Reed, 31, of San Lorenzo, with two counts of murder with special circumstances for the deaths of Jingwei "Melanie" Zhang, 32, and Dorothy Mak, 38. The tragic incident occurred on or around May 1, 2024, at a home the three shared in the 15000 block of Dermody Avenue.

California murder suspect apprehended in Kansas; Two Asian woman found shot to death in house

New York City, NY

Newark, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - James Gomes, a former branch manager of an international bank in New York, admitted to stealing more than $208,000 from a customer, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Gomes, 43, of New York, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Bank Manager Steals $208K, Faces 30 Yrs in Prison

South Orange, NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - In a startling revelation from the office of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, 77-year-old Janis Miller of South Orange, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, accused of pilfering more than $1 million in federal benefits designated for her deceased aunt. The indictment marks a significant development in a case that stretches over two decades.

NJ Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1M in Federal Benefits

Spokane County, WA

Deer Park, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Spokane County dentist Sandy Fletcher Montano has been suspended for unsanitary practices, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday. In April, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended Montano's dentist license for subpar sanitation and infection control standards, according to the DOH.

Dentist's Suspension: Unsanitary Practices Exposed

Fishyrobb

You've probably heard of dyslexia - a common learning disability that affects reading. But just as many, if not more, young people have severe difficulties with basic math - and there's a name for it - dyscalculia.

What is dyscalculia?

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

Georgia State

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

A woman whose skeletal remains were found almost four decades ago in a Crescent Beach sand dune has finally been identified through advanced DNA technology. Now the search for whoever killed and buried Mary Alice Pultz in the sand can continue, armed with her face and a name that could jog some memories, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years

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

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

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

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Lexington, Ky.--One defendant in a federal drug trafficking investigation, William D. Johnson, also known as "Bubba Johnson," has entered a guilty plea for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Fayette County. The plea agreement, filed Wednesday, described the operation as a 'trap house' on Lexington's southside.

Court docs detail DEA takedown of southside Lexington "trap house"

San Francisco, CA

In a scathing rebuke of liberal district attorneys, television personality Judge Judy Sheindlin has launched a verbal assault on what she perceives as the root cause of America's escalating crime problem.

'Judge Judy' tees off on liberal U.S. District Attorneys calling out Portland, San Francisco, NY

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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BOCC, USFS agree to significant contract increase in Shoshone

SMELTERVILLE –– The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners scored a major win after they negotiated a new contract between the county and the United States Forest...

BOCC, USFS agree to significant contract increase in Shoshone

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