Sonora, CA

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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

North Carolina State

Pitt County, NC

Robersonville, NC

Becca Rey

A press release was put out by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office of North Carolina on November 14, 2023. On November 14, 2023, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concluded a months-long joint investigation of trafficking narcotics in the Pitt County area when they executed a search warrant at 1512 Flat Swamp Church Rd in Robersonville, NC.

Pitt County Drug Bust: Narcotics, Guns, Cash

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - A local man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly returned to Walmart and threatened to kill an employee who had previously trespassed him from the store and then created a biohazard in an officer's patrol vehicle by spitting several times after claiming he had COVID. Shankle also reportedly attempted to spit on an officer.

Local Man Arrested: Allegedly Threatened Walmart Employees & Spit Numerous Times in Cop Car

Los Angeles, CA

The LA Insider

Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

Santa Ana, CA

Laguna Hills, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old bartender has been charged with special circumstances murder for beating a 27-year-old woman to death with a fire extinguisher and leaving her body with a sandbag covering her head in a nearby construction site.

O.C. bartender facing murder charges after allegedly beating a woman to death with a fire extinguisher

New Hampshire State

Claremont, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD — Whatever is in the Claremont Police Department’s internal affairs records that state Rep. Jon Stone is trying to hide from the public, it’s bad, his lawyer told the New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Rep. Jon Stone’s Records As a Cop Are Humiliating, Lawyer Tells NH Supreme Court

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

L. Cane

There are many well-known businesses and retailers that are based in Florida. Examples are Publix, Bealls, and Southeastern Grocers, to name just a few examples. Unfortunately, recently, a couple of Florida-based companies have announced or confirmed layoffs. One example was the clothing retailer Venus Fashion, which is laying off over 100 employees in its Jacksonville facilities.

Florida-Headquartered and "Most Loved" Retailer Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees

Chicago, IL

Amy Lee Kite

Dogs and cats that were beaten, burned, tied up and left to die have a second chance at life -- this time a good one, thanks to PAWS Chicago. Nearly 80 animals who had suffered were about to be euthanized at a Carribbean shelter in Dominica when PAWS stepped in to help.

Dogs Burned, Beaten and Left To Die are Saved by PAWS

Kansas State

Malta Bend, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Henry Blosser House is located near Malta Bend, Missouri (Saline County). This three-story house was constructed between 1878 and 1880, over 140 years ago. On December 29, 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 140 years old, the Henry Blosser House was saved: it's expected to open in the fall of 2024

Daytona Beach, FL

I often write about both Florida and about warehouse clubs like Costco and I find that, for some readers, the two are a winning combination. Many of the articles I've written about Costo receive comments from people wishing their Florida city would get a Costco.

A Florida City is Getting a Large, One-Of-A-Kind Costco For A Very Unique Reason

Minnesota State

Farmington, MN

FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA - Around 9 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Farmington Police Department was called out to a disturbance in the 20900 block of Chippendale Ave in Farmington, Minnesota. According to a press release from the Farmington Police Department, numerous callers reported that a handgun was fired at least once during the disturbance. Thankfully, they reported that no one was hit by said gunfire.

Disturbance in Farmington, MN Leads to Shots Fired

Salem, OR

Robbie Newport

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

Apple Valley, MN

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Around 10:16 PM on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, officers with the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 15100 block of Cedar Avenue after a report of an armed robbery had occurred in the area.

Three Arrested Following Armed Robbery in Apple Valley, MN

Missouri State

Noel, MO

In the very southwest corner of Missouri is the City of Noel, which has been nicknamed The Christmas City and Canoe Capital of the Ozarks. Noel is located along Elk River and rests in McDonald County which borders Northwest Arkansas.

A small town in Missouri reminds people of Christmas and the post office has a special tradition

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Orange, CA

On Friday night, at 8:17 p.m., the Orange Police Department and the Orange Fire Department responded to reports of a traffic collision in the 700 block of N. Shattuck Place. A Ford F-250 was traveling south on Shattuck and veered into a parked Chevy Silverado. Two pedestrians, male adults from Orange, were standing near the Chevy and were struck by the Ford. Both pedestrians were pronounced deceased at the scene.

DUI suspect arrested after fatally crashing into two pedestrians in Orange

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La Grange, CA

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Serious Concerns Raise Over Drones Flying Near Active Fires In Forest

Sonora, CA — CAL Fire has issued an urgent warning regarding the incursion of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones into the firefighting airspace. “These incursions...

Serious Concerns Raise Over Drones Flying Near Active Fires In Forest

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