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Henderson, NV

The Quick Historian

In a distressing incident that has shaken the community, Nevada parents Misty and Jeffery Scanlan have been arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect after their 11-year-old child was found confined in a "large metal enclosure." The arrest came to light when officers were summoned to investigate a truancy issue.

Parents arrested after 11-year-old found in metal enclosure

Courtland, MS

Karla Marie Speaks

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames with burns covering 98% of her body. She had been doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a horrific attack. Despite whispering a name that sounded like "Eric" or "Derrick" to first responders, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unknown. Jessica’s simple trip to the gas station ended in her tragic death.

10-Year-Old Cold Case | Burned Alive: The Chilling Mystery of Jessica Chambers' Unsolved Murder

Manchester, NH

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

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Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Veronica H. Paulus and Akshaya Ravi, Crimson Staff Writers. Top Harvard Medical School neuroscientist Khalid Shah allegedly falsified data and plagiarized images across 21 papers, data manipulation expert Elisabeth M. Bik said.

Top Harvard Medical School Neuroscientist Accused of Research Misconduct

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Take note because this very moment begins a years-long love story with your new cat. Take a screenshot. Tell your mama. You'll want to remember this. Each of these guys and gals are available to adopt right now from local Kansas City animal shelters. Just click on the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters. Don't resist--it's fate.

Five adoptable cats you'll fall in love with

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Sometimes wrinkly dogs have names like Crumple, yellow dogs get names like Sunflower, and spotted dogs end up being called Spot. This week’s Pet of the Week is also named for a physical feature: her size and breadth.

Tankita is Working Hard to Find a Home

New Jersey State

South Orange, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Perth Amboy, NJ

NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Valerio, a 33-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for his role in a scheme to illegally obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Unemployment Fraud: $400K Scheme Nets 30-Month Prison Term

Newark, NJ

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

Centralia, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

CENTRALIA – Whoever dropped a plastic bag of methamphetamine on a Centralia side street, State...
The post PSP asks whoever lost drug baggie in Centralia to claim it first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP asks whoever lost drug baggie in Centralia to claim it

The Lantern

On Tuesday, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the individual who died after falling from the southeast side of the Ohio Stadium during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. Credit: Katie Good.

Coroner’s office identifies individual who died at Sunday’s commencement ceremony, says incident is being investigated as death by suicide

New Mexico State

Farmington, NM

Lance R. Fletcher

A New Mexican Lakota student’s traditional aópazan was cut off her graduation cap by faculty during her high school graduation ceremony in New Mexico this week. It was during the national anthem Monday night when Farmington High School faculty members approached the student, Genesis White Bull, and confiscated her cap, the according to the AP.

Faculty cut off Lakota student's feather plume during commencement at a New Mexico high school

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