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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

Alameda County, CA

San Joaquin County, CA

Tracy, CA

Golden Gate Media

A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Corral Fire, is currently burning in San Joaquin County near Tracy, prompting multiple evacuation orders and significant road closures. Cal Fire crews are actively battling the blaze near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site along Corral Hollow Road. The fire has scorched over 8,800 acres and is only 10% contained as of the latest reports.

Evacuations ordered, California interstate shut down by out-of-control nearly 10,000 acre brush fire

California State

Two firefighters sustained burns while battling a rapidly expanding wildfire east of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Site 300. As the fire rages southwest of Tracy, it has forced the closure of a major highway. I-580 is closed in both directions from Corral Hollow Road to I-5 due to heavy smoke and zero visibility, with no estimated time of reopening provided.

Brush fire explodes to nearly 5,000 acres; Flames spread to California interstate forcing closure

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

Minor day-to-day weather changes are expected through the weekend. High pressure will move northward, bringing warmer temperatures and less wind to inland areas by Friday. A weak trough will pass over the area this weekend. This will slightly lower temperatures and deepen the marine layer. Breezier winds are expected for the mountains and deserts.

Southern California Weather set to Heat Up to 100s: Sizzling Temperatures Set to Arrive Next Week

Oroville, CA

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues to closely monitor and manage water releases from Lake Oroville as the reservoir reaches its peak storage capacity. Currently, Lake Oroville stands at an elevation of 898 feet, with storage levels hovering around 3.52 million acre-feet. This equates to 99% of the reservoir's total capacity and 126% of the historical average.

Huge California lake nears storage capacity; State to begin tweaking water releases downstream

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Nashville, TN

Murray, KY

The Murray Sentinel

MURRAY – A Murray couple was arrested last week after two juveniles in their care were admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for severe weight loss with supporting evidence of malnutrition and physical abuse.

Foster parents arrested after children found to be extremely malnourished

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

Santa Rosa, CA

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Santa Rosa Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint at Highway 12 and Streamside Drive from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. While no drivers were arrested for DUI, the checkpoint yielded several other significant results, police said.

Cops stop 1,000 cars at California DUI checkpoint; 24 drivers turn up to be on roads unlicensed

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to a Douglas Police Department incident report, a 29-year-old male is in custody following an incident at a local business where he allegedly punched a juvenile multiple times in the face. The report indicates that the juvenile was shown on video surveillance removing a firearm from his pocket during the dispute.

Douglas Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Juvenile in Douglas Business Dispute

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The initial police report is a bleak one: A 13-year-old girl had been shot to death before dawn on Aug. 10, 2013. Her best friend would die later at what is now UF Health Jacksonville.

Sheriff Office reexamines teenage girls’ slayings

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Wednesday, a cat with a challenging start to life now looking for her forever home. The local animal shelter reveals that Wednesday was found “in a literal heap of trash in a hoarding house, nursing her five babies.” Regardless of her tough start to motherhood, Wednesday was an excellent mother to her litter until they all found loving homes.

Cat Found Nursing Kittens In Trash Now Looking For Love

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Jersey City, NJ

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

Tacoma, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Substance use disorder counselor Bryan David Jeffers-Atkins has regained his license after allegedly buying illicit drugs from patients, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Monday.

Substance Abuse Counselor Regains License Despite Drug Charges

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

NEWARK, N.J. – Edgar Ruiz-Gomez, a Colombian citizen, admitted to conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Colombian National Admits Role in Major Cocaine Importation Scheme

New York City, NY

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

Fort Worth, TX

Denton, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. According to an official police report, authorities in Denton apprehended a male individual from Fort Worth on Monday in connection with the tragic passing of a 19-year-old due to fentanyl toxicity that occurred last August.

Arrest Made in Fentanyl Death of UNT Student

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This Tucson photographer takes free portraits of foster dogs to help them find their furever home 🐶

When golden hour strikes at Reid Park, you might find local photographer Tyler Espinoza snapping photos of his latest subject. As Espinoza begins the photo session,...

This Tucson photographer takes free portraits of foster dogs to help them find their furever home 🐶

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