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Newark, NJ

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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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) There are countless dogs in rescue and many of them are owner surrendered. Oftentimes, people are confronted with difficult situations, medical issues, or life-altering events that cause them to be unable to care for their dogs anymore. But other times, there is no good reason at all for abandoning a pup, and this is one of those times.

Saint Bernard Searching For New Home After Family Decided They Did Not Want Puppy Anymore

South Dakota State

Bennett County, SD

Pierre, SD

The state’s police commission has ordered a Bennett County sheriff’s deputy to take part in remedial training because of his mishandling of domestic violence cases. The Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission made its vote on Deputy Kevin Curtis after a Wednesday hearing in Pierre. The hearing included more than two hours of testimony on his response to two separate domestic violence incidents in late 2017 and early 2018, and one from 2020.

Failure to make domestic violence arrests draws demerits for Bennett County sheriff’s deputy

Nantucket, MA

CANNABIS BUSINESSES on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be able to transport marijuana over state waters starting midnight on Friday, under an administrative order by the Cannabis Control Commission. Commissioners last week heard concerns from patients, advocates, and residents of the islands, about the looming loss of access to...

Cannabis regulators allow marijuana to be transported over state waters

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Oklahoma State

OKLAHOMA CITY –A convicted killer on Monday is expected to ask the Pardon and Parole Board for clemency ahead of his scheduled execution later this month. Richard Norman Rojem, Jr., 66, is set to be executed June 27 for the 1984 kidnapping, rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter Layla Cummings.

Oklahoma man facing June 27 execution plans to request clemency at hearing

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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

Florida State

Orlando, FL

Florida is joining the growing list of states that allow pharmacists to order and dispense HIV infection-prevention drugs, but it will still take months until any pharmacists are certified to provide that service. Greater access to emergency HIV postexposure prophylaxis drugs, commonly known as PEP, could curb infections in the...

Florida starts to set rules allowing pharmacists to prescribe emergency HIV prevention drugs

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Shout out to all the veterans out there today. I hope you are able to spend some fun, relaxing time with your family...and your pets!. All of these cats are available for adoptoin right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just follow the link to get in touch with each respective shelter if any of them suit your fancy.

Six unforgettable cats to adopt this Memorial Day

COEUR D’ALENE — Two former Idaho state legislators who describe themselves as conservative Republican supporters of President Donald Trump are vying for control of the Idaho Republican Party during the GOP state convention. Former Idaho Sen. Mary Souza, R-Coeur d’Alene, announced last week she is running for chair...

Mary Souza challenges Dorothy Moon for leadership of Idaho GOP

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

Little Rock, AR

Arkansas lawmakers at an April 18, 2024, news conference seek answers to the fatal shooting of Little Rock's airport director during a raid by ATF agents in March. (Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate) This story was updated on June 14 at 4:20 p.m. to include a statement from Bud Cummins. The federal...

Prosecuting attorney finds Little Rock shooting death justified

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Lower Brule Unorganized Territory, SD

Intersection of Split Tail Hawk Street and Yellow Hawk Avenue in Lower Brule, SD. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the fourth in a series exploring the influence of drug cartels in South Dakota, on and off the state’s reservations. The first story can be found at this link; The second can be found at this link. The third story can be found here.

Tribal members divided about banning Noem, united in need for better public safety

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Popular New Bargain Store Announces Opening Of 4th Location In Massachusetts

The now-indicted Gibson County Sheriff directed nearly $1.4 million to a firm in which he had a stake as part of an inmate labor scheme, an investigation released earlier this week by the Tennessee Comptroller detailed. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas and four West Tennessee businessmen allegedly created three companies...

Indicted Gibson Co. Sheriff directed $1.4M to company he owned through inmate labor scheme

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Nassau County, NY

A former Nassau County deputy pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute narcotics, defraud the U.S. and tax evasion, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. James Hickox faces 50 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.

Former Nassau deputy pleads guilty to drug charges

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Advocates decry proposed cap on emergency motel vouchers, brace for other limits

Sarah Russell, special assistant to end homelessness for the city of Burlington, and co-chair of the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance, speaks at a Statehouse press conference...

Advocates decry proposed cap on emergency motel vouchers, brace for other limits

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