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Westfield, MA

Los Angeles, CA

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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

Lewiston, ID

Mia Carlson

LEWISTON, ID - A 49-year-old Lewiston man who was convicted of trafficking nearly two pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced today in Nez Perce County Second District Court. Judge Michelle Evans ordered that Nickolas Jacobson be held for 10 years before he is eligible for parole and he must pay a $25,000 fine. He was found guilty by a jury following a two-day trial in September.

Convicted Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Nearly 2 Lbs of Meth

Glendale, CA

L.A. TACO

Seeing strings of light bulbs under a tent as people exchange chit-chat and tacos may very well be a shared experience in Los Angeles, but in cities like Glendale, taco stands still remain a rarity.

Glendale’s Excellent New Taco Stand Harassed By Self-Described “Police Informant”

Indiana State

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle killed one person in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock). A traffic collision between an automobile and a motorcycle took the life of a Costa Mesa man Sunday night in Huntington Beach.

Car-motorcycle crash kills 1

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

La Paz, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a disturbing incident this week, a 39-year-old woman, identified as April Campbell, was arrested after allegedly leaving her 10-year-old daughter at a gas station in LaPaz, Indiana, while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Daughter at Gas Station While Driving Drunk

Georgia State

Nantucket, MA

The Inquirer and Mirror

( Nov. 2, 2023 ) Hope and faith are fueling a family’s search for their missing son and his two friends off the coast off Nantucket. “It’s never anything that you want to hear. The fear, the scenarios want to try to creep in your head, but my faith is so strong that I just don’t let it,” said Kim Jones, mother of one of the fishermen, Tyler Barlow.

Family of missing Georgia fishermen believe they may be off Nantucket

A man suspected of entering Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at Downtown's L.A. Live last night and fatally shooting a diner, who police said he knew, remained at large today. The shooting was reported at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant at the entertainment venue at 800 W. Olympic Blvd., adjacent to Crypto.com Arena.

Ski-Masked Suspect Who Fatally Shot Man at L.A. Live Restaurant Last Night Is Sought By Police

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

South Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

In late August 2017, an abandoned vehicle was found on the ramp of the Eastbound I-26 highway in Summerville, South Carolina. When officers ran the plates of the red, four-door 2016 Mazda 6 from North Carolina, it came back to the roommate of 42-year-old Shawna Jones.

Shawna Jones, 42: Charlotte Woman Vanished In 2017 After Borrowing Roommate's Car

Body-worn camera footage captured a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer choking a suicidal music producer who was handcuffed to a gurney in North Hollywood last month, after the producer appeared to spit in the officer’s direction.

Video: Veteran LAPD Officer Chokes Handcuffed R&B Producer After He Spits At Him During Mental Health Crisis

New Jersey State

Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – A New York man was sentenced Monday in federal court in Concord for transporting stolen goods from Home Depot and Lowe’s across state lines, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

NY Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing $200,000 in Goods from Lowe’s and Home Depot

Hempstead, NY

Wantagh, NY

Priority News Network

WANTAGH, NEW YORK - A 22-year-old violently crashed an SUV into a tree on the Wantagh State Parkway Wednesday morning after fleeing from a state trooper who pulled the driver over for speeding.

22-Year-Old Fatally Crashes Into Tree After Fleeing From Police Traffic Stop In Wantagh

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Morris County, NJ

Roxbury Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County resident, was found in Roxbury Township; preliminary investigation suggests non-suspicious circumstances. Morristown, NJ – The prolonged search for Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County teacher reported missing since June, reached a somber conclusion. Authorities announced the discovery of her remains in a secluded Roxbury Township area, bringing an end to a mystery that has gripped the local community.

Missing Morris County Teacher Found Deceased

Pennsylvania State

Monsey, NY

A Pennsylvania-based doctor, Yitzchok “Barry” Kurtzer, and his wife, Robin Kurtzer, have pleaded guilty to participating in a sophisticated kickback and bribery scheme linked to genetic testing, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Medical Fraud Unraveled: Doctor Couple Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

Russell, MA

Woronoco, MA

Southwick, MA

Feeding Hills, MA

West Springfield, MA

Southampton, MA

Chicopee, MA

Agawam, MA

West Suffield, CT

Holyoke, MA

North Granby, CT

MassLive.com

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Westfield police officer’s wage theft lawsuit moved to superior court

SPRINGFIELD — A class action lawsuit filed by a Westfield police officer in district court alleging the city of Westfield failed...

Westfield police officer’s wage theft lawsuit moved to superior court

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