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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

Montana Free Press

About a year into the process of redetermining Medicaid eligibility after the COVID-19 public health emergency, more than 20 million people nationwide have been kicked off the joint federal-state program for low-income families. A chorus of stories recount the ways the unwinding has upended people’s lives, but Native Americans are...

Medicaid unwinding deals a blow to a tenuous system of care for Native Americans

Helena, MT

A new food bank to serve Helena’s expanding need is getting closer to reality. The food bank broke ground last summer on the 19,500-square-foot facility on the corner of Boulder and Montana avenues. The $11 million building, to be named the Community Food Resource Center, is funded through tax credits, loans, grants and donations, according to Patty White, the communications director for Helena Food Share.

Food bank construction in full swing

Missoula County, MT

MISSOULA — In the first and last test of a Montana law providing compensation to those wrongly convicted of a crime, a Missoula jury Tuesday rejected an attempt by Cody Marble to claim a $750,000 judgment — despite his exoneration seven years ago on a rape conviction. The...

Wrongful conviction claim fails in court

Lauren Cochrane, 34, perched at the head of a long wooden table, phone in hand, checking her workday schedule out loud. One meeting at 10:30 a.m., another at 11:30. A few feet away, her husband, Kyle, 39, compared her daily calendar to his own, mapping out overlapping obligations and strategizing time slots when he could watch their 11-month-old daughter, Sloane. Between them, Sloane lifted bits of orange and homemade bread to her mouth, juice and crumbs dribbling onto her green mealtime poncho.

Montana’s stubborn childcare conundrum

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

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

Shasta County, CA

Shasta Lake, CA

Golden Gate Media

A tragic vehicle vs. pedestrian collision occurred on Shasta Dam Boulevard, resulting in the death of an 88-year-old female from the City of Shasta Lake on Monday, June 3, 2024, according to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff: Items dangling from driver's rear-view mirror contributed to fatal Calif. pedestrian crash

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

Sonoma County, CA

On the morning of May 19, Henry-1, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter, executed a daring rescue after a vehicle accident sent a car plunging over a cliff along the scenic yet treacherous Sonoma Coast.

Car flies off ocean cliff along scenic California Highway 1; Chopper rescues driver 200 feet down

Irvine, CA

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

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

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Bozeman, MT

For Bozeman’s Chuck Winn, taking on the city’s top executive role is a culmination of more than 40 years of work for the city. In fact, he’s the longest-serving city employee on the books. Winn was promoted from assistant city manager to interim city manager in April...

In the aftermath of a government scandal, Bozeman’s city manager looks to rebuild trust

Alhambra, CA

A routine cleaning at an Airbnb residence in Alhambra led to a shocking discovery of approximately 235 pounds of methamphetamine, sparking a significant drug bust by local law enforcement, police said.

Cleaning crew sent to California Airbnb uncovers 235 pounds of meth; Ring camera captures suspects

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

I say it alll the time – I’m not sure how I survived homelessness. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless played a big part. More on that later. Now a chilling new study shows homeless people face 3.5 times the likelihood of dying than housed people. In a shocking twist from conventional wisdom, the study showed white homeless people had a 40% higher likelihood of dying than Black homeless people. This is significant because numerous studies have shown Black people are more likely to become homeless than white people, and also are at a disadvantage among housed populations.

Opinion: Homeless death sentence: Surviving without housing in Denver

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

The MT Lowdown is a weekly digest that showcases a more personal side of Montana Free Press’ high-quality reporting while keeping you up to speed on the biggest news impacting Montanans. Want to see the MT Lowdown in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Late last year, Frenchtown...

Stories from Montana’s childcare crisis

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Groups cite Wyoming wolf incident as they plan lawsuit for renewed endangered species status

This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. An incident involving a Wyoming man...

Groups cite Wyoming wolf incident as they plan lawsuit for renewed endangered species status

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