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Man dies in Las Vegas police custody Monday afternoon
A man died in Las Vegas police custody on Monday after a “medical episode” at a pharmacy, police said. ...
Interim replacement named for Colorado judge after criminal charge
A charge of felony menacing was filed against Judge Mark Thompson on Saturday in Summit County, court records show. ...
Ram raids and car theft leave hefty damage bill for remote town
Youth crime remains a persistent problem in Kununurra but 11 stolen cars in a weekend amid a spate of ram raids has residents calling for solutions. ...
Clydach murders: Blood-stained sock ‘supports’ conviction of Dai Morris for 1999 killings, police say
A blood-stained sock links a man convicted of murdering four members of a family to the scene of the crimes, forensic evidence found during a new review shows. David “Dai” Morris – who died in prison in August aged 59 – had been found guilty at two trials in
Police: Albany man stabbed another man at a South Glens Falls residence
The Post-Star | 2021-10-19, 04:00
SOUTH GLENS FALLS — An Albany man was arrested on Sunday after police said he stabbed a man at a residence in South Glens Falls. Isaiah L. Lofland, 26, was charged with felony first-degree assault. State police were called to Glens Falls Hospital at about 6:30
5th Judicial District Attorney’s office requested court records be sealed in Judge Thompson case
Chief Judge Mark Thompson wears a mask in the courtroom during a hearing at the Summit County Justice Center in Breckenridge on April 28, 2020. On Oct. 16, he was charged with felony menacing. Liz Copan/Summit Daily News archive Fifth Judicial District
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of 18-year-old Pittsburg woman
The Joplin Globe | 2021-10-19, 03:52
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Witness interviews and video surveillance footage helped Pittsburg police identify and arrest a Tennessee man in the fatal shooting of a woman Saturday night in
Monett man waives hearing on drug trafficking charges
The Joplin Globe | 2021-10-19, 03:52
NEOSHO, Mo. — A Monett man waived a preliminary hearing this month on drug charges he is facing in Newton County. The attorney for Richard A.
Man on trial for terror offences had ‘dead girl pics’ folder on his computer, court hears
A folder named ‘dead girl pics’ containing images of sexual activity with mutilated women was found on laptop and phone found in the bedroom of a man on trial for terrorism offences, a court has heard. The images included photos of women who were believed to
Beating victim's family plans 'Justice for Mikey' rally after suspects are released on bond
Victim's family and supporters are angry after 2 of 3 people charged with felonious assault in connection with the beating were released on bond. ...
Second man dies after Tampa shooting
A second person has died after a shooting in Tampa on Sept. 30. The shooting occurred about 6:46 p.m. that day in the
Judge agrees to delay in sentencing for Gaetz friend Joel Greenberg
ORLANDO — A federal judge on Monday agreed to push back until next year the sentencing for U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s friend who pleaded guilty earlier this year to sex trafficking and other charges. U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell said
Teen arrested in Ybor City gunfight with 26 shots fired, 2 injured
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Ybor City in the early morning hours of Oct. 9. The teen, who the Tampa Bay Times is not naming because of his age,
Man stabbed to death in Jamestown prison, but officials waited two weeks to announce it
JAMESTOWN — A 34-year-old incarcerated man was stabbed to death at the state prison here nearly two weeks ago, but officials waited until Monday to make the incident public. Hubert Watts, 34, was stabbed to death Oct. 6 at the Sierra Conservation Center in
San Jose man killed in rollover crash in Morgan Hill
MORGAN HILL – A 25-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash Sunday near Morgan Hill, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at about 2:15 a.m. on southbound Highway 101 north of Bailey Avenue. The CHP said the
Norwegian police say bow-and-arrow attacker likely used other 'stabbing weapons'
The man accused of using a bow and arrows to kill five people and injuring three others in an attack in Norway last week may have used additional “stabbing weapons,” police say. ...
Los Angeles councilman facing federal corruption charges will 'step back' from participating in meetings
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas will "immediately step back" from participating in council and committee meetings as he faces federal corruption charges, according to a letter he sent his colleagues Monday. ...
Racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic vandalism found at Denver high school
Fox31 Denver | 2021-10-19, 03:18
DENVER (KDVR) — Police are investigating after racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic vandalism was found at a Denver public high school. Police
Driver who blamed ‘imaginary friend’ for M25 van crash is jailed
A stoned father who blamed ‘imaginary friend’ for crashing his van on motorway after being banned from driving has been jailed. Morgan Tinpeloo fell asleep at the wheel of his Vauxhall Astra and ploughed into a red transporter van on the M25 between Godstone
Florida school massacre families settle suit with district
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The families of those killed, wounded and scarred in the 2018 Florida high school massacre
Man arrested, accused of killing wife
The victim was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to her head, the Adams County Sheriff's Office said. ...
Top executive, driver killed in Kolkata, deaths still a mystery
The victims were Subir Chaki, 61, the managing director of Kilburn Engineering, and the driver of his car, Robin Mondal, 65 ...
FBI reports 59 officers have been murdered this year, a 51% spike compared to 2020
The FBI is reporting that 59 law enforcement officers have been feloniously killed in the line of duty so far this year, a 51% spike compared to the 39 deaths at this time last year. The 59 officer deaths mean about one officer has been murdered every five
Crime collectors: Police officers focus on sharpening forensics skills during statewide training
Standard-Speaker | 2021-10-19, 03:11
A program to ensure crime victims get closure and police have the right tools debuted last month at the Butler Twp. police station. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in
Police investigate car break-ins in Queensbury
The Post-Star | 2021-10-19, 03:06
QUEENSBURY — State police are investigating a series of thefts that occurred from vehicles
DC police fatally shoot person while serving temporary protective order
A person is dead after being shot by a D.C. police officer in Southeast on Monday afternoon. It happened in the 1300 block of Congress
Ribbon cutting held at new SCV Sheriff’s Station
A large assembly of law enforcement personnel, residents and local dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Monday, marking the near end of a multi-year project. Sheriff’s officials have yet to
Man shot to death in Roseland: police
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot October 18, 2021 in Roseland. | Adobe Stock Photo The
Arrests In Brevard County: October 18, 2021 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The suspects below were arrested by various law enforcement agencies on the Space Coast. PLEASE NOTE: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The mugshots and arrest records published on
Grand Prairie police officer, 46, dies of COVID-19 complications, officials say
A Grand Prairie police officer died Monday of complications from COVID-19, the department said. Officer Andy MacDonald “served our Grand Prairie community since 1999,” the department said. It did not ...
Stephen Port: Police failed to flag ‘significant’ incident during probe into first victim, inquest hears
Detectives who interviewed serial killer Stephen Port after he murdered his first victim had failed to flag up an earlier incident where he had been seen rifling through a drugged man’s bag, an inquest has heard. Fashion student Anthony Walgate, 23, was
Jury trial struck in 2019 sexual assault case
HJ News | 2021-10-19, 02:52
A man accused of sexual assault over two years ago had his jury trial cancelled during his 1st District Court appearance on Monday. Devoney Imon Stanley, 20, had been set to appear for a two-day jury trial starting on Nov. 4. During
Son killed his dad, dad’s girlfriend, then stood at end of his driveway ‘covered in ...
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021, 9:10 p.m. | Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 9:07 p.m. State police charged 30-year-old James Kirk, of Rome, with two counts of murder. He is accused of stabbing to death his father, Howard Kirk III, and the father's girlfriend, Amanda
Police say someone in custody in connection with homicide
Lincoln Journal Star | 2021-10-19, 02:44
A 29-year-old man died Monday in what Lincoln Police are calling a homicide. The death occurred in the 2600 block of Vine Street at about 3:10 p.m., according to a release from the Lincoln Police Department. Police said a suspect is in custody and there is no
Jury trial set once again for former USU football player charged in sexual assault case
HJ News | 2021-10-19, 02:37
A former USU football player accused of sexually assaulting a woman over two years ago is once again headed toward trial. Lamar Anthony Dawson, 25, appeared in 1st District Court on Monday for a review hearing regarding a trial in his case. He was set to
UPDATE: Child survives shooting that kills 2 adults who authorities have now identified
The Indiana Times | 2021-10-19, 02:35
A witness told police three men in masks were arguing with another man in a parking lot and they began shooting at each other, police said. ...
Portuguese police seize 5 tons of cocaine worth $232 million from a yacht in the ...
Portuguese police seized more than five metric tons of cocaine worth $232 million off a 79-foot yacht in the Atlantic Ocean in cooperation with Spanish, British and U.S. authorities. ...
No charges after former UFC fighter Chuck Liddell’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges against UFC Hall of Fame member Chuck Liddell or his wife over an alleged altercation between the couple at their home in Hidden Hills, according to court documents
Memorial held Monday for Killeen homicide victim
Killeen Daily Herald | 2021-10-19, 02:28
More than three dozen family and friends released red and black balloons Monday evening in memory of Darian Barlow, 21, who died following a shooting early Saturday morning outside Club Legends. Barlow’s mother, Tammy Fagan, of Lampasas, attended the
Maduro ally appears in court to face corruption charges
MIAMI (AP) — A businessman who prosecutors say was a major conduit for corruption by Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle appeared for the first time in Miami federal court Monday after a weekend extradition that has further strained relations between the U.S.
House of Representatives Staffer Faces 10 Charges for Alleged Child Porn Possession
A program manager for the sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. House of Representatives was arrested and faces ten felony charges connected to alleged possession of child pornography. ...
Family of Elijah McClain reaches settlement with Aurora, Colo.
By Leslie Perrot and Amir Vera | CNN The family of Elijah McClain has reached a settlement agreement with the city of Aurora, Colorado, the city and attorneys representing his family confirmed Monday. The amount of the settlement will be undisclosed until the
Prosecutors: Gaetz pal Greenberg is providing new information
By David Shortell | CNN Joel Greenberg, the former Florida official whose crimes in the state ensnared Rep. Matt Gaetz in a federal sex trafficking investigation, has been providing the Justice Department with new information as he continues to cooperate with
Woman charged with starving, isolating child pleads guilty to second-degree criminal mistreatment Monday
TDN | 2021-10-19, 02:02
Hayley Day A woman charged with starving and isolating a child in her care for about 13 years, pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge. Jennifer Norred, 42, who previously lived in Longview, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal mistreatment
Blotter: Victoria woman arrested on suspicion of smuggling of people
Victoria Advocate | 2021-10-19, 02:00
Arrested VICTORIA - A 19-year-old Victoria woman by deputies Oct. 15 on suspicion of smuggling of people.VICTORIA - A 32-year-old Hallettsville woman by officers Oct. 15 on an in-state warrant charging her with violation of paroleVICTORIA - A 26-year-old
Man shot in buttocks and house hit in afternoon shooting
The Star Democrat | 2021-10-19, 02:00
CAMBRIDGE — A man was injured and a house was struck by a bullet in an afternoon shooting in Cambridge. Officers were called about a shooting at about 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 14 near the
Three friends in crash-for-cash con forced to pay £300,000 to insurer
THREE friends have been ordered to pay £300,000 over a crash-for-cash con. Restaurant owner Valentino
Las Vegas coach met student in Walmart parking lot, police say
Michael Jones, 21 (CCSD Police Department) A Mojave High School coach arrested on a charge of sexual conduct with a pupil met with a student in a
Person dies in Las Vegas police custody Monday afternoon
(Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye A person died in Las Vegas police custody
Animal complaint in Rotary Park: The Record for Sunday, Oct. 17
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 7:04 a.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a vehicle collision near the 19500 block of U.S. Highway 40. There were no reported injuries. 7:28 a.m. Deputies were called to the area of mile marker 112 on U.S. 40 near
Mt Albert homicide: New images from police inquiry into Lena Zhang Harrap's death
Auckland police have released new images of people who have been captured on CCTV walking near where Lena Zhang Harrap was found dead. ...
'Two cups too much' kava sees man fail impairment test
The man was pulled over after police saw his car swerve, and he was incapable of completing an impairment test. ...
LAFD women firefighters group claims chief ignored abuse reports and should be removed
By MARGARET SHUTTLEWORTH LOS ANGELES — A coalition of women firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department on Monday called for Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas to be removed for allegedly ignoring allegations of sexism, harassment and abuse endured by women
Man dies months after Roseland shooting
Jerry McGhee died Sunday after he was shot June 19, 2021 in Roseland. Jerry McGhee died Sunday after he was shot in the
Little Valley man pleads guilty to federal cyberstalking on Snapchat
Olean Times Herald | 2021-10-19, 01:52
BUFFALO — Federal prosecutors reported a 20-year-old Little Valley man has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking a girl on Snapchat. Dyllan Barber pleaded guilty Monday to cyberstalking in connection to a 2019 incident involving the coercion of nude pictures and
Second Amish buggy struck on a Virginia roadway causing the death of a woman, 2 ...
The Roanoke Times | 2021-10-19, 01:50
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Lake Erie, John Carroll players win player of the week honors
Big-time performances on offense and defense at Lake Erie College and John Carroll on Oct. 16 were rewarded on Oct. 18. Lake Erie College quarterback Gerald Gardner was named Great Midwest Athletic Conference Offensive Player of
Judge has harsh words for ex-Fresno City Council staffer convicted of domestic violence
A Fresno County Superior Court judge has ordered Daniel Gai, the former Fresno City Council staff member convicted of domestic violence charges, to be given a diagnostic evaluation by the ...
Closing arguments, jury deliberations to begin Tuesday in trial of nurse accused of killing 4 patients
Tyler Morning Telegraph | 2021-10-19, 01:37
The jury in the capital murder trial of a former nurse accused of killing four patients is expected to begin deliberations Tuesday after the defense presented four witnesses over two days. William George Davis, 37, of Hallsville, is accused of injecting air
Longview receives continued federal funding for school officers, during 'time-intensive' start to year
TDN | 2021-10-19, 01:26
Hayley Day Longview police are receiving its 11th consecutive federal award to cover part of a long-running program to place officers in city public middle and high schools where alleged crimes are reported daily. Longview Capt. Branden McNew said the
Aurora Police investigate shooting that left 1 dead
APD was investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Monday in a parking lot near Sable Boulevard. ...
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Moves to Refund Police: Defunding Is ‘Far-Left Lunacy’
Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan announced on Friday an initiative to increase spending for police and crime victims. ...
Program teaches DC police how to intervene when fellow officers cross the line
D.C. police are being taught how to intervene if they observe fellow officers reacting to a situation in a way they should not. It’s called Active Bystander for Law Enforcement, or ABLE, training, and the District’s police department adopted it in
Shooting suspect heading to prison; several charges dropped, but Orangeburg man sentenced to 7 years
The Times & Democrat | 2021-10-19, 01:08
Several charges were dropped against an Orangeburg man accused of shooting at vehicles, but he’s still headed to prison. Cristyon “Diddy” Labaraon Evans, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and battery, pointing firearms at a person and first-offense
Police Blotter: Kelso police arrest Eugene woman on suspicion of robbery, possession of stolen property
TDN | 2021-10-19, 01:08
The Daily News Editor’s note: Information is provided by the Cowlitz County Corrections Department and local law enforcement agencies. Each individual named in this report is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Robbery, theft of a
Brian Tamaki claims he won't be charged with bail breach at lockdown protest
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki claims police have decided not to charge him for breaching bail after he attended a freedom protest at Auckland Domain at the weekend. But police say no decision has been made - and an investigation is still under way. In
Burglary plea sends Jamestown man to prison for up to 7 years
The Buffalo News | 2021-10-19, 01:04
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 2 1/3 to seven years in state prison by Chautauqua County
In Norway Attack, ‘Sharp Object,’ Not Arrows, Killed 5, Police Say
The Norwegian police on Monday said that while a hunting bow had been used in last week’s rampage, the victims, four women and a man, were stabbed to death. ...
3 wounded in weekend shootings, police say
The Indiana Times | 2021-10-19, 00:56
Anyone with information about any of the shootings is asked to call Detective Sgt. William Fazekas at 219-881-1210. To remain anonymous, call 866-CRIME-GP. ...
Mattoon man charged with child battery
Journal Gazette | 2021-10-19, 00:56
Authorities said that a examination of the child revealed further injuries, including the loss of teeth. ...
Chicago police officer shot in face, suspect taken into custody: reports
A Chicago police officer was shot Monday, authorities said, following another violent weekend in which four people were killed in 21 shootings. ...
Man struck by train in St. Albans
St Albans Messenger | 2021-10-19, 00:30
ST. ALBANS CITY — A man was struck by a train in St. Albans after midnight on Saturday morning,
Clifton Twp. couple face charges in dispute
The Scranton Times-Tribune | 2021-10-19, 00:30
After a few drinks on Sunday, a Clifton Twp. woman came at her husband with a 14-inch serrated knife threatening to kill him and bury him in the backyard, state police at Dunmore charged.
Illinois mother allegedly shoots man dead for refusing to kiss her
An Illinois mother of three shot a man dead after he — and his girlfriend — refused to kiss her, authorities said. ...
Chico council to consider raise for police
CHICO — When the Chico Police Officers Association’s contract with the city expired in December 2020, negotiations began to pay police officers. The agreement the city and the union came up with gives officers a 5% raise this year and for the next
Sir David Amess killing: ‘MP killer’s phone call key to probe’
Conversation could provide clue to inspiration for attack at surgery ...
Smith County detective injured during police pursuit receives quilt from nonprofit
Tyler Morning Telegraph | 2021-10-18, 12:47
Smith County Sheriff’s Office Det. Josh Decur has served in law enforcement for over 13 years. For him, it’s a job he does to help wherever needed, not for any recognition. After receiving a gift from a nonprofit that makes quilts for officers, Decur said he
Citations issued for some, but not others, who disrupted Des Moines City Council meetings in June
The city has cited two of the city's Black residents for "disruption" of council meetings, with officials saying they anticipate more to come. ...
Son of Canucks GM Jim Benning attacked outside Yaletown nightspot
The son of Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning was hospitalized following an alleged assault outside a Yaletown nightspot early Sunday morning. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues
Death of girl, 5, who drowned in condo pool ruled a tragic misadventure: Coroner
SINGAPORE - The death of a five-year-old girl who drowned when she was left alone at a swimming pool has been ruled a tragic misadventure. Delivering the findings of the coroner's inquiry into the death of Aurelia Liu Jiabao, Coroner Kamala Ponnampalam said on
Karnataka college student suicide: FIR against 8 including cop
Mysuru: The Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against eight persons, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector in connection with the alleged suicide of a college student in Channapattana village in Mysuru district, police sources said on Monday. The victim
Feds: Norwalk man sentenced for tax evasion charge
The Hour | 2021-10-18, 12:31
The Norwalk man will spend six months in federal prison, followed by home confinement, a period of supervised release and community service. ...
'Record-setting verdict': SRSO ordered to pay $1.7M to family of inmate who took his own life
"you are supposed to be able to get basic mental health care so you don't wind up alone in your darkest, mental hour," said attorney Bradford Sohn ...
New report shows Wisconsin has the highest rate of Black imprisonment in the U.S.
A report found that despite Black people accounting for just 6% of Wisconsin's population, they make up 42% of the state's prison population. ...
Justin McLaughlin: 16-year-old boy arrested in connection with teenager’s Glasgow murder
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Justin McLaughlin, the teen fatally attacked outside a Glasgow train station on
In China, parents of misbehaving children could be punished under a proposed law
The so-called family education promotion law would force guardians to go through education programs if prosecutors found very bad or criminal behaviour under their care. ...
UK prime minister to lead tributes to slain lawmaker Amess
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lead a special session of tributes in Parliament on Monday to the Conservative lawmaker stabbed to death as he met constituents, an attack that has fueled concern about politicians’ safety and the
The rise of bike-jacking: How cyclists became the latest target of London’s violent moped gangs
As machete-wielding gangs target cyclists in Richmond, Katie Strick reports on the frightening crime wave - and what is being done ...
Towson area crime log for Oct. 3-12
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-10-18, 11:36
The following is compiled from Baltimore
Clay County petitions to get ownership of 200-plus animals seized from home
The Florida Times Union | 2021-10-18, 11:09
Saying the 266 dogs, rabbits, pigs, goats and other animals seized Monday from an Orange Park home were "neglected and cruelly treated," Clay County filed a civil petition to take possession of them and make sure the owner cannot get them back. The six-page
Dundee bar working with police after allegation customer was ‘spiked by injection’
Owners of a Dundee bar have responded to claims a customer was "spiked" by injection, saying they are taking the allegations "very seriously". ...
Clark County sheriff deputies shoot and kill armed man after car chase; multiple bullets pierce ...
Residents of a Vancouver mobile home park were awakened early Sunday by what sounded like a crash, then bursts of rapid-fire gunshots before they found a man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies lying in a private driveway. One or more Clark County sheriff’s
28-year-old man slashes friend’s penis after taking picture of him naked while bathing
A 28-year-old man has slashed his friend’s penis and stabbed him in the thigh after the latter, Kwesi John, took a picture of his naked body while bathing at Kobina Ansa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. Information gathered by EIB
Sites where Germans killed Jews are dedicated in Poland
WOJSLAWICE, Poland (AP) — The Polish witnesses of the German crime in Wojslawice lived for decades with the memories of their Jewish neighbors executed in 1942. They remembered a meadow that flowed with blood, a child who cried out for water from underneath a
Attack on Syracuse University campus ‘appalling;’ SU leaders ask for public’s help identifying suspects
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021, 12:44 a.m. | Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 12:33 a.m. The Tab Syracuse Instagram page shared this image and others, including a video of an attack Friday night on the Syracuse University campus. SU leaders are now calling for anyone with
Syracuse man, 66, forcibly pulled from Honda Civic during carjacking; suspect on the run
Updated: Oct. 17, 2021, 9:42 p.m. | Published: Oct. 17, 2021, 9:42 p.m. 106 shares By Catie O'Toole | cotoole@syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. — A 66-year-old Syracuse man was sitting in his parked car Sunday evening on Holland Street when another man pulled him
