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Trial for Plentywood man accused of rapes moved to April
An April 11 jury trial has been set for a Plentywood man accused of three counts of sexual intercourse without consent against two developmentally disabled women. And the net for the jury pool was widened from 60-70 candidates in Sheridan County to 150, given
Elko man accused of raping 7-year-old girl
ELKO – An Elko man wanted on charges of sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl this summer was arrested last week in St. George, Utah. Stevan Villa Triste, 53, was arrested Oct. 23 on a felony warrant issued 10 days earlier by Elko Justice Court. An Elko Police
Former Portland ed tech accused of sex crimes appears in federal court
Benjamin Conroy is charged with two felony sex crimes but did not enter a plea. .
Trump's lawyers defend his ability to assert executive privilege ahead of key court hearing
Donald Trump's lawyers are defending his ability to assert executive privilege, even as an ex-President, against the National Archives and the House select committee over January 6-related documents. This is the last written argument scheduled to come in
Fresno elementary school placed on temporary lockdown after two seen running with gun
A Fresno elementary school was placed on temporary lockdown after reports of two people running around with a gun, police said. Leavenworth Elementary School was on lockdown just after 1 ...
Instigator or victim? Rittenhouse on trial in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – Jurors heard starkly different portrayals of Kyle Rittenhouse – instigator or victim – in opening statements at his trial Tuesday on charges of shooting three people on the streets of Kenosha during a turbulent protest
Report: Callers helped police locate missing children; father returned to Orangeburg to face charges
Martha Rose Brown Orangeburg Department of Public Safety The father accused of not returning his children to their mother in Orangeburg was extradited from Memphis, Tennessee on Monday. Michael Dione McGee II, 27, of Memphis was booked into the Orangeburg
Halloween duo arrested on nudity, drunkenness counts
"The 'clown' continued to argue loudly, and I warned him to calm down and stop yelling," police said. ...
Akron man convicted on multiple counts in child pornography trial
An Akron man who took nude videos of his ex-girlfriend’s young daughters has been convicted by a federal jury on two counts of production of child pornography and two counts of possession of
Colorado Springs child care center on lockdown after reports of suspicious person
A Colorado Springs child care center was placed on lockdown Tuesday following reports of a suspicious man allegedly walking around the area with a firearm, Colorado Springs police said. ...
Fort Walton Beach man allegedly caught trying to burglarize Shalimar area homes
SHALIMAR — A Shalimar area homeowner spotted a young man dressed all in black trying to break into her Masters Boulevard home with a crowbar Monday morning. She startled him and he ran from the scene
Detroit residents voting on whether to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms' and other psychedelic drugs
Detroit could be the latest big city to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” and other psychedelics drugs as residents take to the polls Tuesday. ...
Campbell: Man killed, one arrested in morning shooting
CAMPBELL — A person was fatally shot Tuesday morning on Sunnyoaks Avenue, and a person has been arrested in connection with the attack, according to Campbell police. The shooting was reported around 10:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Sunnyoaks Avenue, and police
Two men arrested, charged with murder in relation to fatal shooting at Timonium bowling alley
Police have arrested and charged two men with first-degree murder in relation to the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man in the parking lot of a Timonium bowling alley last month. Baltimore County police wrote in a news
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2018 Northeast Baltimore murder
A man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison after he was found guilty of murdering another man in Northeast Baltimore in 2018. The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office wrote in a news release that Dayon Cooper, who was found guilty of
Video shows officer choking handcuffed suspect
A Sheridan Police officer is seen choking the woman for about five seconds in the video. He was arrested on a second-degree assault charge. ...
Man convicted of stealing two rental cars, robbing two banks in 2018
Prosecutors said the man stole two cars from Enterprise Rent-A-Car at DIA and robbed two banks in the Weld County area. ...
Three years after yoga studio shooting, my daughter's death is a call for legislative action
Show Caption Hide Caption After Tallahassee yoga studio shooting, yoga practiced downtown A yoga solidarity event on Nov. 3, 2018 in downtown Tallahassee brought together community members. Special to the Tallahassee Democrat Three years ago our daughter Maura
Aiken man charged with ill treatment of animals, causing unnecessary suffering
An Aiken man was arrested Oct. 27 in connection to a case of animal neglect. Raymond Jenkins, 65, is charged with ill treatment of animals. Raymond Jenkins (Photo courtesy of the Aiken County detention center) Aiken County detention center On Oct. 13, Aiken
Providence police detectives track suspect in laundromat killing to New Jersey
PROVIDENCE — The gunman who fatally shot another man at a Providence laundromat last month has been arrestein New Jersey, Providence police said Tuesday. Johan Quinones, 22, faces a murder charge in the Oct. 12 slaying of 38-year-old Melvin Ricardo
Sexual abuse case dismissed against former Logan teen center employee
The case against a former Logan River Academy employee accused of sexually abusing a resident student has been dismissed. Linsie Diane Thornock, 38, was charged in 1st District Court with a single count of second-degree forcible sexual abuse for an incident
South Dakota Highway Patrol checkpoint in Sioux Falls results in almost two dozen DUI arrests
A South Dakota Highway Patrol checkpoint on Friday night and early Saturday morning resulted in 52 arrests, including 22 for DUIs, the agency said. ...
HUNTER: Twisted Bruce McArthur played his role to perfection
Bruce McArthur waddled into the interrogation room. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He was wearing his ubiquitous maroon T-shirt and dark shorts all the while putting on a clinic of
FBI, UT Tyler host panels to raise awareness on elder fraud schemes
As law enforcement and business leaders spoke about elder fraud schemes Tuesday in Tyler, they delivered a strong warning for potential victims: Report any scams and be wary of criminal tactics. The Dallas FBI - Tyler Resident Agency and UT Tyler hosted panels
Two men arrested on suspicion of spiking by injection and in drinks
A pair of men have been arrested on suspicion of spiking people both by injection and via drinks whilst on nights out. The arrests took place in Sussex and come following a number of reports of women being spiked by injection whilst in nightclubs, prompting
Shackled Ghislaine Maxwell blows kiss to family in court as insists she is innocent: ‘I ...
Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly blew a kiss to her family as she appeared at a court hearing weeks before her trial on charges of aiding sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. Ms Maxwell told a hearing in court on Monday that she had “not committed any crimes.” Her
Henry Ruggs: Las Vegas Raiders star faces DUI charges over car crash that left woman dead
Las Vegas Raiders star Henry Ruggs III faces DUI charges following an early morning car crash that left a woman dead. The wide receiver was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette sports car that was involved in a serious accident with a Toyota RAV4 at round
Fortenberry motion challenges federal trial in California
Don Walton Look at who's who in 1st District congressman's campaign finance case. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry filed a motion in U.S. District Court in California on Tuesday to dismiss a federal indictment alleging that he lied to the FBI and concealed information
Missing WA girl rescued from house in Carnarvon
Four-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive and well in a locked house. ...
LAPD gets new policy that underscores the prohibition of officer gangs
Under a policy unanimously adopted by the Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 2, officers are prohibited from engaging in any gang activity within the Los Angeles Police Department. The policy defines an officer gang as officers who may use a
Glens Falls man sentenced to one year in jail for driving drunk, crashing motorcycle
FORT EDWARD — A Glens Falls man has been sentenced to one year in jail for driving drunk and crashing his motorcycle.
One person dead following home invasion in Crown Point
CROWN POINT — One person is dead after a home invasion in the town of Crown Point. State police have not released many details
Elizabeth Holmes trial: New trouble for Holmes with second apparently pilfered logo
SAN JOSE — Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was hit with more damaging testimony Tuesday, as jurors learned she distributed a report bearing an apparently unauthorized logo from a second pharmaceutical company, adding to claims that she had knowingly misled
Judge rejects plea deal in death of Kewanee teen
CAMBRIDGE — A plea agreement that would have given Patricia Allensworth, 27, of Kewanee 30 months probation and 180 days in jail for her role in the death of a Kewanee minor was rejected Monday in Henry County Circuit Court. ...
Police: Raiders’ Ruggs to Face DUI Case in Vegas Fatal Crash
LAS VEGAS—Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in
Body found near Lloyd Center identified as man, 35; death deemed homicide
The suspicious death of a man whose body was found a week ago in the Lloyd District is now considered a homicide, authorities said Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Paul David
Lancaster killer to spend the rest of his life in prison: ‘Our community will be ...
A Lancaster man had no reaction when a judge last week announced the rest of his life would be spent in prison for shooting someone to death more than two years ago in the city, prosecutors said. Raymond L. Speller, 40, stood in shackles as he apologized to
Police seek help finding suspect in August homicide outside SE Portland 7-Eleven
Portland police officials are asking for help finding a man suspected of fatally shooting another man outside of a Southeast Portland convenience store, as well as a woman suspected of assaulting the victim’s girlfriend. Jonathan “Jonny” Polanco, 30, was shot
Man dies after being shot 10 times sitting in driver’s seat, but daughters in vehicle ...
By Robert Moran, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) A 42-year-old man died after being shot 10 times through the windshield of a minivan while his two daughters also sitting inside the vehicle survived uninjured Monday evening in Philadelphia’s Queen Village
Police logs: Nov. 3, 2021
The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Department, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Animals Clinty Lane: A man reported his
James Hardesty won’t seek 4th term on Nevada Supreme Court
Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty, seen in 2017. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) CARSON CITY — Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James Hardesty will not seek a fourth term on the state’s highest court and will retire after
Jury convicts man in slaying of 20-year-old woman
Michael Land, accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman at a resort in 2018, takes the witness stand during his murder trial at the Regional Justice Center, on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Las Vegas. Land is representing himself in a trial. (Bizuayehu
Raiders’ Henry Ruggs released from hospital, booked on DUI charge
Las Vegas police investigate a fatal crash involving two vehicles at South Rainbow Boulevard and Spring Valley Parkway on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Woman suspected in extortion scheme makes 1st court appearance
Ava Blige appears in court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, accused of extorting more than $12 million from Las Vegas man. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Karen
Waterbury police blotter for November 2, 2021
Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: KANYISA MSONGELWA, 29, of 5 Hickory St., Terryville, first-degree failure to appear, second-degree
Limbs tied & mouth gagged, man's body found in gunny bag near drain in BengaluruA ...
The body of an unidentified man, aged about 20-25 years, was found stuffed in a white gunny bag near a stormwater in southern Bengaluru on Tuesday morning, police said. The body
Man accused of setting Longmont-area house on fire trying to clear cobwebs with blowtorch facing arson
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and faces arson charges after reportedly setting his mother’s house on fire while trying to get rid of cobwebs with a blowtorch. Jon Charles Streckenbach has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson, criminal
Cause found to hold teen in fatal accident
CAMBRIDGE — A 17-year-old Kewanee female appeared Monday in Henry County Circuit Court on two counts Class 2 felony aggravated driving under the influence/accident/death. ...
Kyle Rittenhouse portrayed as victim, instigator in dueling opening statements; witnesses take the stand
The Wisconsin jury overseeing the first day
CRIME WATCH: Clinton Police Department
Any criminal charges are only an accusation and the accused is presumed innocent unless convicted in a court of law. ...
Police: Car theft ring striking throughout Tri-State, even in rural areas
Police throughout the Tri-State area have been involved in attempting to break up an alleged car theft ring as it's hit everywhere from Blue Ash to Boone County. While this group is still successfully getting its hands on cars, police said the most important
Judge denies Bailey Boswell's request to wear civilian clothes at sentencing
Paul Hammel Omaha World-Herald Inmates on Nebraska's death row A judge has denied convicted murderer Bailey Boswell's request to wear civilian clothes at the court hearing in which she'll discover if she'll be sentenced to life in prison or death. Boswell, 27,
Elected Merrillville official arrested after reported domestic disturbance, police say
Police said several charges have been presented to the prosecutor’s office. ...
74-year-old Arlington man fatally shoots woman after family argument, police say
A 74-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of shooting and killing a female relative following an argument at an Arlington home, police said. The 31-year-old woman and ...
Aaron Dean trial likely to be delayed due to backlog of cases in Tarrant County
The murder trial for Aaron Dean, a former Fort Worth police officer who shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, will likely not take place in the month of November due to ...
‘Doc’ Gallagher sentenced to 3 life terms in Ponzi scheme that bilked senior citizens
The operator of a Hurst investment business who lost $32 million of his clients’ money and used religion to underpin the vast theft was sentenced on Monday to three life ...
Mark W. Smith: Does Carrying Guns Cause Blood in the Streets? Hardly
Get ready. This Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a major Second Amendment case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. ...
Perverted deputy headteacher who watched child rape videos hauled back to court
Richard Swinnerton would watch sickening abuse material on a "weekly basis" with his wife and kids in the next room. ...
Co-founder of neo-Nazi terrorist group was dedicated to ‘all-out race war’, court hears
Founder of neo-Nazi terrorist group was dedicated to an “all-out race war” in Britain, a court has heard. Ben Raymond, 32, is on
‘It’s hard to breathe. My daughter was my whole world.’ No arrests as families grieve ...
Holly Mathews (left) and Jonathan Ceballos were killed in a shooting Sunday that wounded at least nine other people. | Provided/GoFundMe “I really hope they get these guys. This isn’t right, this isn’t right at all,” said Sharyl Mathews, mother of Holly who
Burbank police arrest Chandler Boulevard shooting suspect
BURBANK — Police announced an arrest in connection with a man who was shot in the arm last week in Burbank. The suspect was identified as Richard Dick V, 37, of Burbank, said Sgt. Emil Brimway of the Burbank Police Department. Dick was on parole for an assault
Burglaries, thefts, vandalisms report: Nov. 2, 2021
Here are the reported burglaries, thefts and vandalisms (criminal mischiefs) released Tuesday, Nov. 2, by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office:Commercial burglary, 10:01 a.m. Oct. 29, off of Carl G. Rose Highway,
Moose kills dog on trail near Frisco
Summit County Rescue Group members work to save Arlo, a dog that was attacked by a moose on a trail near Frisco on Saturday, Oct. 30. Summit County Rescue Group/Courtesy photo A dog was killed after being trampled by a moose on a hiking trail near Frisco on
Police say internet, phone scams becoming increasingly common
When Anne Roberts received a cashier’s check for more than $2,000 from the person buying her $500 TV console, her fears were confirmed – it was a scam. Anne Roberts/Courtesy photo An Edwards resident was nearly conned out of thousands of dollars while trying
Hearings in Cassidy Rainwater kidnapping case postponed to late November in Dallas County
Both James Phelps and Timothy Norton are being held in jail as their cases move forward. ...
Three teachers reportedly punched by Castaic High student
Multiple teachers were reportedly struck by a Castaic High Student on Tuesday, resulting in a response from law
West Sacramento homicide victim identified
The victim in the homicide that occurred in West Sacramento last week has been identified. The Yolo County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 38-year-old Vincent Richard
Exclusive: Controversial ‘gay panic’ defense examined on True Crime Story: Indefensible
Jena Friedman interviews an academic expert on the flawed nature of gay panic defenses. Pic credit: Sundance In True Crime Story: Indefensible, two strangers meet at a bar, but their evening ends with a gruesome death. The interesting bit comes afterward.
Giuliani Seeks to Block Feds from Seeing 3 Items
“Rudy Giuliani is seeking to prevent prosecutors from
Las Vegas Raiders star faces charges over car crash that left woman dead
Las Vegas Raiders star Henry Ruggs III faces DUI charges following an early morning car crash that left a woman dead. The wide receiver was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette sports car that was involved in a serious accident with a Toyota RAV4 at round
Police searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run near Hillsboro
The Texas Department of Public Safety is searching for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed
Rosepine trio arrested for sex trafficking of a child
Three Rosepine residents are facing charges of sex trafficking a minor and bonds of more than $3 million in connection with the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13, according to Vernon Parish authorities. Everett D. West, 41, Dina Guidry, 56, and Bobby
Autauga sheriff's office charges two with drug trafficking
Sheriff Joe Sedinger labeled the men as "...suppliers, not the guy smoking a little dope on the corner." ...
Accused gang member refuses to leave cell for drug arraignment in Naples
Police in Naples, Florida said a couple had a half-pound of cocaine and one-eighth pound of meth when arrested Monday. ...
Former Auburn lawyer and DA candidate denies sex charges
Seth Carey filed a motion to dismiss the charges; a hearing is planned for later this month. .
Home invasion robbers tie up Hacienda Heights couple, steal $10K
A robber, who was armed with a knife, and his accomplice entered a Hacienda Heights house, tied up a couple and fled with a safe containing about $10,000 in cash and jewelry on Monday night, Nov. 1, authorities said. The
Brian Laundrie eerily shared creepy skeleton pics covered in foliage on Pinterest before his remains ...
BRIAN Laundrie eerily shared images of skeletons covered in plants on social media months before his skeletal remains were found in a Florida swap amid an investigation into the murder of his fiancee, Gabby Petito. A partial human skull and bones identified to
Former Linn-Mar High coach gets two more charges in sexual exploitation of second minor
Kameron M. Beets (Linn County Jail) CEDAR RAPIDS — A former assistant track coach at Linn-Mar High School and owner of a high school sports photography service answered to two more charges Tuesday alleging he molested a second victim. Kameron Marrelle Beets,
Sheriff: Organized crime ring hitting Menards stores in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two thieves who’ve been targeting Menards and other big box stores in the tri-county area. It’s believed the two are part of an organized ring of criminals who fill stores’
17-year-old charged with assaulting, carjacking woman on Grand Ave. and fleeing police
A 17-year-old was charged Tuesday after police say he kicked a woman in the face, held a gun to her head and stole her car. Derrick Leon Jiles Jr., 17, was charged in Ramsey County District Court with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, first-degree
100 mph driver convicted of murder for chain-reaction crashes on 5 Freeway in Irvine that ...
A Las Vegas driver who drunkenly crashed into another vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Irvine at more than 100 mph was convicted of murder Tuesday for setting off a series of chain-reaction collisions that ultimately left a mother dead. An Orange County Superior
California dad shot in face while holding baby, family suspects hate crime: report
An Oakland, California, father of four was shot in the face on Saturday evening in an unexpected attack that the family believes may have been a hate crime, according to police and local reports. ...
Man found buried under septic tank after boss lied about whereabouts
An Oklahoma business owner has been charged with allegedly killing an employee and burying him under a client’s septic tank. Daniel Triplettt is accused of killing Brent Mack, 50, who worked for his septic tank installation company and was arrested a month
Waco man pleads guilty to sexual assault of high school student
A Waco man pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old high school student in February 2019. Zephaniah Johnson, 20, pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in
Man charged with first-degree murder in connection to fatal Longmont crash
James Michael Kramer (courtesy Longmont police) The man accused of causing a fatal wreck after fleeing a police stop in a stolen vehicle has been charged with 24 counts, including first-degree murder – extreme indifference. James Michael Kramer, 37, was
Judge issues warrant for former immigration attorney accused of faking COVID results to avoid court
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration attorney Emily Cohen after prosecutors presented evidence that Cohen had fabricated COVID-19 test results to avoid appearing in person ahead of her scheduled retrial on theft counts. Cohen was
Man who killed daughter’s boyfriend for selling her into sex ring is charged with murder
A father has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his daughter’s boyfriend, whom he blamed for selling the underage girl into the sex trade. John Eisenman, 60, rescued his juvenile daughter in October last year after discovering that she had been sex
Pritzker dumps chair of board that oversees hiring and promotions at Illinois State Police
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ousted the chair of the Illinois State Police Merit Board just days after a new executive director was appointed, the latest shake-up at the agency that oversees hiring, promotions and discipline at the department. ...
Police looking for suspect who caused 'significant damage' to Cathedral Basilica
Police said officers are looking for Madeline Ann Cramer, 26, in connection to significant damage caused to Cathedral Basilica on Oct. 10. ...
Denver Police seeking suspect in church vandalism
Police said officers are looking for Madeline Ann Cramer, 26, in connection to significant damage caused to Cathedral Basilica on Oct. 10. ...
Ashland City mayor indicted: Used town lawnmower for personal use, spent $3k on meals
Allen is accused by the comptroller of using a town-owned lawn mower for personnel use and spending over $3,000 on questionable food purchases. ...
Vandal causes significant damage to the Cathedral Basilica, police need help finding suspect
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception was vandalized on Oct. 10 with messages and symbols of hate. Denver cathedral vandalized; police investigating,
Delete face: Facebook to shut down facial recognition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others. “This change will
Kununurra increases airport security after spike in youth crime
A remote town's airport beefs up security in response to a credible threat that teenagers might break-in and try to take control of a plane. ...
'We're still on our feet': Ugg boot maker says case bolstered by government support
Australian ugg boot manufacturer Eddie Oygur says federal government support for his legal battle with US footwear giant Deckers has "put a tear in my eye", and will give him a shot at taking the case to the US Supreme Court. ...
Man charged for setting up fake Moderna vaccine website
A Maryland man has been charged with setting up a fake Moderna website to sell Covid-19 vaccines. Odunayo “Baba” Oluwalade, 25, faces up to 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy, according to officials in the state.
NC man gets 7 to 9 years in teen’s shooting death. ‘This is an injustice,’ ...
CHARLOTTE — Carlos Olguin, the man charged in the shooting death of an East Mecklenburg High School football player, was sentenced Monday to seven to nine years in prison — a plea deal that the victim’s family members say is far too lenient. Police say Olguin,
Blotter: Smith County Jail Bookings Nov. 1-2
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Deputies charged Zackary Tayler Middleton, 33, of Richlands Hills, with prohibited weapon knuckles, possession marijuana less than two ounces, possession controlled substance penalty grade one less than one gram, and prohibited