Illinois State

Charleston, IL

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales. These include early release for some prisoners when they have served 40% of their sentence. The first people are likely to be released under the scheme in September. Which prisoners will be released?. Prisoners who...

Which prisoners will be released from jail early?

New York State

DC News Now

New York State Supreme Court Judge Kevin Bryant ruled that DOCCS violated the HALT Act

Department of Corrections violated solitary confinement law, judge rules

Oklahoma State

Execution of Richard Rojem Jr. Richard Rojem Jr., 66, was executed on June 27 for the 1985 kidnapping, rape, and murder of his ex-stepdaughter, Layla Cummings, who was seven years old at the time. As Oklahoma’s longest-serving death row inmate, Rojem received a lethal three-drug injection at 10:16 a.m. at the state prison.

Oklahoma: Death row inmate’s final meal could give you a heart attack

Mississippi State

Claiborne County, MS

NBC News

Two "dangerous" inmates being held on murder charges were captured Saturday one day after they escaped from a Mississippi jail. Authorities had been searching for Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, since they broke out of the Claiborne County Detention Center around 2:20 a.m. Friday. A Facebook Live video...

2 inmates being held on murder charges captured after escaping from Mississippi jail

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Fox News

The New York state prison system has been violating a state law that limits the time an inmate can spend in solitary confinement, a state judge ruled.

Judge rules New York state prisons violate law by holding inmates in solitary confinement too long

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The first batch of prisoners to be released early from Scotland's jails are being freed, officials have said. Over the next four weeks between 500 and 550 inmates will leave custody to ease pressure on the country's overcrowded prisons. The move involves prisoners with 180 days or less to serve...

Prisoners released early to ease overcrowding

Wisconsin State

Irma, WI

A 16-year-old prisoner at a juvenile correctional facility in Wisconsin is facing liabilities of manslaughter and killing after the passing of a staff member he allegedly assaulted, according to court documents. 16-Year-Old Inmate in Juvenile Facility Faces Homicide Charges. The circumstances happened on Monday night at Lincoln Hills School in...

16-Year-Old Inmate in Juvenile Facility Faces Homicide Charges for Death of Staff Member During Attack

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Alabama State

The Independent

Alabama is set to execute a man who was convicted for the 1998 murder of a delivery driver who was pulling money out of an ATM machine. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, was scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday evening. Last week, Alabama agreed not to conduct a post-execution autopsy of Gavin on religious grounds. Gavin is Muslim, and said the autopsy would violate his religious convictions, NBC News reports. He filed a lawsuit ahead of his execution to ensure the state would not conduct the autopsy. The state ultimately agreed to settle the complaint and agreed not to...

Alabama to execute death row inmate who sued to prevent post-execution autopsy

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Shafaq Khan died within weeks of being found unresponsive at HMP Hindley near Wigan.

Prison officer 'sniggered' at sick inmate warning

Lerna, IL

Ashmore, IL

Janesville, IL

Westfield, IL

Mattoon, IL

Humboldt, IL

Trilla, IL

Kansas, IL

Oakland, IL

Hindsboro, IL

Greenup, IL

Toledo, IL

Arcola, IL

Casey, IL

Neoga, IL

Gays, IL

Brocton, IL

Jewett, IL

Redmon, IL

Martinsville, IL

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Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000...

Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

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