Franklin County, PA

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Gettysburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Lance M. Ohler, 65, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. Born January 16, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Fern R. & Dorothy A. (Sanders) Ohler. He was a long time member of the Greenmount Fire Department, a...

Lance M. Ohler 1959-2024

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Hagerstown, MD

Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 15 years following his conviction in a March 2022 incident in Frederick County, where he fired at a deputy. During a routine traffic stop, Bello, caught driving at 94 mph, fled and subsequently engaged in a shootout with Deputy First Class Christian Lucente. Bello, armed with a 9mm handgun, fired multiple shots, some hitting an apartment building. In return fire, Lucente wounded Bello, who was then apprehended and treated for injuries.

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder and Firearms Charges

Clarke County, MS

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

Philadelphia, PA

Waynesboro, PA

Jason Terhune, 40, was arrested in Waynesboro after police responded to a report of burglary at a fire-damaged apartment on Philadelphia Avenue. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when Terhune allegedly removed plywood covering the entrance to enter the building, which had been condemned after a fire in June. Police...

Man Arrested for Burglary in Fire-Damaged Building

Mechanicsburg, PA

Mrs. Lois J Heintzelman (Hess), 90, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village. Born July 16, 1933 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman O. and Iva V. (Kipe) Hess. She and her husband of 68 years, Mr....

Lois J Heintzelman 1933-2024

Pennsylvania State

Robert “Bob” Rhoads, of Gettysburg passed away in his sleep at the age of 74 years old on July 6, 2024, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Bob leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Janice Rhoads; daughter, Joanna Vaughn and husband Geoff of Holland, PA; son Tyler Rhoads and wife Liz of Gettysburg, and step-daughter Erin Propst and husband Matthew Moon, also of Gettysburg. Bob is survived by his 5 grandchildren, who he cherished and loved deeply: Kellen and Aidan Vaughn, Penny Moon, Jane Propst, and Ashton Rhoads.

Robert “Bob” Rhoads 1949-2024

Chambersburg, PA

A 34-year-old woman from Chambersburg has been arrested by local police for allegedly interfering with the custody of a child. The suspect, identified as Chelsey Lynn Queen, was taken into custody on Sunday, June 23, 2024, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Authorities detailed that Queen allegedly removed a juvenile...

Chambersburg Woman Arrested for Alleged Custody Interference

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Allegheny County, PA

Luke Barkell, a 13-year-old with autism, is missing from Allegheny County, PA. He has a thin build, brown hair parted to the side, and dark blue eyes. Luke was last seen wearing a blue and red flannel button-up shirt and khaki pants. He left his home on Toura Drive around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Community Alert: Help Locate Missing Luke Barkell

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD Chief Joshi reports father arrested after killing in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; 1-year-old in critical condition. A man shot and killed four family members, including a 6-year-old child, and critically wounded a 1-year-old infant in their Alameda home Wednesday night, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi . The Chief held a press conference on Thursday morning on the steps of the Alameda Police Department (APD) headquarters on Oak Street to provide details of the horrific crime .

Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life

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Denny's, a longtime fixture in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, has bid farewell to its customers after 45 years of service. The closure, announced through a note on the restaurant's door, has left patrons speculating about what might take its place in the community.

A Beloved Restaurant Closes Doors in Pennsylvania After 45 Years

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Butler, PA

In a shocking incident on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was targeted during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, fired at Trump, striking him in the ear. Secret Service agents swiftly intervened, shooting and killing Crooks at the scene.

Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally

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?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

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14 Hospitalized After Acid Leak at Franklin County Facility

Fourteen people were hospitalized following an acid leak on Development Avenue in Letterkenny Township,...

14 Hospitalized After Acid Leak at Franklin County Facility

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