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AdventHealth Unveils New ER in Winter Haven for Enhanced Healthcare
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – In a significant step toward improving emergency healthcare services in Polk County, hospital leaders, local government officials, and business community members gathered on Thursday, May 9, 2024, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new AdventHealth Winter Haven ER.
Frostproof Residential Fire: Emergency Response in Progress
By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) Frostproof, FL. - According to the Polk County Fire Department, a large residential fire is currently active in Frostproof, Florida, with Polk County Fire Rescue and local law enforcement on scene. The blaze was reported at a home located at 3 Sils Road.
Suspect Sought in Dollar General Theft - Help Needed!
RICHLAND TWP, PA – The Richland Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent retail theft at a Dollar General store. The incident occurred on May 11, 2024, at the store located at 1513 Scalp Avenue in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced on Bribery Charges in El Paso
EL PASO, TX – A former U.S. Border Patrol agent was sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of bribery of a public official, according to the Department of Justice. Fernando Castillo, 42, of El Paso, faced sentencing today after pleading guilty earlier this year.
Mexican National Convicted in El Paso for Drug and Arms Trafficking
EL PASO, TX — A federal jury has found Rene Hernandez-Cordero, a 52-year-old Mexican national from Ciudad Juarez, guilty on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and arms smuggling. The convictions include conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, straw purchasing firearms, trafficking in firearms, and conspiracy to smuggle bulk cash.
A possible tornado was seen swirling in Spring Hill, Tennessee, on Wednesday evening, as severe storms tore through the central and southeast U.S.At least 13 tornadoes were reported across Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, South Dakota and Missouri in the last 24 hours.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his off-base apartment in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, when he was shot and killed by a sheriff’s office deputy on May 3. The incident was captured on police body camera footage.The deputy in the fatal incident was responding to a call of a disturbance in the complex but had knocked on the wrong door, Fortson’s lawyer said. Released body camera footage appears to show the airman had a gun in his hand.
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Elderly Identity Theft & Tax Fraud
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Baltimore, MD — In a significant development in the fight against identity theft and financial fraud, 33-year-old Dolapo Lawal of Baltimore has pleaded guilty to charges of access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges stem from his involvement in a complex tax refund fraud scheme targeting elderly individuals, as announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, and Special Agent in Charge Kareem A. Carter of the IRS-Criminal Investigation Washington, D.C. Field Office.
Three Tennessee Physicians Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Fraud
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Three Tennessee doctors have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a conspiracy to illicitly prescribe controlled substances and engage in related fraud and money laundering offenses, U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove ruled on Wednesday and Thursday. Dr. Evann Herrell received a 120-month sentence, Dr. Mark Grenkoski was sentenced to 108 months, and Dr. Stephen Cirelli received a 48-month term.
Tulsa Retail Theft Ringleader Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison
TULSA, Okla. – In a significant blow to organized retail crime, Linda Ann Been, 51, the leader of a major theft ring, was sentenced today to 64 months in federal prison for her extensive criminal activities, including conspiracy and wire fraud, among other charges. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell who also imposed a three-year term of supervised release and ordered Been to pay $43,197.76 in restitution.
Winnetka Man Pleads Guilty in Dark Web Narcotics Distribution Scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last defendant in the "Calicartel" case, 29-year-old Devin Shanahan of Winnetka, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine via the dark web. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced the plea on Tuesday, marking a significant conclusion to a complex federal investigation.
High-Speed Crash on SR-400 Injures 73-Year-Old Woman
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A high-speed collision early Thursday morning on SR-400 resulted in serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident took place at approximately 3:16 AM, west of Branch Forbes Road.
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