Jackson County, KS

Sweeping investigations have culminated in the Department of Justice charging 193 individuals, 76 of whom are licensed medical professionals. These professionals currently face allegations of participating in healthcare fraud schemes, which reportedly account for a staggering $2.7 billion in potential losses. This announcement denotes a significant escalation in the fight against medical fraud within the United States.

193 Individuals, Including Doctors and Nurses, Face Charges in Massive $2.7B Health Care Fraud Operation, DOJ Announce

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

New York City, NY

New York Post

The alleged drunk driver accused of mowing down 11 people at a Fourth of July celebration on the Lower East Side was ordered held without bail Saturday, as authorities revealed he was driving with a suspended license and tried to evade sobriety tests after the crash by closing his eyes. 

Daniel Christopher Hyden faces 25 years or more behind bars on three counts of vehicular homicide for the gruesome incident which left three people dead and eight others, including an 11-year-old boy, hurt. 

Hyden, 44, a substance abuse counselor who wrote a book called “The Sober Addict,” knew his license was suspended when he got behind...

Alleged drunk driver accused of mowing down 11 in July 4th crash  held without bail

Albuquerque, NM

Fox News

A man who entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico is accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a 22-year-old in New Mexico, according to ICE.

Illegal immigrant caused DUI collision that killed 22-year-old in tragic hit-and-run: ICE

Coffee County, GA

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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

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

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

MotorBiscuit


A police officer can't require that you do any of these things without due cause, proper documentation, or placing you under arrest. 
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4 Things a Police Officer Can’t Do at a Traffic Stop

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

Kansas State

Wichita, KS

June 3rd was the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It was also the day the DOJ announced a settlement with Kansas’ largest school district in a case of disciplinary discrimination against Black and Latino students. Recent Ruling. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently found that...

Kansas Court Settles Racial Discrimination Case Six Decades Later

Tennessee State

The US Sun

DRIVERS have received a warning after a new road law is tightening limits on drunk driving. Motorists will face harsher penalties for excessive drunk driving, with the threshold for these penalties requiring fewer drinks. Tennessee State lawmakers passed a new road law that will drop the blood alcohol content for excessive DUI offenses. It is […]

Officials pass law to lower the drinking limits before getting behind the wheel – but with steeper penalties than before

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

The metro Atlanta judge arrested outside a Buckhead nightclub after allegedly hitting a police officer has lost her job in response to 30 ethics charges brought by the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, 38, has been fighting judicial misconduct allegations since she was elected to...

Judge arrested at Atlanta nightclub removed from office

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Colorado State

Jefferson County, CO

A truck driver involved in a recent Colorado wreck that left a fellow driver dead had his charges reduced to misdemeanors in court on Tuesday. 47-year-old Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza lost control of his commercial vehicle on June 11th, resulting in the death of an off-duty truck driver. Cruz-Mendoza claimed his brakes failed, but officers found skid-marks at the scene indicating that his brakes were at least partially functional. He was initially charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, reckless driving, and driving a commercial vehicle with no CDL.

Charges reduced to misdemeanors for CMV driver in fatal Colo. crash

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Maryland State


Plus, here’s how police officers can respond to a refusal to roll a car window down further.
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How far do you have to roll your window down to speak to a police officer during a traffic stop?

Brighton, CO

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The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

A Tennessee woman who was fired for refusing BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate received a nearly $700,000 settlement.

Tennessee woman awarded nearly $700k after being fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine requirement

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