Utica, NY

Los Angeles Times

Police say an officer killed Nyah Mway, 13, a Karen refugee from Myanmar, after a chase and 'ground struggle' Friday night in Utica, N.Y.

Video shows N.Y. officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground. Police say he pointed a replica gun

New Jersey State

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Chesterfield Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Modern, trauma-informed facility to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Chesterfield Township, N.J. – On June 13, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced a significant milestone in the development of a new women's correctional facility with the release of an open solicitation for design consultation. This step is crucial for providing the necessary architectural and engineering services for the project, which aims to create a modern, trauma-informed environment with centralized services and ample program space.

New Women's Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Township

Georgia State

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A 24-year-old man is currently in custody following an alleged physical altercation with his 16-year-old brother and threats to kill his stepfather. According to a copy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 25, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Paul Cady Road.

Douglas Man in Custody After Altercation with Brother and Allegedly Threatening Stepfather

Broward County, FL

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Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

Newark, NJ

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

Lebanon, MO

CJ Coombs

If you like catfish, it might be worth a trip to Dowd's Catfish & BBQ. Dowd's is located at 1760 West Elm Street in Lebanon, Missouri. Whether you're traveling to or from Branson or Springfield, if you feel like going out of your way, it's a 3-hour drive from Kansas City or a 2-hour, 20-minute drive from St. Louis.

Hearty Meals await at Dowd's Catfish and BBQ

Coffee County, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

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

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

BIN: Black Information Network

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis unfolded during an arrest in the parking lot of a condo building in Aurora, Colorado.

Family Seeking Justice For Black Man Killed By Officer While Holding Phone

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – A dispute over a guest invited to a child’s birthday party turned physical...
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Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Missouri State

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Melee In Parking Lot Leads To Sunday Stabbing

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