Atlanta, GA

Rockdale County, GA

Georgia State

A Georgia woman was left with painful injuries after being attacked by a group of brown recluse spiders while she was cleaning out her shed in early July. Jessica Rogue told WANF she was trying to wipe away a large cobweb when the spiders jumped at her, biting her in the face.

Woman Suffers Horrifying Injuries After Highly-Venomous Spiders Attack Her

Alabama State

Blount County, AL

The Independent

An Alabama mother has been sentenced to decades behind bars after she left her toddler with her abusive partner, only for her to stop for cigarettes on the way to the hospital, where he died days later.Samantha McCormack, 30, was sentenced by a Blount County judge to serve 25 years in a state correctional facility in connection to the killing of her 18-month-old son, Enzo McCormack, five years ago.She had previously pleaded guilty to felony murder during the course of child abuse.Her partner at the time, 32-year-old Robert Keith Elmore Jr, has already been convicted in 2023 of capital murder...

An Alabama mom stopped to buy cigarettes while driving her dying son to ER. Now she’ll spend decades behind bars for his death

Carroll County, GA

Law & Crime

Jessica Marie Bailey and Steve Bailey allegedly kept their kids in a sweltering Georgia trailer where the couple hoarded food and air conditioning.
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Grandma told 911 she was 'tired of taking care of all these kids,' leading to arrest of their parents

Many try to find reasons to skip work for a day or two but rarely get away with it. But one man stunned people by not turning up for work for at least six years. No one knew about it until he was due to be awarded for 20 years of loyalty and dedicated service, reported The Guardian. The incident that came to light in 2010 involved a man named Joaquin Garcia, a 69-year-old engineer in Spain, who was working for the local government.

Man skips work for six years and goes unnoticed until employers decide to honor his long service

Bacon County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

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

North Carolina State

Stokes County, NC

BIN: Black Information Network

An investigation has been launched after a North Carolina middle school student wrote a racial slur on a Black girl's arm.

N-Word Written On Black Girl's Arm In 'Big, Bold' Letters At Yearbook Party

Daytona Beach, FL

A 31-year-old Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly dropped a young boy from a second story balcony in order to "scare him a little bit," Daytona Beach police allege.
The post Man who dropped young boy head-first off 2nd story balcony at resort was trying to ‘scare him a little bit’: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Man who dropped young boy head-first off 2nd story balcony at resort was trying to 'scare him a little bit': Police

Kentucky State

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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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

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

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

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

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Marietta, GA

DeanLand

Here's a Georgia history mystery with an Independence Day twist. How did a US patriot soldier who helped defeat the British in the War of Independence end up buried in Marietta, when:

Georgia Governor Fought for US Independence, Buried in Marietta 100 Years After Death

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Tupelo, MS - July 3, 2024. According to Tupelo Police Department officials, an arrest has been made following an investigation into embezzlement allegations at Titan Storage located on 2074 North Gloster Street. The incident, reported on June 10, 2024, involved the alleged embezzlement of approximately $1,200 from the business.

Embezzlement Arrest Made: Tupelo Police Department Reports

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. This is because they have the opportunity to rescue many dogs, but only if they have space for them.

Local Dog Rescue Reveals They're "Desperate For More Foster Homes"

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester man faces multiple assault charges in connection with a 2-month old baby. On July 7, at approximately 3 p.m. an unresponsive baby boy was brought to Elliot Hospital.

Man Accused of Assaulting Infant

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Winder, GA

TravelNoire

A 20-year-old man from Winder, Georgia, who was reported missing at Lake Lanier, has been found safe. Zachary Rutledge was discovered by a Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy early Tuesday morning after spending a night in the park. The incident began on Monday evening at Burton Mill Park on Lake Lanier. Rutledge and his friends were enjoying a swim when they lost track of him around 8:30 p.m.

Missing Swimmer At Lake Lanier Found After Tense Overnight Ordeal

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Man arrested in fatal shooting of wife in Rockdale County, deputies say

CONYERS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was arrested in the fatal shooting of his wife at a Rockdale County home Sunday...

Man arrested in fatal shooting of wife in Rockdale County, deputies say

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