Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

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

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

TUCSON, Ariz. - Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say a Tucson woman who identified herself as "Queen of the South" has been returned to the U.S., years after she fled to Mexico. In a statement released on July 26, a spokesperson with the United States Attorney's Office said 33-year-old...

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

Grand Rapids, MI

WTAJ

An Allegan County woman who repeatedly passes herself off as a nurse – despite no formal training, can now add another title to her embellished resume — wanted felon.

Nurse imposter with fake diplomas skips sentencing

Rhode Island State

Law & Crime

An attorney from Massachusetts is accused of trying to smuggle drug-infused paper to a man incarcerated in a Rhode Island federal prison.
The post Attorney caught smuggling drug-soaked papers disguised as legal docs into prison at 4:20, came up with Staples story but had no receipt: Feds first appeared on Law & Crime.

Attorney caught smuggling drug-soaked papers disguised as legal docs into prison at 4:20, came up with Staples story but had no receipt: Feds

Henrico, NC

The Bendr Daily

Henrico, Va. — The reality TV world and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Autumn (Oxley) Crittendon, a former cast member of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant.” Crittendon, who captivated audiences with her journey on the show’s fifth season, passed away on Saturday at the age of 27.

Tragic Loss: '16 and Pregnant' Star Autumn Crittendon Passes Away at 27

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Manhattan, NY

A woman was arrested at the New York dental spa where she worked after allegedly receiving a shipment of a half pound of cocaine and fentanyl that she likely planned to resell, according to reports published on July 6. Madelyn Javier, 31, recently pleaded not guilty to charges, including two...

Dental worker arrested at work with package of illegal drugs

Colorado State

Cheyenne, WY

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, the U.S Attorney’s Office District of Wyoming released the recent sentencings of two people, including one Cheyenne resident. Martin Anthony Martinez, Jr., 32, of Cheyenne, was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence on July 9. Based on court documents, beginning in June 2023, Martinez came to the attention of task force officers with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration when he kept coming up during investigative interviews.

Federal courts hand down sentences in fentanyl trafficking cases

Nebraska State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

West Palm Beach, FL

The Independent

A man who broke into a Florida city hall in an attempted burglary has been caught thanks to a bag of cocaine.Jake Foster Machado, 34, was arrested Monday after breaking into the West Palm Beach City Hall on July 20. Two days later, a city employee found the bag of white powder inside commission chambers, prompting an evacuation of the premises while investigators tested the bag. The city sent a hazmat truck, police, fire units, and an ambulance to the city hall before clearing the area for re-entry.“It was interesting. That’s not something we have come across. I’ve never come...

Forget something? Suspect left behind cocaine during attempted burglary of Florida city hall

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?

North Carolina State

Fort Bragg, NC

Military Times

Christopher Hammond was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution and forfeiture for selling stolen equipment meant for his unit.

Army warrant officer sentenced for selling $2 million in stolen gear

Tennessee State

Las Vegas, NV

A man from North Carolina has been arrested in Las Vegas after trying to defraud a casino using a fraudulent check. The man, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, used a check with an original value of $174.80 to claim $865,000 in chips. Nadendla Presented a Fraudulent Check. Dharma Nadendla,...

NC Man Arrested in Vegas for Gambling with Fraudulent Check

CHIEF Judge Ramona V. Manglona of the District Court for the NMI has sentenced Lianpeng Zhang to 30 days' imprisonment for the charge of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens. Judge Manglona gave the defendant credit of nine days for time served. In addition, Zhang will be placed on one-year supervised...

Man sentenced to 30 days for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens

New Jersey State

Woodbridge Township, NJ

New Jersey authorities in a statement on Monday announced the arrest of a 51-year-old fugitive who had evaded capture for 15 years after he allegedly participated in a $150,000 steakhouse robbery. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger in the statement said that in 2014, Kofi Edwards of Trinidad and Tobago was...

Fugitive on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list apprehended after 15 years

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Billings, MT

MotorBiscuit


A court ruled that police can lie about why they pulled you over--or make up a reason altogether.
The post Police Can Use the ‘Criminal Activity Afoot’ Loophole to Lie About Their Reason for a Traffic Stop appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Police Can Use the ‘Criminal Activity Afoot’ Loophole to Lie About Their Reason for a Traffic Stop

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

NewsBreak

Drugs, stolen guns, DWI drivers taken off streets during operation

CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Several law enforcement agencies recently joined together to combat drugs, stolen guns, and DWI drivers. On Saturday, July 27,...

Drugs, stolen guns, DWI drivers taken off streets during operation

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