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CDCR/ MEGA Scott Peterson is breaking his silence 20 years after being convicted for the murder of wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child. Peacock announced on Monday, July 29, that Scott, 51, spoke out from prison in their upcoming true crime documentary Face to Face With Scott Peterson. The interview footage will be the […]

Convicted Murderer Scott Peterson Breaks Silence in Docuseries 20 Years After Wife Laci’s Death

Loudoun County, VA

Sterling, VA

WashingtonExaminer

A Salvadoran man, who is accused of killing a Virginia grandmother during a fatal carjacking this week, has been living in the United States illegally. Jose Aguilar-Martinez, 21, was arraigned on a felony carjacking charge and the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson is expected to to file additional charges in the fatal Sunday encounter […]

Virginia grandmother killed by undocumented immigrant in carjacking

Georgia State

Carroll County, GA

Wynonna Judd’s daughter, Grace Kelly, just can’t seem to stay out of the lineup. She was arrested again on August 3rd in Carroll County, Georgia, this time for 3 misdemeanor charges. Those charges include driving with a suspended license, improper use of motorcycle equipment and fleeing or attempting...

Wynonna’s Daughter in Jail Again

Fauquier County, VA

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Catlett, VA

Tracy Leicher

FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Catlett teenager on Friday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred August 9, 2024.

Horrific Crash Claims Life of Teen Driver

Virginia State

Ashburn, VA

UPI News

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Toby Shane Kessler after the 39-year-old was allegedly seen breaking into the Ashburn building that houses Virginia's Trump for President campaign.

Suspect identified in break-in at Trump's Virginia campaign office

Petersburg, VA

In some parts of Virginia, the problem of whole neighborhoods being left empty is becoming a bigger problem. One example that comes to mind is the Battersea area in Petersburg, which has had a lot of problems because of the number of abandoned homes there. This piece talks about what happens when people leave their neighborhoods, what causes this problem, and what is being done to fix it.

Virginia’s Ghost Town An Entire Neighborhood Left Abandoned

Alabama State

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Centre, AL

The World Around Jae and Beyond

(Alabama)- On August 15, 2024, the Alabama Department of Justice reported a former police officer was charged with participating in a scheme to plant drugs on innocent motorists to fabricate drug arrests.

Former Alabama Officer Charged in Drug-Planting Scheme Targeting Innocent Motorists

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Manassas Park, VA

102.5 The Bone

A 28-year-old mother has been missing for two weeks under what police in Virginia said are believed to be "involuntary" circumstances. Mamta Kafle was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park, Virginia, about 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C, the Manassas Park Police Department said. She hasn't had any contact with family or friends since then, police said. Authorities said they believe Kafle is "involuntarily" missing, citing the length of time since she's been seen. "Investigators have conducted several follow-ups with neighbors, friends, co-workers and the husband," police said in a statement. "The investigators are also utilizing several investigative tools to help in an attempt to locate Mamta Kafle."

28-year-old mother 'involuntarily' missing for 2 weeks, police say

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Modesto, CA

The 2002 disappearance of Laci Peterson is back in the spotlight due to a new Netflix documentary series, "American Murder: Laci Peterson," which premiered on Aug. 14. Directed by Skye Borgman, the three-episode series features interviews with members of Laci and Scott Peterson's families, as well as investigators on the case, as they try to piece together what happened on that Christmas Eve, more than two decades ago.

Scott Peterson now: What happened after Laci Peterson murder conviction?

Sangamon County, IL

Newly released audio recordings show the former Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was previously reprimanded at another agency for filing an inaccurate report about a traffic stop and pursuit.

Recording shows deputy who killed Sonya Massey was admonished for inaccurate traffic stop report at previous job

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Lafayette, IN

The US Sun

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Washington, DC

Military.com

The senior enlisted leader in charge of the Army branch that oversees operations across greater Washington, D.C., was fired late last week, the service confirmed to Military.com on Tuesday.Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp was relieved from her post Aug. 8 following an administrative investigation, Bernhard Lashleyleidner, a spokesperson for the Military District of Washington, said in an email. She was dismissed "due to a loss of trust and confidence in her leadership," Lashleyleidner said, using the military's catchall term for why a leader may be unfit to hold a position of authority.Lashleyleidner declined to answer why Knapp was under investigation...

Top Enlisted Leader of Army's Washington, DC, Branch Fired After Investigation

In Touch Weekly

Scott Peterson was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in 2004 for the deaths of his 8-month-pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor. Despite his life sentence, his parents, Lee and Jackie Peterson, have believed in their son’s innocence. Who Are Scott Peterson’s Parents?. Scott...

Standing Behind Him! Meet Scott Peterson’s Parents and Siblings Who Believe in His Innocence

Distractify

In a recorded phone call from jail, Wade Wilson told his ex-girlfriend Mila that it took two days for him to realize the gravity of his situation. He was arrested in October 2019 for the murders of two women, which he committed within hours of each other. Wilson also assaulted Mila after trying to convince her to flee with him. When Mila asked how long it took for his actions to sink in, Wilson revealed that he wasn't affected by what he did until he had been in jail for 48 hours. Wilson claimed that's when he became so distressed...

The Jury Who Convicted Wade Wilson Recommended the Death Penalty — When Will He Be Sentenced?

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Mitchell baptized by fire at first regular Spotsylvania School Board meeting

The Spotsylvania County School Board received a glimpse into the leadership style of new Superintendent Clint Mitchell at the first regular meeting of his tenure on...

Mitchell baptized by fire at first regular Spotsylvania School Board meeting

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