Watsonville, CA

The Independent

The body of a 25-year-old mother has been found near a remote hiking trail in California, hours after her partner issued a chilling threat to police.  Lizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, was discovered in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Sunday morning by a hiker, outside the community of Corralitos, according to SFGATE. Sedano was mother to a three-year-old girl.Sheriff’s deputies responding to the scene identified the body as Sedano, who had been reported missing by police less than 24 hours earlier.“Sadly, the decedent has been identified as the missing woman from a Watsonville Police Department case, 25-year-old Lizbeth Arceo Sedano,”...

Missing mom’s body found near hiking trail in California mountains after partner made threat to cops

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Disneyland guests lose thousands of items every year. Sometimes their baby buggies are stolen and the guests never find them. The buggies are later abandoned in the park. So what happens to all those lost items?

Annual Disneyland Lost and Found Blowout Sale set for Aug. 3 at the Goodwill of Orange County Marketplace in Santa Ana

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

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Georgia State

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Santa Cruz, CA

Adventure On SI

One hiker tried to figure out how another could have been lost for 10 days in the Santa Cruz Mountains and live to tell the tale.

Hiker Tries To Figure Out How Someone Was Lost For 10 Days in Santa Cruz

Arizona State

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Nevada State

H. Mikel Feilen

I'm originally from the cornfields of Nebraska and my entire youthful existance - growing up in the 60s - I thought of California as - the - place to be. It was the land of opportunity, the Beach Boys, and hot babes my momma always warned me about.

Nevada Gains Residents Because California is Losing Its Charm

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS – State troopers are investigating after a vehicle was vandalized and nearly sabotaged...
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Vehicle vandalized, nails left under tires in Shenandoah Heights

California State

The Hill

Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District — the Colorado River’s biggest user — has signed off on a deal with the federal government that will leave sizable volumes of water in the basin’s largest reservoir. The board of directors for the district, which serves the Imperial...

Colorado River’s biggest user inks massive conservation agreement with federal government

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Sacramento, CA

Yolo County, CA

CBS Sacramento

WOODLAND — A Sikh leader in the Sacramento area says he was targeted in a highway shooting earlier in August and the California Highway Patrol are investigating the incident.Satinder Pal Singh Raju, from Woodland, is a leader of the group Sikhs for Justice, and involved in the Khalistan movement which aims to create a homeland for Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. Raju has been involved in referendum voting in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Calgary, Canada.On August 11, Raju was in the passenger seat of a truck traveling south on Interstate 505 and headed toward Vacaville for a late-night...

Sacramento-area Sikh leader says he was targeted in Yolo County shooting

Riverside County, CA

Perris, CA

A skydiving teacher and her student died in Southern California when “dust devils” got in the way of their tandem dive. On August 2, Devrey LaRiccia Chase, 28, and an unknown student who was attached to her during the tandem jump opened the parachute during their dive at Skydive Perris in Riverside County. Two small whirlwinds were then seen.

Flying Teacher and a Student in California Died When They Hit Dust Devils

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

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Mohave County to end contract with man in charge of ME’s office after MCSO investigates complaints

MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. - Controversy between funeral homes and the medical examiner’s office in Mohave County continues. Earlier this year, law enforcement said there was a...

Mohave County to end contract with man in charge of ME’s office after MCSO investigates complaints

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