Columbus, OH

Indianapolis, IN

Black Enterprise

'I think about the 7-year-old losing her life, and I think everybody asks the same question about the 7-year-old—why?'. Malik Halfacre, the man who killed members of his girlfriend’s family, including a 7-year-old girl, over a stimulus check, was sentenced to 145 years behind bars, Law and Crime reports.

Black Man Who Killed Girlfriend’s Family For $1K Stimulus Check Sentenced To 145 Years In Prison

Franklin County, OH

The Independent

An Ohio police officer who shot and killed a pregnant woman who was driving a car toward him has been indicted and charged with murder by a Franklin County grand jury. Connor Grubb, 29, has been charged in the August 24, 2023, murder of Ta'Kiya Young, 21, who was six-months pregnant when she and her unborn child were killed. The officer faces four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault, and two counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from last year’s shooting.The attorney representing Young's family, Sean Walton, said in a statement that the indictment was a step toward police...

Police officer charged with murder over shooting of pregnant Black woman at supermarket

Waller County, TX

Fox News

A Texas man was sentenced to four decades in prison as part of a plea agreement after pleading guilty to decapitating his newlywed wife in 2023.

Texas man sentenced to 40 years in prison for decapitating his wife, leaving her head in the shower

Laconia, NH

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InDepthNH.org

Editor’s note: The state Department of Safety issued the following news release at 6:09 p.m. Friday without identifying the child or any other circumstances in the case. Patch.com reporter Tony Schinella reported that the victim was Sherry Connor’s grandson, Dennis “Boo” Vaughan Jr., 5, saying he was the only unsolved death that is known to have occurred on that day in Laconia.

Authorities Say Woman Arrested in 2019 ‘Death of Juvenile,’ But Don’t Identify Child Victim

Las Vegas, NV

A jury has sentenced Robert Telles, a former Nevada politician found guilty of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas investigative reporter, to life in prison with eligibility of parole after a minimum of 20 years.

Ex-politician found guilty of murder in Vegas reporter’s stabbing death sentenced to life in prison

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

Law & Crime

Cops say a man was beaten in a bathroom with a baseball bat and repeatedly stabbed before a woman covered in blood at the scene claimed "I had to defend myself, dude."
The post ‘I had to defend myself, dude’: Instead of showering together, woman allegedly stuns man with bat and breaks off blade in his body in unprovoked attack first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I had to defend myself, dude': Instead of showering together, woman allegedly beat a man with baseball bat and stabbed him all over

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Nevada State

 One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in the 2016 murder of a person incarcerated at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday.The local county sheriff identified Anthony Williams, 41, as the third of the three people killed in Tuesday's fight at Nevada's maximum security prison in rural Ely. Nine other incarcerated people were injured.Prison and state officials have released few details since then, although White Pine County Sheriff Scott Henriod confirmed Friday that “all three decedents...

1 of 3 killed in Nevada prison brawl was white supremacist gang member who killed an inmate in 2016

Memphis, TN

A suspect wanted for murder was captured when he fell through the ceiling from an attic space where he had been hiding out, according to US Marshals. Deario Wilkerson, 20, was arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of Troy Cunningham, who was found shot dead in Memphis back on April 2.

Murder suspect captured after falling through the ceiling of attic he was hiding in

Kansas State

Saint Louis, MO

CBS News

A Missouri man was freed from prison Tuesday after his murder conviction was overturned after 34 years behind bars, despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there. "I never gave up because my family never gave up," Christopher Dunn said from the steps of the downtown St. Louis courthouse. "It's easy to give up in prison when you lose hope. But when the system throws you away, you have to ask yourself if you wanted to just settle for it or fight for it."As time progressed, Dunn said he missed being with family."I had some family members ...

Christopher Dunn freed from prison after murder conviction overturned

InsideEdition

Former sheriff Jamey Noel has pleaded guilty to 27 felonies in a massive corruption investigation led by Indiana State Police. But the judge wants to hear from victims before approving a plea deal with prosecutors.

Jamey Noel, Sheriff Accused of Stealing Millions, Agrees to Guilty Pleas in Massive Corruption Case

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Tennessee State

Mens Journal

A Tennessee murder suspect chose a strange hiding spot as U.S. Marshals deputies searched his home, which ultimately revealed him in an ironic twist.

Murder Suspect’s Unusual Hiding Spot Betrayed Him During Search

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Pittsburgh, PA

In a decisive move against large-scale drug trafficking, Racoco Williams, a 43-year-old Jamaican national, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. Williams’s conviction on six counts, including violations of the federal “Kingpin” statute for leading a continuing criminal enterprise, marks a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking.

Recidivist Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Missouri State

BIN: Black Information Network

A Missouri man has been freed after spending over 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Black Man Who Spent Over 30 Years In Jail For Murder He Didn't Commit Freed

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

NewsBreak

Man sentenced to prison after being found guilty in fatal East Price Hill shooting

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A man was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years in a deadly shooting in East...

Man sentenced to prison after being found guilty in fatal East Price Hill shooting

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