Ohio State

TooFab

Antonio Riano, who had been on the run from authorities for 20 years following a shooting death outside a local bar, left behind a family and thee children in Hamilton, Ohio.

Ohio Murder Suspect on Run for 20 Years Found Working as Police Officer in His Hometown

Tennessee State

Tennessee: Echoes of Tanasi and the Southwest Territory. Long before the arrival of European settlers, the land we now know as Tennessee was primarily inhabited by the Cherokee people. One significant Cherokee village, nestled along the banks of the Little Tennessee River, bore the name "Tanasi." This term, believed to mean "meeting place" or "river bend," would eventually evolve into "Tennessee" and become the state's official name upon its admission to the Union in 1796.

What Was Tennessee Called Before it Became a State?

Florida State

Taste of Country

Prank calls used to be part of growing up — you'd pick up the receiver on your landline and call a random number to ask if their refrigerator was running. Yes, they'd say — "Well, then you better go so you can catch it!," you'd respond. But one...

Eleven-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With 29 Felonies for Prank Calls

Colorado State

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Town Talks

A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.

North Carolina road named scariest drive in America

Consequence (formerly Consequence Of Sound)

The “brazen scheme” saw the defendant create “numerous false documents” in an effort to “extort a settlement from the Presley family.”
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Steal Graceland from Elvis Presley’s Family
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Woman Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Steal Graceland from Elvis Presley’s Family

Los Angeles, CA

Beverly Hills, CA

USA TODAY

An armed man engaged in a street fight in Los Angeles Wednesday was shot and killed by an off-duty cop, who tried to break up the fight, police say.

Off-duty California cop shoots and kills man involved in roadside brawl

Memphis, TN

A murder suspect on the lam for months fell through the ceiling of a Memphis home as authorities closed in on him, the US Marshals Service announced this week.

Fugitive murder suspect falls through ceiling trying to evade US marshals in Memphis

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Alabama State

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

Oak Ridge, TN

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to death after he kidnapped, raped, and tortured a woman before murdering her by strangulation. Trigger Warning: Contains distributing details about a murder. According to WATE, Sean Finnegan was convicted of multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, aggravated rape, and abuse of a corpse. Fellow...

Man Tortures Woman to Death, Stows Body in Freezer While Pausing for Smoke Breaks

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

The lead singer of a Los Angeles-based punk/thrash band stands accused of many charges, including kidnapping and vandalism, following a bizarre Yosemite crime spree.

Punk Singer Charged After Bizarre Crime Spree in National Park

Kimberly Philbrick was listed as the notary who signed off on an allegedly fraudulent loan with Lisa Marie Presley’s name, but Philbrick says her signature was forged.

Florida woman who helped save Graceland from auction says she’s also a victim

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — A second former Memphis police officer charged in the violent arrest and beating death of Tyre Nichols intends to change his plea to guilty, according to federal court documents.

Second former Memphis police officer is changing his plea to guilty in Tyre Nichols’ death

For months, authorities in Tennessee were on the hunt for a fugitive, wanted in connection with an April murder in Memphis. They found him on Monday, after he fell through the ceiling of the home in which he was hiding. Deario Wilkerson, 20, was uninjured after he came crashing down...

US suspect falls through ceiling as police search his home

Georgia State

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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

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

Mississippi State

Caledonia, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. State Auditor Shad White announced today that Megan Berry, the former Treasurer of the Caledonia Park Commission (CPC), has been arrested on charges of embezzlement.

Former Park Commission Treasurer Arrested for Embezzlement

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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Pursuit ends in arrest of Hamilton County auto theft suspect

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A pursuit during an attempted traffic stop led to the arrest of a Hamilton County auto theft suspect Tuesday, the sheriff's office...

Pursuit ends in arrest of Hamilton County auto theft suspect

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