Dallas, TX

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

Eight-Year Operation Busted by Federal Authorities. In a case that underscores the challenges of combating international drug trafficking, four flight attendants have pleaded guilty to smuggling nearly $7 million in drug money to the Dominican Republic over an eight-year period. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the guilty pleas, marking the end of a significant investigation.

New York: Four flight attendants plead guilty to smuggling $7 million in drug money to Dominican Republic

Texas State

Tucson, AZ

The Hill

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been transferred to a prison in Texas after surviving a stabbing in an Arizona facility. Chauvin was convicted in April 2021 of murdering George Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes. He was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison…

Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas after prison stabbing

Chicago, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) – The son of infamous Sinaloa cartel drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was in federal court in Chicago where he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges on Tuesday.Both Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his father's old business partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, were arrested after exiting a plane in El Paso, Texas last Thursday.Lopez was shackled in an orange jumpsuit in court on Tuesday and said he was innocent. He also explained, in fluent English, how he has thyroid and blood pressure issues.Attorneys for the goateed son of "El Chapo" pushed back hard on allegations...

Son of "El Chapo," leader of Sinaloa cartel, appears in federal court

Boston, MA

Andover, MA

A truck driver and a passenger are facing federal charges related to drug trafficking after an undercover operation in Massachusetts this week. On July 29, 2024, Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, were arrested and each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substance, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts.

Undercover agents intercept $10.5 million in cocaine from semi truck during sting operation

El Paso, TX

CBS Sacramento

The United States managed to arrest Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors - and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over.It's part of the long, strange saga of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, who unexpectedly appeared on a flight that landed near El Paso, Texas, in July. That private plane flight was arranged by another drug capo who decided to turn himself in.U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López — a son of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán — flew to the United States to turn...

Sinaloa cartel leader's case takes strange twist after U.S. arrest

Denver, CO

New York Post

The violent Tren de Aragua gang, running rife across the Big Apple, is expanding its reach across the US — and is being tied to a brutal Colorado jewelry store heist in which two female staffers were pistol-whipped and threatened with death.

The Venezuelan prison gang was tied to the caught-on-camera Denver heist from June 25 when a suspect, Jean Torres Roman, 21, was arrested in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and turned over to the Denver County Sheriff’s Office last week.

Roman crossed the border illegally in 2023 — but was only identified as a member of Tren de Aragua early last...

Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua eyed in Denver jewelry store robbery as group expands reach across US

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Los Angeles, CA

California State

USA TODAY

The Justice Department announced it had charged at least six people with 46 felonies in an international scheme it called "crime tourism."

Concierge for criminals: Feds say ring gave thieves cars, maps to upscale homes across US

Latin Times

Top cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada appeared on Thursday before a U.S. court in El Paso, Texas, after pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges last week following his bombshell arrest in late July. Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, appeared in a wheelchair and a navy sweatshirt that...

Top cartel leader 'El Mayo' appears in U.S. court in a wheelchair after pleading not guilty

Florida State

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

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

DC News Now

Seven inmates at a prison in Juarez, Mexico, were injured during a fight between rival factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel on Sunday, Chihuahua state police said.

Fight between Sinaloa cartel members leaves 7 injured at Juarez 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

San Antonio, TX

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Guatemalan police arrested seven linked to a 2022 smuggling tragedy in Texas where 53 migrants died in a tractor-trailer.

Smuggling ringleader arrested for Texas migrant death tragedy

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

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

Colorado State

Spicewood, TX

A nationwide search for a missing Texas woman concluded successfully early Tuesday morning when authorities located Brenna Swindell, 29, unharmed in Oregon. Her ex-boyfriend, Morgan Guidry, who had been with her at the time of her disappearance, was taken into custody, according to law enforcement. According to a timeline provided...

Missing Texas woman found alive and safe after multi-state search; ex-boyfriend arrested

Sean Kingston wasn't wasting any time. Earlier this year, federal authorities raided Sean Kingston's Florida home, resulting in the arrest of both him and his mother Janice Turner. In July, a Grand Jury indicted them on multiple federal charges. They each face one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud for allegedly scamming businesses out of over $1 million worth of goods.

Sean Kingston Sprints Out Of Court After Pleading Not Guilty To Fraud: Watch

Wisconsin State

Frederick, CO

NewsNation

Chris Watts described his wife Shanann, as a “control freak," according to handwritten notes.

Convicted killer Chris Watts blames wife for him murdering her, daughters

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

Irving, TX

Mesquite, TX

Duncanville, TX

Balch Springs, TX

Hutchins, TX

Lancaster, TX

Garland, TX

NewsWest 9

NewsBreak

Dallas man pleads guilty to defrauding investors out of $27M-plus in oil, gas and water rights scams, feds say

DALLAS — A Dallas man pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding investors out of more than $27 million in oil and gas and water rights scams, federal...

Dallas man pleads guilty to defrauding investors out of $27M-plus in oil, gas and water rights scams, feds say

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