Rumson, NJ

Mountain View, CA

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to Darkhorse Press, four men renting an Airbnb in Gulfport have been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a shooting incident early. The arrest came after police responded to a report of gunfire at the residence, located in the 1100 block of 19th Street.

Four Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Shooting Incident at Gulfport Airbnb

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Hattiesburg, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to DarkHorse Press, Kenneth Taylor Jr., 45, was arrested early this morning by deputies from the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on charges of attempted murder and armed robbery. The arrest occurred just after midnight at a hotel located on the 100 block of Westover Drive in Hattiesburg.

Man Arrested Early This Morning on Attempted Murder and Armed Robbery Charges

Warner Robins, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently looking into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old man from Peach County. According to GBI officials, Warner Robins Police Department officers were dispatched to the 200 block of North Sixth Street on August 12, 2024, around 7:00 p.m. in response to a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered Mikhal Anthony Concepcion of Byron, who reportedly fired at the officers and into a home he had forcefully entered.

GBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Warner Robins

Berrien County, MI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Berrien County. According to GBI officials, a preliminary investigation revealed that a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Trooper initiated a traffic stop for speeding involving 53-year-old Roy Kyle Mathis, a resident of Berrien County. Mathis reportedly refused to stop, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, the Trooper performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, after which they attempted to remove Mathis from his vehicle.

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation Following High-Speed Chase in Berrien County

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

New York City, NY

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Smithtown, NY

New York Post

A former American Airlines aircraft mechanic was sentenced on Friday to nine years in prison after being convicted of trying to smuggle cocaine hidden beneath the cockpit of a flight to New York from Jamaica.

Paul Belloisi, 56, of Smithtown, New York, was sentenced by US District Judge Dora Irizarry in Brooklyn, after being convicted in May 2023 of conspiring to possess cocaine, conspiring to import cocaine and importing cocaine.

The case arose from a routine search of American flight 1349 following its Feb. 4, 2020 arrival at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, where Belloisi had been an American mechanic for...

American Airlines ex-mechanic gets 9 years prison for smuggling cocaine hidden under cockpit of JFK-bound flight

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Hollywood Unlocked

Marcee Gray — the mother of the 14-year-old suspect who was charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of four people at Georgia’s Apalachee High School — reportedly called her son’s school to warn them of an “extreme emergency” moments before her son opened fire. RELATED: Colin Gray, Father Of 14-Year-Old Apalachee High School ... Read more

Mother Of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Colt Gray Reportedly Called Apalachee High School To Warn Of ‘Extreme Emergency’ Moments Before Son Opened Fire

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Salem, OH

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

Washington, DC

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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

Brooklyn, NY

The Tragic Loss of Kshakes: Reflections on Gun Violence and Community Impact. On September 4th, 2024, Brooklyn was shaken by an act of violence that not only claimed the life of a beloved dancer known as Kshakes but also served as a stark reminder of the pervasive issues surrounding gun violence in urban environments. The tragic incident occurred outside a deli on Park Place, where Kshakes, a 31-year-old artist celebrated for his contributions to the local dance scene, was shot in the head alongside another victim, who fortunately survived. This event strikes at the heart of communities, raising questions about safety, the escalating nature of violence, and the fragility of life.

POPULAR NYC DANCER KSHAKES PASSED AWAY AFTER LOOSING FIGHT IN CRITICAL CONDITION AMID BROOKLYN DELI SHOOTING

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(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable little puppy full of love who is ready to take over your life. Noah is a one-year-old Miniature Pinscher who has unfortunately not had the easiest start to his life. He has already stayed with Great Dog Rescue New England for a time when his previous owner needed to spend time in the hospital for cancer treatment.

Little Miniature Pinscher Searching For Home After Owner Forced To Surrender

Lawrence Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

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

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

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Investigation continues in non-fatal police shooting of burglary suspect

The investigation into the shooting of a Rumson burglary suspect was continuing over the weekend as court documents and corrections...

Investigation continues in non-fatal police shooting of burglary suspect

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