South Carolina State

Oconee County, SC

Columbus, OH

Colorado State

Cheyenne, WY

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, the U.S Attorney’s Office District of Wyoming released the recent sentencings of two people, including one Cheyenne resident. Martin Anthony Martinez, Jr., 32, of Cheyenne, was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence on July 9. Based on court documents, beginning in June 2023, Martinez came to the attention of task force officers with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration when he kept coming up during investigative interviews.

Federal courts hand down sentences in fentanyl trafficking cases

Oklahoma State

Travis County, TX

An Oklahoma judge who was indicted for drive-by shootings has been charged with more crimes including gross neglect of duty, corruption and misuse of his position. Judge Brian Lovell was previously arrested almost a year ago in September 2023 for shooting cars that were parked at an intersection. It is alleged that six cars in Travis County, Texas, were shot.

Oklahoma Judge Charged For 2 Drive-By Shootings, Corruption, And For Having Relations In Courthouse With Staff

Las Vegas, NV

At rush hour on Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a man who was running into traffic on U.S. Highway 95. Police believed the man, Dylan Thomas Branson, was suicidal. An officer chased the man and took him down, but in a struggle at U.S. 95 and Charleston Boulevard, the officer’s gun went off, and he was wounded, Metro previously said.

Las Vegas Police Honors Officers who Rushed to Help Wounded Colleague

This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 800-273-8255. People are available to talk 24/7. (NewsNation) — Mica Miller’s family has responded to last week’s John-Paul...

Mica Miller’s sister: We have evidence Pastor JP lied

Chuck Connors was born on April 10, 1921, in New York City's Brooklyn district. His parents Alban and Marcella were immigrants of Irish descent, and raised him along with his younger sister, Gloria. 2 / 10. Chuck Connors. Before pursuing an acting career, Connor was a huge baseball enthusiast, particularly...

'The Rifleman': A Look At Chuck Connors' Cause Of Death

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Baldwyn, MS

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A Baldwyn man has been charged with kidnapping and assault involving his spouse according to a press release from the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department. On July 27th, 2024 Deputy Ethan Hester took a report from a victim that came to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Local man charged with kidnapping and assault

Rhode Island State

Law & Crime

An attorney from Massachusetts is accused of trying to smuggle drug-infused paper to a man incarcerated in a Rhode Island federal prison.
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Attorney caught smuggling drug-soaked papers disguised as legal docs into prison at 4:20, came up with Staples story but had no receipt: Feds

WASHINGTON — The FBI has not yet determined a motive in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, an agency official said at a joint Senate hearing Tuesday as lawmakers pressed for answers on apparent security failures. While the gunman’s motive remains under investigation, Paul Abbate, deputy director...

FBI: No Definitive Motive for Shooter in Trump Assassination Attempt

Kansas State

Sangamon County, IL

Bossip

Listen, everything about the killing of Sonya Massey by now-former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is infuriating. But the fury spawned by the police body-cam footage that shows definitively that Grayson had absolutely no reason to pull his gun, let alone shoot Massy, aside, we should also be outraged at the evidence that indicates Grayson should never have been called to Massey’s home in the first place—because he shouldn’t have been a cop anymore even before that night.

F12: Sonya Massey’s Killer Worked For 6 Police Agencies In 4 Years And Was Discharged From Army For ‘Serious Misconduct’

Milwaukee, WI

Security and body camera footage captured a frantic shootout last month that erupted when Milwaukee police tried to arrest a suspect wanted for shooting two people. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. July 17 when police tracked down Jayuntae Gregory, 22, to a gas station, WISN-TV reports. The suspect was accused of shooting two family members the previous day.

Video: Shooting Suspect Opens Fire on Milwaukee Police at Gas Station

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

102.5 The Bone

Prosecutors in Illinois have released body camera footage showing law enforcement officers opening fire on an unarmed Black woman who called them for help.

Sonya Massey shooting: Deputy’s  body camera footage released

California State

OFFICER Magazine has a weekly law enforcement podcast, and it's available for readers to check out. Every Friday, The Lineup podcast rounds up the week's most intriguing law enforcement news and goes behind the headlines. Editorial Director Frank Borelli and Assistant Editor Joe Vince will look at the stories that have people talking, and they'll give their own takes on the topics, from discussing a police department's latest recruiting and retention efforts to putting a spotlight on a daring arrest.

The Lineup: A Chilling Glimpse at a Gunman's Killing Rampage

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

A Metro Police helicopter landed on a Las Vegas street today after the pilot heard the aircraft make a noise and felt a vibration, authorities said. The helicopter was on a routine flight over the southwest valley about 10:05 a.m. when the pilot and tactical flight officer heard the noise, police said.

Noise, Vibration Force Las Vegas Police Helicopter to Make Street Landing

Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE — Baltimore Police officers arriving at Fort Armistead Park in the early hours of March 26 pointed their flashlights into the water and tried to make sense of what they were looking at. “That’s something big time.”. “It sounded like a cannonball.”. “This is gonna be a...

Baltimore Police Bodycam Shows Rescue of Worker after Key Bridge Collapse

Weymouth, MA

Killer Emanuel Lopes was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison, with eligibility for parole after 40 years, for the 2018 rampage murders of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams. “Everyone makes choices in life. Mike chose to live a loyal and dedicated life,” Chesna’s...

Killer of Mass. Police Officer Gets Life in Prison for 2018 Rampage

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'A Cop's a Cop': S.C. Deputy Shot in Head Thank Public for Support

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has released a tribute video for Deputy Lucas Watts, who was shot in the head during a traffic stop last November and...

'A Cop's a Cop': S.C. Deputy Shot in Head Thank Public for Support

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