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For years, people incarcerated on the disciplinary tiers at David Wade Correctional Center in north Louisiana — including those with mental illness — were confined for too long in cells that were too small, sometimes without bedding or without anything except a paper gown.

‘Torturous’: Judge places solitary confinement and mental health care at David Wade prison under federal oversight

Colorado State

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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

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Dakota State

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Minnesota State

Latin Times

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate in the upcoming elections, leading all eyes across the political spectrum to him and his policy positions. Latinos in particular will be looking at his stance on several issues they have mentioned as key, with...

Where Tim Walz stands on immigration issues as he becomes the Democratic vice presidential nominee

El Paso, TX

A man named Roberto Esquivel from El Paso, Texas, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for the attempted murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent during a routine immigration stop in New Mexico. The court documents mentioned that on Jan. 5, 2023, 25-year-old Esquivel was stopped by...

El Paso Man Sentenced To 19 Years For Attempted Murder Of Border Patrol Agent

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Chicago, IL

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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?

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

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Florida State

Over $1 million worth of cocaine has washed ashore in the Florida Keys as a result of the strong winds that rocked parts of the state after Hurricane Debby made landfall on Monday, Customs and Border Patrol informed. Concretely, U.S. Border Patrol acting chief patrol Agent Samuel Briggs II said...

Good Samaritan turns in $1 million worth of cocaine found on Florida beach in aftermath of Hurricane Debby

Miami, FL

These bold people in Miami, Florida, skating in the pouring rain amid Hurricane Debby's landfall are definitely living by the definition of YOLO (you only live once). Who's that brave to skate while it's thundering and lightning outside? Not me!. © 2024 Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce...

Miami locals ignore Tropical Storm Debby to keep rollerskating, BBQing during downpour

Arizona State

Former President Donald Trump's campaign attorney, Jenna Ellis, has struck a deal with Arizona prosecutors to cooperate in the state's ongoing fake electors case. The Arizona Attorney General's office announced Monday that this agreement results in charges against her being dropped. Ellis, who previously pleaded not guilty to fraud, forgery,...

Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis strikes deal with Arizona AG in fake electors case

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Texas Senator Ted Cruz seems to be on the way to retain his seat in the November elections, as the latest polls show him with a relevant lead over his contender, Rep. Collin Allred. However, it is far from a done deal. FiveThirtyEight's survey aggregator shows that, in the latest...

Ted Cruz's chances of keeping his Texas Senate seat against Democrat challenger Colin Allred

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Lawsuit seeks to force Texas to air condition its prison system as inmates report deadly conditions

SEATTLE - Inmate advocacy groups in Texas began on July 30 a multi-day hearing in a lawsuit that seeks to force Texas to fully equip its...

Lawsuit seeks to force Texas to air condition its prison system as inmates report deadly conditions

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