Rockland, ME

Columbus, OH

A 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Fosse Way, police say.

Six arrested after inmate dies at prison

Utica, NY

Rome, NY

The Independent

 A man who was allegedly spotted running around naked in a New York town has been arrested for the suspected murder of his girlfriend after she was found strangled to death in her home.Jeremy J. Kirch, 45, was apprehended by Rome police and taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. He was later charged with second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Elizabeth A. Gerling.Gerling was found dead in her bed on Tuesday morning at her home on Birch Circle in Rome, New York, deputies said. The elementary school principal is the daughter of a retired US...

Boyfriend arrested after elementary school principal found strangled to death in bed

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

South Carolina State

TheDailyBeast

Alex Murdaugh doesn’t seem to be having all too bad of a time in prison after he was convicted of murdering his wife and son—state records show he is playing chess and working in the prison, according to a new report from NBC.Murdaugh’s attorney Jim Griffin told NBC that Murdaugh is at the chessboard “all the time,” adding “he said ‘there are really good chess players in there.’” Murdaugh is also working as a ward keeper’s assistant, which earns him work credits that go towards reducing his sentence, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.“Alex is an affable guy....

Alex Murdaugh ‘Living it Up’ in Prison as Appeal Nears

Atwater, CA

A Federal Bureau of Prisons worker at a high-security penitentiary in California died on Friday after coming into contact with an “unknown substance” while working in the mailroom.Marc Fischer was at work handling mail at the US Penitentiary in Atwater on Friday when he reported feeling unwell. Despite a swift response from his colleagues and local emergency services, Fischer was tragically pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital later in the evening.Fischer, a US Coast Guard veteran, had worked at the agency for more than 23 years before his death, having joined on January 2, 2001.He leaves behind his...

Prison worker dies after coming into contact with unknown substance in mailroom

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NewsNinja

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Lafayette County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Boston, MA

CBS Boston

An inmate has been sentenced for his role in the deadly bludgeoning of infamous Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger in a West Virginia federal prison in 2018. The inmate, Paul J. DeCologero, was sentenced to more than four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to an assault charge. DeCologero faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.Prosecutors initially had said DeCologero and inmate Fotios "Freddy" Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head hours after he arrived at troubled USP Hazelton from another lockup in Florida, while another man, Sean McKinnon, served as...

Inmate sentenced in prison killing of infamous gangster "Whitey" Bulger

Flagler County, FL

Fox News

A deputy in Flagler County, Florida, has resigned after witnesses say he fell asleep while guarding an inmate, allowing the inmate to escape custody.

Florida deputy was 'likely sleeping' when inmate escaped hospital: sheriff

Alabama State

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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

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Wellington, FL

Akeena

In a turn of events that has left many locals surprised, Star Wellington LLC, the company behind two popular Italian restaurants in Wellington, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which owns Franco Italian Bistro and Victor’s Pizza Café, made the filing on August 23rd, citing over $2.4 million in debt against just over $300,000 in assets.

Florida Based Owner of Italian Restaurants Files for Bankruptcy

Los Angeles County, CA

Castaic, CA

 An inmate at a Los Angeles County jail was grazed by a bullet fired from a nearby FBI gun range, according to law enforcement officials. The inmate, who has not been identified, was injured on August 9 while sitting on a porch outside of a jail housing barrack at Pitchess Detention Center South Facility in Castaic, about 35 miles northwest of LA, according to a statement from the LA County Sheriff's Department. After the inmate reported their injury to jail staff, workers at the facility found several cars had also been hit by bullets. The severity of the inmate's...

Jail inmate hit by bullet from nearby FBI target practice

Dania Beach, FL

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Even though a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is technically a vacation, it is usually not a very relaxing one. Days are long, lines can be longer, crowds can be intense, and everything is incredibly expensive. While a lot of magical memories are made during a Disney vacation, tempers can quickly become short and lead to dangerous behavior.

Corrections Officer Arrested, Fired After Alleged Assault on Family at Disney World

Chicago, IL

The US Sun

A FUGITIVE who has evaded law enforcement officials since escaping custody two months ago has been arrested at a restaurant near the site hosting the Democratic National Convention. The shirtless criminal wanted for armed robbery and attempted murder charges in Mississippi was involved in an overnight standoff with Chicago police less than a mile from […]

Escaped inmate Joshua Zimmerman arrested near DNC after dodging cops by ‘posing as restaurant worker’ for over 70 days

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Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Federal inmates are once again being held at the Cumberland County Jail after a two-year pause, but no one at the facility is excited about it. The jail lost its lucrative contract with the U.S. Marshals Service in 2022 because of staffing shortages and other services the federal government found lacking at the facility.

Correctional officers union files complaint after jail contracts with U.S. marshals to house federal inmates

The Guardian

Legal action aims to force criminal justice department to air condition prisons, where 85,000 are at risk of heat illnesses

‘It’s torture’: brutal heat broils Texas prisons, killing dozens of inmates

Winder, GA

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

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Man charged, woman issued a summons after money used to bail inmate found to be counterfeit

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Two people in Rockland are accused of using counterfeit money to bail out an inmate from the Knox County Jail. According to...

Man charged, woman issued a summons after money used to bail inmate found to be counterfeit

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