Coffee County, GA

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Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

This weekend, a man from Pridgen was charged after he allegedly became aggressive toward local deputies who were working security detail at a location in Broxton. According to the report, the suspect threatened to kill the deputies during the incident, which led to his arrest.

Man Charged with Threatening Coffee County Sheriff's Office Deputies

Missouri State

Maryland Heights, MO

Authorities in Missouri announced veteran rapper Nelly had been arrested for alleged ecstasy possession and not having insurance. According to NBC News, the 49-year-old rapper, born Cornell Haynes II, was arrested around 4 a.m. on Wednesday. The Hot In Herre rapper was said to be in possession of four ecstasy...

Nelly responds to his arrest in Missouri

Minnesota State

TheDailyBeast

Kamala Harris’ veep pick, Tim Walz, has come out of the gates swinging, instantly earning the adoration of the internet with his small-town charm, his “pro-joy” messaging, and his everyman appeal as a typical Midwestern dad. But the Minnesota governor has more than himself to thank for the comforting public image that has captivated both Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans alike. Walz’s 23-year-old daughter, Hope, has helped catapult her father into Gen-Z stardom—even earning her own fanbase along the way.“Hi Minnesota, Governor Walz here,” he says in a video PSA for hands-free driving, filmed with Hope. “We’re making sure we remind...

Tim Walz’s 23-Year-Old Daughter Is Making Him a Gen Z Hit

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

Wisconsin State

The US Sun

A COUPLE left their nine-to-fives for life on the road with their two small children – they discovered a clever way to keep space private. They lived in a van with their newborn for three months before deciding to convert their second 40-foot bus. Chase and Mariajosé, a husband and wife duo, made themselves famous […]

My family of four is moving into a bus – I can still protect my kids’ privacy while spending months on the road

Colorado State

San Antonio, TX

Law & Crime

Garcia threw Domenic into a wall, fatally injuring the child. Dominic began vomiting what investigators described as a dark substance before he died a few hours later.
The post ‘I should kill your f—— a– right here!’: Dad of 5-year-old killed by mom’s boyfriend for not eating fast enough has emotional outburst during sentencing first appeared on Law & Crime.

‘I should kill your f------ a-- right here!’: Dad of 5-year-old killed by mom’s boyfriend for not eating fast enough has emotional outburst during sentencing

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

Louisiana State

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

School is back in session and parents are racing to get their kids to and from school, but now some need to be reminded to not be a bad parent.

Louisiana Schools Need to Have This Talk With Parents

Albert Lea, MN

Fox News

A Minnesota grandmother and former small business owner jailed for defying Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's COVID lockdown shares her story with America.

Minnesota grandma jailed for defying Walz COVID lockdown orders warns 'you do not want tyranny at this level'

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Crisp County, GA

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

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J. Souza

In a dramatic rescue operation captured on video, the Italian Coast Guard airlifted a pregnant woman from a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday. According to news reports, the woman, who was experiencing complications and "at risk of miscarriage", was successfully transported to a hospital for medical care.

Pregnant Woman Evacuated from Cruise Ship "At Risk of Miscarriage"

Appling County, GA

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

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Anaheim, CA

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 53-year-old third striker who Orange County prosecutors warned posed a significant risk to public safety due to his violent criminal history has been sentenced to 46 years to life for stabbing another man to death after two of his felony convictions were dismissed as a result of a judge allowing him to participate in a collaborative court program over the objection of prosecutors.

Third striker sentenced to 46 years to life after killing a man at an Anaheim sober living home

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam using main number

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, residents in the area are being targeted by an increase of scam calls. They say scammers have cloned...

St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam using main number

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