America Today Staff 
A man in Bridgeport Township is facing criminal charges after authorities say he abandoned a group of puppies outdoors during winter weather. Prosecutors allege that Dylan J. Howey, 31, left seven puppies in a plastic container on a private property along Baker Road on Jan. 6. Puppies left in tote in snowy conditions According to … Read more
Authorities in Saginaw Township are investigating after a man was discovered unresponsive inside a parked vehicle at a local pharmacy. Police were called around 6:53 p.m. on March 16 to a Walgreens store located on State Street, where employees reported a possible deceased individual inside a vehicle. Body discovered after several days Officers arrived at … Read more
A driver in Grass Lake was arrested for suspected drunken driving following a rollover crash that he claimed was caused by a road rage confrontation. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:06 p.m. on March 14 to a single-vehicle crash along Grass Lake Road near Barber Road. Driver claims road rage … Read more
Two people were wounded in a shooting Sunday night near the Santa Monica Pier, authorities said. Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. Investigators said the shooting occurred after a large altercation involving several individuals. Victims hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Police said two people suffered gunshot … Read more
Officials in Lexington have agreed to lower a fine issued to the owner of an apartment complex where a fatal gas leak occurred last summer, settling the case months after the building was condemned. The penalty against Oxford KDR LLC, which owns the Oxford Circle Apartments, was originally set at $10,025 following a city inspection … Read more
Three people were taken to a hospital Friday afternoon after a crash involving a police cruiser in Madison County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Authorities said the collision occurred shortly before 4 p.m. when a marked patrol vehicle from the Cave City Police Department was traveling west on Lancaster Road. Patrol vehicle turning when … Read more
Authorities in Boone County confirmed that a missing 9-year-old girl was found dead in a pond Saturday evening following a large search operation that began the previous day. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said search teams discovered the body of Jenny Dim around 7:30 p.m. in a pond located near her home. The recovery was carried … Read more
Wildlife officials in Monrovia captured a mother bear and her two cubs Sunday, a day after a woman was scratched during an encounter while walking her dog in a residential neighborhood. According to Monrovia Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Saturday near Oakglade and Ridgeside drives. Authorities said the bear swiped at a … Read more
Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents about a growing crime trend known as “bank jugging,” in which thieves target people shortly after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. The warning was issued by the Bell Police Department, which said recent reports show suspects closely monitoring customers who withdraw money before following them … Read more
A woman was found dead inside a home in Twentynine Palms, and authorities have arrested a man in connection with her death, officials said. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded around 8 a.m. on March 13 to the 6500 block of Adobe Road after receiving a call about a vehicle check. When … Read more