Authorities have identified a man whose body was discovered near a fire scene earlier this week on Saginaw’s east side. Victim Identified The Saginaw Police Department confirmed the victim as Gregory Mallett, a 46-year-old local resident. Body Discovered During Fire Response Emergency crews were initially dispatched around 11:40 a.m. on April 8 to extinguish a … Read more
The disappearance of a Michigan woman during a boating trip in the Bahamas has taken a troubling turn, with her husband now being held for continued questioning by authorities. Woman Vanishes During Boat Trip Lynette Hooker, 56, was reported missing after an incident on April 4 while traveling by dinghy with her husband between Hope … Read more
Students in the Springport Public Schools were dismissed early Friday after a reported threat involving an AR-15 prompted a lockdown across the district. Threat Triggers Immediate Lockdown According to the Springport Township Police Department, officials were alerted shortly before 10:20 a.m. on April 10 about a potential threat involving an individual allegedly planning to arrive … Read more
A deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation after being seen using what appeared to be a dating app during an active SWAT operation in Riverside County. Deputy’s Conduct Raises Concerns During Active Standoff The incident occurred Wednesday during a tense, hours-long standoff near Jurupa Valley High School. Authorities were responding to … Read more
LONDON, Kentucky — Randall Weddle, the mayor of London, is asking a court to move his felony campaign finance case out of Laurel County, arguing he was out of the country when the alleged violations occurred. Charges Linked to Campaign Contributions Weddle was indicted in March on four felony counts tied to excessive campaign donations. … Read more
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — A local restaurant owner has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a minor, according to the Lexington Police Department. Marcos Jesus Banulos Valdes, 59, faces a total of 21 charges, including: 17 counts of third-degree rape 4 counts of third-degree sodomy The charges involve a 17-year-old victim, authorities said. … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Liberty City that left a man hospitalized and led police to examine two separate locations connected to the incident. According to the Miami Police Department, the shooting occurred Wednesday evening, with officers first alerted just before 7:30 p.m. through a ShotSpotter detection system. Two Locations Linked to … Read more
MIAMI, Florida — As excitement builds for UFC 327, a South Florida martial arts academy is shaping the next generation of fighters—while teaching lessons that go far beyond the mat. At John Wai Martial Arts Academy, students—some as young as three years old—are learning not only self-defense techniques but also discipline, confidence, and emotional control. More … Read more
KALAMAZOO, Michigan — A judge expressed shock and disgust after viewing video evidence tied to a fatal shooting outside a child’s birthday party, as the accused gunman now faces trial. Nelson Devon Cobas, 37, has been bound over to circuit court following a preliminary hearing on April 9, according to Richard Santoni of the Kalamazoo County District … Read more
DETROIT, Michigan — A former substitute teacher from Clawson has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving the sexual exploitation of minors, after investigators say he used social media to solicit explicit content from teenage girls. Timothy Patrick Higle, 34, entered his guilty plea on April 8 in U.S. District Court. He faces a … Read more