Officials in Kentucky are warning that key treatment-based court programs could be eliminated if a proposed state budget moves forward without changes. The judicial branch says funding outlined in House Bill 504 may significantly reduce resources for court operations over the next two fiscal years. According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, the plan … Read more
A police helicopter played a key role in the arrest of suspects linked to a home invasion and assault in Flint, authorities said. According to the Michigan State Police, the incident unfolded on March 25 when a trooper monitoring from the air spotted a gray SUV driving recklessly near Saginaw Street and Carpenter Road. While … Read more
A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to flee while carrying a stolen handgun in North Branch. Authorities identified the suspect as Dylan Blackmer of Mayville. According to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 12:39 p.m. on March 26 to reports of a suspicious individual at an apartment … Read more
Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are actively searching for a suspect following an early morning shooting that left a woman injured. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday near Eastern Avenue and Logan Street. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had been shot. According to authorities, the victim was taken … Read more
A Texas man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after admitting to horrific crimes involving the abuse and exploitation of children he was trusted to care for. 80-Year Federal Sentence Handed Down According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 41-year-old Kevin Duane Pridemore received a total sentence of 80 years (960 months) in federal … Read more
Authorities in Los Angeles have installed new safety gates along downtown freeway ramps ahead of the upcoming “No Kings” protest, aiming to prevent dangerous situations seen during past demonstrations. New Safety Measures on 101 Freeway The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) confirmed that crews placed gates on multiple on- and off-ramps along the U.S. Route … Read more
A tragic helicopter crash off the coast of Kauai has left three people dead and two others injured, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and a federal investigation into the cause of the incident. Crash Occurs Near Remote Kalalau Beach According Kauai Fire Department Kauai Fire Department, the helicopter went down Thursday afternoon near Kalalau Beach, … Read more
A Florida man has been taken into custody after police say he threatened a neighbor with a sword during a heated argument, escalating what began as a neighborhood dispute into a serious criminal case. Argument Escalates Into Armed Threat According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call involving a weapon … Read more
A congressional ethics investigation has concluded that most allegations against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick have been substantiated, intensifying pressure on the Florida Democrat as she faces federal criminal charges tied to alleged misuse of pandemic relief funds. House Ethics Committee Confirms Majority of Allegations The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that an adjudicatory panel determined that the … Read more
A firefighter in Central Kentucky has been arrested after authorities say he fraudulently claimed overtime pay for more than a year, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in alleged losses to the city. Internal Audit Triggers Investigation The case came to light in Winchester when Fire Chief Christopher Whiteley alerted police about suspected financial … Read more