Shoppers at Westfield Fashion Square were briefly ordered to shelter in place Wednesday evening after a smash-and-grab robbery inside a Macy’s store, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Robbery Initially Mistaken for Shooting The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. at the shopping center on Riverside Drive. Police initially responded to reports of a possible … Read more
Authorities in Ecuador have detained a Syrian national identified by the United States as a suspected member of Hezbollah, officials confirmed. The arrest was carried out during a joint operation involving immigration authorities and national police intelligence units, according to Interior Minister John Reimberg. Deportation Proceedings Underway The suspect, identified only by the initials M.K., … Read more
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is being held under strict isolation in a high-security federal detention unit in Brooklyn as he prepares to face serious criminal charges in the United States. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to appear in federal court in Manhattan, nearly three months after U.S. forces detained him following … Read more
A 38-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted multiple Ulta Beauty stores across metro Detroit, authorities announced. Cheaira Broughton admitted on March 12 to conducting a criminal enterprise, a felony that carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Organized “Push-Out” Theft Scheme According to the … Read more
Authorities are investigating allegations of sexual assault involving a minor at a residence in Grosse Ile Township, officials confirmed. The Grosse Ile Police Department said the incident reportedly took place on Friday night. Investigators have identified multiple suspects, though no arrests have been made so far. Limited Details Released Due to the sensitive nature of … Read more
Authorities are investigating the death of a female inmate at the Genesee County Jail, officials confirmed Thursday. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office announced the incident on March 26, though details surrounding the exact timing of the woman’s death while in custody have not yet been disclosed. Officials Say Death Not Considered Suspicious Sheriff Chris Swanson … Read more
Authorities say an autopsy conducted on Richard Lee Russ, a 59-year-old man found dead earlier this week, revealed no signs of physical trauma as the investigation continues. According to the Jackson Police Department, the cause of death has not yet been determined. Officials are now awaiting toxicology test results, which could take several weeks to … Read more
Former Bay County Historical Society director Mike Bacigalupo is facing a civil lawsuit alleging he improperly used $50,000 from the nonprofit organization for personal purposes. The legal action, filed in July 2025 by insurer Auto Owners Insurance Group in Bay County Circuit Court, claims Bacigalupo mismanaged funds that were entrusted to him during his tenure … Read more
STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday in connection with an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor in Stanislaus County, officials confirmed. Darin Van Arsdale, 34, of Lancaster, was taken into custody during a planned operation in Calabasas by detectives from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Special … Read more
EL SEGUNDO, CA — A local father says he was arrested earlier this month for taking safety into his own hands by installing stop signs and repainting crosswalks at a hazardous intersection near a park. Joseph Brandlin, a lifelong South Bay resident and single father, told CBS LA that he spent $1,000 of his own … Read more