Former Washtenaw County sergeant likely would have been fired amid sexual assault probe

Former Washtenaw County sergeant likely would have been fired amid sexual assault probe

A former sergeant with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office in Washtenaw County, Michigan likely would have lost his job following an internal investigation if he had not resigned beforehand, according to state law enforcement records. The sergeant, Jeremy Yono, stepped down from his position on March 5, before the sheriff’s office completed its internal review … Read more

Woman and three children seriously injured in Richfield Township crash

Woman and three children seriously injured in Richfield Township crash

A woman and three young children were seriously hurt in a crash Thursday afternoon in Richfield Township, Michigan, authorities said. The collision occurred around 3:45 p.m. on March 12 at the intersection of North State Road and Clark Road, according to the Richfield Township Police Department. Vehicle struck from behind Police said a Chevrolet utility … Read more

Michigan parents push for sextortion education bill after teens’ deaths

Michigan parents push for sextortion education bill after teens’ deaths

Several parents in Michigan are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would require schools to educate students and families about the dangers of online sextortion, following the deaths of multiple teenagers. During a hearing before the Michigan House Government Operations Committee in Lansing, Michigan on March 12, parents shared personal stories while advocating for House … Read more

Infant dies after crash in Richfield Township

Infant dies after crash in Richfield Township

An 8-month-old child has died following a serious crash in Richfield Township, Michigan, according to local police. The collision occurred around 3:45 p.m. on March 12 at the intersection of North State Road and Clark Road, officials with the Richfield Township Police Department said. Rear-end crash injures multiple children Investigators said a Chevrolet utility truck … Read more

Former University of Kentucky student charged with manslaughter after infant’s death, indictment says

Former University of Kentucky student charged with manslaughter after infant’s death, indictment says

A former student-athlete at University of Kentucky was acting under what a grand jury described as “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time of her infant’s death last year, according to newly released indictment documents. The Fayette County, Kentucky grand jury indicted Laken Snelling, 22, on several charges, including first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with … Read more

Tennessee truck driver charged after tow truck technician killed in hit-and-run crash on Kentucky interstate

Tennessee truck driver charged after tow truck technician killed in hit-and-run crash on Kentucky interstate

A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after a tow truck technician was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer along a Kentucky interstate early Wednesday. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 6:50 a.m. Central Time on Interstate 165 near the Ohio County line in western Kentucky. Authorities said David Fischer, … Read more

Riverside County deputies introduce new pursuit-stopping device called ‘The Grappler’

Riverside County deputies introduce new pursuit-stopping device called ‘The Grappler’

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has begun using a new tool designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles during police pursuits. The device, known as “The Grappler,” aims to reduce the risks that high-speed chases pose to officers and the public. According to authorities, the Grappler is mounted on the front of a patrol vehicle. When … Read more

New polls show Hilton, Steyer and Swalwell emerging in California governor’s race

New polls show Hilton, Steyer and Swalwell emerging in California governor’s race

New polling suggests that Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and Eric Swalwell are among the leading candidates in the race for governor of California as the state’s June primary approaches. Under California’s primary election system, all candidates compete on the same ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election regardless of party … Read more

Authorities search for suspects in Paramount strip mall arson

Authorities search for suspects in Paramount strip mall arson

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects believed to be involved in an arson attack at a strip mall in Paramount, California. According to authorities, the fire occurred early on the morning of Feb. 24 in the 7900 block of Alondra Boulevard. Detectives say the … Read more