Bachelor party dispute in Miami Beach turns violent, man arrested after stabbing

Bachelor party dispute in Miami Beach turns violent, man arrested after stabbing

A celebration in  Miami Beach took a violent turn when an argument between two friends escalated into a stabbing incident, according to police. Authorities say Olajuwon Dickerson, 32, from Massachusetts, was arrested following the altercation, which occurred early Sunday morning during a bachelor party weekend. Investigators report that the two men were spending time along Ocean … Read more

TSA official warns some airports could shut down if officers’ sick calls climb: “A serious situation”

Rising TSA absences spark concerns over possible airport disruptions

A senior official from the Transportation Security Administration has warned that increasing staff absences could disrupt operations at airports across the United States if the situation worsens. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said a surge in sick calls among security officers is already causing extended wait times at checkpoints nationwide. He noted that if absentee … Read more

Florida man loses U.S. citizenship over multimillion-dollar COVID relief fraud

Florida man loses U.S. citizenship over multimillion-dollar COVID relief fraud

A man from Fort Lauderdale has been stripped of his U.S. citizenship after a federal court determined he fraudulently obtained both pandemic relief funds and his naturalization status. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, 25, was found to have made false statements during the citizenship process while participating in a large-scale … Read more

Man killed in early morning shooting at Lapeer apartment complex

Man killed in early morning shooting at Lapeer apartment complex

Police in Lapeer are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a local apartment complex, leaving one man dead and another in custody. Officers responded around 1 a.m. on March 18 to the Silver Maple Village apartments on Dewey Street, where they discovered a 27-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to authorities. The … Read more

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend’s dogs, sending graphic image before arrest

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend’s dogs, sending graphic image before arrest

A man in Buena Vista Township has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and killing his former partner’s two dogs and sending her a disturbing photo of the aftermath, according to police. Investigators say the incident began shortly after midnight on March 16, when the 40-year-old suspect sent a message demanding his ex-girlfriend contact … Read more

Jury selection starts in long-delayed case over fatal Flint drive-by shooting of toddler

Jury selection starts in long-delayed case over fatal Flint drive-by shooting of toddler

Jury selection is now underway in Flint for the long-awaited trial of three men accused in the 2020 drive-by shooting that killed 3-year-old Messiah Williams. Prosecutors allege that London Walton, Camron Burnett, and Shamir Banks were involved in the shooting that struck the child inside his family’s home in October 2020. Authorities say the boy was … Read more

Michigan man accused of holding partner at gunpoint, making prostitution threats

Michigan man accused of holding partner at gunpoint, making prostitution threats

A man from Hampton Township has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a gun and attempting to coerce her into prostitution, according to police reports. The victim, a 34-year-old woman, reported the incident to the Hampton Township Public Safety Department on March 9. She told officers her live-in boyfriend, Marcelius … Read more

All lanes reopen after fatal pedestrian crash on I-30 in Dallas

All lanes reopen after fatal pedestrian crash on I-30 in Dallas

Traffic has resumed on Interstate 30 in Dallas after a pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed. The fatal incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of I-30 and Sylvan Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews shut down all westbound lanes for several hours while they responded … Read more

Kentucky prison employee charged after alleged sexual encounter with inmate

Kentucky prison employee charged after alleged sexual encounter with inmate

A staff member at the Kentucky State Penitentiary is facing criminal charges after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate, according to authorities. Alysta Mathis, 26, from Dawson Springs, has been charged with third-degree rape and third-degree sodomy. Court records identify her as a classification and treatment officer at the facility. The alleged … Read more