Sentencing for ex-UIHC administrator in long-running identity theft case rescheduled

The sentencing of a former University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics administrator, who had been living under a stolen identity for over 35 years, has been rescheduled for January 31, 2025 in Iowa. Matthew Keirans, who is 58 years old, could potentially face a prison sentence ranging from a mandatory minimum of two years to … Read more

Teenager, 15, charged with multiple offenses following police chase and stolen car crash

Teen in Custody After High-Speed Chase Ends in Home Crash in Cedar Rapids A 15-year-old boy was arrested Saturday night after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that ended with a crash into a home. Cedar Rapids Police reported that the incident began shortly before 10:00 p.m. when officers stopped a … Read more

Community Gathers to Honor Slain Cheerleader Hailey Stephens, A Year After Tragedy

Memorial honors murdered 17-year-old Casa Grande cheerleader

To memorialize 17-year-old cheerleader Hailey Stephens, who was slain at a home party a year ago, people gathered at Casa Grande Union High School. Vanessa Stephens, Hailey’s mother, remarked, “I hear her laughing when I think of her.” A 14-year-old kid found guilty of her murder earlier this month received the maximum sentence, , which is … Read more

2 individuals found guilty in human smuggling case following death of Indian family from freezing temperatures on US-Canada border

2 individuals found guilty in human smuggling case following death of Indian family from freezing temperatures on US-Canada border

Two men were found guilty by a jury on Friday for their involvement in human smuggling , which resulted in the tragic deaths of a family of Indian migrants. The migrants froze to death while attempting to cross the Canada-U.S. border during a blizzard in 2022. The conviction highlights the seriousness of this international operation and … Read more

Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

Body discovered at Page Cemetery believed to be result of self-inflicted gunshot

The Page Police Department reports that on November 17, 2024, a man was discovered dead at the Page Cemetery  from a gunshot wound. It seems the wound was self-inflicted, and officers found the handgun at the site. Around 4:00 p.m., the Page Police Department was notified of the unresponsive person. Officers found the adult male … Read more

Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

Columbus Man Receives Over 11-Year Prison Sentence for Involvement in Drug Conspiracy Involving Arizona Mailed Packages

Ontario M. Yarbrough, a 26-year-old resident of Columbus, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by the U.S. District Court. He was found guilty of participating in a narcotics conspiracy that involved the mailing of kilogram quantities of drugs from Arizona to Columbus. According to court records, Yarbrough was found to have received and … Read more

Vandalism Shock: Mountain View High Targeted in Overnight Burglary

Overnight, Mountain View High School experiences vandalism and burglary

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for a suspect involved in a recent burglary at Mountain View High School during the night. According to a news release from the department, the PCSD was informed about a case of forced entry and vandalism at Mountain View, located within the Marana Unified School District. Maintenance … Read more

Connecticut couple accused of stealing almost $1 million worth of Lululemon merchandise in a nationwide theft scheme

A couple from Connecticut allegedly embarked on a two-month, cross-country theft spree, stealing nearly $1 million worth of merchandise from Lululemon, according to law enforcement authorities. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, got caught on November 14 for stealing high-end fitness apparel from stores in Minnesota, Utah, Colorado, New York, and Connecticut. The information … Read more

Former Partner Released on Bail After Shooting Man in Field: Victim Fearful for Safety of Himself and Family

A 23-year-old man from Texas, Elvis, is expressing his fear for his life after his former partner, Alexys, was released on bond. Alexys allegedly shot Elvis multiple times, causing him serious injuries. Elvis’s family reveals that he has undergone several surgeries, including one to remove a bullet from his chest on the same day Alexys … Read more