Police charged a woman this week for an arson that happened three weeks ago. According to the investigator, the Tyner apartment tenant told him that he had told Rebekah Wilson to move out. He helped load her belongings into a car and waited for her to join him. He chose to go back inside at … Read more
District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that two teenagers have been indicted for shooting a 7-year-old girl outside a Starbucks in Harlem last month. 17-year-old Separate indictments charge True Womack and 19-year-old Daniel Idowu with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and criminal possession of a firearm, according to Bragg. “As alleged, Daniel Idowu and True Womack … Read more
Port Arthur police caught a teenage gunman who allegedly attempted to steal a mail truck but couldn’t figure out how to shift the gears and drive away. Kenyon Washington, 18, of Port Arthur, is in jail on charges of aggravated robbery. Magistrate Marc DeRouen placed the bond at $50,000. DeRouen gave the affidavit for Washington’s … Read more
A Pasadena man accused of kidnapping and then killing his ex-girlfriend will stand trial this week. ABC13 found that Maira Gutierrez had repeatedly called the police for assistance before her murder two years ago. Gutierrez left behind four children. “It ripped a large chunk out of every one of our hearts. Jimmy Puente, Gutierrez’s ex-husband … Read more
A deadly crash occurred south of San Tan Valley on Monday morning, involving up to five vehicles. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident began at around 8 a.m. when a reckless driver was reported swerving on Hunt Highway. A sheriff’s deputy spotted the driver, who allegedly nearly collided with the deputy … Read more
A former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from Cordova, Tennessee, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for tampering with a vial of Benadryl while on duty. Cleola Hogan, 40, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after admitting to replacing the medication with saline solution, endangering patients who required … Read more
Life is filled with unexpected turns and mistakes. What distinguishes successful people is their willingness to improve after making mistakes. Afrika Owes is a shining example of how determination and hard work can transform your life. Good Morning America reported that Owes arrived at Rikers Island, a correctional prison in New York, at the age … Read more
A Chinese national orchestrated a complex fraud scheme that financially devastated elderly victims in Florida and other states, highlighting the growing menace of elder fraud. Xiao Kun Cheung, 58, is facing federal accusations of conspiring to commit wire fraud, receiving the proceeds of extortion, and possessing controlled substances. If convicted, Cheung faces up to 20 … Read more
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has indicted four people in connection with the Felony Lane Gang, a nationwide crime ring accused of a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries around our region. The group began in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “It’s very brazen. They had no shame. They go out wherever they can,” Rosemary Taddeo said. The thefts … Read more
A Texas police officer was slain in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop, according to the department. Officer Jacob Candanoza, 28, passed away on Monday due to injuries he sustained during a traffic stop on South State Highway 34 at 11 p.m. on Sunday, according to a news release on … Read more