A man who was wanted for murder in Mississippi was detained in Memphis by the U.S. Marshals Service, reports say. Tony Lott, 18, is accused of shooting Jerrian King on October 25 in Greeneville, Mississippi. Five days after the fatal shooting, the US Marshals issued a murder warrant for Lott. The USMS Gulf Coast Regional … Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has confirmed the first human cases of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in the state. The two individuals, who were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County, experienced mild symptoms, received treatment, and have fully recovered. This marks the first human cases … 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
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is taking another significant step toward the long-envisioned passenger rail line connecting Tucson and Phoenix. With the aid of a federal grant under the Corridor Identification and Development Program, ADOT is collaborating with transportation authorities across Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties to refine the project’s scope and feasibility. The … 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 New York City judge dismissed the manslaughter charge against subway good Samaritan Daniel Penny and directed the jury to explore a negligent homicide charge after the jury deadlocked on the manslaughter accusation. Do you think this is a case of heroism or homicide? Reference Article
A Pennsylvania man wanted by several police departments, including State College, was apprehended in Florida last week. South Daytona Beach Police arrested Michael Lloyd, 43, and lodged him in the Volusia County Correctional Facility on four warrants out of Pennsylvania. Less than two weeks ago, State College police issued a news release regarding Lloyd. Authorities … 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
A man lost his life on Monday morning following a series of reckless driving incidents that culminated in a multi-vehicle crash on Hunt Highway in Pinal County. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 52-year-old Steven Berbaum was observed driving erratically around 8 a.m., speeding, swerving, and nearly running other vehicles off the road. … 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