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White Chevrolet Equinox located in fatal New Castle hit-and-run investigation

12Sep

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Delaware

White Chevrolet Equinox located in fatal New Castle hit-and-run investigation

NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware State Police have located the suspect vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on September 8, 2025, on South Dupont Highway. The vehicle, identified as a white Chevrolet Equinox, was found unoccupied at a residence and has been secured as part of the ongoing investigation. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the incident and is actively seeking additional witnesses. Investigators are particularly interested in any dash camera or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the crash. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. Tips may also be shared via private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or through De...

Tennessee man pleads guilty in $3.4M COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme

12Sep

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Tennessee

Tennessee man pleads guilty in $3.4M COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme

KINGSPORT, TN – A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to tax and wire fraud charges for his role in a scheme that sought approximately $3.4 million in fraudulent COVID-19-related tax refunds. File Photo (July 2022) According to court documents and statements made in court, Edward Zanes, of Kingsport, conspired with others to exploit pandemic-era tax credits by creating phony businesses with no actual operations or employees. The fraudulent entities were used to file false tax returns claiming refunds through the employee retention credit and the paid sick and family leave credit—programs designed to support businesses during the pandemic. Zanes assisted in preparing and filing multiple false tax returns and ensured they were sent to addresses he and his co-conspirators controlled. In...

New Orleans chiropractor sentenced to 7 years for health care fraud and unemployment scheme

12Sep

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Louisiana

New Orleans chiropractor sentenced to 7 years for health care fraud and unemployment scheme

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A federal judge sentenced chiropractor Dr. Benjamin Tekippe, 40, of New Orleans, to seven years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme and submitting false unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to court records and trial evidence, Tekippe owned and operated Metairie Chiropractic & Rehab and solicited Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) members with misleading offers of “free” massages. In reality, Tekippe billed BCBSLA for these massages—which were not covered services—as well as other chiropractic procedures that were either not performed or misrepresented. Prosecutors detailed that Tekippe submitted thousands of false claims, including billing for services while he was vacationing in Aruba ...

Austin officer shot, woman killed, suspect wounded in Zilker Park shooting and manhunt

12Sep

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Texas

Austin officer shot, woman killed, suspect wounded in Zilker Park shooting and manhunt

AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of September 10, 2025, in the 700 block of Azie Morton Road near Zilker Park. According to APD, officers were conducting a curfew check around 3:31 a.m. when they located a stolen vehicle. After calling for a tow, most officers departed to patrol other areas while Officer Adam Reinhart remained at the scene. At approximately 4:10 a.m., two individuals approached the tow truck driver, claiming ownership of the vehicle. As they began walking into a wooded area, Officer Reinhart followed, issued verbal commands, and announced that they were detained. The female subject, identified as Kay Smith, 30, began walking toward the officer, whil...

Hot Springs man shot, suspect arrested after brief standoff

12Sep

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Arkansas

Hot Springs man shot, suspect arrested after brief standoff

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Officers with the Hot Springs Police Department responded to a reported shooting around 8 a.m. on September 10, 2025, at 148 Murray Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, identified as Lushian Woodson, who stated he had been shot. Medical personnel observed a gunshot wound to Woodson’s upper torso, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The department’s Criminal Investigations Division took over the case and identified 28-year-old John Lee Scott as the suspect. A warrant for Battery in the First Degree was issued for his arrest. On the evening of September 11, 2025, around 7:42 p.m., officers located Scott at 402 Quapaw Avenue. After a brief standoff, the Hot Springs Police Department SWAT Team took him into custody. Scott is cur...

Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and truck on FM-1960 East

12Sep

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Texas

Two killed in crash involving motorcycle and truck on FM-1960 East

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 8500 block of FM-1960 East. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the collision involved a motorcycle and a truck. One adult male was confirmed deceased at the scene. An adult female who was transported by Life Flight was later also confirmed deceased. The investigation is ongoing.

Arkansas inmate found dead at Cummins Unit; homicide investigation underway

11Sep

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Arkansas

Arkansas inmate found dead at Cummins Unit; homicide investigation underway

GOULD, AR – Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Cummins Unit. Joseph Fairchild, 21, was found non-responsive during a security check at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday, September 11. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Fairchild was serving a sentence for First-Degree Battery out of Pulaski County. A 25-year-old inmate who shared a cell with Fairchild has been identified as a suspect in the case. Fairchild’s body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the manner and cause of death.

Missing mother and daughter last seen in Judsonia found safe

11Sep

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Arkansas

Missing mother and daughter last seen in Judsonia found safe

JUDSONIA, AR – Taylor Mosley, 28, and her 7-year-old daughter, Jazzlen Mosley, who were the subjects of a Missing/Endangered Child Advisory issued by the Arkansas State Police, have been found safe. The advisory was initiated at the request of the White County Sheriff’s Office after the pair were last seen on September 2, 2025, near Raines Road in Judsonia. They were believed to be traveling with Landon Gleason in a 2013 black Chevrolet Cruze. Authorities have since confirmed that both Taylor and Jazzlen have been located and are safe. The advisory has been canceled. Note: Photo of mother and daughter were removed for their privacy.

Six alleged Unknown Vice Lords members indicted in gang-related shooting in Tennessee

11Sep

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Tennessee

Six alleged Unknown Vice Lords members indicted in gang-related shooting in Tennessee

MEMPHIS, TN – A nine-count federal indictment has been unsealed in the Western District of Tennessee, charging six alleged members of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) – Ghost Mob gang with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and firearms violations stemming from a retaliatory shooting in 2020. According to court documents, the UVL Ghost Mob, a subset of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation originating in Chicago, is accused of conducting a coordinated attack on rival gang members following a prior shooting that left four people injured. In the early hours of Sept. 7, 2020, the defendants allegedly opened fire on a rival gang member's residence with assault-style rifles, discharging 40 to 50 rounds. The act was captured on neighborhood security camera...

Man arrested after being found unconscious with gun in McDonald’s drive-thru

11Sep

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Texas

Man arrested after being found unconscious with gun in McDonald’s drive-thru

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was arrested after deputies found him unconscious with a handgun in his hand in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s in the 27500 block of Cypresswood Drive. The incident occurred around 11:12 p.m. on September 10, 2025. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded and located the male driver, identified as Cameron Bennett, passed out with a handgun in his left hand. Deputies secured the weapon before detaining him. According to Constable Mark Herman, Bennett was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 7. If you have any information, you are urged to contact Constable Mark Herman’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.