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Texas parents arrested after leaving infant alone for nearly an hour on Florida beach

16Oct

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Florida, Texas

Texas parents arrested after leaving infant alone for nearly an hour on Florida beach

WALTON COUNTY, FLA — Two parents from Texas were arrested after leaving their six-month-old infant unattended on a beach in Miramar Beach for nearly an hour, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around noon on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the 4000 block of Sandestin Boulevard. Deputies responded to the area following reports of an infant left alone beneath a tent. Witnesses told authorities the child had been unattended while the parents walked down the beach with three other children. Good Samaritans remained with the infant and contacted law enforcement. Deputies arrived and waited for South Walton Fire District medics to assess the child. The parents later returned and admitted they had left the infant under the tent for a nap and lost track o...

Man shot while walking back to an apartment complex from a convenience store on Mesa Drive

16Oct

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Houston

Man shot while walking back to an apartment complex from a convenience store on Mesa Drive

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot just before midnight while walking back from a convenience store to an apartment complex in the 9700 block of Mesa Drive. https://youtu.be/KnhVLPZTsVk According to the Houston Police Department, the victim, believed to be about 20 years old, was on foot when someone, possibly in a black Tahoe, opened fire. He was struck in the buttocks and taken to the hospital, where he is expected to recover. The investigation is ongoing.

Grasonville woman sentenced after toddler drowned in inflatable pool while she painted walls inside home

15Oct

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Maryland

Grasonville woman sentenced after toddler drowned in inflatable pool while she painted walls inside home

GRASONVILLE, MD – A Grasonville woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of reckless endangerment and criminal neglect of a minor in connection with the 2024 drowning death of a toddler left outside unattended. On October 1, 2025, Marina Castanon Tomas was sentenced to two five-year sentences, to be served consecutively, following a jury trial in Queen Anne’s County. The charges stemmed from an incident on October 4, 2024, when emergency services were dispatched to Station Lane in Grasonville. Responders found a juvenile female, born January 11, 2023, face-down in an inflatable pool filled with water. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the child died several days later. According to the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff's Criminal In...

Man fatally shot outside 7-Eleven on Rutland Drive

15Oct

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Texas

Man fatally shot outside 7-Eleven on Rutland Drive

AUSTIN, TX – A man was fatally shot early Sunday morning outside a convenience store in north Austin, and police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect. The Austin Police Department responded at 3:11 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to the 7-Eleven located at 1822 Rutland Drive. Officers found a man lying in the parking lot next to his vehicle with gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Quinton Arnold, 37, was pronounced deceased at 4:19 a.m. According to investigators, Arnold had been standing outside the store when a vehicle approached, opened fire, struck him, and fled the scene. Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process evidence and interview witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Austin Police Department at ...

LCSO partners with Florida Gaming Commission to shut down three illegal arcades in Lee County

15Oct

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Florida

LCSO partners with Florida Gaming Commission to shut down three illegal arcades in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that it has partnered with the Florida Gaming Commission to shut down three illegal arcades operating in the area. An active investigation is underway at the following locations: Miscue Lounge, 2011 Carrell Rd, Fort Myers Vegas Knights, 13971 N Cleveland Ave, Unit 14, North Fort Myers Royal Arcade, 4901 Palm Beach Blvd, Unit 320, Fort Myers Authorities stated that additional updates, including forfeiture totals, will be released Thursday morning.

Three arrested in Indiana human trafficking investigation tied to massage parlors

15Oct

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Indiana

Three arrested in Indiana human trafficking investigation tied to massage parlors

KOKOMO, IN – A multi-agency investigation into human trafficking led to the arrest of three individuals on felony charges following the execution of multiple search and arrest warrants across Indiana on October 15, 2025. The fourteen-month investigation, spearheaded by the Indiana State Police Peru and Indianapolis Posts, revealed that several massage parlors were being operated as fronts for prostitution. Arrest warrants were issued by the Howard County Superior Court II for Yanyan Zhao, 35, and Xingchen Li, 36, both of Noblesville. Search warrants were executed at the following locations: Sun Spa, 608 E. Markland Avenue, Kokomo Dahlia Spa, 2717 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis Sunflower Spa, 5320 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis 16264 Red Clover Lane, Noblesville 320 Ux...

Joshua Gibbs charged with murder after fatal shooting at Anchorage business

15Oct

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Alaska

Joshua Gibbs charged with murder after fatal shooting at Anchorage business

ANCHORAGE, AK – A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning at a business located at 3500 C Street. Anchorage Police responded to the scene around 10:20 a.m. on October 15, 2025, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics from the Anchorage Fire Department. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Joshua Gibbs, was taken into custody and transported to APD Headquarters for questioning. Detectives later charged Gibbs with second-degree murder, felon in possession, and third-degree assault. He was remanded to the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The motive for the shooting and the relationship betwe...

Three teens arrested in fatal Scenic Highway shooting in Baton Rouge

15Oct

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Louisiana

Three teens arrested in fatal Scenic Highway shooting in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, LA – Baton Rouge Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Micah Booker during an attempted armed robbery earlier this month. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on October 4, 2025, in the 7800 block of Scenic Highway. Booker was shot and transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Homicide detectives identified and arrested Kaleb Raffety, 18, Kobe Grandberry, 17, and a 16-year-old male for their alleged involvement. All three have been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, and illegal use of a weapon. The investigation remains ongoing.

Accidental fire claims life of Bensalem man and two pets

15Oct

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Pennsylvania

Accidental fire claims life of Bensalem man and two pets

BENSALEM, PA – A 77-year-old man and his two pets were found deceased following an accidental house fire on Gilbert Drive, according to Bensalem Police. At approximately 1:52 p.m. on October 14, 2025, Bensalem Fire Rescue, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department, and Bensalem Police responded to the 3000 block of Gilbert Drive after receiving a report of a house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters did not observe active flames or visible smoke but noted dark soot on the interior windows. After entering the residence, they discovered the victim, Allan Schoppy, deceased in a chair in the living room. A dog and a cat were also found deceased inside the home. Fire investigators believe the fire occurred overnight and had self-extinguished before emergency crews arrived. The cause rema...

Two arrested after drugs, firearms found in home with juvenile present near Smiths Grove

15Oct

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Kentucky

Two arrested after drugs, firearms found in home with juvenile present near Smiths Grove

WARREN COUNTY, KY – Deputies with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals after a search warrant uncovered drugs and firearms at a residence on Will Bohannon Road. At approximately 11:50 a.m. on October 15, 2025, deputies responded to the home alongside the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) following a report of drug use in the presence of a 15-year-old juvenile. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence. Deputies located 5.5 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine, firearms, and drug paraphernalia. Matthew Watt, 45, and Teresa Inman, 50, both of Smiths Grove, were arrested and booked into the Warren County Regional Jail. The Smiths Grove Police Department and the Warren County Drug Task Force assisted in the investigation....