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Woman arrested after K9 detects meth during warrant stop in London

11Sep

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Kentucky

Woman arrested after K9 detects meth during warrant stop in London

LONDON, KY – A woman was arrested early September 10, 2025, after police located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a traffic-related stop on East 4th Street. According to authorities, K9 Sgt. Dylan Messer arrested 57-year-old Mary N. Caldwell of London, KY, around 2:53 a.m. after officers observed her and her vehicle parked at a business. Officers were aware Caldwell had outstanding Madison County District Court warrants and made contact with her as she returned to the vehicle. While confirming the warrants, K9 Officer Jordan Childers deployed K9 FIRE for a free-air sniff around the vehicle. The dog gave a conditioned response indicating the presence of narcotics, prompting a search of the vehicle. Officers located two baggies containing a crystal-like substance, othe...

Evansville passes new ordinance to regulate Bitcoin ATMs amid rising scam losses

11Sep

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Indiana

Evansville passes new ordinance to regulate Bitcoin ATMs amid rising scam losses

EVANSVILLE, IN – The Evansville City Council has approved a new ordinance aimed at curbing a surge in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs, also known as virtual currency kiosks, after local victims reported more than $400,000 in losses over the past year. According to a September 11, 2025, announcement by the Evansville Police Department, the EPD Financial Crimes Unit collaborated with City Councilor Mary Allen and the AARP to draft the new rule, which will become law once signed by the mayor. The ordinance, codified as Evansville Municipal Code - Chapter 8.45, targets scam activity exploiting the anonymity and speed of Bitcoin ATM transactions. There are currently about 70 Bitcoin ATMs in Evansville, many located in gas stations and retail stores. These kiosks have been used by scammers ...

Shreveport man charged after threatening to kill girlfriend and officers at gas station

11Sep

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Louisiana

Shreveport man charged after threatening to kill girlfriend and officers at gas station

SHREVEPORT, LA – A man with a history of violent offenses is facing multiple charges following a domestic disturbance that escalated into threats against law enforcement and medical personnel. On September 9, 2025, just after 5:30 p.m., Shreveport Police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 4400 block of Pines Road. According to investigators, the victim told officers that her boyfriend, Danthony Thompson, had threatened to kill her while the two were driving. Fearing for her life, she exited the vehicle and ran into a nearby gas station, where Thompson reportedly chased her inside. Thompson allegedly continued to make threats to kill both the victim and himself as she attempted to hide inside the store. When officers arrived, Thompson acted erratica...

Two women arrested after troopers seize over 1 pound of meth in Wilmington drug bust

11Sep

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Delaware

Two women arrested after troopers seize over 1 pound of meth in Wilmington drug bust

WILMINGTON, DE – A months-long multi-agency drug investigation led to the arrest of two women after Delaware State Police seized more than a pound of methamphetamine in New Castle County. According to the Delaware State Police, 26-year-old Jamiyah Dennis of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, and 19-year-old Kaliyah Barnes of Newark, Delaware, were taken into custody on September 8, 2025, following an undercover operation by Troop 2’s Drug Task Force. The investigation began several months ago, with assistance from the Troop 2 Governor’s Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations – Wilmington, and the Delaware County Narcotics Unit. During that time, Dennis sold investigators approximately 310 grams of methamphetamine. Detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest on September 4, 2025. O...

Bodycam footage shows Fargo man assaulting officers during June 2025 incident

11Sep

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North Dakota

Bodycam footage shows Fargo man assaulting officers during June 2025 incident

FARGO, ND – A man who assaulted three Fargo Police Department officers during a June 2025 encounter has been sentenced to five years, with two years to be served in prison and three years on supervised probation. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16HQUAFUZJ The incident occurred on June 7, 2025, when Officers Avery Jensen, Latasha Dean, and Cole Winter responded to an officer-initiated call about a man smoking what appeared to be methamphetamine in a parking ramp. The man, later identified as Joseph Manitowabi, became combative and assaulted the officers during the encounter outside the ramp. A short video clip of the altercation previously went viral on social media, prompting public scrutiny. However, Fargo Police officials stated the clip only showed part of the story. Earl...

Illinois State Police seek public’s help in 2023 homicide of Decatur man

11Sep

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Illinois

Illinois State Police seek public’s help in 2023 homicide of Decatur man

DECATUR, IL – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 is asking for the public’s assistance in the homicide investigation of 51-year-old James E. Taylor of Decatur. Taylor was reported missing to the Decatur Police Department on May 12, 2023, and was last seen alive on May 10 around 6 p.m. He was found deceased on May 19, 2023, in a rural area near his home. ISP Special Agents are treating the case as a homicide. According to ISP Lieutenant Chad Dumonceaux, investigators continue to pursue leads and encourage anyone with information — no matter how minor — to come forward. Decatur Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information regarding Taylor’s death. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the following channels: Call Decatur Cri...

$7,500 reward offered for Honduran man wanted in double murder at Colony Ridge bar

11Sep

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Texas

$7,500 reward offered for Honduran man wanted in double murder at Colony Ridge bar

LIBERTY COUNTY, TX – Jose Osman Aguilar Cantillano, a criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras, has been added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List following a deadly bar shooting in Colony Ridge. Cantillano is wanted for murder in connection with a shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of September 7, 2025, at a bar in Colony Ridge. The shooting left two individuals dead and four others injured. Authorities are offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to Cantillano’s arrest. To be eligible for the reward, tipsters must provide information using one of the following official methods: Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) Submit a tip online at the Texas DPS website (https://www.dps.texas.gov) ...

Texas City communications director arrested for online harassment

11Sep

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Texas

Texas City communications director arrested for online harassment

TEXAS CITY, TX – Jennifer Renee Laird, the communications director for the City of Texas City, was arrested Thursday morning on a felony warrant for online harassment. According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension Division took Laird into custody at approximately 8:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue North. The warrant, obtained by the La Marque Police Department, charges Laird with online harassment – name/persona to create page, a third-degree felony. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone with information about wanted fugitives to contact the Fugitive Apprehension Division at 409-766-2311.

Suspects not found after Pct. 4 deputies assist ICE near Sam Houston Parkway

11Sep

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Texas

Suspects not found after Pct. 4 deputies assist ICE near Sam Houston Parkway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office assisted ICE agents after multiple occupants fled on foot from a traffic stop near North Sam Houston Parkway West and T.C. Jester Boulevard. After an extensive search, the individuals who fled were not located, and the perimeter was terminated. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Traffic stop in north Harris County leads to ICE turnover

10Sep

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Texas

Traffic stop in north Harris County leads to ICE turnover

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A simple traffic stop in the 24100 block of Aldine Westfield Road led to two arrests and the involvement of federal immigration authorities. According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, deputies initiated the stop for a traffic violation. During the investigation, one suspect was found to have an active warrant, while another was discovered to have an ICE detainer. Constable Herman’s Office reported that the second suspect attempted to flee from ICE custody but was quickly captured by deputies. Both individuals were taken into custody without further incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.