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California woman arrested after allegedly stabbing sister in neck during a haircut

29Oct

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California

California woman arrested after allegedly stabbing sister in neck during a haircut

SIMI VALLEY, CA – The Simi Valley Police Department arrested an Acton woman accused of stabbing her sister in the neck during a violent assault inside a residence. According to police, officers responded after receiving a report that a woman had been stabbed in the neck with scissors. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from a serious neck wound and rendered medical aid. Investigators later determined that the suspect, identified as Randy Mellin of Acton, allegedly attacked her sister without provocation while receiving a haircut, breaking a wine glass and stabbing the victim in the neck with the broken glass. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. Mellin was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on a charge of attem...

Half a million Texans cast ballots in first week of early voting for Nov. 4 election

29Oct

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U.S.

Half a million Texans cast ballots in first week of early voting for Nov. 4 election

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that more than 561,000 Texans have voted during the first week of early voting for the Nov. 4 election. File Photo (2024) According to Nelson, counties reported 561,819 total ballots cast as of Sunday evening, with in-person voting accounting for the majority of votes. Vote-by-mail ballots totaled 23,510. “Statewide, Texans are going to the polls to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, and many will also have the opportunity to weigh in on local or special elections,” Nelson said. “Now is a good time for eligible voters to make a plan for voting early or casting their ballot on Election Day.” The total represents roughly 3% of the state’s 18.4 million registered voters. Officials noted the figures ...

Court affirms 15-year sentence for Michigan man in series of armed Lyft carjackings

29Oct

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U.S.

Court affirms 15-year sentence for Michigan man in series of armed Lyft carjackings

DETROIT, MI – The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld the 15-year federal prison sentence of Darese Deandre Haile, who carjacked four Lyft drivers during a series of violent armed robberies across Michigan. According to court records, Haile and an unidentified accomplice targeted Lyft drivers between May and late 2022. In each case, the assailants brandished firearms, ordered the drivers out of their vehicles, and forced them to remove their clothing before fleeing with their cars and belongings. One victim was pistol-whipped and left injured on the roadside. Evidence tied Haile to the crimes through cell phone data, Lyft account records, and victim identification. Police later found multiple firearms, stolen vehicles, and key fobs at his residence. Haile ...

Investigation underway after fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Union City

29Oct

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California

Investigation underway after fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Union City

UNION CITY, CA – The Union City Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred at the intersection of Decoto Road and Royal Ann Drive. According to police, officers responded around 6:26 a.m. and found a 55-year-old male pedestrian who had been struck while crossing Decoto Road. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Alcohol and drug impairment do not appear to be factors in the crash. Southbound Decoto Road was closed for several hours during the investigation and reopened around noon. The Union City Police Department’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation. ...

Wilmington police arrest man in connection with July fatal shooting

29Oct

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Delaware

Wilmington police arrest man in connection with July fatal shooting

WILMINGTON, DE – Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on July 21 in the 700 block of North Franklin Street. Officers with the Uniformed Services Division responded to the area around 10:02 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a 50-year-old victim, identified as Donnell Seeney, who was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries. Detective Derek Haines of the Criminal Investigations Division led the investigation and identified 31-year-old Nicodemus Morris as a suspect. The case was presented to the New Castle County Grand Jury on September 2, resulting in an indictment for Morris. On October 28, police executed a search warrant in the 500 block of West 24th Street...

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeking gray Nissan Sentra linked to deadly road rage shooting

29Oct

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Texas

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office seeking gray Nissan Sentra linked to deadly road rage shooting

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 10500 block of State Highway 6 South in Sugar Land. Deputies responded around 11:51 a.m. on June 21, 2025, to reports of a white Toyota Camry that had left the roadway and crashed into a ditch along the southbound lanes of State Highway 6 South. Upon arrival, deputies found the driver, identified as 43-year-old Roy Ferrer, deceased from a single gunshot wound to the head. Preliminary findings indicate that road rage may have been a contributing factor in the shooting. Investigators are searching for a vehicle of interest described as a gray 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra with dark-tinted windows. Surveillance footage captured the vehicle near the scene. “This case is a top pr...

HPD searching for four persons of interest following deadly home invasion

29Oct

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Texas

HPD searching for four persons of interest following deadly home invasion

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating four persons of interest wanted for questioning in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 201 Plaza Verde Drive around 12:15 a.m. on October 3. The individuals are described only as Black males. Photos of three of the persons of interest have been released, while a fourth male, not pictured, is believed to be associated with the group. According to the HPD Homicide Division, officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex on Plaza Verde Drive and found the victim, identified as 35-year-old Lavelle Bryant, near the apartment leasing office. Bryant told officers that four suspects forced their way into his apartment and shot him. He managed to walk toward the leasing office bef...

Investigation underway after major accident at FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard

29Oct

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Fort Bend County

Investigation underway after major accident at FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Emergency crews responded to a major accident at the intersection of FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard, according to the Community Volunteer Fire Department. https://youtu.be/BHYqf7zBM1Y The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office also responded to conduct an investigation. Crews were clearing the scene around 1 p.m. Drivers were urged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely work the scene. No further details about the crash or any injuries have been released at this time.

Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments

29Oct

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Houston

Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments

HOUSTON, TX – More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive apartment fire that destroyed an entire building and displaced multiple residents early this morning. https://youtu.be/rKe6x2Ywg-g Crews were dispatched around 8:33 a.m. to the Corridor at Westchase apartments, located at 11201 Olympia Drive in west Houston. The first units arrived on scene at 8:37 a.m. and discovered heavy flames coming from Building 34, which housed 16 units. The fire quickly escalated to a 2-11 alarm, prompting a large-scale response from the Houston Fire Department. According to officials, the entire building was a total loss. Five of the 16 units were reportedly unoccupied at the time. The blaze was fully contained and extinguished by 10 a.m. Apartment management is working to rehouse displa...

Two suspects arrested in Berkeley shooting after international search

29Oct

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California

Two suspects arrested in Berkeley shooting after international search

BERKELEY, CA – The Berkeley Police Department announced significant progress in its investigation into a shooting that occurred on October 12, 2025, in the 1000 block of Addison Street. Police responded around 6:19 p.m. to reports of gunfire following an altercation between a group of people on the street. According to investigators, surveillance footage and witness statements identified the suspected shooter as 44-year-old Ernest Portlock, who allegedly fired a handgun into a residence before fleeing in a white Honda SUV driven by 41-year-old Lanika Connors. Automated License Plate Reader cameras helped identify the suspect vehicle, which was registered to Connors. Detectives later learned that Portlock had traveled to Jamaica. In coordination with the San Francisco Police Depar...