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Salisbury Township man accused of Taser attack waives preliminary hearing

16Sep

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Pennsylvania

Salisbury Township man accused of Taser attack waives preliminary hearing

SALISBURY TOWNSHIP, PA – A Salisbury Township man accused of randomly assaulting a woman with a Taser in her home has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing the case to proceed to county court. Benjamin Andrew Brinker, 34, of the 700 block of Azalea Lane, waived the hearing before Judge Raymond Sheller on September 3. He faces felony charges including burglary, aggravated assault, and use of an incapacitation device. According to police, Brinker approached a residence in the 200 block of South Belmont Road in Paradise Township on August 19 and forced his way through a partially open door while brandishing a Taser. He allegedly fired the weapon at the woman inside, striking her near the heart and causing her to fall. While on the ground, she was punched in the face before Brinke...

Oakland man charged with homicide in 2023 Emeryville shooting

16Sep

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California

Oakland man charged with homicide in 2023 Emeryville shooting

EMERYVILLE, CA – A suspect has been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 26, 2023, at the intersection of 41st Street and San Pablo Avenue. File Photo (August 2025) According to the Emeryville Police Department, officers responded to a shooting report and found an adult male, identified as Dexter Appleby, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, Appleby was pronounced deceased at the scene. After an extensive investigation by the department’s Criminal Investigations Section, 42-year-old James Allen Wheeler of Oakland was identified as the suspect. The case was submitted to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, which filed a charge of Penal Code 187 – Homicide. Anyone with additional information is urged to co...

Couple found deceased in Fordyce home; ASP investigating

16Sep

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Arkansas

Couple found deceased in Fordyce home; ASP investigating

FORDYCE, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting a death investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals inside a residence in the 1700 block of West 4th Street. File Photo (August 2025) According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the home around 11 a.m. on Monday, September 15, along with Fordyce Police, after receiving a report of two unresponsive people. Upon arrival, authorities located David Parham, 81, and Holly Parham, 70, both of Fordyce. They were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Dallas County Coroner. The bodies will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to determine the cause and manner of death.

Man killed after being struck by garbage truck in Escondido

16Sep

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California

Man killed after being struck by garbage truck in Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA – An adult male was killed Tuesday morning on Quince Street near Norlak Avenue after being struck by a garbage truck. File Photo (August 2025) Police received reports of the incident at 5:41 a.m. and arrived to find a pedestrian down in the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity has not been released at this time. Initial findings indicate the man was in the roadway when a southbound garbage truck struck him. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities confirmed that alcohol or drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Pete McCullough at (760) 839-4930.

Mississippi man arrested after robbery at Chino Hills shopping center

16Sep

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California

Mississippi man arrested after robbery at Chino Hills shopping center

CHINO HILLS, CA – Deputies arrested a 29-year-old Mississippi resident after he brandished a knife and demanded a woman’s drink at The Shoppes at Chino Hills on Sept. 15. According to investigators, the victim was walking through a breezeway at the shopping center, located at 13920 City Center Drive, around 1:58 p.m. when the suspect approached her. He displayed a knife and demanded the tea she had purchased. The victim threw the drink at him, fled the area, and called 911. Deputies from the Chino Hills Station responded and detained the suspect, identified as Rashawn Lee. He was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center on a robbery charge. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at 909-364-2000. Anonymous tips m...

Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. dies in San Jacinto County crash

16Sep

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Texas

Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. dies in San Jacinto County crash

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the death of Highway Patrol Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., 44, following a traffic crash in San Jacinto County. According to DPS, Trooper Adamick was driving on FM 945 South around 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 when he was responding to assist law enforcement partners with an emergency call. His vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. "Our hearts are broken today," DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said. "Trooper Adamick bravely served our country for many years, and we were proud to have him choose to continue his service as part of the DPS family. He had so much life ahead of him, and today we grieve with his family and friends."...

Body found in White Oak Bayou near Taylor Street

16Sep

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Houston

Body found in White Oak Bayou near Taylor Street

HOUSTON, TX – A body was found in White Oak Bayou near Taylor Street Tuesday afternoon. https://youtu.be/L8lnAOL9LNU Details surrounding the discovery are unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Overturned truck, diesel spill shuts down IH-610 North Loop westbound at IH-45 North Freeway

16Sep

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Houston

Overturned truck, diesel spill shuts down IH-610 North Loop westbound at IH-45 North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash involving an overturned heavy-duty truck shut down the westbound lanes of IH-610 North Loop at the IH-45 North Freeway interchange Tuesday afternoon. According to the Lt. Garza with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the truck lost its load of gravel and a diesel spill was also reported at the scene. All westbound lanes were closed, and traffic was heavily backed up in the area. https://twitter.com/hcso_terrygarza/status/1968047815998804309?s=46&t=qpHXKRrodumlvlidNEoopw

Deputy rescues unconscious driver from burning vehicle after major crash on FM 1960

16Sep

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Harris County

Deputy rescues unconscious driver from burning vehicle after major crash on FM 1960

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An unconscious driver was pulled from a burning vehicle by a deputy following a major crash in the 300 block of FM 1960 Road near the North Freeway. https://youtu.be/HwDwRJpNNJQ According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4, the deputy safely extracted the unconscious driver after the vehicle caught fire during the crash. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and eastbound lanes of FM 1960 were temporarily shut down. The scene has since been cleared. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Man fatally shot on Arts Street, collapses on Mexico Street in New Orleans

16Sep

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Louisiana

Man fatally shot on Arts Street, collapses on Mexico Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA – New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in the 2400 block of Mexico Street around 9:45 a.m. on September 16, 2025. Responding officers from the NOPD’s Third District located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by New Orleans EMS to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators determined the actual shooting occurred in the 6300 block of Arts Street. The victim fled from that location before collapsing on Mexico Street. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim’s identity after notifying next of kin. Anyone with information is urged to contact NOPD Homicide detectives at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 5...