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Austin Police Chief issues statement ahead of No Kings #2 protest

16Oct

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Texas

Austin Police Chief issues statement ahead of No Kings #2 protest

AUSTIN, TX – Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis issued a public statement ahead of the upcoming No Kings #2 protest, reaffirming the department’s commitment to public safety and the protection of constitutional rights. File Photo (September 2025) “The Austin Police Department fully supports and upholds our community's constitutional right to peacefully assemble,” said Chief Davis. “Safeguarding these freedoms and ensuring the safety of everyone, including demonstrators, bystanders, and officers, is fundamental to our mission.” Chief Davis emphasized the city’s tradition of peaceful assemblies and the department’s efforts to facilitate safe and lawful demonstrations. Members of the APD Dialogue Police Team will be present and identifiable in blue vests to assist participants and help m...

Elderly cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle on Foothill Expressway

16Oct

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California

Elderly cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle on Foothill Expressway

PALO ALTO, CA – Police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that resulted in the death of an elderly bicyclist who was struck earlier this month along the Foothill Expressway. The incident occurred on October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:18 p.m. in the 3400 block of Foothill Expressway. According to police, the cyclist, a man in his eighties, was traveling southbound in the bicycle lane when he entered into the lanes of vehicular traffic and was struck by a 2022 Mercedes Benz sedan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and suffered a major head injury. He was transported by paramedics to a local hospital, where he died on October 15, 2025. The driver of the vehicle, a person in their nineties, remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. ...

Teen arrested for false bomb threat at Archie Williams High School

16Oct

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California

Teen arrested for false bomb threat at Archie Williams High School

SAN ANSELMO, CA – A 17-year-old resident of Butterfield Road has been arrested in connection with a false bomb threat that led to the evacuation of Archie Williams High School in August. File Photo (November 2022) According to the Central Marin Police Authority, officers responded to the school around 9:00 a.m. on August 27, 2025, after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Emergency personnel from the Ross Valley Fire Department, Marin County Sheriff’s Office, and California Highway Patrol assisted in the response. School officials, in coordination with the Tamalpais Union High School District, enacted established safety protocols, including a full evacuation. Classes were canceled for the remainder of the day, and parents were notified through official school communications. A...

Visalia man arrested in Corcoran attempted murder investigation

16Oct

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California

Visalia man arrested in Corcoran attempted murder investigation

CORCORAN, CA – A Visalia man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred in the 2400 block of Whitley Avenue in Corcoran. According to the Corcoran Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment around 6:12 a.m. on September 6, 2025, where they located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound to the torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital and survived his injuries. Police noted the victim was uncooperative during the initial investigation. Following further investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 45-year-old Tory Dewayne Johnson of Visalia. On October 15, 2025, Johnson was arrested in Visalia with assistance from the Visalia Police Department. He was booked into the Kings County Jail on a charge of attempted murd...

Three teens arrested in fatal shooting of rideshare driver in Lakewood Forest area

16Oct

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Texas

Three teens arrested in fatal shooting of rideshare driver in Lakewood Forest area

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Marine veteran Quoc “Jake” Nguyen, 28, who was working as a rideshare driver when he was killed. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Nguyen was found deceased on September 4, 2025, in the 13700 block of Lakewood Forest Drive. Investigators say Nguyen was shot, and his personal belongings and vehicle were taken by the suspects, who then fled the scene. The arrests were made by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT): A 15-year-old male was arrested on October 9 and charged with capital murder. A 14-year-old male and a 13-year-old male were arrested on October 16, each charged with tampering with evidence. All three suspects hav...

Panama City woman charged with child neglect after twins found severely malnourished

16Oct

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Florida

Panama City woman charged with child neglect after twins found severely malnourished

PANAMA CITY, FL – A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of aggravated child neglect and child neglect after authorities found her one-month-old twin sons suffering from severe malnutrition. According to Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, deputies responded to a medical emergency at a residence on Blueberry Road in the early hours of September 30, 2025. Upon arrival, they encountered Hailey Nicole Smith holding her unresponsive infant in the front yard. Deputies began administering medical aid until Bay County Fire Rescue arrived and transported the child to a local hospital. An investigation by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division revealed that both twins were severely malnourished. After initial treatment at a local hospital, the children were ...

Leon County teacher arrested in sexual misconduct case involving minor

16Oct

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Florida

Leon County teacher arrested in sexual misconduct case involving minor

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Leon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 30-year-old teacher following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. According to the Sheriff’s Office, detectives determined that the relationship between Mikayla Rich and the victim lasted approximately three years, beginning when Rich was 27 and the victim was 16. Investigators gathered evidence and conducted interviews that corroborated the allegations, establishing probable cause for her arrest. Rich was taken into custody on October 15, 2025, and booked into the Leon County Detention Facility on one count of Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures, a second-degree felony. At the time of the alleged misconduct, Rich was employed at Acts Christian Academy. She was most recently empl...

Gunfire prompts school lockdown, large police response in Anchorage neighborhood

16Oct

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Alaska

Gunfire prompts school lockdown, large police response in Anchorage neighborhood

ANCHORAGE, AK – A large police presence was deployed early Thursday morning following reports of gunfire in the 3400-block of Commercial Drive, prompting school lockdowns and a search for an armed suspect. At approximately 7:29 a.m. on October 16, 2025, Anchorage Police responded to several calls reporting multiple rounds of gunfire in the area. One witness reported seeing an adult male suspect discharge a firearm before fleeing on foot. Officers arrived on scene and began establishing containment. During the search, one officer was reportedly fired upon, triggering the activation of the Anchorage Police Department’s SWAT team. Officers, K9 units, and patrol teams conducted a comprehensive search of nearby homes, streets, and businesses. Clark Middle School was secured and sub...

Woman killed in head-on collision with semi southeast of Harvey

16Oct

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North Dakota

Woman killed in head-on collision with semi southeast of Harvey

HARVEY, ND – A 45-year-old woman from Tioga was killed late Wednesday night in a head-on crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck on Highway 52, approximately nine miles southeast of Harvey. The fatal collision occurred at around 10:26 p.m. on October 15, 2025, near mile marker 177.5. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2015 Nissan Rogue was traveling northwest on Highway 52 when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a 2007 Kenworth truck traveling southeast. The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her identity has not been publicly released. It is unknown whether she was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The 73-year-old driver of the Kenworth, from Minot, was injured and transported to St. Aloisius Medical Center in H...

Motorcyclist killed in high-speed T-bone crash in Minot

16Oct

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North Dakota

Motorcyclist killed in high-speed T-bone crash in Minot

MINOT, ND – A 42-year-old man was killed in a T-bone crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the intersection of 37th Avenue SW and 10th Street SW on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred just before 6:30 p.m. CT on October 15, 2025. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2024 Suzuki GSX 1300 motorcycle was traveling westbound on 37th Avenue SW at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a 2015 Dodge Durango driven by a juvenile was stopped at a stop sign on 10th Street SW and attempted to turn eastbound onto 37th Avenue SW. The motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the SUV in the intersection. Both vehicles came to rest at the crash site. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at Trinity Health-Minot. The ...