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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....

Deputies rescue unconscious teen from burning home in Beauregard community

15Oct

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Alabama

Deputies rescue unconscious teen from burning home in Beauregard community

LEE COUNTY, AL – Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office rescued a 16-year-old girl from a burning home in the Beauregard community on October 13, 2025. At approximately 4:09 p.m. CDT, deputies responded to a structure fire on Lee Road 41 after a 911 caller reported that a kitchen fire broke out after briefly leaving the room. Deputies Brightwell and Kennedy arrived on scene and entered the smoke-filled residence to conduct a search for occupants. Inside, they located an unconscious teenage girl on the floor, apparently overcome by smoke inhalation. The deputies pulled her to safety and began rendering aid in the front yard until EMS arrived. They also ensured no other occupants were inside. The Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire, which caused dam...

Man fatally shot near Possum Hollow Park in Slidell

15Oct

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Louisiana

Man fatally shot near Possum Hollow Park in Slidell

SLIDELL, LA – A man was fatally shot near Possum Hollow Park shortly after 5:00 p.m., according to the Slidell Police Department. Officers responded to the area following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, they located a victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be released at a later time.

Parolee suspected in multi-county vehicle trespasses dies in fatal crash during pursuit on I-70

15Oct

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Colorado

Parolee suspected in multi-county vehicle trespasses dies in fatal crash during pursuit on I-70

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, CO – A man suspected in more than 30 vehicle trespasses across mountain jurisdictions died after fleeing from law enforcement and causing a fatal crash on I-70 East, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect has been identified as Christopher Neil Moore, born Nov. 26, 1995. Moore was on parole from the Colorado Department of Corrections and was believed to have stolen a firearm and ammunition during the string of motor vehicle trespasses. On October 14, 2025, deputies received multiple reports of vehicle break-ins at the Microtel Hotel in Georgetown. Investigators later learned that Moore was likely connected to at least 25 similar offenses in Summit and Eagle counties in the preceding two weeks. Around 2 p.m., law enforcement locate...

Idaho Army National Guard hoists injured man to safety in remote Yellow Pine rescue

15Oct

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Idaho

Idaho Army National Guard hoists injured man to safety in remote Yellow Pine rescue

YELLOW PINE, ID — An Idaho Army National Guard HH-60 Black Hawk crew airlifted an injured man from rugged terrain near Yellow Pine after he suffered a broken leg and was unable to walk or ride out, according to the Idaho National Guard. Idaho Army National Guard's State Aviation Group pilots from the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion fly a UH-60 Black Hawk over Idaho's beautiful landscapes on Oct. 5, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur) The rescue took place late Tuesday night after the Valley County Sheriff's Office requested assistance. Life Flight crews were unable to land due to the heavily wooded terrain. The National Guard crew launched quickly ahead of incoming weather and located the man near a small fire. Using the helicopter’s hoist, Staff ...

School resource officer fights off armed suspect after crash, aided by off-duty officer and tribal police

15Oct

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Washington

School resource officer fights off armed suspect after crash, aided by off-duty officer and tribal police

THURSTON COUNTY, WA — A school resource officer was injured after an unprovoked attack by a convicted felon during a DUI-related crash investigation, according to a statement released by Sheriff Sanders. The incident occurred after the deputy came upon a head-on collision and attempted to assist. One of the drivers, described as a 6'2", 210-pound male and a convicted felon, allegedly became belligerent and non-compliant. The man, believed to be heavily intoxicated, reportedly ignored commands and squared off with the deputy as she held him at taser point. When the suspect returned to his vehicle and began reaching around inside, the deputy transitioned to drawing her firearm. The suspect then charged at her, prompting her to return to taser deployment. After charging toward the i...

Police seek help identifying suspect who spat on NJ Transit bus driver

15Oct

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New Jersey

Police seek help identifying suspect who spat on NJ Transit bus driver

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault involving a bus driver. According to police, the incident occurred around 6:19 a.m. on October 12, 2025, near South 10th Street and Springfield Avenue. A male suspect who had boarded an NJ Transit bus at 21st Street in Irvington leaned around the driver’s protective barrier and spat on the female driver’s face, hair, and clothing. There was no verbal interaction between the two prior to the assault. The incident was captured by the bus’ surveillance camera. Detectives describe the suspect as a young Black male, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dar...