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Apple Valley man arrested for DUI manslaughter in fatal crash on Kiowa Road

22Sep

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California

Apple Valley man arrested for DUI manslaughter in fatal crash on Kiowa Road

APPLE VALLEY, CA – A 44-year-old man was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The collision occurred around 11:36 p.m. near Kiowa Road and Kiowa Place. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Exon Herrera Hernandez, 23, of Apple Valley, was driving a white Nissan Altima northbound on Kiowa Road when he rear-ended a white Hummer H2 occupied by a 44-year-old man and passenger Salvador Rubio Tamayo, 22, of Victorville. The impact caused the Hummer to leave the roadway and overturn. Both occupants suffered major injuries and were transported to area hospitals. The driver of the Hummer was later pronounced deceased. Tamayo remains hospitalized in stable condition. Deputies determin...

Man wanted for assault after alleged unwanted advances during movie at Spring residence

22Sep

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Texas

Man wanted for assault after alleged unwanted advances during movie at Spring residence

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred during a visit to a Spring-area residence. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 3:02 a.m. on September 17, 2025, in the 14100 block of Cornelia Drive. The victim reported that she had invited a friend, identified as Marcelino Estrada, to watch a movie. During the visit, Estrada allegedly made unwanted advances toward the victim. When she told him to stop, he reportedly grabbed her face and neck, causing pain, before leaving the residence. A charge of assault was filed, and Estrada is now wanted in Harris County. A warrant has been issued through Court 16, and his bond has been set at $100.00. If you have any information on Marcelino Estrada’s whereabou...

Texas Uber Eats driver arrested for displaying fictitious license plate; deputies deliver food

22Sep

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Texas

Texas Uber Eats driver arrested for displaying fictitious license plate; deputies deliver food

TEXAS – An Uber Eats driver was arrested after deputies discovered a fictitious license plate on his vehicle during a traffic stop in Spring. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 5:34 p.m. on September 21, 2025, in the 2300 block of North Spring Drive. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver, identified as Ronaldo Carrillo, was operating a vehicle with a paper license plate that did not match the vehicle. Carrillo, who was actively delivering food for Uber Eats at the time, was arrested and charged with Tampering with a Government Record, a misdemeanor offense. He was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $100.00 out of County Court 8. To ensure the delivery was completed, deputies personally deli...

Woman accused in largest Bucks County animal cruelty case returned from Belize to face charges

22Sep

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Pennsylvania

Woman accused in largest Bucks County animal cruelty case returned from Belize to face charges

DOYLESTOWN, PA – Abigail Tuttle O’Keeffe, a fugitive wanted on over 100 counts of animal cruelty in Bucks County, has been returned to the United States following her arrest and deportation from Belize. According to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, O’Keeffe was met by law enforcement at Philadelphia International Airport on September 20, 2025, around 10:30 p.m., and turned over to the Newtown Township Police Department. The extradition marks a major international coordination effort between multiple U.S. agencies and Belizean authorities. O’Keeffe was originally charged in January 2025 after an investigation by the Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, described as the largest farm animal cruelty case in county history. She...

Missing person: Kendra Murray last seen leaving Madison Street area in Thomasville

22Sep

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Georgia

Missing person: Kendra Murray last seen leaving Madison Street area in Thomasville

THOMASVILLE, GA – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Kendra Murray, who was last seen on August 13, 2025, around 1:00 p.m. in the area of 600 North Madison Street. According to the Thomasville Police Department, Murray was reported to have left the area as a passenger in a black Ford F-150. She may be in the Tallahassee area. Anyone with information about Kendra Murray’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Thomasville Police Department.

Man charged after allegedly firing at girlfriend during domestic dispute in North Charleston

22Sep

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South Carolina

Man charged after allegedly firing at girlfriend during domestic dispute in North Charleston

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly firing a gun at his girlfriend during a domestic incident early Monday morning. According to the North Charleston Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 6200 block of Rolling Fork Road around 4:30 a.m. on September 22, 2025. The victim reported that she and the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Matthew Rawcliffe, were involved in an argument when he chased her upstairs and fired a shot at her, missing. A physical struggle followed, during which the victim was able to disarm Rawcliffe. She then armed herself with a skateboard and ordered him to leave the residence. Rawcliffe fled the scene but was located a short time later lying in a nearby wood line. He was taken into cust...

Wilmington Police investigating fatal shooting on New Castle Avenue

22Sep

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Delaware

Wilmington Police investigating fatal shooting on New Castle Avenue

WILMINGTON, DE – Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 900 block of New Castle Avenue. File Photo (August 2025) The incident took place at approximately 3:18 p.m. on September 21, 2025. Officers responded and located a 36-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be released when available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at (302) 576-3962. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Good Samaritans help save man in mental health crisis on Victorville freeway overpass

22Sep

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California

Good Samaritans help save man in mental health crisis on Victorville freeway overpass

VICTORVILLE, CA – A mental health crisis prompted a swift and compassionate response from civilians and a Sheriff’s Department employee after an adult male was seen on the ledge of a freeway overpass. The incident occurred around 1:27 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, near Bear Valley Road and Amargosa Road. According to the Victorville Police Department, multiple reports were received about a man climbing a chain-link fence and sitting atop the structure facing northbound traffic. Before deputies arrived, two nearby civilians and a civilian employee of the Sheriff’s Department intervened and were able to safely guide the man back over the ledge, restraining him to prevent any further danger. Deputies arrived shortly afterward and assumed control of the situation. The man ...

Two men charged with manslaughter in 2017 fatal shooting on Antoine Drive

22Sep

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Texas

Two men charged with manslaughter in 2017 fatal shooting on Antoine Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against two suspects in connection with the 2017 fatal shooting of a man at 6610 Antoine Drive. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, the shooting occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on January 14, 2017. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Jeremiah Tillis, was driving through a business center parking lot when unknown suspects opened fire. Tillis was struck, lost control of his vehicle, and crashed into a sign post. Following a joint investigation with the Spring ISD Police Department, detectives identified Antonio Diecarlo Hughes and Jason Wells, both 26, as suspects. On September 15, charges of manslaughter were filed in the 337th Criminal District Court. Wells is currently in custody of the Texas Department of...

Man charged with child endangerment after crash injured three unrestrained children in north Harris County

22Sep

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Texas

Man charged with child endangerment after crash injured three unrestrained children in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man is facing felony charges after causing a crash that injured three unrestrained children in his vehicle. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 2025, in the 13600 block of Walters Road. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies responded to the scene and determined that the driver, identified as Juan Sanchez, was responsible for the crash. According to Constable Mark Herman, three children inside Sanchez’s vehicle were not properly restrained and sustained injuries as a result of the collision. Sanchez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Child Endangerment. His bond was set at $7,500 out of the 496th District Court.