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Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County

21Sep

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Harris County

Driver killed after crashing Dodge Challenger into utility pole in northeast Harris County

CROSBY, TX – A male driver was killed after crashing a Dodge Challenger in northeast Harris County earlier today. https://youtu.be/5tWsPSKREJ0 The single-vehicle crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 12400 block of Crosby Lynchburg. According to initial information, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Daycare owner arrested for failing to report child abuse

21Sep

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South Carolina

Daycare owner arrested for failing to report child abuse

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Detectives with the North Charleston Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have arrested 45-year-old Robin Bryant, owner of Sweetgrass Christian Academy, for allegedly failing to report child abuse occurring at her daycare facility. Bryant was taken into custody after investigators determined she had been made aware of the alleged abuse but did not notify authorities as required by state law. The daycare is located at 1520 Remount Road in North Charleston. A daycare employee had previously been arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in connection with the same case. Bryant is now charged with failure to report child abuse or neglect and was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Man charged with vehicular homicide and DUI after fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington

20Sep

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Delaware

Man charged with vehicular homicide and DUI after fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – A 21-year-old male pedestrian was killed following a vehicle collision on Northeast Boulevard late on September 18, 2025. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 9:20 p.m. to the 1100 block of Northeast Boulevard in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located the 21-year-old victim, who had succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 31-year-old Jose Ayala-Medina, was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and other traffic-related offenses. The incident remains under investigation by the Wilmington Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information is encouraged to conta...

Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Arroyo Grande residence

20Sep

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California

Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Arroyo Grande residence

ARROYO GRANDE, CA – One person was killed and another injured after a stabbing inside a home on Victoria Way late on September 18, 2025. According to the Arroyo Grande Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:47 p.m. to a 9-1-1 call regarding an intruder who entered a residence in the 600 block of Victoria Way and stabbed both occupants. Upon arrival, officers found two adults with stab wounds. First aid was rendered with assistance from Five Cities Fire and SLO Ambulance. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. One of the victims later died from their injuries. The suspect, identified as Fritz Schnoor, 35, of Oceano, was located nearby and taken into custody without incident. Officers from Grover Beach Police Department, Pismo Beach Police Departme...

Man arrested after shooting and vehicle pursuit in Wilmington

20Sep

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Delaware

Man arrested after shooting and vehicle pursuit in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 18, 2025. According to Wilmington Police, officers responded around 1:57 p.m. to the area of West 2nd and North DuPont Streets for a reported shooting. A 24-year-old male gunshot victim was later located and transported to the hospital in stable condition. While on scene, officers obtained a description of the suspect vehicle. A short time later, police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled the area, but the vehicle was later recovered near Oak and South Broom Streets, where officers took Travon Norton, 24, into custody without further incident. During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun. Norton was charged with the fo...

Santa Clara police continue investigation into officer-involved shooting on Eisenhower Drive

20Sep

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California

Santa Clara police continue investigation into officer-involved shooting on Eisenhower Drive

SANTA CLARA, CA – The Santa Clara Police Department is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 6:21 a.m. on September 3, 2025, in the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive. According to the Santa Clara Police Department, the suspect has been identified as Nizamuddin Mohammed, as confirmed by the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner. Mohammed shared the residence with the victim and two other tenants. Authorities state that the relationship between Mohammed and the victim had significantly deteriorated in recent months, with ongoing disputes over issues such as thermostat settings. In July 2025, tensions reportedly escalated when Mohammed damaged property during an argument with the victim. Following that incident, the landlord ...

Delaware State Police identify motorcyclist killed in Frankford crash

20Sep

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Delaware

Delaware State Police identify motorcyclist killed in Frankford crash

FRANKFORD, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Michael Peterson, of Millville, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267, send a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police, or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Delaware State Police investigating fatal head-on crash in Dover

20Sep

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Maryland

Delaware State Police investigating fatal head-on crash in Dover

DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-car crash that occurred on Dyke Branch Road Saturday afternoon. The crash happened September 20, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. when a Honda Accord traveling eastbound failed to remain in its lane while approaching a curve west of Wheel of Fortune Road. The Honda crossed into the westbound lane, where a Volvo S40 was approaching. The Volvo’s driver swerved left into the eastbound lane to avoid a collision, but the Honda re-entered the lane, resulting in a head-on crash. The driver of the Honda, a 70-year-old Dover man who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to a hospital and later pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld pending family notification. The driver of the Volvo, a 16-year-old Dover male, was wea...

La Porte man accused of firing gun at two people arrested after SWAT activation

20Sep

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Texas

La Porte man accused of firing gun at two people arrested after SWAT activation

LA PORTE, TX – A La Porte man was arrested after reportedly firing a handgun at two people during a domestic disturbance, prompting a SWAT response Thursday evening. According to the La Porte Police Department, officers were called to the 11600 block of N. P Street around 6 p.m. on September 18, 2025. The suspect, identified as Christopher Clinton Hinds, allegedly discharged a weapon at two adults outside a residence before retreating into his home. No injuries were reported. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against Hinds. Officers attempted to call him out of the residence, but when he did not comply, the Bay Area Regional SWAT team was requested. The Bay Area Regional SWAT team, consisting of ...

Suspect charged in 2019 fatal shooting on West Airport Boulevard

20Sep

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Texas

Suspect charged in 2019 fatal shooting on West Airport Boulevard

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 6633 West Airport Boulevard at 12:30 a.m. on January 29, 2019. The suspect, Trevon Demitri Lewis, 28, is charged with murder in the 337th Criminal District Court. The victim has been identified as Terry Clark, 44. According to the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division, Clark was found deceased inside his apartment at the location. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and then saw two men flee the apartment and leave in a white SUV. Further investigation identified Lewis as a suspect. He was charged on September 18 and later arrested by members of HPD’s South Gessner Patrol Division’s Crime Suppression Team with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. Lewis was booked int...