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Man arrested after Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force seizes cocaine, THC, Xanax, and marijuana
Texas

Man arrested after Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force seizes cocaine, THC, Xanax, and marijuana

TEXAS CITY, TX – The Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 100 block of 20th Avenue North on October 7, 2025, concluding a three-month investigation targeting 33-year-old Cory Devine. During the search, detectives seized: 285 grams of cocaine 13,083 grams of THC products 507 grams of Xanax 15 pounds of marijuana $10,852 in U.S. currency Devine was arrested and charged with: Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (>200g, <400g) Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 3 (>400g) Possession of Marijuana (>5 lbs, ≤50 lbs) His bond was set at $750,000. The case remains under investigation. The Task Force thanked the Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit and Crime Scene Unit ...
Murder suspect Roeland Williams turns himself in to Franklin County authorities
Mississippi

Murder suspect Roeland Williams turns himself in to Franklin County authorities

NATCHEZ, MS – Roeland Williams, the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Franklin County, has turned himself in to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities in Franklin County confirmed that Williams surrendered peacefully and is now in custody as the investigation continues. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten thanked the public and law enforcement partners for their cooperation throughout the search. “Your willingness to speak up and share information played a vital role in bringing this situation to a safe conclusion,” said Sheriff Patten. He also recognized the partnership of Sheriff Tom Tindle and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office stated it will cont...
Man dies following Carter Lake shooting, Omaha police launch homicide investigation
Nebraska

Man dies following Carter Lake shooting, Omaha police launch homicide investigation

OMAHA, NE – The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that 27-year-old Dequrae Murrel has died following a shooting at Carter Lake on October 5, 2025. Murrel succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on October 6. The OPD Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation. Police initially responded to two separate reports of shootings around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, one at 809 Carter Lake Shore Drive North in Levi Carter Park, and the other at Kelly’s Liquor on North 30th Street. Officers found a female victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound at the liquor store. Investigators determined she had been shot at Carter Lake. Medics transported her to the Nebraska Medical Center in extremely critical condition with CPR in progress. Additional victims with superficial wounds were also locat...
Paxton launches undercover operations to target alleged “left-wing terror cells” in Texas
Texas, U.S.

Paxton launches undercover operations to target alleged “left-wing terror cells” in Texas

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on October 7, 2025, the launch of undercover operations targeting alleged “leftist terror cells” across the state, citing recent acts of political violence and calling the current climate a national security threat. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Attorney General’s Office, the action follows a series of incidents, including a reported armed ambush on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Alvarado, Texas, in July, and a shooting at another ICE location in Dallas in late September. Officials also referenced the recent killing of political commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, allegedly by a person described as a leftist extremist. Attorney General Paxton issued a statement claiming th...
29-year-old woman killed in four-vehicle crash on State Route 12 in Boonville
New York

29-year-old woman killed in four-vehicle crash on State Route 12 in Boonville

BOONVILLE, NY – A 29-year-old woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 12 in the Town of Boonville, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol. The crash occurred around 4:06 p.m. and involved four vehicles. An initial investigation determined that the woman was operating a 2011 Ford Taurus sedan southbound on Route 12 and had stopped to turn left into a residential driveway. While stopped, her vehicle was struck from behind by a 2024 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Edward Wolf, 75, of Ohio, NY. The impact pushed the Ford Taurus into the northbound lane, where it collided with a Jeep Compass driven by Thomas Kristoff, 59, of Boonville. The Taurus was then struck on the passenger side by a 2011 Ford F-350 pickup truck towing a utility trail...
Two found dead in home near Poulsbo
Washington

Two found dead in home near Poulsbo

POULSBO, WA – Two people were found deceased inside a residence in unincorporated Poulsbo on Tuesday morning, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the sheriff’s office are investigating the deaths. Both individuals were residents of the home. The scene has been secured, and authorities said there is no search underway for a suspect and no threat to the public. The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, confirm identities, and notify next of kin. Officials are withholding the location details, including the street name and block number, due to previous incidents involving thefts and burglaries at crime scenes that were publicized online. The area is described as secluded, and the investigation is not ...
35-year-old Bay County deputy arrested on sexual battery charge
Florida

35-year-old Bay County deputy arrested on sexual battery charge

BAY COUNTY, FL – A Bay County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on a charge of sexual battery by a person in a position of authority. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Gabriel Medina, 35, was taken into custody after a woman reported that a uniformed deputy came to her home around 2:50 a.m. Sunday and used his position to intimidate her into a sexual encounter. The woman said Medina was wearing his uniform and firearm at the time and that she had previously interacted with him during earlier calls for service. Investigators determined Medina was at her residence from 2:50 a.m. to 3:03 a.m. They also noted he had deactivated his body camera and failed to notify dispatch of his location. During questioning, Medina gave inconsistent statements before eventually a...
33-year-old arrested in Laurel County for failure to pay child support
Kentucky

33-year-old arrested in Laurel County for failure to pay child support

LONDON, KY – A 33-year-old man was taken into custody Monday evening in Laurel County on outstanding warrants related to contempt of court and failure to pay child support. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Justin Lynch of London was arrested by Deputy Daniel Reed around 6:41 p.m. on October 6, 2025. The arrest occurred off Court Road, approximately three miles south of London. Lynch was wanted on a Madison District Court bench warrant for failure to appear on a contempt of court charge, as well as a Taylor Circuit Court bench warrant for failure to pay child support. He was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Former Manor Township man convicted again in 2014 Lancaster bar shooting
Pennsylvania

Former Manor Township man convicted again in 2014 Lancaster bar shooting

LANCASTER, PA – A Lancaster County jury has again found Lamar Douglas Clark guilty in connection with a 2014 shooting inside a crowded bar that left one man dead and two others injured. Clark, formerly of the 100 block of Millersville Road in Manor Township, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault, and 11 counts of recklessly endangering another person following a five-day retrial. Judge Merill Spahn, who presided over the case, ordered a 90-day pre-sentence investigation. Clark remains in custody without bail pending sentencing. The charges stem from a November 7, 2014, shooting at a bar on the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in Lancaster. During the incident, Clark fatally shot 54-year-old Barry Diffenderfer and wounded two other individua...
Two arrested after children ingest marijuana brownies in Laurel County
Kentucky

Two arrested after children ingest marijuana brownies in Laurel County

LONDON, KY – Two adults were arrested after two children reportedly consumed marijuana-laced brownies at a residence on Robert E. Cox Road, approximately nine miles south of London. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched around 9:57 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, to respond to a possible drug overdose involving two juveniles. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Tammy Lynn Cundiff, 30, and Brian Taylor Smith, 29. An investigation revealed that both adults had allegedly made two batches of brownies, one with marijuana and one without, and the children had apparently eaten the marijuana-laced batch. The father of the children was notified and transported them to Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin for treatment. Social services responded ...