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Prison guard locks social workers in office over child support dispute

Warner Robins, GA A Georgia prison guard has been arrested after allegedly imprisoning social welfare workers in an office. Quantraves Hall, 25, faces multiple charges of false imprisonment and terroristic threats.

The incident occurred late last week at the Georgia Department of Family and Child Services offices. Hall reportedly became upset regarding his child support payments and entered the building demanding answers.

After locking the front door, he prevented four employees from leaving. Hall is accused of berating the staff, expressing anger over his financial obligations, and attempting to access a restricted area.

Security personnel eventually removed him from the premises. Police arrived shortly afterward to take statements from the affected employees.

One of the social workers experienced hyperventilation during the interview, showing visible distress over the situation. Hall had already departed by the time officers arrived.

He later returned to the police station voluntarily and spoke with investigators. Hall acknowledged locking the door but claimed he had unlocked it afterward. He admitted to cursing at the staff but became contentious during the questioning.

The following day, Hall was terminated from his position with the Georgia Department of Corrections after being charged. The department issued a statement underscoring its commitment to public safety and condemning Hall’s actions.

After being detained in the Houston County Jail, he posted bond. No court dates are currently scheduled for Hall’s case.

Headline: Neighbor’s gun practice leads to deadly Christmas shooting

Duncan, OK

A woman was shot in a tragic incident on Christmas while sitting on her front porch. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting.

Police report that the woman was on County Road 1800 when she was struck by a bullet fired by Adams, who was testing a new firearm.

Witnesses indicate she was with family and holding a baby when the shooting occurred around 3:15 PM.

Family members heard gunshots in the area prior to the incident, with the victim reportedly commenting about the new gun before collapsing after being shot in the upper arm and chest.

Deputies and first responders arrived shortly and pronounced her dead at the scene.

Neighbors later informed police that they had seen Adams practicing with a Glock 45 in his backyard.

He admitted to shooting at a target and acknowledged the woman had died from a gunshot wound nearby.

Authorities learned from witnesses that Adams was firing approximately twenty rounds that day, targeting a Red Bull can.

During questioning, Adams appeared emotional and confessed he was shooting toward the ground without understanding the risk.

He appeared in court on Friday and was assigned a bond set at $100,000.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

Teen on the run after fatal shooting of mother and wounding of father

Freeport Township, PA Law enforcement is searching for an 18-year-old who allegedly shot and killed his mother and wounded his father earlier this week. Jarrod Noll is wanted in connection with the homicide and attempted homicide.

The incident transpired on December 26 at a home on Garrison Ridge Road. Just before 2 p.m., state troopers responded to reports of a shooting.

Officers found a woman and a man at the scene, each suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia for medical attention.

The woman later died from her injuries, while the man remains in stable condition. Investigators later determined that the victims were a married couple and identified their son as the suspect.

Noll fled the scene on foot prior to law enforcement’s arrival. An extensive search of the area surrounding the residence did not yield any results.

Authorities expanded their search and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Noll. The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair and a mustache, approximately six feet tall with a normal build.

At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and brown boots. Noll may be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Noll’s whereabouts is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police or call 911. The public is advised against approaching the suspect if sighted.

Two photographs from a gas station surveillance camera have been released, allegedly showing Noll. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing.

Man pleads guilty to killing grandfather with mother’s help

Houghton, MI A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his grandfather, who was found shot in his home. Jacob Kempainen entered his plea this week in Houghton County court, resulting in the dismissal of an open murder charge along with conspiracy and firearm charges.

As part of the plea agreement, Kempainen is required to cooperate and testify against his mother, Margaret Kempainen, who is charged alongside him but has not been offered a plea deal. Local prosecutors indicated that they are focused on securing a conviction against her.

On December 7, Kempainen and his 50-year-old mother allegedly traveled from Wisconsin to Michigan for the purpose of visiting his grandfather. The victim’s son became concerned after noticing a debit card transaction made by the pair in Bruce Crossing, prompting fears that his father may have been in danger.

Just days later, Alvin Kempainen sent a message indicating he had just welcomed his family to his home but subsequently ceased all communication. On Tuesday, December 19, deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to conduct a wellness check at his residence, where they discovered he had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Jacob and Margaret Kempainen were apprehended by police after being located traveling south on Interstate 35 towards Iowa.

In an unusual twist, Jacob Kempainen reportedly claimed that malevolent spirits were responsible for his grandfather’s death, while his mother suggested that the victim was not her father-in-law.

Following Jacob’s plea, prosecutors emphasized the need for a conviction against Margaret Kempainen. Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer remarked that a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court limited prosecutorial leverage in plea negotiations due to Jacob’s age at the time of the murder.

Jacob Kempainen is scheduled for sentencing in the next three months, while Margaret Kempainen’s jury trial is set for next month.

Man charged with murder in brutal baseball bat attack on former mother-in-law

Trumbull, CT

A Trumbull mother was attacked with a baseball bat the day after her 70th birthday. Ylli Shtopaku, 46, was charged with the murder of Lida Shape.

The incident took place at the Ten Trumbull apartment complex on April 28. Shape returned home with an acquaintance when she was approached and attacked by Shtopaku around noon.

Witnesses report the attack lasted 92 seconds. Shape lived in the complex with Shtopaku’s ex-wife and their two children.

It was determined the two were no longer related due to a family divorce several years earlier. Upon arrival at the scene, police found Shape lying on her back, beaten and gasping for air.

A neighbor identified Shtopaku to the police. He allegedly claimed Shape had “tried to kill me for all my life” and that he acted in retaliation.

Shtopaku stated he had seen Shape at a mall food court, followed her home, and confronted her before grabbing a bat from his car. He blamed her for his divorce, loss of his house in Monroe, and financial difficulties.

Local news reported prosecutors offered a plea deal to Shtopaku on Friday, though details remain undisclosed.

Shtopaku is being held on a $3 million bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2026.

Florida woman faces lengthy prison term after infant death

West Boca Raton, FL

A Florida woman entered a guilty plea for the death of her newborn son. Bianca R. Desouza, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child and neglect of a child causing great bodily harm on Thursday.

The case stems from an incident that occurred on May 2, 2022. At 4:56 p.m., emergency responders arrived at a residence in West Boca Raton following a call about an unresponsive infant.

The infant’s grandmother reported finding the baby unresponsive in Desouza’s bedroom. The child was transported to West Boca Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Desouza gave birth to the child in her bed but did not seek medical assistance after the birth. She reported that after holding the infant until he stopped crying, she left him on the bed while taking a shower.

Desouza indicated she was unaware the child had died until her mother entered the room. The mother reported Desouza had experienced significant stress regarding the impending birth and potential adoption of the child.

Desouza was released from a psychiatric facility on May 11, 2022. She later expressed regret and explained her confusion during the labor process.

The Palm Beach County medical examiner classified the infant’s death as a homicide due to asphyxia. The report noted that the mother did not attempt to reposition the baby during or after the birth.

Desouza’s plea agreement stipulates a prison sentence of up to 45 years. Sentencing is set for January 29, 2026.

Texas man allegedly ambushes pregnant ex-girlfriend in home invasion

Fort Worth, TX A Texas man is accused of breaking into his pregnant ex-girlfriend’s home and shooting her and her mother. Christopher Mike, 32, allegedly entered through a back door and hid inside until Sylvia Scott arrived on Tuesday with her mother, Allura Stewart.

Scott reported that she was shot in the neck as she entered through the garage door. Stewart described the incident, stating Mike appeared unexpectedly and shot her daughter before turning the gun on her.

Stewart managed to escape after being shot and called 911. The shooting occurred in front of Mike’s three children, who authorities say were not targeted but are now experiencing nightmares.

Scott indicated that Mike had been violent during their relationship, which ended recently. She believes he tracked her location using an Apple iPad he had left with her.

Online records indicate Mike faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, and kidnapping. He was being held without bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on January 5, 2026.

Florida man allegedly shot ex-girlfriend’s father during dispute

Miami Gardens, FL – A man has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting death of Yasmany Rodriguez Fernandez. Sylvester Grice-Jordan, 32, is accused of fatally shooting Fernandez after a dispute over a dog.

Police responded to the 3300 block of NW 177th Terrace shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday. Officers found Grice-Jordan holding a rifle; he complied with orders to drop the weapon.

Fernandez was discovered dead on the porch with multiple gunshot wounds. Inside the home were the victim’s wife, stepdaughter, and an eight-month-old baby.

Fernandez’s stepdaughter stated she had been in a relationship with Grice-Jordan, and the couple had lived at the residence since April. Following issues with the suspect, Fernandez’s wife asked him to leave on December 15.

Grice-Jordan was asked to retrieve his dog after it soiled the residence. He came back to the home, causing an argument with Fernandez.

As the two men verbally confronted each other, both had previously been armed but did not hold the weapons. Grice-Jordan moved outside, followed by the victim, where another argument ensued.

Witnesses heard a gunshot, and Fernandez yelled for them to call 911. Surveillance footage captured Grice-Jordan demanding keys and counting down from five while pointing the rifle at Fernandez’s head.

Following the countdown, Grice-Jordan allegedly fired several more shots at the victim. He was taken into custody and remains at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center without bond.

A hearing is scheduled for Monday morning.

Suspect pulls gun on officer during Walmart shoplifting incident

Canton, OH

A shoplifting incident at a Walmart escalated dramatically when a suspect attempted to shoot a police officer. The attempted shooting occurred after the suspect, identified as Shane Newman, was detained for allegedly stealing merchandise.

Body camera footage captured the moment Newman, 21, drew a firearm while seated in a security office with a companion. According to reports, he pointed the gun at the officer’s head and pulled the trigger, but the weapon malfunctioned.

A loss prevention officer intervened, yelling and attempting to grab the gun from Newman. The police officer quickly jumped in and subdued Newman before he could fire again.

The officer later recounted the encounter, stating the gun was pointed directly at him when the trigger was pulled. The intervention of the loss prevention officer was critical, and the officer expressed gratitude for the employee’s quick actions.

A spokesperson for Walmart praised the employee’s bravery to maintain safety in the store. Jessie Carpenter, Walmart’s asset protection operations coach, stated the company prioritizes the safety of customers and associates and will support the ongoing police investigation.

Court documents reveal Newman faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and felonious assault against an officer. He reportedly possessed approximately 50 Molly pills at the time of the incident. Newman is currently held at the Stark County Jail on a $1 million bond. His companion, Katerina Jeffrey, faces charges of complicity in the robbery and is held on a $500,000 bond.

Their next court appearance is set for Tuesday. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard emphasized the need for community support for law enforcement. He highlighted the persistent risks officers face while serving the public.

Three Ohio brothers sentenced to decades in prison for deadly shooting of 12-year-old girl

Dayton, OH

A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 67 years in prison for his role in the shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl. Antawan Benson received the sentence on Monday in connection to the death of Isabella Carlos.

Benson and his brother, Javen Conner, were found guilty on multiple charges earlier this month. The charges included murder and discharging a firearm into a habitation.

On August 22, the brothers confronted a woman in Trotwood over a social media post involving a relative. Children were present in the vehicle at the time of the confrontation.

Later that night, the brothers fired an AK-47 and an AR-15 at three homes around 12:30 a.m. on August 23. Inside one of the homes, Isabella was found sleeping in her bed when the gunfire struck.

Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. The brothers were indicted approximately two weeks after the incident.

Judge Gerald Parker noted the disturbing details surrounding Isabella’s death. He emphasized that she likely did not die immediately and that she suffered in her final moments.

The judge expressed frustration over Benson and Conner posting images of their empty firearm clips on social media after the shooting. He criticized their actions as “false bravado.”

A family member of Isabella spoke at the sentencing, highlighting the loss and impact on the family.

Conner is scheduled for sentencing on January 8.

Babysitter slaps infant, causing serious injuries and brain bleed

Fort Wayne, IN An infant sustained serious injuries after a babysitter allegedly slapped and backhanded the child. Emily Duran, 27, faces charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury and battery to a child under 14 that resulted in serious bodily injury.

Police responded to a local hospital on December 11 after receiving a report about an injured infant. The incident is said to have occurred in the 100 block of West Superior Street earlier that day.

The parents had left their 7-month-old son with Duran shortly before 7 a.m. They reported that the child appeared well when they departed. Upon returning home around 5 p.m., the parents noticed “deep purple bruising” on the child’s face.

Duran sent a text to one of the parents claiming the boy had fallen. In a later recorded conversation, she stated the child’s injury occurred when he fell off a bench at a park.

Concerned about the injuries, the parents took their son to the hospital. Doctors later diagnosed the child with a brain bleed and determined that the injuries were the result of abuse.

Medical experts reported that the injuries could not have occurred accidentally. They stated that the extent and nature of the injuries indicated that they were inflicted.

Police located Duran later in the week for questioning. After being read her rights, she allegedly admitted to slapping the boy “as hard as you would slap an adult.”

Duran was taken to the Allen County Jail, where she posted bond. She is scheduled for a court hearing on January 12.

Mother accused of drug use as her infant drowns in bathtub

Burlington, VT Law enforcement is actively searching for Briana Arnold, a mother facing charges linked to the drowning of her three-month-old daughter. Officials claim Arnold was under the influence of narcotics during the incident.

Warrants for her arrest include involuntary manslaughter, cruelty to a child, and possession of narcotics. The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations is leading the manhunt for Arnold.

The drowning occurred around 1 p.m. on a recent Thursday at an apartment on Main Street, as reported by Burlington Police. Responding officers found Arnold attempting CPR on her child, who was transported to a nearby hospital but later died.

Following the incident, CUSI executed a search warrant at the residence, which revealed fentanyl in an open container on the stove. Toxicology tests conducted on Arnold’s blood discovered benzoylecgonine, fentanyl, norfentanyl, and methadone.

The infant, identified as Sapphira Tanita Perez Sanchez, was determined to have died from drowning, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Police assert Arnold left her daughter unattended in a bathtub while it filled with water.

Arrest warrants were signed on October 27. Arnold has acknowledged the warrants and has been in contact with law enforcement but has not surrendered or met with officers.

Law enforcement encourages the community to assist in locating Arnold by contacting CUSI or the local police department.

Man arrested for brutal murder of wife in Illinois

Batavia, IL A man has been arrested and charged with murdering his wife in a violent incident at their apartment. Hector Luvianos-Barrera, 37, faces two counts of first-degree murder following the attack on Tuesday.

The event occurred early Tuesday morning at an apartment on Church Street. Luvianos-Barrera called 911 at approximately 4:30 a.m. and was found outside the residence by police.

Inside the apartment, officers discovered his wife, Noemi Parada Narvaez, 43, with severe injuries. Paramedics performed lifesaving measures, but she died at the scene.

Police described the incident as domestic-related. The Kane County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim’s identity.

During a court hearing on Christmas Eve, Assistant State’s Attorney Tyler Cox presented disturbing details about the attack. Cox stated that Luvianos-Barrera stabbed Narvaez between 20 and 30 times in the head and an additional 20 to 25 times in her back, neck, and chest.

The prosecutor also reported that the defendant struck Narvaez’s body with a hammer multiple times. The victim sustained extensive lacerations and a fractured skull.

Luvianos-Barrera claimed that he acted in self-defense during the incident. The prosecution described the attack as excessively violent and unprovoked.

The couple allegedly consumed alcohol before the situation escalated. Luvianos-Barrera stated that Narvaez accused him of infidelity and began to throw objects.

He also reported that he attempted to calm his wife but discovered she was armed with a knife. The defendant claimed that he wrested the knife away from her before the attack began.

Court records indicate he admitted to stabbing Narvaez and hitting her with the hammer. He was found with his wife lying face down, covered with a blanket.

Luvianos-Barrera remains detained in the Kane County Jail without bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 2.