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Mother arrested for child abuse and starvation in Missouri

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Mother arrested for child abuse and starvation in Missouri

Columbia, MO

A mother has been arrested for allegedly abusing and starving her child in Missouri. Breashia Jwantae Grant was taken into custody on Friday after being charged with felony first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and felony third-degree domestic assault.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department received multiple calls on Friday around noon regarding a child who appeared to be hiding from passing vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies found the child, who reported running away due to physical abuse.

The child stated that Grant struck them with a phone charging cable more than ten times. The victim displayed injuries on the arm, including swelling and scarring consistent with repeated abuse.

The child said that Grant had used food deprivation as a punishment, claiming they were not fed for five days two weeks prior and for two consecutive days earlier that week.

Currently, Grant remains in Boone County Jail without bond, and her next court appearance has yet to be scheduled.

Man charged with manslaughter in front porch shooting of cleaning worker

Man charged with manslaughter in front porch shooting of cleaning worker

Whitestown, IN

Curt Andersen has been charged with felony voluntary manslaughter following the shooting of 32-year-old Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez. The incident occurred when Perez mistakenly arrived at Andersen’s home for a cleaning job on Wednesday morning.

Andersen allegedly shot Perez through the front door after she and her husband approached the home. Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood confirmed the charges during a news conference.

Voluntary manslaughter is defined in Indiana law as knowingly or intentionally killing someone while acting under sudden heat. Eastwood stated that his office carefully reviewed the evidence before bringing charges against Andersen.

Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, following a 911 call about a possible residential entry. Upon arrival, they discovered Perez on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the head.

Emergency measures were attempted, but Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. The couple reportedly did not attempt to enter the residence before the shooting occurred.

Police reports indicated a bullet hole was found in the door. Andersen has claimed he fired the shot in self-defense, citing Indiana’s stand your ground law. Prosecutors argue that evidence does not support his justification for the action.

Jody Madeira, a professor specializing in gun rights at Indiana University, characterized the incident as unusual. The timing of Andersen’s first court appearance has not yet been disclosed.

Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway

Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway

Boone, IA A judge from Iowa’s Second Judicial District was arrested for operating while intoxicated after driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 30. Adria Kester, the chief judge of the district, was found passed out behind the wheel after crashing into a median.

Witnesses reported seeing Kester’s vehicle, a 2026 GMC Canyon Denali, traveling east in the westbound lanes around 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. Concerned motorists called 911 as Kester’s truck moved slowly and ultimately collided with the median, where she was seen slumped over the wheel.

Deputies from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded, locating Kester unconscious in the driver’s seat. Upon their arrival, they discovered a cup containing a liquid that smelled like alcohol beside her, along with evident signs of intoxication, such as bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.

Due to her condition, law enforcement determined it was unsafe to administer field sobriety tests. Kester was taken to the hospital for treatment, where authorities collected blood samples for analysis, and results remain pending.

Kester’s attorney stated that she understands the severity of the situation and is cooperating with the legal process. He added that she is committed to tackling the matter responsibly.

Kester has held her position as a judge since 2017, following a career as a prosecutor, public defender, and private defense attorney.

Suspect Nabbed After Police Pursuit in North Carolina

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Suspect Nabbed After Slow-Speed Pursuit in North Carolina

**Boone, NC** – A suspect was apprehended following a low-speed pursuit involving Watauga and Wilkes Counties on March 18, 2025.

A Watauga County deputy attempted a traffic stop on a silver Infiniti on U.S. Highway 421, due to erratic driving in a 55 MPH zone. The driver, suspected of impairment, did not comply, instead executing a U-turn toward Deep Gap.

Efforts to stop the vehicle using spike strips by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were initially unsuccessful. The pursuit continued into Wilkes County, where the Wilkesboro Police Department deployed spike strips near Lowe’s Hardware, successfully stopping the vehicle.

The suspect, Matthew David Adubato, 42, of Boynton Beach, Florida, faces charges in Wilkes County, including Driving While Impaired and Fleeing to Elude Arrest. Additional charges are pending in Watauga County. The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the support of multiple law enforcement agencies in resolving the incident.

Cumberland Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

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Cumberland Police Make Multiple Arrests

**Cumberland, MD -** The Cumberland Police Department reported a series of arrests in recent days involving assaults, resisting arrest, failure to appear, and impaired driving.

On Tuesday, officers responded to the 700 Block of East First Street to a fight. Shellie Manning, Brian James, and Angel Page were arrested for allegedly assaulting a female victim. They were charged with first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and false imprisonment. All three suspects were held at the Allegany County Detention Center.

On the same day, officers were called to Boone Street for a domestic disturbance involving Dion Alves. Alves was arrested after reportedly appearing under the influence and acting disorderly. He faces charges including obstructing and hindering, resisting arrest, and CDS possession.

On Wednesday, police served an arrest warrant on Michael Haymond for failing to appear for a trial regarding CDS possession from April. Haymond was taken to the detention center awaiting his court appearance.

Additional arrests include Jacqualine Clay for DUI and David Gearing for impaired driving and CDS possession in separate incidents. Clay was released pending trial, while Gearing received citations and is awaiting trial.