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Little Caesars worker arrested for shooting through drive-thru window
Little Caesars worker arrested for shooting through drive-thru window
Charleston, WV A Little Caesars employee has been charged with shooting at a man through the restaurant’s drive-thru window. Jahtique Farmer, 21, faces a charge of malicious wounding following the incident on Thursday evening.
The incident began when Farmer exited the Patrick Street Plaza location to speak with another employee. According to reports, the man outside the restaurant’s drive-thru was staring at Farmer, prompting an emotional response from the worker.
The other employee retrieved a gun from Farmer’s vehicle and handed it to him. The two men then re-entered the restaurant.
The victim remained at the drive-thru while Farmer approached and allegedly shouted at him. Witnesses state that Farmer accused the man of wanting to kill him before firing three shots.
One bullet struck the man in the face and another near his rib cage. He was reportedly in stable condition after driving himself to the hospital.
Farmer was arrested the following day and is currently in custody at the South Central Regional Jail. The relationship between Farmer and the victim remains unclear.
West Virginia man on trial for murder after woman’s body found in well
West Virginia man on trial for murder after woman’s body found in well
Charleston, WV A man faces trial this week, accused of murder in the case of a woman whose body was found in a well. Michael Wayne Smith, 46, is charged with the murder of 35-year-old Cheyenne Johnson, who was reported missing in April 2021. Johnson’s body was discovered on May 3, 2021, days after her disappearance.
Smith admitted to police that he shot Johnson in the head and hid her body in a well. His confession reportedly followed a tip from his girlfriend, Virginia Smith. Virginia Smith also faces charges in the case and pleaded guilty to multiple counts, including first-degree murder.
A criminal complaint details an alleged conversation between Michael Smith, Virginia Smith, and a third person discussing Johnson’s death. Virginia Smith initially denied knowing Johnson but later guided authorities to the location of Johnson’s body.
During a police interview, Michael Smith reportedly confessed to the shooting, explaining that a confrontation arose over a stolen car involving Virginia Smith and Johnson. He claimed that he threatened Johnson with a rifle during the altercation.
Michael Smith is charged with first-degree murder, concealment of a deceased human body, and several firearm-related offenses. His trial began on Monday in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
Man hides in ex-girlfriend’s shower with knife and her underwear on his face
Man hides in ex-girlfriend’s shower with knife and her underwear on his face
Charleston, SC A man is facing a lawsuit after allegedly pranking his ex-girlfriend by hiding in her shower with a knife. The incident occurred on May 2 when Jackson Arnold, 25, sneaked into the woman’s residence while she was out.
According to court documents, Arnold concealed his face with the woman’s underwear and was not wearing pants or undergarments. The complaint alleges that he wielded a large knife as he approached the woman upon her return home.
The victim claims Arnold pressed his hands against her throat and choked her during a struggle. She managed to disarm him and fled to her parents’ house to call the police.
The victim’s attorney described Arnold’s actions as extreme and outrageous, justifying the civil assault claim. Court records show that Arnold faces multiple criminal charges, including assault and burglary.
Online court records indicate that Arnold’s case remains pending, with his last court appearance on October 17.
Attorney General Bondi Announces Three Charged for Tesla Property Attacks
Attorney General Announces Charges for Tesla Property Attacks
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced charges against three individuals accused of destructive acts targeting Tesla properties using Molotov cocktails.
According to Bondi, the defendants will face legal action for setting Tesla cars and charging stations on fire. The Attorney General emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero tolerance for what she termed acts of domestic terrorism against Tesla.
In detail, one defendant was apprehended after deploying approximately eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, while armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle. A second defendant faced arrest in Loveland, Colorado, after an attempt to ignite Teslas; materials for further incendiary devices were also found in their possession.
Lastly, a third defendant in Charleston, South Carolina was accused of defacing Tesla charging stations with offensive messages about President Trump before setting them ablaze. Each defendant now confronts serious charges, entailing sentences of five to 20 years in prison.
