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Shooting leaves Greenwood home damaged but occupants unharmed
Shooting incident leaves Greenwood home damaged but occupants unharmed
Greenwood, DE
A shooting occurred in Greenwood on November 19 at about 8:10 a.m. An unknown suspect fired shots at a residence in the 14000 block of Staytonville Road overnight.
Three individuals, including two adults and a child, were inside the home during the incident. No injuries have been reported.
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is handling the ongoing investigation. Detectives are urging anyone with information to reach out to Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813.
Information can also be shared through private messages to the Delaware State Police’s Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Victim Services Unit of the Delaware State Police is available 24/7 for support through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 and can be reached via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Reno man sentenced to life for murder of ex-girlfriend over lease dispute
Reno man sentenced to life for murder of ex-girlfriend over lease dispute
Reno, NV A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Janaya Baker, who was 18 years old. Malik Coleman received the sentence on Monday and will be eligible for parole after serving 28 years.
The shooting occurred on November 16, 2023, at an apartment on North Virginia Street. Baker was found with a gunshot wound to her head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Coleman had been in a relationship with Baker but was removed from her lease shortly before the shooting. Surveillance footage captured him entering her apartment while she was at work, where he waited for her return.
Audio evidence of their encounter recorded Baker questioning Coleman before a gunshot was heard. After the shooting, Coleman left the apartment and later sent a text message to Baker’s mother saying that she had been shot.
Washoe County District Attorney’s Office indicated that Chief Deputy District Attorney Nicole Hicks had urged the judge to impose a life sentence without parole, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.
Baker’s family had expressed deep sorrow following her death, highlighting the loss of a young life.
Texas mother sentenced to 22 years in prison for toddler’s death
Texas mother sentenced to 22 years in prison for toddler’s death
WICHITA FALLS, TX A Texas mother has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Sarah Elizabeth Newsom, 30, pleaded guilty to injury to a child by failing to protect resulting in serious bodily injury.
Judge Trish Coleman Byars issued the sentence on Monday. Newsom was immediately taken into custody by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
The case centers around the death of Scarlette “Olivia” Newsom, who was severely beaten by Joshua Thomas Fulbright, 30, in October 2018. Scarlette was initially brought to Clay County Memorial Hospital by her mother, who claimed the child was suffering from the flu.
Witnesses described seeing the toddler covered in extensive bruises and unresponsive. Fulbright was later convicted of capital murder on March 10.
Prosecutors faced multiple mistrials before securing the conviction. Newsom testified during Fulbright’s trial, detailing his method of punishment, including time-outs and physical discipline.
The case garnered attention due to the horrific nature of the injuries Scarlette sustained. Newsom admitted to inflicting harm on her daughter as well.
Fulbright is appealing his conviction, claiming improper exclusion of defense testimony. Newsom’s plea deal waived her right to appeal.
The prosecutor stated the resolution to the case was made with careful thought. The community mourns the tragic loss of Scarlette as the court proceedings conclude.
Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream
Mother accused of threatening her children during TikTok livestream
Jefferson City, MO A Missouri mother faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to kill her children during a TikTok livestream. Elena Lujan, 30, is accused of making disturbing remarks to her 3 and 7-year-old kids in the early hours of Saturday.
Lujan reportedly told her children, “I’m sick of you,” and “Go to sleep before I f—ing kill you,” while appearing intoxicated. Police arrived at her apartment around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of the livestream.
Upon their arrival, officers found Lujan passed out in the children’s room with an open bottle of tequila on the kitchen counter. Broken glass littered the floor, and her children were found sleeping in separate areas of the apartment.
The probable cause statement details Lujan’s threats, including comments that suggested a desire to harm her children. She allegedly told one child, “I’ll kill her and then you’ll be the reason why she’s dead.”
Lujan was taken into custody after struggling to wake up due to her level of intoxication. While being transported, she reportedly spit at an officer and refused to take a breathalyzer test.
The statement notes that she is the only adult living in the home and concludes with her making numerous threats to kill her children. Lujan has been charged with child abuse and is currently being held at the Cole County Jail without bond.
An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday.