Operation Washout River City Announced, Federal Charges Pending in Project Safe Neighborhoods Operation

COLUMBUS, Ga. – The results from a four-day multi-agency operation to curb violent crime in Columbus, Georgia, were announced at a press conference held today, with dozens of repeat violent offenders and…

With billions in federal aid for renters, why are so many Americans behind on rent?

Low-income tenants across the country are behind on rent payments because of the pandemic, even as billions of dollars appropriated by Congress to assist renters remain untouched. About $5.2 billion of the…

Louisiana Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ida

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ida makes its way toward the Gulf coast. The storm, which has triggered hurricane watches in parts of the state,…

Taco Bell wants to end America’s crispy chicken debate with its own crispy chicken taco rollout

Beginning Sept. 2, Taco Bell‘s long-awaited Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco will be available nationwide at participating locations for a limited time. Not quite a sandwich, not quite a taco, it doesn’t have to…

Man steals mortuary van while fleeing police, leaving body behind

CONYERS, GA – A man who was being sought by police used a mortuary van with a corpse in the back as his getaway vehicle of choice. Kijon Griffin, 23, of Atlanta,…

Jury Convicts Macon Man on Meth, Gun Charges

MACON, Ga. – A federal jury convicted a Macon man with a violent criminal history on drug and firearms charges this week. Roderick Chester, 34, of Macon, was found guilty of conspiracy to…

Supreme Court blocks Biden eviction moratorium

The Supreme Court ordered the Biden administration on Thursday to stop enforcing the federal eviction moratorium recently extended to October. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court ruled that…

Tourist killed in Miami Beach by hallucinating gunman while trying to protect his child

MIAMI BEACH, FL – A 21-year-old father was shot and killed in Miami Beach, Florida, while protecting his 1-year-old son from a gunman who was allegedly high on mushrooms, local news station…

Savannah woman sentenced for assisting in scheme that stole millions of dollars from victims’ retirement accounts

SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah woman has been sentenced after admitting she “structured” cash withdrawals, which were part of a scheme to steal millions of dollars from other people’s retirement accounts. Karen Dickerson,…

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Multiple Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy

Note: Click to view the indictment. A federal grand jury in San Diego has returned an indictment against eight defendants for their alleged roles in a federal racketeering conspiracy. The indictment alleges the…

Convicted child sex offender caught entering U.S. near Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual with a prior conviction for a sexual offense on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m.,…

New York man illegally sold over 100 guns, pleads guilty

ATLANTA – Randolph Anthony Scott, Jr., a prolific gun dealer, has pleaded guilty to charges of unlawfully dealing firearms, making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer, and interstate travel…

Two Nigerian Nationals Plead Guilty in Maryland for Bank and Mail Fraud

Baltimore, Maryland – Two Nigerian nationals, Johnson B. Ogunlana, age 25, of Edgewood, Maryland, and Samson A. Oguntuyi, age 29, of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to federal…

Effingham County man sentenced to federal prison for aiming laser at commercial aircraft

SAVANNAH, GA: An Effingham County resident has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting he aimed a powerful laser at commercial aircraft. Roger Floyd Hendricks, 48, of Rincon, was sentenced to 18…

Brunswick men await sentencing after admitting to six armed robberies

BRUNSWICK, Ga: Two Brunswick men face substantial federal prison terms after admitting to the armed robberies of six Brunswick area businesses in August 2020. Zaeveon Deveon Cooper, 21, and Marquese Bolden, 20,…

More gang members arrested trying to cross U.S. border

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents have arrested and identified over 140 migrants gang members affiliated with ten different street gangs this fiscal year. Agents added to the yearly…

Pizza Hut to test “meatless pepperoni” at 70 restaurants

Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat have reunited, and it tastes so good. The two innovation leaders are entering another milestone in their partnership with the debut of Beyond Pepperoni™, a delicious plant-based version…

Felician Athletics Hires Brick Memorial, CBA Grads To Full-Time Spots

RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Felician University Department of Athletics has tapped two internal candidates to fill full-time positions, Director of Athletics Ben “JR” DiNallo has announced. DiNallo has appointed Nicole Aumack ’20…

Hurricane watch issued for northeast as tropical storm Henri gains strength

Tropical Storm Henri may turn into a hurricane as it moves toward the southern New England and eastern Long Island coasts. Forecasters issued a hurricane watch Friday morning on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island…

Atlanta man sentenced for sextorting nine teenage boys

ATLANTA – Myles Frazier has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the offenses of cyberstalking, enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution, and child [censored]ography production. “Frazier coerced numerous…

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