Florida Court Temporarily Blocks Vaccine Mandate

A Florida court has granted a temporary injunction preventing the city of Gainesville, Florida, from forcing employees to comply with a vaccine mandate. The court said that the city of Gainesville “did…

Florida News·US and World News

Orangeburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge

Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Abrian Dayquan Sabb, 26, of Orangeburg, pleaded guilty in federal court to aiding and abetting the making of…

Religious exemptions under fire as COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates on the rise

Columbia University’s Robert Klitzman shared a tragic story with CNN Saturday of a woman riddled with cancer who reportedly refused to undergo medical procedures, relied on the power of prayer, and ultimately…

Health and Wellness·US and World News

Agents Intercept Tractor Trailer Smuggling Scheme

SIERRA BLANCA, Texas – United States Border Patrol agents conducting traffic check operations at the Interstate 10 immigration checkpoint interdicted a tractor trailer smuggling scheme. On September 16, 2021, agents conducting…

Police Blotter

Former Police Officer Who Fled After Sentencing Pleads Guilty to Failing to Surrender for Sentencing

Baltimore, Maryland – James Ian Piccirilli, age 40, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to failing to surrender for service of sentence. Piccirilli also admitted to illegally possessing additional firearms while…

Hundreds Attempt To Get Their Money Back After FBI Deposit Box Raid Fails To Produce Evidence Of Wrongdoing

About 300 people are contesting the seizure of their money and valuables by the FBI after the agency failed to produce evidence of criminal wrongdoing, the Los Angeles Times reported. The FBI…

US and World News

Woman Pleads Guilty to $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deborah Laughlin, 64, formerly of Paradise, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in an application for FEMA benefits in connection with the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire, Acting U.S.…

Lightly Attended Rally For January 6 Rioters A ‘Huge Success,’ Organizer Says

The “Justice for J6” rally organized to protest the arrests of those who participated in the Capitol riot drew small crowds and remained largely peaceful Saturday. The number of press and police…

US and World News

Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced To 30 Years in Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Unlawful Sexual Activity

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Jeffrey Cummings, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland to 30 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for a…

1,683 Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards & 2,034 Fake Pfizer Seals Seized by Cincinnati CBP

CINCINNATI–As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Cincinnati remain focused on protecting American lives. Since August 16, Cincinnati…

Police Blotter·US and World News

Catonsville Powerball Player Finds $100,008 Ticket in his Pocket as he was Buying new One

CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND – “Traveling Man” of Catonsville didn’t realize he won $100,008 playing Powerball until he was buying new tickets the next day and remembered to check his old ones. “It brightened my eyes…

Lottery Results·Maryland News

Nottingham man wins twice, days apart using Dad’s Birthday Numbers

NOTTINGHAM, MD – “Ynaffit” of Nottingham celebrates winning two big prizes only days apart on Racetrax Superfecta wagers. Playing the numbers of horses that correspond to elements of her dad’s birthday, a…

Maryland News

“Never Trump” Republican Congressman who voted to impeach former President calls it quits

Ohio Republican Congressman Anthony Gonzalez has called it quits. Gonzalez was one of the Republicans who voted to impeach former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, calling him a ‘cancer’ said he will…

Ohio News·Politics

Baltimore woman charged for murdering her mother, shooting her multiple times

BALTIMORE, MD – On August 16, 2021, at approximately 10:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Washington Boulevard to investigate a report of gunfire heard in the area. When…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Cecil County Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Narcotics Conspiracy

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Kenneth Clark, Jr., a/k/a “Man” and “Play,” age 30, of Port Deposit, Maryland, yesterday to 52 months in prison, followed by three…

Two Former Bureau of Prisons Officials Sentenced for Bribery Scheme at Federal Prison in Petersburg

RICHMOND, Va. – Former Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional officers at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Petersburg, Stephen Taylor and Shanice Bullock, were sentenced today for their respective roles in a bribery scheme…

Butte County Women Pleads Guilty to FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —Kristen Canapary, 53, of Butte County, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in an application for FEMA benefits in connection with the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Treatment Facility Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Marcus Lloyd Anderson (36, St. Petersburg) to one year and a day in federal prison for health care fraud. As part…

Members and Associates of El Grupo De Los 27 Prison Gang Indicted For Violating The Rico Act In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A federal indictment was unsealed today in the District of Puerto Rico charging twenty-nine defendants with racketeering—drug trafficking, money laundering, bribery, extortion, wire fraud, and murder—and firearms…

Annapolis Ms-13 Member Sentenced To 35 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy, Discharging a Firearm Related to a Murder, and Two Attempted Murders

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Moises Alexis Reyes-Canales, a/k/a “Sicopita”, age 23, of Annapolis, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release,…

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