Local man on federal supervised release sentenced to 13 years in prison for new drug, gun crimes

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A local man previously convicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for federal narcotics crimes was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 156 months in prison for committing new narcotics…

Evansville Felon Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Offenses, Including Illegal Possession of 3D Printed “Ghost Guns,” and Methamphetamine Trafficking

EVANSVILLE – Cody Pfettscher, 25, of Evansville, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegal possession of four unregistered, 3D printed smooth-bore pistols, possession of a firearm by an unlawful…

State of Sustainable Fleets Report Finds Fleets Are Accelerating Use of Clean Vehicles

“We are seeing an incredible acceleration in the investment being made from all sides of the alternative fuel vehicle market driven by increasing commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction and to find more cost-effective transportation options given today’s record-breaking gasoline and diesel…

Two Huntington Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington men were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and other illegal…

Bladenboro Woman Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Offenses Arising from Tabor City Pill Mill

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Bladen County woman who helped a former doctor operate a “pill mill” in Columbus County, where opioids and other controlled substances were improperly prescribed, was sentenced today…

Steubenville man sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Steubenville, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court today to 90 months in prison for his involvement in fentanyl trafficking. Llyod George Douglas, Jr., 39, pleaded guilty…

Veris Residential, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 4, 2022 — Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE) (the “Company”) today reported its results for the first quarter 2022. FIRST QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS Net income (loss) of $…

San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect Who Assaulted Police Officers 22-060

On April 26, 2022, at approximately 9:37 p.m. SFPD officers were notified of a stolen vehicle that was involved in multiple recent auto burglaries in the area of Grant Ave. and Green…

Two More Defendants Plead Guilty in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Charleston residents pleaded guilty today to their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in and around Charleston from January to August 2021. The DTO obtained large…

Multi-State Sam’s Club Theft Ring Defendants Sentenced to Prison

COLUMBUS, Ga. – Several Columbus-area residents involved in a multi-state Sam’s Club theft ring amounting to $900,567 in loss to the company were sentenced to federal prison for their crimes. Brian Cowman,…

Eighteen Individuals Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine in Central and Southern Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – Eighteen individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and money laundering changes. The indictment charges the defendants with conspiracies to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine, and…

Eufaula Man Sentenced for Mail Theft, Bank Fraud, and Identity Theft

Montgomery, Alabama – On April 26, 2022, Charles Andre Turner, 54, of Eufaula, Alabama, was sentenced to 44 months in prison for stealing mail, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft,…

Man Trying to Sell Shoes Punched and Shot at Victim, Striking Him Once

COLUMBUS, OH – A man who approached a customer inside a grocery store tried to sell him shoes. When the customer said no, he punched him and shot the man. According to…

Do You Recognize Him? Police Say He’s a Person of Interest in Barbershop Murder

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a man who is reported to be a person of interest in today’s barbershop murder. The shooting…

Lucky Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Wins Over $1 Million Jackpot in Burlington County

TRENTON, NJ – One incredibly lucky Jersey Cash 5 ticket won the April 21st drawing. The ticket won $1,189,751 in Thursday’s Cash 5 drawing. Columbus General Store and Grill on Atlantic Avenue…

San Francisco Police make Arrests in Estes Robbery Series 22-056

On March 30, 2022, at approximately 3:57 p.m., San Francisco Police Officers from Central Station responded to the 1100 block of Columbus Avenue on a report of a robbery. Officers arrived on…

Brave Health and The Doula Network Partner to Support Maternal Mental Health for Medicaid Populations

Partnership will meet growing demand for timely, accessible behavioral health services for new and expecting mothers MIAMI, April 20, 2022 — Brave Health, a virtual-first behavioral health provider focused on serving Medicaid…

White Castle’s New 1921 Slider, Now Available at All Castles, Marks 101 Years of Slider Innovations and Brings Menu Full Circle

White Castle Also First to Offer New Soft Drink from Coca-Cola, Its Partner Since 1921 COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19, 2022 — For the first time in several years, White Castle is rolling…

Former Ohio Police Chief and Two Indiana Gun Dealers Plead Guilty in Conspiracy to Illegally Traffic 200 Fully Automatic Machine Guns

INDIANAPOLIS – Dorian LaCourse, 66, of Milford, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy and making false statements. LaCourse is the former Chief of Police in the Village of Addyston, Ohio. LaCourse was…

Freshly Named As Exclusive Meal Partner For Pink Ribbon Girls, In Fight Against Cancer

To kick off the partnership, Freshly and Pink Ribbon Girls have launched a one-for-one Mother’s Day gifting program. Consumers who give their moms the gift of Freshly this holiday will, in turn,…

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