Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $38 million in taxpayer funds

TUCSON, Ariz. — A former Santa Cruz County treasurer admitted Thursday to orchestrating a decade-long embezzlement scheme in which she stole more than $38 million in public funds, laundered the proceeds, and…

West Virginia woman faked business operation to scam federal goverment out of COVID-19 relief funds

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A St. Albans woman was sentenced Friday to five years of federal probation and ordered to pay $25,830 in restitution after admitting to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…

Colombian man charged in $66 million Ponzi scheme targeting hundreds of investors

MIAMI — Efrain Betancourt, Jr., 36, a Colombian citizen, was arrested last week upon entering the United States and charged with orchestrating a $66 million Ponzi scheme through his South Florida payday…

Port Jervis woman sentenced to nine years in arson case that endangered lives

PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — A Port Jervis woman who set fire to a residence while knowing occupants were inside has been sentenced to nine years in prison, Orange County District Attorney David…

Judge Hands Illegal Migrant Convicted Of Killing Laken Riley Life Sentence Without Parole

Jose Ibarra, an illegal migrant from Venezuela, was given a life sentence on Wednesday for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard on…

Laken Riley’s Stepfather Reads Final Journal Entry His Stepdaughter Addressed To Her ‘Future Husband’

John Phillips, the stepfather of the late Laken Riley, emotionally read one of her final journal entries addressed to her “future husband” following the Wednesday conviction of her killer. Athens-Clarke County Superior…

Queens DA Lodges Charges in Home Squatter Case

Queens DA Announce Indictments for Squatting Case **Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has confirmed the indictment of True Jackson, Saliam Sudler, and Shania Outar for charges including burglary and…

Ohio man sentenced to 29 years to life for brutal murder of girlfriend, dumping her body at Mother Gooseland

CANTON, Ohio — A Stark County judge sentenced Sean Goe, 27, to the maximum penalty of 29 years to life in prison for the gruesome murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Raychel Sheridan,…

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Juvenile Disturbance and Arrests in Stafford County

Juvenile Disturbance and Arrests in Stafford County **Stafford, VA** - A disturbance involving juveniles escalated on Sunday evening, leading to law enforcement intervention and subsequent charges. On Sunday at approximately 4:49 p.m.,…

How Trump Swept the Catholic Vote in 2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election marked the beginning of what he described as a “golden age” for America. In his victory speech from Palm Beach, Florida, Trump promised…

Juvenile charged in Ridgefield Park shooting that left 15-year-old critically injured

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County was arrested and charged following a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced…

New York AG James Vows to Continue Criminal Crusade Against Trump

New York Attorney General James Vows Continued Legal Fight Against Trump in Fiery Speech NEW YORK— New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a pointed speech on Wednesday, underscoring her commitment to…

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Teen Severely Injured in Group Assault at Buffalo’s MLK Park, Three Suspects Sought

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 15-year-old student from Buffalo is in the intensive care unit following a violent assault by multiple individuals at MLK Park on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident, which…

Schenectady man pleads guilty to witness retaliation after assaulting teen

ALBANY, N.Y. — Patrick Civitello, 18, of Schenectady, New York, pleaded guilty on October 28 to witness retaliation, admitting he assaulted a 15-year-old boy in retaliation for the boy’s mother testifying in…

Roosevelt man indicted for manslaughter in mother’s death; sister charged with elder abuse

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A 65-year-old man from Roosevelt has been indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his 85-year-old mother, while his sister faces charges for alleged abusive acts…

Bronx Man Indicted on Multiple Charges Following Alleged Assault of 13-Year-Old Boy

Bronx, NY – Ishmael Francis, a 29-year-old resident of the Bronx, has been indicted on severe charges including two counts each of second-degree and third-degree Rape, following an incident that took place…

Grandson Watches as Grandfather Gunned down in Road Rage Attack

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A 61-year-old man was fatally shot in a road rage incident on Monday in what authorities described as an “execution-style” attack, leaving his family reeling from the loss. The…

Reston au pair takes plea deal in double murder case, admits to manslaughter

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Nearly two years after a shocking double homicide in Reston, a family au pair charged in connection with the killings has accepted a plea deal, admitting to manslaughter…

Cambridge woman arrested for stabbing during altercation

CAMBRIDGE, Md. — A 38-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following a stabbing incident that left a victim with multiple injuries, according to the Cambridge Police Department (CPD). Authorities said the incident…

Driver Who Caused Stamford Motorcycle Crash Facing Charges, Possible Civil Action

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford police arrested a 58-year-old local man on Friday in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this year. Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillo turned himself in at Stamford Police…

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