McALLEN, Texas – A 23-year-old local resident has been ordered to federal prison after holding two men against their will and demanding ransom, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Miguel …
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Depression, suicidal thoughts prevalent in high school students during pandemic -U.S. study
by Reutersby ReutersBy Leroy Leo (Reuters) – More than a third of high school students surveyed in the United States experienced stress, anxiety or depression, and nearly a fifth said they seriously …
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – A Florida man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on …
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Arizona man pleads guilty to perjuring himself during trial for transporting individuals for prostitution
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – John Dompierre, 58, of Avondale, Arizona, pleaded guilty on March 28 in federal court to perjury. On Sept. 10, 2020, federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment …
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New Yorker Who Killed Wife, Injured Daughter During Stabbing Rampage Gets 19 Years in Prison
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – A New York man, Jawad Hussain, 60, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for fatally stabbing his wife and injuring his daughter in January …
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One Arrested After Police Find Gun, Weed During Routine Traffic Stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesHYATTSVILLE, MD – The driver of a vehicle involved in a routine traffic stop was arrested for drug and gun charges on Friday. “Officers from the Montgomery County Department of …
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Man Stabbed During Argument inside Atlantic City Home
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – An Atlantic City man has been arrested for a stabbing incident on Saturday. Karahn D. Hinson, 47, was arrested after stabbing another man during an altercation, …
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Two Men Aboard Lights-Out Vessel Jettison 79 Kilos of Cocaine During Boat Chase Near Savanah Island, USVI
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressST. THOMAS, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that two Puerto Rican men were arrested today, March 29, 2022, in St. Thomas, USVI on criminal charges related to …
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Dorchester Drug Dealer Arrested During Warrant Search of Home Near School
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesCAMBRIDGE, MD – A suspected drug dealer was arrested and charged after Dorchester County Sheriff’s Department officers executed a warrant search of his home on Bradley Avenue. According to the …
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on …
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Brooklyn Company Admits Price Gouging KN95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressNEWARK, N.J. – A New York company admitted its role in price gouging a chain of New Jersey grocery stores in connection with the sale of KN95 masks during the …
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Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—An Indiana man pleaded guilty today in federal court after repeatedly and intentionally jeopardizing the lives of police officers, destroying public property, and encouraging others to commit violence during …
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Fiery 50 Vehicle Crash During Passing Snow Squall Closes I-81 in Schuylkill County
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, PA – A massive multi-car crash forced the closure of Interstate 81 after dozens of vehicles crashed into each other during a pileup as a passing snow squall …
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New Jersey Cop Delivers Beautiful Baby Boy During Call for Help
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville Police Department received a call for help at a home in the township for a woman in labor. Arriving at the scene, officers realized there …
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Shore Area Drug Dealer Arrested During Trafic Stop in Manahawkin
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore area man who had been known to deal heroin, crack and cocaine was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop while he was exiting the …
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Miami Man Found Guilty for Murdering an Uber Driver During a Carjacking
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressMiami, Florida – Jorge Aponte Figueroa (“Aponte Figueroa”), 25, of Miami, Florida, was found guilty by a Miami jury of one count of carjacking resulting in death and one count …
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Jackson Officials Say PR Firm Will Help Put a Positive Spin on the Town During Election Year
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township officials said they interviewed several different firms before awarding a no-bid contract to Brand Strategic Communications for public image and relations consulting. That contract, …
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Three Men Plead Guilty To Setting Fire To Police Vehicle During May 2020 Protest In Las Vegas
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLAS VEGAS — Three Las Vegas men pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to and setting fire to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) patrol vehicle during a protest …
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Newark Police Officer Buys New Bike for Child After his was Damaged During Hit and Run Crash
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK, NJ – Newark Police Officers delivered a surprise to 9-year-old resident Michael Copeland. Copeland was involved in a hit-and-run collision this winter. He was injured and his bicycle was …
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21-year-old stabbed and killed outside his home during fight in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, MD – A 21-year-old was stabbed and killed outside of his home on Reprise Drive in Rockville on Monday during an altercation with another man, the Rockville Police Department …
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Key Update to Assessment HQ Displays State-by-State Results from State Assessments Administered during COVID-19 Pandemic
by Your Newsby Your NewsAssessment HQ Update Includes Test Participation Rate Information WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 — Today, the Collaborative for Student Success announced a key update to the AssessmentHQ.org site that will allow …
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Serial Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to Over 25 Years after Attempting to Murder Pennsylvania State Trooper During Arrest
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Christopher Larue, 44, of Lansdale, PA, was sentenced to 25 years and one day in prison, five years of supervised …
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7-year-old child shot during an altercation between two teens in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, MD – A 7-year-old was shot in the head and is in critical condition at John Hopkins Hospital after being struck by a bullet fired from the gun of …
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Skyrocketed During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
Alcohol-Related Deaths Skyrocketed During COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds Laurel Duggan on March 22, 2022 The number of Americans who died due to alcohol-related causes skyrocketed in the first year of …
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Glen Burnie, MD – A dispute in a Glenn Burnie neighborhood ended after Asa Vegas, 21, pulled an “AR-Style” rifle from his vehicle and pointed it at his victim on …