How a $167 Million Powerball Winner’s Celebration Ended in Jail
ST. PETE BEACH, FL – The celebration didn’t last long for James Farthing, a Kentucky man who had just won a $167 million Powerball jackpot …
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Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Daughter Back in Ocean Count y Jail After Being Released on Home Detention
Toms River, NJ – On Thursday morning, a man accused of killing a New Jersey mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a late-night crash was …
Who’s in the Ocean County Jail Today: New Arrivals
Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic …
Lakewood Yeshiva Student Accused of Luring Child for Sex Released from Jail
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 40-year-old Lakewood yeshiva student and father of seven was released from the Ocean County Jail on Monday under New Jersey’s bail …
Immigrant Held on ICE Detainer for Domestic Assault in Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 27-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with aggravated assault involving strangulation, false …
Violent Home Invasion Lands Four Migrants in Ocean County Jail, ICE Detainers Found
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals are being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following a series of charges including home invasion, aggravated …
Suspect facing child welfare charge held on ICE immigration detainer at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law …
Suspect found with illegal gun, body armor held at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Justyn Duval Rodriguez, is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after being charged with multiple weapons-related offenses, including illegal …
Migrant with ICE Detainer Assaults Ocean County Jail Guards with Bodily Fluids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman booked into Ocean County Jail this week is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement …
South Amboy man sentenced in fatal Brick hit-and-run, booked into Ocean County Jail
BRICK, N.J. — Mark D. Carey, of South Amboy, has been booked into the Ocean County Jail following his conviction for fleeing the scene of …
Fatal stabbing inside DC Jail leads to murder charge
WASHINGTON, DC — A 26-year-old inmate at the District of Columbia Central Detention Facility has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal …
Maryland jail releases convicted migrant rapist, ignores ICE detainer
BALTIMORE, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 20-year-old Honduran national last week after a Maryland detention facility released him twice despite …
Woman accused of child endangerment being held on active ICE detainer at Ocean County Jail
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A woman is being held without bail in Ocean County following her arrest on a charge of endangering the welfare of …
Fights inside Rappahonnock Jail and Colonial Forge High School Keep Police Busy on Wednesday
STAFFORD, Va. — Two separate assaults on Wednesday led to multiple charges in Stafford County, including a violent incident at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and …
Brick man sentenced to jail, lifetime ban from owning animals after 157 cats found in home
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brick Township man was sentenced Friday to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail and permanently banned from owning animals …
New Jersey man sentenced to five days in jail for DUI
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to five days in the Ocean County jail after being convicted of driving under …
Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to …
ICE arrests undocumented criminal alien after Maryland jail ignores detainer
BALTIMORE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an undocumented Guatemalan man last week after the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections declined to …
Illegal Alien at Ocean County Jail Charged for Threatening to Kill, Illegal Weapon Possession
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County is facing multiple charges, including making a death threat and unlawful possession of a …
Violent illegal immigrant arrested after release from New York jail despite federal warrant
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Mexican citizen with a history of violence was arrested by federal agents Thursday after being released from local custody despite a …
Fani Willis’ pregnant daughter handcuffed and facing jail time after incident during a routine traffic stop
Kinaya Willis, the pregnant daughter of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, was recently arrested in Tyrone, Georgia, for driving with a suspended license. Kinaya, …
Former Correction Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Contraband into Federal Jail
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Fabienne Osias, 40, a former federal correction officer employed by the United States Bureau of Prisons (BOP), pled guilty on Thursday …
Drunk Driver in New Jersey Double Fatal Crash Frustrated After Judge Holds Him in Jail for One Week
HADDONFIELD, N.J. — The New Jersey community and the hockey world are mourning the loss of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who …
Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star and Brother Upset About Being in Jail Over the Weekend
New Jersey – In a tragic incident that has shaken the New Jersey community and the hockey world, Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver responsible …
Man Convicted for Sexually Assaulting Teen Detained at Ocean County Jail
OCEAN, NJ—Manuel Roberto Pineda-Acosta, a Hispanic male, is currently serving time in Ocean County. Pineda-Acosta was processed and booked into the jail on Friday, with …
Virginia Man Charged in 2017 Double Murder Found Dead in Jail
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Nicholas Giampa, a Virginia man awaiting trial for the 2017 murders of his girlfriend’s parents, was found dead early Thursday in …
Convicted Rapist Harvey Weinstein Ordered to Stay in New York During Trial
Just when we thought Harvey Weinstein had finally faded into the background, he’s back in the headlines, making us all collectively sigh. Today, Queens District …
Brick Township Women Sentenced to Jail for Animal Cruelty and Child Neglect
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two women from Brick Township were sentenced to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail on Friday after pleading guilty to …
Man’s Botched Jail Break-In Unsuccessful, But Guess Where He Ends Up?
In a twist of irony straight out of a movie plot, one man’s ill-fated attempt to break into jail ended exactly where you’d expect: with …
Looney Toon Brit Bobbies Threaten to Jail Americans As Citizens Protest Police Failures
LONDON — The head of London’s Metropolitan Police has announced an intensified effort to address online commentary related to recent riots across the United Kingdom, …
Dispute Over Microwave Use Leads to Assault and Vandalism in Jail
RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL JAIL — A heated argument over microwave usage in a jail cell block escalated into physical assault and property damage. The incident occurred …
Dismembering a Corpse Not Enough to Keep Suspects in Jail Under New Jersey Bail Reform
Bail Reform Once Again Fails Ocean County Residents As Two People Involved in Murder and Dismemberment of Toms River Man Set Free by Authorities. JACKSON, …
Westchester County Jail Officers and Employees Charged with Accepting Bribes and Smuggling Contraband
White Plains, NY – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and Westchester County Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph K. Spano announced the arraignment of …
Officers Assaulted by DUI Suspect at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — A distressing incident at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail early Tuesday morning resulted in injuries to two police officers. At around 3:30 AM, …
New York Congresswoman AOC Fears Trump Will Put Her in Jail
Ocasio-Cortez Expresses Concerns Over Potential Political Reprisals NEW YORK — During a recent appearance on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared …
Alcohol Lands Two In Jail Minutes Apart
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA—Two separate incidents involving alcohol resulted in legal consequences on Wednesday, as reported by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The first incident occurred …
Drug Bust in Dorchester Lands Woman in Jail
Dorchester, MA – Members of the Drug Control Units of District C-6 and C-11 apprehended Michelle Mallon, 50, of Dorchester, on Saturday at approximately 11:39 …
Mass killer Breivik still dangerous and should stay isolated in Norway jail, court hears
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in twin attacks in Norway in 2011, remains “very …
Bankman-Fried loses bid to get out of jail, appeals court will hear case
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sam Bankman-Fried on Wednesday lost his bid to be freed immediately from a Brooklyn jail so he could …
Trump ally Powell surrenders in Georgia election subversion case -jail records
(Reuters) – Attorney Sidney Powell, one of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 18 co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case, surrendered to Fulton County …
Overwhelmed New York City Considers Housing Migrants In Notorious Jail: REPORT
Overwhelmed New York City Considers Housing Migrants In Notorious Jail: REPORT Erinn Broadus on May 17, 2023 New York City is considering using Rikers Island …
‘Some People Belong In Jail’: Former Clinton White House Aide Condemns Democrats For Lukewarm Crime Policies
‘Some People Belong In Jail’: Former Clinton White House Aide Condemns Democrats For Lukewarm Crime Policies Harold Hutchison on February 11, 2023 Former White House …
Kidnapper released on $2 bail gets out of jail, kidnaps again
Erinn Broadus on January 23, 2023 KHOU 11 reports that a Texas man who was released on bail for choking and kidnapping his former girlfriend …
Mastermind of Banksy removal could face years in jail, Ukraine says
KYIV (Reuters) – The suspected mastermind behind the removal of a Banksy mural in a Ukrainian town could face up to 12 years in prison …
Jail assault results in sentences for Hermanos de Pistoleros Latinos gang members
LAREDO, Texas – Four men have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of assault with a dangerous weapon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. …
Fresno Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl from the Fresno County Jail
FRESNO, Calif. — Maria Garcia, 27, of Fresno, was sentenced today to 12.5 years in prison for conspiring to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl, …
Former Washington State Correctional Officer Sentenced to Forty-Six Months in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Smuggle Drugs and Cell Phones into the Benton County Jail
Richland, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Eric Christian, age 34, of Kennewick, …
Former Washington County Jail Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Washington, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court to violating federal law, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced …
Springfield Woman Sentenced to 11 Months in Prison for Three Counts Related to Assisting Inmates with Escape from the Sangamon County Jail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, woman, Allison Poorman, 28, of the 600 block of Douglas Avenue, has been sentenced to 11 months’ imprisonment, to …
Explainer-Behind bars, Malaysia’s Najib has few ‘get out of jail’ cards left to play
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Having begun a 12-year jail sentence on Tuesday, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is expected to scramble for ways to …