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Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside the mansion of rapper Drake in Toronto, resulting in serious injuries to a security guard. The incident took place at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. While authorities have not confirmed Drake’s presence at the time of the shooting, they…
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In an unusual turn of events, a burglary suspect in Florida allegedly sought help from a police officer after a failed attempt at breaking into a home. Terry Jennings of Pompano Beach, Florida, was apprehended on April 29 by authorities from the Coconut Creek Police Department. Reports suggest that Jennings approached a parked police car,…
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In a major legal development, the city of Cleveland, Ohio, has reached a $4.8 million settlement with the family of Tamia Chappman, a 13-year-old girl who was struck and killed during a police chase back in December 2019. The settlement brings to a close a series of legal battles and investigations stemming from the tragic…
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A South Carolina man was sentenced today to obstructing an investigation into the December 2019 murder of a transgender woman. Xavier Pinckney, 24, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for providing false and misleading information to state authorities investigating the murder of Dime Doe. He previously pleaded guilty on Oct 26, 2023. “The defendant’s…
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A sixth Nigerian national has admitted to playing a role in an elaborate transnational inheritance fraud scheme that preyed upon elderly and vulnerable individuals across the United States. Amos Prince Okey Ezemma, 50, confessed to being part of a syndicate that orchestrated a sophisticated scheme by sending personalized letters to elderly victims, falsely claiming to…
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Police have taken a suspect into custody after the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was broken into Sunday morning while the house was occupied. Around 6:40 a.m., a person smashed a window to gain entry to the Getty House, the mayor’s official residence, as stated by the Los Angeles Police Department in a…
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A bill aimed at making police-worn body camera footage public record in Alabama was defeated in a Senate committee vote on Wednesday. Sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, the legislation, SB14, would have mandated the release of bodycam and dashcam video footage within 30 days of a request, making it accessible to families as well.…
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Crime rates in Memphis, Tennessee, are showing a significant decline once again, as reported by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. The reduction is attributed primarily to a decrease in car thefts and thefts from vehicles. According to Bill Gibbons, the Executive Director of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission, there has been about a 30% drop…
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In a surprising twist in the ongoing trial involving the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, testimony from one of the founding members has stirred up controversy. Walter “DK” Murphy’s testimony has captured public attention after he allegedly agreed to cooperate with law enforcement. As part of his plea agreement, DK took the stand and faced…
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A Tennessee judge is set to determine whether journals belonging to the Nashville school shooter should be made public records. The hearing, which spans two days, commenced with attorney Lora Fox arguing that certain writings found in the shooter’s car could be released to the public without impeding the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident…
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