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Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo

Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo

The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.

September 29, 2022 12:23pm EDT
Police: Mother threw toddler off Louisiana bridge then pulled him from water

Police: Mother threw toddler off Louisiana bridge then pulled him from water

Asha Randolph, 30, is also accused of leaving her other two young children unattended inside a vehicle.

September 27, 2022 3:59pm EDT
Missing toddler spent the night alone in woods before rescue, sheriff says

Missing toddler spent the night alone in woods before rescue, sheriff says

Authorities said 3-year-old Ruby Heider is back with her family after she wandered away from their campsite in South Carolina.

September 26, 2022 4:19pm EDT
DOJ: 305 dogs rescued, 20 arrested in largest dogfighting ring in South Carolina

DOJ: 305 dogs rescued, 20 arrested in largest dogfighting ring in South Carolina

Responders said some of the dogs had severe scarring, along with festering open wounds, lacerations, and abscesses.

September 26, 2022 3:14pm EDT
Josiah Brown: Toddler pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan dies from injuries

Josiah Brown: Toddler pushed off Navy Pier into Lake Michigan dies from injuries

A 3-year-old boy who was pushed off Navy Pier in Chicago by his aunt on Monday has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office.

September 25, 2022 11:42pm EDT
New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city

New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city

New Orleans was recently ranked as the murder capital of the U.S.

September 25, 2022 6:27pm EDT
FHP: Clearwater man traveling with 2 children arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal crash

FHP: Clearwater man traveling with 2 children arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal crash

A Clearwater man is accused of killing a man on a motorcycle while driving under the influence with two young girls in the car. 

September 25, 2022 1:22pm EDT
Good Samaritans help rescue Hawaiian girl shackled on school bus, forced to smoke meth

Good Samaritans help rescue Hawaiian girl shackled on school bus, forced to smoke meth

Hawaii authorities said the man shackled the girl inside a school bus on his property.

September 25, 2022 9:26am EDT
Gunfire erupts at Brandon Chuck E. Cheese moments before vehicle crashes into building

Gunfire erupts at Brandon Chuck E. Cheese moments before vehicle crashes into building

Four women were taken into custody and four others, including a juvenile, were hospitalized after gunfire erupted outside of a Brandon Chuck E. Cheese shortly before a car crashed into the building.

September 24, 2022 6:51pm EDT
Video shows train hit Colorado officer’s car with suspect inside

Video shows train hit Colorado officer’s car with suspect inside

The Platteville police officer involved was placed on paid administrative leave.

September 24, 2022 4:06pm EDT
Missing Child Alert issued for Florida teen

Missing Child Alert issued for Florida teen

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a statewide Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Bunnell.  

September 24, 2022 8:46am EDT
State investigating how two undocumented workers arrested in Pinellas County deputy's death were hired

State investigating how two undocumented workers arrested in Pinellas County deputy's death were hired

The two men arrested in the death of Pinellas County Deputy Mike Hartwick were undocumented workers, both from Honduras. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said both of them were working for contractor Archer Western but under false pretenses. 

September 23, 2022 10:38pm EDT
Elijah McClain died due to sedative, restraint, amended autopsy says

Elijah McClain died due to sedative, restraint, amended autopsy says

A Black man died after a police encounter in a Denver suburb in 2019 because he was injected with a powerful sedative after being forcibly restrained.

September 23, 2022 8:33pm EDT
Florida's price gouging hotline activated ahead of Tropical Storm Ian

Florida's price gouging hotline activated ahead of Tropical Storm Ian

Florida's price gouging hotline was activated Friday after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. 

September 23, 2022 6:15pm EDT
Florida man who allegedly attempted to buy a child for $100,000 dies while in custody

Florida man who allegedly attempted to buy a child for $100,000 dies while in custody

A Florida man who was arrested after he allegedly offered to purchase a child for $100,000 has died while in custody, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

September 23, 2022 6:11pm EDT
Illegal immigrant arrested after hitting, killing Pinellas County deputy and fleeing scene

Illegal immigrant arrested after hitting, killing Pinellas County deputy and fleeing scene

For the second time in less than two years, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a deputy.

September 23, 2022 4:12pm EDT
Suspect arrested in homicide at Tampa apartment complex, Hillsborough County deputies say

Suspect arrested in homicide at Tampa apartment complex, Hillsborough County deputies say

Hillsborough County deputies said a suspect was arrested in connection to a homicide at a Tampa apartment complex on 21st Street. 

September 23, 2022 2:37pm EDT
Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother

Florida boat captain charged with manslaughter in parasailing accident that killed Illinois mother

A boat captain has been charged with manslaughter in a Memorial Day parasailing crash in the Florida Keys that killed a 33-year-old Illinois woman and injured her young son and nephew.

September 23, 2022 1:45pm EDT
Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse

Pasco County teacher arrested for child abuse

Police in New Port Richey have arrested a teacher after they say he injured a child while forcibly removing the student’s backpack.

September 23, 2022 12:50pm EDT
Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials

Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials

Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.

September 23, 2022 11:17am EDT
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Florida man convicted of killing 2 during home invasion executed, marking 19th for state in 2025

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