Kevin Lassiter, a 40-year-old Tyner resident, pleaded guilty on August 5, 2024, and was given a 10-year sentence in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Lassiter’s illegal content was found when the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office responded to CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Service providers reported to NCMEC on...
Dangerous rip currents are predicted along several of the area’s coastline counties, according to a high rip current risk warning issued by the Tampa, Florida, National Weather Service. The warning will be in force until Friday evening. Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte, and Coastal Lee counties are all impacted by the...
Temperatures this morning are expected to be approximately 42 degrees Fahrenheit under an overcast sky, according to the Milwaukee National Weather Service. It feels more like 37 degrees due to the wind chill caused by the northwest wind blowing at a cold 9 mph through the dense, 82% humid air. According to the most recent...
Today’s forecast calls for gloomy skies with a remote chance of rain and snow showers before seven in the morning for residents of Knoxville and the surrounding areas. The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny skies with a high of about 46 degrees Fahrenheit and west winds of about 10 miles per hour. Tonight, there...
Miami’s typically warm weather is giving way to chilly temps. As per the most recent National Weather Service data, the city is currently experiencing “A Few Clouds” with temperatures reaching 61 degrees Fahrenheit with a moderate northwest breeze speeding at 7 miles per hour. The humidity, a metric frequently linked to Florida’s environment, has decreased...
During a recent week-long operation, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington, D.C., made significant progress in its aim to remove illicit firearms off the streets as part of a concerted effort to prevent gun violence and improve public safety. As a demonstration of their continued dedication to lowering crime and community anxiety, MPD officers...
The Crisis Negotiation Team in Hays County has improved how they support people going through mental health crises. For the first time, they worked with the local fire department to use a bucket truck during a recent training exercise. According to FOX 7 Austin, this new precaution is intended to mimic real-life scenarios in which...
According to the Hamilton County website, the Hamilton County 911 Communications Team recently celebrated a noteworthy accomplishment in professionalism and public safety by receiving the coveted CALEA Accreditation. Hamilton County stands out as having all of its police departments, sheriff’s office, and 911 center globally accredited after the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies...
The forecast for the next week calls for more of the same calm and steady weather as Phoenix residents wake up to another sunny day with an anticipated high of 81 degrees. The National Weather Service predicts that tonight will bring bright skies and a nice low of about 48 degrees to the city. The...
Following erratic temperatures and precipitation, Columbus, Cincinnati, and the surrounding areas may anticipate a swift return to normal weather patterns, according to the most recent National Weather Service alert. A break from the recent precipitation is expected during the weekend following a cold Friday with the possibility of light snow or rain showers. Conditions are...