Miami-Dade, Flo. (DDN) – A Florida court determined Thursday that an Instagram model charged with killing two men in a deadly crash will not be able to recover her two iPads and iPhone because they have evidentiary value. Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County are attempting to break past the phone’s password protection in order to determine...
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High-Speed Chase in Lake County Ends With Two Arrests After Violent Struggle
LAKE CO., Illi. (DDN) – After a high-speed chase, two people were arrested for allegedly resisting arrest and fighting with cops in north suburban Lake County early Saturday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office charged the two suspects with various offenses. Around 2 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy observed an automobile driving without headlights...
Wisconsin Man Crashes Into Teen’s Car at High Speed, Leaving One With Life-Threatening Injuries
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. (DDN) – Less than a minute after speeding past a marked Wisconsin squad car at nearly 100 mph, a crash occurred, sending five adolescents to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, the incident started around 12:50 a.m. on March 9 when a Chevy Camaro passed...
20-year-old Student Arrested in Wrong-Way DUI Crash That Closed Atlanta Interstate
Atlanta, Geo. (DDN) – A Spelman College student is facing charges after being engaged in a wrong-way crash on Friday morning, which injured one person seriously. The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on I-75/I-85 near the North Avenue exit, closing the freeway for several hours. A trooper observed a 2012 Mercedes-Benz driving north in the...
Michigan Woman Convicted in DUI Crash; Claimed Lives of Two Young Siblings
Berlin Township, Mich. (DDN) – A woman from Michigan was found guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday after crashing into a boat club last year during a “kid’s dream birthday.” This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of a 4-year-old boy and his 8-year-old sister. It was a unique DUI case, with prosecutors presenting video...
Average Social Security in Texas: Is $1,925 Enough for People Aged 75 or Above?
The average monthly retirement benefit for Social Security was $1,925 as of November, which totals about $23,000 each year. This includes retirees from various age groups. Take a look at how monthly checks differ based on age: Age Average Benefit for All Average Benefit for Men Average Benefit for Women 62 $1,298 $1,440 $1,167 65...
West Virginia Among 9 States Taxing Social Security Benefits: Reducing Overall Benefits
Your Social Security checks are essential for maintaining your independence during retirement. Having your own savings might not be enough to keep up with your current lifestyle if you lose your benefits. However, numerous retirees find themselves returning a part of their payments to the federal government. Some seniors may have their Social Security benefits...
18-Year-Old Florida Resident Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends in Orange County Crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (DDN) – A stolen vehicle containing seven individuals, including several minors, led law police on a chase early Thursday before colliding with Lee Road in Orange County, according to sheriff’s authorities. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Lee Road near Adanson Street. The stolen vehicle, a gray Mitsubishi, was reported missing...
Florida Man Who Killed TikTok Influencer and Two Others in 100 MPH Crash Gets Jail Time
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Flo. (DDN) – A 24-year-old man involved in a crash that resulted in the deaths of a TikTok influencer and two others has been sentenced to 202 days in jail after being found guilty of vehicular homicide. Devin Perkins faced the possibility of a life sentence due to the December 2022 crash on...
Youngkin Overturns Court Ruling, Grants Clemency to Former Fairfax Officer Convicted of Fatal Shooting
RICHMOND, Vir. (DDN) – Former Fairfax County police officer Wesley Shifflett, who was convicted of reckless firearm handling in the fatal shooting of a suspected shoplifter in 2023, has had his jail sentence shortened by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Youngkin argued that the punishment was harsh given Shifflett’s acquittal on the more serious allegation of...