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Houston Rideshare Driver Murdered in Carjacking; Manhunt Underway as Suspects are on Loose

Houston Rideshare Driver Murdered in Carjacking; Manhunt Underway as Suspects are on Loose

HOUSTON, Tex. (DDN) – Authorities are searching for two suspects following the tragic incident involving a rideshare driver who was reportedly robbed, murdered, and carjacked late Wednesday night on the south side of Houston. The victim’s vehicle was later discovered abandoned in a ditch just a short distance away. At approximately 2 a.m., authorities in...

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Wanted Man in Texas Arrested in Collier County by Florida Troopers; Was Walking on Interstate

Wanted Man in Texas Arrested in Collier County by Florida Troopers; Was Walking on Interstate

COLLIER COUNTY, Flo. (DDN) – A “fugitive of justice” from Texas wanted for murder and child sex crimes was apprehended after being seen traveling along Interstate 75 in Southwest Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said that around 2:52 p.m. on Thursday, they saw a male strolling north on Interstate 75 in Collier...

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Driver Hits and Kills School Girl, 8, Moments After School Bus Drop-Off in Houston

Driver Hits and Kills School Girl, 8, Moments After School Bus Drop-Off in Houston

HOUSTON, Tex. (DDN) – Heartbreaking reports emerge from southwest Houston, where a child has tragically lost their life after being struck by a vehicle. The event took place at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Concourse Drive close to Beltway 8. Authorities in Houston are currently looking into the situation. An 8-year-old girl was traveling home from...

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Street Racing Suspect Wanted After Deadly Hit-and-Run in Los Angeles

Street Racing Suspect Wanted After Deadly Hit-and-Run in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Cali. (DDN) – A tragic hit-and-run incident linked to a suspected street racing driver resulted in the death of a woman on Saturday night, as reported by the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 10 p.m., an event took place in the vicinity of Normandie Avenue and 66th Street in South L.A. Authorities...

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The Most Snake-infested Counties in Pennsylvania Is Your Area at Risk

The Most Snake-infested Counties in Pennsylvania: Is Your Area at Risk?

DDN – Only three of Pennsylvania’s 21 known native snake species—the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake—are venomous. Snakes are uncommon in cities since there is little to support them, yet they can nevertheless inadvertently enter populated areas. Although snakes are not dangerous and, if left alone, will help control local rodent populations,...