WADESBORO, N.C. (DDN) – A man accused of firing at a vehicle with two children inside in Anson County over the weekend had enough fentanyl to kill over 100,000 people, according to authorities. The shooting occurred just before noon on Saturday, March 8, after a lady called Wadesboro police and reported being followed. The woman...
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Metrolink Train Strikes And Kills Two Pedestrians In Lake Balboa; Probe Launched
A train struck and killed two pedestrians in Los Angeles’ Lake Balboa area on Monday evening. The Los Angeles Police Department stated a call was received at 6:13 p.m. reporting the tragic Metrolink crash at Roscoe and Balboa Boulevards. According to initial reports from the L.A. City Fire Department, personnel arrived to find two female...
Orange County Police Release Footage Of Deadly Newport Beach Pier Encounter
The newly released body-worn camera film depicts the moment Orange County police shot and killed a 45-year-old homicide suspect who had drove his vehicle onto the Newport Beach Pier. The incident began on February 1 when the Santa Ana Police Department got a 911 call from a dispatch operator with the Menifee Police Department regarding...
Texas Bills Seek To Ban Biological Men From Women’s Facilities In State-funded Spaces
In the Texas Senate and House, companion proposals prevent anyone from accessing state-funded facilities for the opposite sex. It would prohibit biological males from utilizing state-funded women’s facilities like jails, prisons, domestic violence shelters, public restrooms, and locker rooms. Rep. Valoree Swanson, R-Spring, filed HB 239. Galveston Republican Sen. Mayes Middleton filed the related bill...
Charming Virginia Town Recognized as State’s ‘Most Underrated’ Destination
Virginia is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and charming small towns. Among these, Staunton stands out as an underrated gem, nestled between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. This quaint town offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities that make it a must-visit destination. Overview of Staunton Staunton is often overlooked...
Instagram Model Accused of Killing Two in Crash While on ‘Pink Cocaine’ Stays Behind Bars
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...
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...