CHICAGO, Illi. (DDN) – This Monday, a boy who is 17 years old was taken into custody for robbing and assaulting at least four persons when they were riding on CTA trains a month ago. There are a total of four felony counts of robbery against the teenager, three felony counts of aggravated battery to...
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San Jose Teen Targeted for Wearing Red, Stabbed to Death; 5 Teens Arrested by Authorities
SAN JOSE, Cali. (DDN) – According to court filings, a San Jose youngster who was stabbed to death on Valentine’s Day while on a date with his girlfriend at Santana Row was targeted because he wore red. Documents discovered from the Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office shed light on a probable reason for David Gutierrez’s...
Feds Bust $13M Crypto Scam; Three Suspects Charged in “Pig Butchering” Case
SANTA ANA, Cali. (DDN) – Three persons, including two Chinese nationals, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly using shell businesses to launder more than $13 million in investment scams known as “pig butchering.” Mingzhi Li, 24, aka “Zheng Lin,” and Zeyue Jia, 23, aka “Jiao Jiao Liu,” both of downtown Los Angeles, and Jun Shi,...
Kentucky Man Killed in Fiery Three-Car Crash on I-70 in Muskingum County; Family Injured
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Oh. (DDN) – A three-car collision that occurred on Tuesday evening in Muskingum County resulted in the death of a man from Kentucky. An eastbound semi-truck driven by James Mumaw, 53, of Chillicothe was traveling on Interstate 70 near the mile marker 146 in Hopewell Township at around 9:35 p.m. when it turned...
California Bill Could Criminalize Self-Defense; Sparks Controversy as Bill Mandates Retreating instead of Defending
SACRAMENTO, Cali. (DDN) – Legislators in California have introduced a bill that seeks to impose restrictions on self-defense, requiring individuals to “retreat,” eliminating protections for crime prevention, and constraining the use of force to what is deemed “reasonably necessary.” Individuals stepping in to safeguard others or halt criminal activities may encounter increased legal challenges. For...
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...
Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Police Vehicle in Harris County; Arrested as Driver was Drunk
HARRIS COUNTY, Tex. (DDN) – The driver, who is 23 years old, was taken into custody and charged after deputies reported that he, while driving under the influence of alcohol, collided with their patrol car in the east part of Harris County on Tuesday morning. The 18900 block of East Freeway was the location where...
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...
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...
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...