An arrest has been made in connection with Monday’s shooting in Abingdon, Harford County, according to authorities. Justin Matthew Schlotterbeck, age 41, of Aberdeen, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, among other related charges. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 3500 block of Woodsdale Rd after reports of gunfire on Monday...
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Pittsburgh and Surrounding Areas Brace for Showers, Mild Temps as a Weak Trough Moves In
Residents of Pittsburgh should expect scattered rain showers throughout the day, extending into the overnight hours. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures will stubbornly cling above normal despite the wet weather. The forecast, published early this morning, includes a weak shortwave trough that will bring showers and a plume of deep moisture...
Covington Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder in Dating App Scheme
A Covington man, identified as Mark Antonio White, 23, was recently convicted for a fatal robbery that claimed the life of 39-year-old Garcia Danielle Gaddis in October 2021. The conviction, which was handed down last Friday, included charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
Dozens Displaced as Fire Engulfs DeKalb County Apartment Complex on Buford Highway
Earlier yesterday, a blaze swept through an apartment complex in DeKalb County, displacing dozens of residents. The fire, which erupted around 3 a.m. at the Hillcrest at Brookhaven apartments situated at 3446 Buford Highway NE, saw firefighters confronting smoke and flames upon arrival. According to FOX 5, DeKalb County’s own Kenneth McKinney reported that the...
Bend Brewery Supply Company Founder Sentenced for $880K Fraudulent Scheme
The founder of a Bend, Oregon-based brewery supply company has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison on charges of mail and wire fraud after scamming customers out of more than $880,000, the Justice Department reports. Matthew Mulder, 52, who co-founded We Can Brewing Systems, LLC, in 2014, began defrauding customers from at least...
Arapahoe County Adjusts to Stage 1 Burn Ban with Specified Restrictions
Arapahoe County has dialed back its restrictions on fires to a Stage 1 Burn Ban, according to the latest announcement from county authorities. Sheriff Tyler Brown, following discussions with local fire chiefs, moved to ease the measures in effect. The move comes amidst a period of increased vigilance over potential fire hazards in the area....
Houston Home Scene of Repeat Animal Hoarding Case with 50 Rescues and Deceased Pets Found in Galveston
In a disturbing case of animal hoarding in Houston, nearly 50 animals were rescued from abhorrent living conditions in a North Houston home. As reported by Click2Houston, this is not the first time this property has been the focus of a rescue operation; a similar situation unfolded eight years prior with 32 dogs being saved from...
CDOT’s 2024 Driver Behavior Report Shows Progress in Road Safety in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently published its 2024 Driver Behavior Report, shedding light on the state of driving in Colorado. The findings of the report offer a glimpse of hope, showing reductions in certain high-risk driving behaviors such as impaired driving and lax seat belt usage among Colorado drivers, as reported by CDOT....
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle Near Westfield North County Mall in Escondido
A fatal incident occurred this morning when a 55-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Via Rancho Parkway, near the entrance to the Westfield North County Mall. The Escondido Police Department reported receiving calls about the accident at 5:29 a.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered that bystanders had already commenced CPR on...
Man Found Shot to Death at North Harris County Automotive Shop Homicide Investigation Underway
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at a north Harris County automotive repair shop. Workers found a man shot to death early this morning at U&A Automotive Repair on Veterans Memorial Drive near Gears Road, above the Sam Houston Tollway, according to KHOU. When employees arrived at U&A Automotive Repair around 7:15...