JD Simien, known as the Clover Leaf Rapist, was convicted on October 31, 2024, for a series of brutal sexual assaults dating back more than a decade, as reported by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. A jury found Simien guilty of two counts of kidnapping to commit another crime, two counts of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, sexual battery by restraint, and assault with the intent to commit rape/sodomy/oral copulation. Enhancements for kidnapping, multiple victims, and the use of a knife during the crimes were also affirmed by the jury’s verdict. These convictions stem from a string of violent...

Two men now face charges after a string of retail thefts in Encinitas put authorities on high alert. Law enforcement officials were initially called to the robbery scene at an REI store on Leucadia Boulevard on August 29, where they got the lead on a suspect fleeing in a black Audi. This vehicle was previously seen in connection with other local shoplifting cases. The man identified as Daniel Dipinto, born on April 1, 1964, was later connected to these events and now sits behind bars. The investigation into Dipinto revealed a pattern of theft. He stole items from several stores,...

In a straightforward account of legal proceedings, Joseph Celdon Mullins, a 22-year-old resident of Wewoka, Oklahoma, acknowledged his guilt in federal court. The young man entered a guilty plea to charges including Second Degree Murder in Indian Country and a serious firearms offense. According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma , the incident in question took place on June 20, 2023. Mullins’s actions, as detailed in the Information, were premeditated and resulted in the death of the victim through the discharge of a firearm. It’s noted that these events unfolded within...

The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert following a concerning incident in Lincoln Park. Through a public notice , authorities shared details surrounding a battery that has also been classified as a hate crime. This attack transpired within the 18th (Near North) District and now, detectives from the Area Three Division are on the hunt for two individuals believed to be linked to this crime. Details provided state that an altercation took place on the 2300 block of N. Sheffield Ave., where a victim was subjected to a barrage of anti-Semitic remarks. Shortly after, the assailant proceeded to...

Travelers in Valley Park encountered a roadblock yesterday as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) shut down Route 141 due to the rising waters of the Meramec River. The closure, spanning a significant stretch under Interstate 44, has disrupted commutes and raised concerns about additional traffic congestion with the water not expected to recede below hazardous levels until Saturday. As reported by FOX 2 Now , the flooding has already become a familiar sight to locals, with Fenton resident Michael Arens noting, “This is the third time that I’ve actually been here that I’ve seen water close off this road.”...

Over a year following a deadly incident that unsettled the Northwest community, an arrest has finally been made. The Metropolitan Police Department announced they have taken a Southeast DC man into custody in connection to the 2023 homicide of Denzel Greenwood. The arrest, as reported by MPD’s official release , comes after diligent investigation into the fatal shooting which occurred in the early hours of August 4, 2023. That night, Third District officers were called to respond to to a report of gunshots on the 1900 block of 13th Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim, later identified as...

In a recent push to enhance the commuting experience and broaden the accessibility of job opportunities through public transit, Metro Transit unveiled Network Now, a proposal aiming to not only boost ridership but also reshape public mobility throughout the region by 2027. The plan suggests a substantial 35% increase in transit services and a 25% improvement in the number of jobs reachable within a 45-minute trip. Their ambitions hinge on community feedback, and Metro Transit is currently gathering opinions via an online comment form through November 15. Residents have the opportunity to influence the future of transportation in their own...

Forty-two volunteers from the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) were justly celebrated for their dedication to advocating for children in need. Awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their service in 2023, these individuals represent the best of community spirit and commitment. During a special event yesterday, hosted by the CASA staff, the volunteers were honored for their invaluable work with children who have faced abuse or neglect. Each CASA volunteer has devoted significant amounts of their own time to help these vulnerable children, ultimately earning recognition through the PVSA program. According to Snohomish...