In a recent briefing during a City of Fort Worth work session, Police Chief Neil Noakes gave an update on the ongoing efforts to tackle the backlog of sexual assault kits at the Fort Worth Police Department’s Crime Lab. As highlighted in the session, there’s been a notable decrease in overdue cases, demonstrating the department’s commitment to resolving this issue. As reported on Monday, based on information provided by the City of Fort Worth, the number of overdue cases currently stands at 708, a decrease from the 898 cases logged on Oct. 11. Due to technical limitations, the Tarrant County...
Edmond, Oklahoma Voters Reject $231M Bond for Infrastructure, City Seeks Alternative Funding Solutions
In Edmond, Oklahoma, the electorate has cast a decisive vote regarding the future of infrastructure and public safety, as all three propositions of the Edmond General Obligation Bond were rejected, a report from KFOR confirmed yesterday. A contentious issue in the lead-up to the vote was the proposed 14.3% increase in property taxes, which would have persisted over the next decade, aiming to raise $231 million for city improvements across streets, parks, and fire safety; this financial burden, as estimated by the City of Edmond, would have translated to approximately an additional $40 per month, or $450 per year for the...
Angeli’s Pizzeria Bar Set to Open Fifth Baltimore Location in The Fitzgerald at Mount Vernon
Baltimore is getting another slice of Angeli’s Pizzeria Bar. The restaurant will take over the recently vacated Noonan’s restaurant and set up its fifth location in the city at The Fitzgerald apartment complex in Mount Vernon. According to a press release and as reported by WMAR-2 News, the opening is slated for December and will see Angeli’s Pizzeria expand its footprint in a significant Baltimore residential community. The chain, already established in Little Italy, Fed Hill, Govans, and a pop-up at Harborplace, is expanding to the Fitzgerald, which has 275 apartments, a large garage, and commercial spaces. The area is popular...
Los Angeles Port Breaks Records Under Mayor Karen Bass, Maintains Busiest Port Status for 24th Year
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that the Port of L.A. experienced a record-breaking September, with cargo volumes surpassing all previous records, thus maintaining its position as the busiest port in the country for the 24th consecutive year, according to the mayor’s official statement. “The nation’s busiest port had another record-setting month – moving our economy forward while continuing our efforts to build a greener L.A.,” said Mayor Bass in the statement. She expressed gratitude towards the ILWU members for their dedication to keeping the port operational and acknowledged the Biden-Harris Administration and EPA Administrator Michael Regan for their contributions...
San José Hit-and-Run Escalates to 27th Homicide of the Year; Suspect Edward Herrera Arrested
On Monday, a man was found pinned under a minivan at North Capitol Avenue and Berryessa Road in San Jose, marking the city’s 27th homicide this year. San José Police Department confirmed it was an intentional hit-and-run. Officers arrived at the scene around 5:03 AM and found the man, who was pronounced dead there. Police identified the suspect as Edward Herrera, a 40-year-old San José resident, who knew the victim. Herrera was arrested the same day and is held at Santa Clara County Main Jail on murder charges. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the victim and notify...
Detroit Police Seek Public’s Aid to Find Missing Man John Driskell, Family Expresses Concern for His Well-Being
The Detroit Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public to locate 46-year-old man John Driskell, who disappeared in the city of Detroit. In a report by ClickOnDetroit, Driskell left his residence on the 14300 block of Forrer Street on Oct. 12 and has not been seen since. Driskell suffers from schizophrenia, as stated by his son. Driskell is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a beige long-sleeve pullover shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. The Detroit Police Department’s Missing Persons unit...
Miami Waste Services to Operate Normally on Veterans Day – Trash Schedule Unchanged for Residents
Miami residents, take note: your trash pickup schedule remains unchanged for Veterans Day, despite the holiday. According to an official statement from the City of Miami Department of Solid Waste, garbage, recycling, and bulky trash services will proceed as usual on Monday. This was confirmed by the department’s announcement, which advised the city’s inhabitants that all waste disposal services will be active in honor of those who have served. City of Miami recommends that residents with Monday service schedules should place their items at the curb on Sunday evening, ensuring compliance with the public right-of-way regulations. The guidelines are straightforward:...
Berkeley Man Sentenced and Faces Deportation After Road Rage Incident and Firearm Possession in St. Charles
A 22-year-old man from Berkeley, Missouri, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison following a road rage incident in St. Charles that led to the discovery of a gun and fraudulent identification documents in his vehicle. The individual, Donnovan Mallen, will face deportation after his prison term is completed. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Missouri, Mallen admitted to firing a weapon during the February 2021 incident, claiming he was being shot at by another vehicle. When local authorities investigated, they found a loaded 10mm semi-automatic pistol under the front passenger seat of...
Texas Attorney General Wins Legal Battle Against DOJ Over Election Monitors
Just days before the nation headed to the polls for what promises to be a paradigm-shifting election, a standoff between Texas authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice came to a close—the results, a win for Attorney General Ken Paxton. He spearheaded a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice’s attempted election intervention in the state, in a swift move that has reinforced Texas’s stance on federal oversight. On the eve of the litigation, the U.S. Department of Justice agreed not to send “monitors” inside polling and central count locations across eight Texas counties, bowing to the pressure that, as...
Tampa Resumes Water Meter Readings After Hurricane Milton, Accurate Utility Bills Expected Soon
The City of Tampa is resuming regular utility operations, with water meter readings expected to begin by the end of the week. This follows a temporary pause due to debris from Hurricane Milton, which blocked access to meters and resulted in estimated bills being issued since mid-October. According to a statement obtained by City of Tampa, staff are now able to navigate the debris and access the meters, announcing the return to normal billing. The middle of November is when residents, whose meters have been read, can expect to see utility bills that accurately reflect their water usage over the...