A former police officer from Ventura County faces two counts of felony grand theft, with allegations against him spanning over nearly two years, officials confirmed. Randi Breon Vines, who previously served with the Oxnard Police Department, is accused of using a city-issued credit card to fuel his vehicle, amounting to over $3,300, and stealing around $1,200 in cash from an arrestee in May 2024, as detailed by KTLA. The accusations call into question the integrity of those sworn to uphold the law and cast a shadow on the department’s operations. According to a KTLA report, the alleged thefts occurred between September...

In recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the City of Irving extends an invitation beyond adopting a furry companion. Appealing to those with a zeal for the well-being of all animals, the Irving Police Department has announced an opportunity for citizens to serve as Animal Service Officers. Animal lovers with a desire to make a difference in the local community can now contemplate careers dedicated to the safety and care of animals. The Irving Police Department, in their social media post, proclaimed the news: “It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and the City of Irving, Texas – City Hall...

Montgomery ISD voters made a pivotal decision on Election Day, passing Prop A, the district’s first-ever tax ratification election, that will bring $5.5 million annually to its Maintenance & Operations budget. This measure aims to rectify the looming $4.3 million deficit the district faced for the 2024-25 school year. Securing a narrow margin of 50.50 percent in favor, the proposition will raise the M&O rate by $.0425, as Click2Houston reported. The vote outcome shows a closely divided community, with 15,627 in favor and 15,318 opposed to the VATRE. Stephanie Wells, Communications Coordinator for Montgomery ISD, shared the unofficial results with...

A tense situation unfolded at a Bronx subway station when a man was arrested after trying to enter a restricted area with a loaded firearm. The incident took place at the Kingsbridge Road subway station along the D line, where the man attempted to breach a prohibited zone to urinate, reported NBC New York. Police responded to the scene whereupon the man threw his bag, containing a gun and a loaded ammo cartridge, and attempted to flee. He was apprehended shortly after by law enforcement. The same station was the scene of another alarming discovery on the prior day. Two...

As Old Man Winter continues to flex his chilly muscles, Douglas County is responding with caution for its residents. The County has announced a 90-minute delayed opening for all its government offices on Wednesday, Nov. 6, prioritizing safety in the face of severe winter weather. This measure intends to provide citizens and employees alike with additional time to navigate the snowy conditions before starting their workday. Despite the delay, many of the County’s services will remain accessible online around the clock, ensuring that essential resources are still available for those who need them. As winter throws its icy tantrum, the...

In a bid to address a critical bus driver shortage that has led to paused routes and complications for families, Hartland Consolidated Schools in Livingston County is offering increased pay, benefits, and even a $2,000 signing bonus for recruits. This challenging situation has arisen as they currently manage only 27 drivers and a couple of substitutes for the district’s 36 routes, as reported by CBS News Detroit. According to the district’s director of Operations & Transportation, Matt Marino, all hands are on deck with dispatchers, mechanics, maintenance personnel, and even the transportation supervisor taking turns behind the wheel when necessary. Complicating...

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting in the Holly Hills area, according to authorities. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, which occurred around 3 p.m. yesterday in the 6400 block of Alabama. The victim told police he was standing outside near an alley with a friend when someone in a blue Honda Odyssey opened fire. The teenager tried to run to the 600 block of Holly Hills, where he realized he had been shot in the leg. EMS took him to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition. While the details...

DeKalb County election officials faced a serious threat on Election Day as multiple bomb threats disrupted the democratic process at several polling locations. According to DeKalb County’s official news release, seven sites received threats, including five election precincts and two other locations. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond stated, “Every asset that we have will be deployed to ensure that every citizen who wants to vote will be given that opportunity and every vote cast will be counted.” The DeKalb County Police Department conducted bomb sweeps at the affected locations, which include New Bethel AME Church, New Life Community Center, North...

A suspect has been detained in relation to the Piney Branch Road homicide case that left a 19-year-old dead behind a bus stop. The Montgomery County Police Department confirmed that 26-year-old Abraham Luna Perez, from Silver Spring, was taken into custody, facing charges for the murder of Diego Edilberto Borja-Cardona. The incident was first reported on Tuesday, October 22, when officers found Borja-Cardona deceased in the 9300 block of Piney Branch Road. In the aftermath of the discovery, an autopsy carried out by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore was able to quickly establish the cause of...