James Gardener, Author at Ballot News

Georgia Prosecutor Reveals Shocking Claim by Woman Who Murdered 7-Year-Old Son

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A woman accused of murdering her 7-year-old son reportedly told authorities that she believed her husband to be a serial killer, as confirmed by a Georgia prosecutor on Tuesday. The prosecutor revealed that the woman, who is charged with murder in the death of her son, mentioned her suspicions during a police interrogation. The woman’s husband has not been charged with any crime at this time. The woman was arrested and charged …

Passenger Plane Collides with Japanese Coast Guard Aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Killing 5 Crew Members

TOKYO, Japan – A tragic incident unfolded at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport when a passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft on the runway, erupting into flames and resulting in the deaths of five people aboard the smaller plane. The collision involved Japan Airlines flight JAL-516, which was en route from Chitose, Hokkaido. The large passenger plane landed at approximately 5:47 p.m. local time and was carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members. Thankfully, …

Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Four Wanted Individuals in Kelowna

Kelowna, Canada – Local authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating several individuals wanted on province-wide warrants for various criminal offenses. Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of these suspects, who are wanted for crimes including break and enter, possession of stolen property, trafficking a controlled substance, and theft. Corey James Pashe, Curtis Nicholas Wieshlow, Kirsten Arlene Amundrud, and Britton Randall Giesbrecht are the individuals currently being sought …

Southern Alberta First Nation Declares State of Emergency in Response to Drug Poisoning Deaths

PINCHER CREEK, Alberta (AP) — A state of emergency has been declared by a First Nation in southern Alberta in response to a recent increase in drug poisoning deaths. Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday, following several deaths in the community. Chief Knowlton described the drug crisis as a “public policy challenge of the century, affecting every community from coast to coast,” emphasizing the significant impact it has on …

Brothers to be Arraigned on Robbery Charges for Violent Costco Parking Lot Attack

Two brothers from the City of Industry, California are facing arraignment on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a violent robbery at a Costco store. David Martin Morrison Jr., 38, and Andrew Morrison, 34, are set to appear in West Covina courthouse after being charged with one count of robbery. Andrew Morrison is also facing additional charges of unauthorized use of personal identifying information, while a third defendant, Jake Raya, is charged with one count …

Grand Jury Declines to Charge Man Who Shot and Killed Robber at Houston Taqueria

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, has decided not to press charges against a man who shot and killed a robber at a taqueria in southwest Houston. The incident took place on Jan. 5, 2023, at the El Ranchito taqueria on South Gessner Road. Police reported that Eric Eugene Washington, 30, was shot and killed during the robbery. Following the shooting, there were conflicting opinions. Some individuals referred to the …

Deadly Explosions Rock Ceremony Commemorating Qassem Soleimani’s Death

KERMAN, IRAN – Two explosions rocked the southeastern city of Kerman during a ceremony to honor the late Qassem Soleimani, resulting in the deaths of nearly 100 people and injuring over 200 others. The attacks occurred on the road leading to Kerman’s Martyrs’ Cemetery, but the cause of the blasts remains unclear. Iranian officials have attributed the explosions to a “terrorist attack,” with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowing a harsh response. President Ebrahim Raisi …

Arrest Made in Random Murder of 15-Year-Old and Stabbing of Pregnant Woman in Pennsylvania

UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania – Authorities have made an arrest in the case of a 15-year-old boy who was randomly murdered last spring. The suspect, Marson Weh, is also accused of stabbing a pregnant woman during a carjacking just two months earlier. Weh, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Michael Garr, a 10th grader in the Upper Darby School District. District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer described the victim as “a juvenile who …

Terrorist Attacks Near Tomb of Iranian Guards’ Soleimani Claim Over 100 Lives

BAGHDAD, Iraq – More than 100 people were killed in a series of suspected terrorist attacks near the tomb of Iranian Guards’ Soleimani in the city of Sulaymaniyah on Thursday. The attacks targeted a military parade commemorating the anniversary of the Iraq-Iran war, taking the lives of both civilians and military personnel. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, with local authorities declaring a state of emergency and launching an investigation into the …

Mother convicted of killing 8-year-old daughter found dead in prison

A South Surrey, British Columbia mother convicted of second-degree murder for smothering her eight-year-old daughter to death in 2014 has passed away in prison. Lisa Batstone was sentenced to 15 years in prison before parole eligibility for the tragic crime. Batstone’s death was confirmed by the Correctional Service of Canada on January 1, indicating that she was serving an indeterminate sentence at the time. This marks the tragic end to a story that shook the …