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Mother Claims Suspect’s Mom Drove Him to Fatal Shooting

Caleb Remmy’s family describes months of conflict before his death, though police have not publicly established a motive for the shooting. HONDO, Texas — The family of 15-year-old Caleb Remmy says his fatal shooting followed a history of bullying and conflict involving other teenagers, adding new questions to a murder investigation in which police have not publicly identified a motive. Caleb was shot Oct. 19 near 14th Street and Avenue Q in Hondo and later …

Judge Hands Ohio Father Maximum Prison Term Over Cattle Prod Punishment

An Erie County judge imposed the maximum prison term after hearing about the fear described by children in victim impact statements. SANDUSKY, Ohio — An Erie County man was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to two felony domestic violence counts in a case involving the use of an electric cattle prod to punish children and stepchildren. Erie County Common Pleas Court Judge Roger Binette imposed the maximum sentence on Robert …

Mother Charged After Disabled Son Allegedly Confined in Closet

Officers searching a home containing 18 dogs also found a vulnerable 35-year-old man in what police described as dangerous conditions. PITCAIRN, Pa. — A police response that began with concerns about dogs in poor condition led authorities to a disabled adult man inside a deteriorating Pitcairn home, where officers said they found 18 dogs and living conditions serious enough for the property to be declared unsafe. The discovery resulted in charges against the man’s mother, …

Three Killed After SUV Barrels Wrong Way on 91 Freeway

Most westbound lanes remained closed for hours as CHP investigated a wrong-way collision near 14th Street that killed three people. RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A wrong-way crash that killed three people shut most of the westbound 91 Freeway through Riverside for several hours Thursday, creating a major disruption for morning commuters while investigators and cleanup crews worked near 14th Street. The collision occurred shortly after 2 a.m., well before the heaviest morning traffic, but the investigation …

Off-Duty Deputy Spots Damaged SUV, Uncovers Deadly Hit-and-Run in Katy

KATY, Texas — A 22-year-old woman riding her bicycle to work was struck and killed by an SUV Sunday night in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, identified as Chinwe Keisha Egbo, was traveling southbound in the 4100 block of Pitts Road near Clay Road around 10 p.m. Nov. 8 when the SUV struck her from behind, authorities said. Investigators said Egbo was heading to her job at a …

Security Guard Kills Armed Man After Shots Fired Inside Game Room

Police records show multiple alarms, disturbances and theft reports tied to the East Side location before Wednesday’s deadly confrontation. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — An East Side address that has generated repeated calls for police service became the scene of a fatal shooting early Wednesday when a security guard shot an armed man during a struggle inside KJ’s Playroom, authorities said. The shooting occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the slot-machine business near South …

Toddler Found Shot With Dying Man Inside Cahokia Heights Car

Police are investigating after the two victims were found shot inside a vehicle on North 74th Street Wednesday morning. CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — A man died and a toddler was injured after both were found shot inside a vehicle in Cahokia Heights on Wednesday morning, authorities said, prompting an investigation and a search of the surrounding area. Officers with the Cahokia Heights Police Department were called to the 200 block of North 74th Street at …

18-Year-Old Arrested After Whitehall Teen Shot in the Head

Investigators say friends believed the gun was unloaded before it discharged, leaving a 17-year-old with life-threatening injuries. WHITEHALL, Ohio — Whitehall police say a firearm believed to be unloaded discharged while friends were handling it Tuesday night, critically injuring a 17-year-old and leading officers to arrest an 18-year-old on a felonious assault charge. The account from police provides additional detail about what investigators believe happened before officers were called shortly after 10 p.m. Nov. 10 …

Shots Fired on Milwaukee Bus, Two Teenagers Hospitalized

Two 18-year-olds were wounded aboard Route 11 as MCTS continues security initiatives introduced across the transit system this year. MILWAUKEE — A shooting that wounded two 18-year-olds aboard a Milwaukee County Transit System bus is drawing renewed attention to safety on the county’s buses during a year in which transit officials expanded partnerships with law enforcement and added security initiatives. The shooting occurred about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, near West Hampton Avenue on Milwaukee’s …

Man, 27, faces 63 felony charges after 32 Quapaw Nation bison die

More than 31 surviving bison are receiving treatment for dehydration following the incident involving the tribal herd. QUAPAW, Okla. — A 27-year-old man is facing 63 felony charges in connection with an incident that left 32 bison belonging to the Quapaw Nation dead and dozens of surviving animals in need of medical treatment. The case involves a tribal bison herd in northeastern Oklahoma, where more than 31 surviving animals are receiving treatment for dehydration, according …