CRIME Archives

Boynton Beach Duo Nabbed in $100K Storage Heist

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – In a case that’s raising eyebrows, two Boynton Beach residents have been arrested following a significant theft from a local storage unit. Nearly $100,000 in high-end merchandise was reportedly stolen, including designer sneakers and jeans. Latasha Barrett, who worked as a manager at the storage facility, is accused of using her position to facilitate the theft. She and William Williams allegedly targeted a unit at Public Storage on Hypoluxo Road, according …

Tragic Esparto Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Claims Seven Lives: Yolo County Releases Victims’ Identities Amid Ongoing Investigation

YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the seven victims who lost their lives in a tragic fireworks warehouse explosion that occurred in Esparto on July 1. The deceased range in age from 18 to 45, and include individuals from Stockton, San Pablo, Sacramento, and San Francisco. The explosion, which was described by Cal Fire as the Oakdale Fire, ignited a fire that resulted in extensive damage, consuming approximately 80 acres …

Former Marine Sought in Violent Detention Facility Attack

DALLAS, TX – Authorities are intensifying their search for Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old former Marine reservist, who is wanted in connection with a violent attack on an ICE detention facility in Alvarado. Song, considered armed and dangerous, is now one of Texas’s most sought-after fugitives. The FBI has issued a stern warning to the public, advising against approaching Song and urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately. The urgency stems from Song’s alleged …

Kansas Police Shooting of Family Dog Leads to Lawsuit

LANSING, MI – A federal lawsuit has been filed following a heart-wrenching incident in which a Lansing police officer fatally shot a family dog. The case raises questions about constitutional rights and police procedures. The incident, captured on police body cameras, shows Axel, a brown terrier mix, being shot twice before a final, fatal shot was fired. The distressing event unfolded on March 10 of last year when police responded to reports of a wandering …

Scotty McCreery Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Losing Both Grandmothers in Heartbreaking Day

Garner, North Carolina — Country music artist Scotty McCreery is navigating a period of profound grief following the loss of both of his grandmothers on the same day. The singer-songwriter, known for his heartfelt lyrics and smooth melodies, faced this devastating news just a year after celebrating his fifth studio album, Rise & Fall, and receiving the honor of being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. On a somber Wednesday, McCreery learned of the passing …

Suspect in Plano Murder Fatally Shot by Euless Police

EULESS, TX – Authorities fatally shot a man suspected of murder in Plano on Thursday afternoon, following a tense encounter near Highway 360 and Harwood. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was connected to the death of a woman found in an apartment in Plano’s Legacy West area on Wednesday. Euless police received a notification about the suspect entering their jurisdiction. Officers attempted to stop his vehicle at an apartment complex on …

Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Freeway Crash

CHULA VISTA, CA – A 22-year-old man faces murder charges following a fatal crash on the 805 Freeway, where authorities allege he deliberately struck a motorcyclist. The suspect, Ulises Jimenez, appeared in court for arraignment, pleading not guilty to the charges, which include murder and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The incident, which occurred just after 8 p.m. last Monday, resulted in the death of 53-year-old Juan Uribe, a respected father and …

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Murders and Assaults on 61-Year-Old Woman, Family Speaks of Loss and Pain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to a series of severe crimes, including aggravated murder, stemming from the brutal slaying of a 61-year-old woman at a hotel in Columbus last year. Arthur Scott Jr., 35, entered a guilty plea in April to multiple charges, including aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, and rape in connection with the death of Li-Chu Lin. This tragic event took …

Decade-Long Pursuit of Justice Culminates in Life Sentence for Man in South Dakota Murder-for-Hire Case

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A decade-long pursuit of justice concluded this week with the sentencing of Richard Hirth, who received a life sentence for participating in a murder-for-hire scheme that claimed the life of 22-year-old Jessica Rehfeld in 2015. Hirth, 44, pleaded guilty to abetting first-degree manslaughter, as part of a plea agreement that led to the dismissal of a first-degree murder charge. According to officials, Hirth fatally stabbed Rehfeld several times before disposing of …

Denver Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting in Lowry, Suspect Still at Large

Denver police are actively investigating a shooting that claimed a life in the city’s Lowry neighborhood early Sunday morning. The incident has raised concerns among residents and prompted law enforcement to urge anyone with information to come forward. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire shortly after midnight. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive individual who had sustained gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts by emergency crews, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity …