December Archives

Vermontville Man Arrested in Complex Murder Case Tied to Fatal December Shooting in New York

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Authorities have arrested Chad Nichols, 40, from Vermontville, New York, on charges related to the homicide of Jahfari Joseph, whose disappearance last December set off an extensive investigation. The New York State Police announced that Nichols faces multiple allegations, including hindering prosecution and concealing Joseph’s remains. Nichols is scheduled for arraignment in Brighton and will subsequently be transferred to Clinton County Jail for further proceedings. He is expected to make his first …

Killeen Tragedy Culminates as Shooter in December 4th Incident Dies

Killeen, Texas — Authorities reported a tragic conclusion to a case that rattled a local community earlier this month. The individual responsible for a murder-suicide on December 4 succumbed to self-inflicted injuries and died on Wednesday, further deepening the aura of sorrow around an already devastating incident. The Killeen Police Department identified the shooter as 34-year-old James Elliot, who, in a perplexing and violent act, killed his wife, 29-year-old Lila Elliot, before turning the gun …

Mesa Teen Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder in December Trailer Park Homicide

Mesa, AZ – A 16-year-old has been formally charged as an adult with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a man in a Mesa trailer park last December. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office reported the indictment of Edgar Cano Quintero, who faces multiple felony charges connected to the incident near McKellips Road and the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway on December 18, 2024. The catastrophic event unfolded when Quintero allegedly shot the victim while …

Philadelphia Police Nab Suspect in Tragic December Double Homicide of Local Couple

Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia man has been apprehended and charged in connection with the December homicides of Jocelynn Marshall, 35, and Terrell Sanders, 39, in the city’s North Philadelphia neighborhood, according to police. The suspect, identified as Bilal Simmons, was taken into custody on Sunday, just one day after authorities issued an arrest warrant. Simmons faces multiple charges, including murder, violations of the Uniform Firearm Act, discharging a firearm in an occupied structure, possession …

Upcoming EWL Shutdown: Shuttle Train and Bus Alternatives Set for December Service Disruption

Singapore — Commuters in Singapore need to plan for major disruptions scheduled from December 7-10, as train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations will be halted to enable critical infrastructure work. The shutdown is part of a broader effort to integrate the existing railway line with the new East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID), slated to open in 2016. During this period, authorities are setting up alternate transportation options to …

Columbia Man Arrested for December Murder of His Mother, Found in Edisto River

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities announced the arrest of a 37-year-old Columbia man, Terry Lee Self Jr., who has been charged with the murder of his 56-year-old mother, Regina Arroyo. The incident, which dates back to December last year, came to light after Arroyo’s body was discovered in the Edisto River on December 3. According to Sheriff Jay Koon of Lexington County, the investigation revealed a disturbing sequence of events leading to Arroyo’s death. Detectives …

NTSB Reveals New Details on Fiery December Plane Crash Near Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new details regarding the fiery December plane crash on I-26 near Asheville, North Carolina. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Diamond DA-40 crashed onto the interstate near the Asheville airport. The crash, which occurred in December, caused significant damage and resulted in a large fire on the interstate. The NTSB’s release of new details aims to provide further insight into the circumstances …