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Utah Parents Face Felony Charges in Tragic Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – A tragic story unfolds as Utah authorities charge a father and mother for their alleged involvement in the death of their 3-month-old daughter, who succumbed to injuries consistent with child abuse. The baby, identified as Dariana Elizabet Gonzalez-Samano, was taken to Primary Children’s Hospital in serious condition on Feb. 19. Medical professionals at the hospital noted that the infant suffered three cardiac arrests before being admitted. A CT scan revealed …

Burnsville Shooter ID’d, Was Prohibited from Owning Gun After 2007 Felony Assault

BURNSVILLE, MN – The Hennepin County Medical Examiner revealed the identity of the shooter responsible for the deaths of two police officers and a firefighter on Sunday morning. Shannon Gooden, 38, of Burnsville, was killed in the shooting, with reports suggesting that he took his own life. Gooden had lost his right to own a gun due to a 2007 felony assault conviction and had been unsuccessful in petitioning for the restoration of his gun …

Mother Sentenced to Probation for Felony Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 2-Month-Old Son

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A woman was sentenced to probation on Thursday for a felony charge of child abuse resulting in death in connection with the 2020 death of her 2-month-old son. Tattiyona Wilson, 29, was initially charged with murder after she was arrested in October 2021 on murder and child abuse charges in connection with the death of her son, Xaden Jackson, in September 2020. The Clark County coroner’s office said Xaden’s death …

Woman Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty After Poisoning and Killing Her Neighbors’ Pets in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. – A woman in Lakeland, Florida, has been arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly poisoning her neighbor’s pets, resulting in the death of two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua along with her puppies. Tamesha Knighten, a 51-year-old licensed practical nurse working for United Health Care at Wellmed, was arrested and charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public area by detectives …

Woman Arrested for Felony Animal Cruelty After Allegedly Poisoning and Killing Neighbor’s Pets

LAKELAND, Fla. – A licensed practical nurse, Tamesha Knighten, is facing charges of felony animal cruelty for the poisoning of her neighbor’s pets. She has been charged with three counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public area, and is currently in custody at the Polk County Jail. The investigation began when the neighbor’s two cats, Luna and Pancake, and a pregnant Chihuahua named Daisy, all died after exhibiting …

Montana Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Woman Facing Multiple Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

BUTTE, Mont. — A bench warrant without bond has been issued for Veronica Lasell, who is facing eight felony animal cruelty charges. Lasell was supposed to appear for her arraignment before Silver Bow District Court Judge Robert Whelan but failed to show up, despite court records indicating she bonded out of jail the day prior. This marks the second arraignment she has missed. The previous time, a bench warrant was executed on Dec. 24, 2023, …

Chaos Unleashed: Defendant Attacks Judge and Court Officials During Felony Battery Case

LAS VEGAS, NV – A shocking incident unfolded in a Nevada courtroom when a defendant in a felony battery case attacked the presiding judge, sparking a chaotic brawl that left the judge and a courtroom marshal injured. The violent scene, captured on courtroom video, took place at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. During the proceedings, defendant Deobra Delone Redden, 30, leaped over the defense table and the judge’s bench, landing on Judge Mary …

Butte Woman Facing Felony Animal Cruelty Charges Issued Bench Warrant After Missing Court Again

BUTTE, Mont. — A bench warrant without bond has been issued for Veronica Marie Lasell, 45, who is facing one misdemeanor and eight felony counts of cruelty to animals. Lasell failed to appear at two arraignments, prompting the warrant. She was expected to attend her arraignment on Wednesday afternoon before Silver Bow District Court Judge Robert Whelan but did not show up despite court records indicating she bonded out of jail the day prior. Lasell …