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Wake Forest Man Arrested, Faces Charges Including Assault and Gun Theft

Wake Forest, NC — A 43-year-old man from Wake Forest is facing a series of felony charges following an alleged assault in Sylva that involved strangulation and the theft of a firearm. Edwin Emery Scott was arrested and is also facing extradition to another state under a fugitive warrant. The charges against Scott include felony assault by strangulation, larceny of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon, along with communicating threats as …

Man Indicted in Brutal Murder and Burning of Nebraska Teen in Arizona Forest

Phoenix, Arizona – A suspect has been indicted in the brutal death of an 18-year-old Nebraska man who was tragically stabbed, dismembered, and burned beyond recognition in a remote area of an Arizona national forest. Anthonie Ruinard Jr., 38, has been charged with second-degree murder and abandonment or concealment of a dead body in connection to this heinous crime, as announced by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. The shocking discovery of Parker League’s body in …

Rise in Blackbuck Deaths on Highways Raises Concerns for Forest Department in Solapur

Pune, India – The forest department in Pune has raised concerns regarding the increasing number of blackbuck deaths resulting from road accidents, particularly in the grassland areas of Solapur. Over the past few years, the department has noted a rise in fatalities due to collisions as well as poaching, largely attributed to the construction of highways that have disrupted the migratory routes of these animals. In 2020, the department recorded six blackbuck deaths, with factors …

Turkish Cypriot Youths Brutally Attacked by Greek Cypriot Group in Troodos Forest

NICOSIA, Cyprus – A group of Turkish Cypriot youths faced a violent attack during a trip to Troodos, raising concerns about the lack of police involvement in the reported incident. According to Kibris Postasi, the incident occurred on Sunday around 15:30 when the group of Turkish Cypriots stopped at Platanias to take photos on their return. A group of Greek Cypriots, allegedly drinking alcohol, confronted the Turkish Cypriots in a park, making gestures towards their …

Massive Forest Fires in Chile Claim 46 Lives, Destroy 1,000 Homes and Trigger Mass Evacuations

Santiago, Chile – President Gabriel Boric of Chile has announced that at least 46 people have lost their lives in the devastating forest fires sweeping through central Chile. The death toll is expected to climb even higher. The fires have been particularly destructive, with more than 1,000 homes destroyed and 92 fires currently raging in the central and southern parts of the country. These fires have been fueled by unusually high temperatures. In the region …

Intense forest fires devastate central and southern Chile, leaving at least 19 dead and over 1,000 homes destroyed

Viña del Mar, Chile – A series of devastating forest fires has wreaked havoc on central and southern regions of Chile, resulting in at least 19 fatalities and the destruction of over 1,000 homes. The fires have been especially destructive in Valparaíso, where the situation is the most dire. Interior Minister Carolina Tohá confirmed the alarming spread of the fires, which currently number 92 in total across the affected regions. Unusually high temperatures have contributed …

Father of Slain Forest Park Victim Shares Heartbreaking Story of Loss and Grief

FOREST PARK, Ga. – The father of Brandon Harris, a 43-year-old entrepreneur and father of four who was tragically killed in Forest Park, spoke out about the devastating loss. Phillip Givens, Brandon’s father, described him as an exceptional person who was dedicated to helping others in the community. Harris was shot and killed while helping a woman with her taxes in Forest Park. The shooter, identified as the woman’s ex-boyfriend, went on to harm two …

Explosion at Wake Forest Collision Repair Shop Leaves One Injured and Sends Smoke Billowing from Building

WAKE FOREST, N.C. – A worker at Precision Collision Repair in Wake Forest, North Carolina, was injured in an explosion that occurred at the business, located on Capitol Boulevard. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they observed smoke emanating from the building. The injured worker was taken to the hospital, with reports stating that they are expected to recover. The specific cause of the explosion has not been disclosed at this time. This incident …

Two Women Sentenced in Talladega National Forest Crimes: One Gets Life, the Other 35 Years

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two women have been sentenced for crimes committed in the Talladega National Forest, announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples. U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor sentenced 21-year-old Yasmine Marie Hider, from Edmond, Okla., to 35 years in prison and 37-year-old Krystal Diane Pinkins, from Memphis, Tenn., to life in prison. Hider accepted responsibility and pled guilty to murder, kidnapping, and robbery in …

Two Women Living off the Grid in Talladega National Forest Plead Guilty to Murder of College Student During Robbery, Sentenced to Prison

ASHLAND, Ala. — Two women have been sentenced for their involvement in the shooting death of a 22-year-old Florida college student in the Talladega National Forest near Alabama’s Cheaha State Park. Krystal Pinkins and Yasmine Hider, who had been living “off the grid” in the national forest for weeks, were each convicted of murder, kidnapping, and robbery after fatally shooting Adam Simjee of Apopka, Fla during an attempted robbery. The incident occurred on Aug. 16, …