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High-Profile Robbery Suspect Killed in New Jersey Motel Shootout with Law Enforcement

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A man wanted for the robbery of a Brooklyn bishop was killed in a shootout with federal law enforcement at a New Jersey motel. Shamar Leggette, 41, was wanted for his role in the high-profile robbery of Bishop Lamor Whitehead during a service at the Tomorrow International Ministry in Canarsie. The July 24, 2022, robbery garnered widespread news coverage as it was captured on a livestream of the service and involved …

Local Law Enforcement Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Fatal Norristown Shooting

NORRISTOWN, PA – Law enforcement officials in Montgomery County are offering a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of four suspects involved in the slaying of a 35-year-old man in Norristown on Saturday night. The incident occurred at about 7:49 p.m. when William Grover Carter of Norristown was attacked while walking along the zero block of W. Wood Street. Police reported that Carter had just left a friend’s home and was on …

Serial Killer Confesses to Over 90 Killings, Prompts Investigation & New DNA Law in Florida

Tallahassee, Florida – Samuel Little, a serial killer who confessed to over 90 killings, has reopened long-standing mysteries through his confessions while in a Texas prison. Investigators from various states, including Florida, visited Little in hopes of solving cold cases. As a result of his confessions, multiple cases were resolved, shedding light on years-long unsolved crimes. Now, two Florida lawmakers, Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, and Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, have filed bills that …

Family Fighting Against Release of Convicted Murderer Under California Parole Law Telling their Frightening Story

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Walter Joseph Lewis, a twice-convicted murderer, was scheduled for parole release under the California Elderly Parole Law, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported. Lewis, currently aged 76, committed his first murder in 1965 at 18 years old, and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. His second murder occurred in 1979 when he killed Robert Chartier by beating him to death with a hammer. The Chartier family has been advocating for the …

Explosion in Evidence Room at Willmar Law Enforcement Center Prompts Investigation

WILLMAR, MINNESOTA – An investigation has been launched following an explosion in the evidence room at the Willmar Law Enforcement Center. Firefighters responded to the LEC around 12:30 a.m. Thursday after a white powdery substance caused the blast. The source of the substance and the extent of injuries are currently unknown. One police officer was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident has raised concerns and sparked an urgent inquiry into …

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Sparks Debate on Law Enforcement’s Response to Mental Health Crisis

In Augusta, Maine, law enforcement authorities are facing scrutiny after it was revealed that they had reservations about engaging a volatile Army reservist, a decision that preceded the state’s deadliest mass shooting. The incident claimed 18 lives, sparking a conversation about the challenges faced by police and strategies to prevent such tragedies. Video footage released by the police shows officers expressing reluctance to intervene, fearing a potential escalation. This apprehensive approach has raised questions about …

California Appeals Court Blocks Recent Law Prohibiting Guns in Most Public Spaces

SACRAMENTO, California – A recent California law restricting the possession of firearms in public spaces faced a setback after a U.S. appeals court issued a ruling against it. The law, signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2023, had been in effect for only five days since Jan. 1 before being halted by the court. This law was first blocked last month after U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney issued a temporary injunction, deeming it …

Ontario Task Force Collaborating with Global Law Enforcement in Poison Seller Kenneth Law Probe

Toronto, Canada – Ontario police are intensifying their investigation into Kenneth Law, an alleged poison seller charged with multiple counts of murder. The task force leading the investigation is collaborating with law enforcement agencies around the world, including the U.S. FBI and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency. According to York Regional Police Insp. Simon James, Law has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder, in addition to the 14 counts of aiding suicide that …

New Gun Law Blocks 500+ Purchases since Start in 2022

WASHINGTON — Since the implementation of a new gun law in 2022, more than 500 gun purchases have been stopped due to stricter background checks on young people, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The bipartisan law, which was passed in June 2022, requires additional checks for any gun purchases by individuals under the age of 21. The Justice Department revealed that those denied a gun purchase included individuals convicted of serious crimes, such as …

Kenneth Law Faces Multiple Murder Charges in Canadian Poisoning Case Involving 14 Deaths

Toronto, Canada – A Canadian man is facing multiple murder charges after being accused of supplying a poisonous chemical to people who have died by suicide. Kenneth Law, a former chef, has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder in Ontario, Canada. Law was previously charged with aiding suicide in relation to deaths of people who had allegedly purchased the lethal chemical from him online. British detectives have also linked Law to 90 deaths …