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Distraction Behind the Wheel: Cell Phone Use Continues to Pose a Significant Threat on American Roads

In New York, texting and driving continues to pose a significant threat on the roads despite laws in place to deter the practice. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distractions, particularly from cell phone use, played a role in 8 percent of all fatal traffic accidents in 2022. These distractions led to 3,047 fatal crashes and 3,308 total fatalities, with 368 of these fatal accidents specifically linked to cell phone …

13-year-old Girl Accused of Fatally Stabbing Mother After Phone Taken Away: Pennsylvania Authorities

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – A tragic incident unfolded in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, when a 13-year-old girl allegedly took her mother’s life after her phone was confiscated. The authorities were called to the scene at approximately 12:30 p.m. following reports of a woman who was unresponsive. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the 44-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds to her neck, back, and head bleeding, as detailed by reports. The suspect, Lataya Powell, immediately expressed remorse to the …

Man Arrested for Assault, Breaks Woman’s Phone in Joliet Domestic Incident

Joliet, Illinois – A 28-year-old man from Plainfield Kenicott Lane has been arrested for the fourth time since 2021, with the most recent charge involving allegations of violence towards a woman in Joliet. Dionte Reed is facing charges of aggravated domestic battery and interference with the reporting of domestic violence after reportedly choking a woman and breaking her cell phone, leading her to call for help using a landline, according to arrest reports. The incident …

James Crumbley’s Actions Revealed in Cell Phone Data During Manslaughter Trial

Rochester Hills, Michigan – The trial of James Crumbley for manslaughter continues on Friday, following his wife, Jennifer’s, recent conviction in connection to their son’s mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. Ethan Crumbley, their son, tragically took the lives of four students and injured seven others. Latest updates from the courtroom shed light on the events leading up to the heartbreaking incident. During his testimony, forensic analyst Edward Wagrowski used cell phone data …

University of Georgia Student’s Phone Calls 911 During Tragic Murder, Investigation Continues

Athens, Georgia – A chilling revelation has emerged following the tragic death of 22-year-old Laken Riley on the University of Georgia’s campus. According to an open records request, Riley’s phone dialed 911 during the incident, shedding light on the harrowing circumstances of her demise. However, access to the 911 call has been denied under legal provisions that allow investigators to withhold recordings of deaths. The request for the 911 call was made in an effort …

Knife-wielding Robbers Convicted of Murdering Kalabe Legesse for His Mobile Phone in Peckham Rye Park

LONDON, UK – A University graduate, Kalabe Legesse, was brutally stabbed to death in Peckham Rye on December 30, 2022. Two individuals, Nah’shun Thomas, 20, and a 17-year-old boy, have been convicted of his murder, facing life sentences. The two robbers cycled around Southwark looking for people to mug, carrying out two phone robberies before targeting Legesse as he sat on a bench in Peckham Rye Park. According to reports, the killers asked the victim …

Robber kills victim after snatching cell phone in Quezon Province

LUCENA CITY, Philippines – In a tragic incident on Saturday, December 30, a still unidentified gunman shot and killed one of his victims after snatching their cell phones in Candelaria, Quezon. The victims, identified as “Edwin” and “Marites,” parked their motorcycle on the side of a bypass in Barangay Mangilag Sur around 2:15 p.m. According to a report from Region 4A police, an armed man appeared and pointed his gun at the two individuals before …

KILLED: Police Officer Shot at Gas Station, Sparking Statewide Phone Alerts

RALEIGH, NC – A police officer was shot and killed at a gas station, prompting phone alerts across the state to notify the public of the tragic event. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, shocking the local community and sparking an immediate response from law enforcement agencies. The fallen officer, identified as Officer Chris Hodges, was a dedicated member of the police force and a respected figure in the community. The …