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Heroic Citizen Assists in Arrest of Alleged Car Theft Suspect

Nashville, TN — A dramatic chase ensued in Nashville this past Tuesday after a local citizen played a pivotal role in apprehending a man attempting a violent carjacking. The incident began in a busy shopping area and escalated quickly, culminating in a high-speed pursuit involving local law enforcement and the courageous acts of a Good Samaritan. The sequence of events kicked off when an unsuspecting driver was approached by an armed individual demanding the keys …

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 Apprehended After Violent Robbery and Car Theft Outside Publix in Hobe Sound

HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Authorities in Martin County apprehended a suspect on Thursday in connection with a violent robbery and car theft that occurred outside a Publix on Cove Road. The incident took place at the Cove Shopping Center in Stuart, where a woman was reportedly attacked as she exited the store. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, allegedly assaulted the victim, took her belongings, and drove off in her vehicle, officials reported. …

Beloved “General Hospital” Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed During Car Theft Incident in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California – A tragic incident unfolded in downtown LA when former “General Hospital” actor, Johnny Wactor, lost his life while reportedly interrupting thieves attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the fatal shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday. According to statements from Wactor’s family, the 37-year-old actor had just left work at a rooftop bar with a coworker when he noticed individuals near …

Man Linked to Vehicle Theft Shot and Killed in Fort Pierce Gunfight, Investigations Into Possible Connection to Other Shootings Ongoing

Fort Pierce, Florida – A man who engaged in a gunfight with three Fort Pierce Police Department officers has been identified as Bernard Smith, 28. Smith’s death followed a chain of events that began with a vehicle theft on Saturday morning, which led to a series of shootings leaving two dead and one critically injured. The police department is now investigating the possibility of Smith’s involvement in these incidents. During a news conference on Monday, …

Violent Attack Unfolds on Prisons Bus After Youth Seek Retribution for Alleged Theft

Kampala, Uganda – A routine journey turned chaotic when a group of youth launched a violent attack on a prisons bus over the weekend. The incident, sparked by a mobile phone theft in Zirobwe, Luwero district, was captured on video and widely shared on social media. Prisons spokesman Frank Baine revealed that warders detained a phone snatcher at a funeral and placed him on the bus to take him to the police station, but a …

Violent Purse Theft Leaves Victim In Shock: San Fernando Police Seek Suspect

SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA – A woman was violently attacked and robbed of her purse while walking home in San Fernando earlier this week after purchasing flowers for her mother. The incident, which took place on Monday afternoon on Park Avenue, has left the community on edge as law enforcement searches for the suspect. The victim, Juliana Murillo, recounted the terrifying ordeal of being pushed to the ground by a man as she was entering her …

Coroner Charged with Theft and Falsifying Death Certificates in Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau, Missouri – The former coroner of Cape Girardeau County, who previously admitted to not handling COVID-related deaths and failing to personally investigate deaths as required by law, now faces charges of theft and falsifying death certificates. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed three felony charges and one misdemeanor against Wavis Jordan and has requested his immediate removal from office. The judge has temporarily replaced Jordan with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff until …

Local Community Honors Fallen Harris County Sheriff Deputy Killed in Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft Intervention

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Two years have passed since Deputy Darren Almendarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office was tragically shot and killed while off duty in an attempt to stop thieves from stealing his truck’s catalytic converter. Over the weekend, the community came together to pay tribute to the dedicated deputy, who had served the community for 23 years. Deputy Almendarez and his wife were leaving a grocery store when he noticed three individuals …

Man Convicted of Violent Attack and Car Theft Following Aggressive Incident

Reading, England – Jamie Voska-Matsell, a 21-year-old resident of Teesdale Road in Slough, made an appearance at Reading Magistrates Court on March 21 in connection with an incident that took place on August 25, 2023. The court proceedings revealed that the incident occurred at a residence in Bracknell while Voska-Matsell and his victim were visiting a friend. Following a bout of aggression towards the young woman, Voska-Matsell departed the premises with her car, despite being …