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New Hampshire Woman Indicted in 2019 Christmas Eve Death of 5-Year-Old Boy

CONCORD, N.H. — Authorities have announced an arrest in connection to the 2019 Christmas Eve death of a young boy in the Lakes Region, shedding light on a case that has puzzled law enforcement and the community for years. Sherry Connor, 61, faces multiple felony charges regarding the tragic incident that occurred in Laconia. On Friday, officials including New Hampshire State Police, the Belknap County Attorney, and the Laconia Chief of Police confirmed that a …

Ohio Officer Indicted on Multiple Charges After Fatal Shooting of Pregnant Woman at Local Grocery Store

Franklin County, Ohio — In a significant development, Blendon Township Police Officer Connor Grubb faces multiple charges stemming from the shooting death of 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young. The incident, which occurred last August at a Kroger parking lot, has brought intense scrutiny on police conduct. The Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney’s office announced that a grand jury indicted Grubb Tuesday on four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault, and two counts of involuntary manslaughter. These …

Ex-Boyfriend Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Kennesaw State University Student on Campus

KENNESAW, Ga. — A former boyfriend of a Kennesaw State University student has been indicted for her murder, which occurred on campus grounds last month. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Alasia Franklin, was reportedly shot in front of the Austin Residence Complex. The suspect, Samuel Harris, also 21, faces multiple charges including felony and malice murder. The tragic incident took place on May 18, after what authorities believe to have been a heated argument between …

Fentanyl Robbery Gang Indicted for Multi-State Spree Involving Drug-Laced Crimes and Fatal Home Invasions

A multi-state criminal operation involving the trafficking of drugs and firearms was thwarted by federal authorities, who announced on Friday the indictment of several gang members tied to violent crimes ranging from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire. The gang, notorious for orchestrating elaborate schemes using dating websites to lure victims into prostitution traps, has been linked to a series of deadly robberies and incidents of aggravated theft. Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District …

Two Tarrant County Jail Officers Indicted on Murder Charges in Inmate’s Death from Asphyxia

FORT WORTH, Texas — In a notable development in Tarrant County, two jail employees face murder charges over the April death of inmate Anthony Johnson Jr. during an altercation at the county jail. The unusual step of indicting jail staff highlights the seriousness of the accusations and the ongoing scrutiny of detention practices. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s office announced the indictments late Tuesday against Rafael Moreno, a detention officer, and Joel Garcia, a lieutenant …

Two Uvalde Officers Indicted in Tragic School Shooting’s Botched Response After Lengthy Pursuit for Justice

UVALDE, Texas — Over two years following the devastating massacre at Robb Elementary School, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers, a grand jury has issued indictments against two former police officers of the Uvalde school district. These indictments mark the first criminal charges in connection to the 2022 shooting and the criticized delay in law enforcement’s response. The indicted former officers are Pete Arredondo, the ex-chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent …

Uvalde Tragedy Leads to Criminal Charges: Former Police Chief and Officer Indicted for Negligence in Texas School Shooting

Uvalde, Texas – Former Uvalade School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo faces serious legal ramifications following an indictment related to last year’s devastating mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The indictment, which includes both Arredondo and another former Uvalde district police officer, Adrian Gonzales, was unsealed this week, revealing charges of abandonment and endangerment in a situation that horrified the nation. Arredondo has been charged with ten counts of abandoning and endangering a child, reflecting …

Former Uvalde School Police Chief Indicted for Delaying Response During Tragic Shooting

AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant development in the 2021 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the school’s police chief, Pete Arredondo, has been indicted for his alleged mishandling of the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers. Arredonio, who served as on-site commander during the attack, was charged with multiple felonies related to child endangerment for his delayed response to the active shooter who carried out one of …

Former Uvalde School Police Officers Indicted on Child Endangerment Charges After 2022 School Tragedy

Uvalde, Texas – Two former police officers from the Uvalde school district were indicted by a grand jury for their roles in the failed response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers, marking one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. The former Police Chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, and former officer Adrian Gonzales …

Plotter of Violent Attack at Bad Bunny Show Indicted on Hate Crime Charges

Atlanta, Georgia – A 58-year-old Arizona man was indicted by a federal grand jury for plotting a violent attack at a Bad Bunny show in Atlanta in May, aiming to stir up a race war ahead of the presidential election. Mark Adams Prieto faces charges of firearms trafficking, transfer of a firearm for use in a hate crime, and possession of an unregistered firearm following an FBI investigation and arrest last month. Prieto, currently in …