Tag: Crime and Incidents

Charges Dropped Against Man Who Served 21 Years in Prison for Deaths of 2 Michigan Hunters

DETROIT—Prosecutors dropped murder charges Thursday against a man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of two Michigan hunters. Jeff Titus was released in February when authorities acknowledged that critical information in police files about another suspect—an Ohio serial killer—was never shared with his trial lawyer in 2002. His convictions were…


Mother Files Lawsuit Against School After Daughter Assaulted by Transgender Student

A lawsuit has been filed against an Oklahoma school by Theresa Gooden, the mother of a 15-year-old female student who was allegedly physically assaulted in the women’s restroom by a 17-year-old student who identifies as transgender. The lawsuit was filed on May 25 in the Oklahoma County District Court. The incident occurred on Oct. 26,…


Man Sentenced to Life in Killing of Mother of 2 New Mexico State Police Officers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A Mexican national convicted of the 2019 slaying of the mother of two New Mexico State Police officers in a case that drew national attentione has been sentenced to life in prison. Luis Talamantes-Romero also received an additional prison term of 26½ years on Wednesday for eight other felony convictions in the death of…


Man Accused of Assaulting Democrat Congresswoman Pleads Guilty

A man accused of assaulting Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in an elevator inside her Washington, D.C. apartment building in February pleaded guilty in federal court this week, officials said. Kendrick Hamlin, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of assault on a member of Congress, as well as two counts of assault on a law enforcement…


Authorities Recover 3 Bodies After Vessel Found Submerged in Alaska; 2 Still Missing

JUNEAU, Alaska—Authorities have recovered the bodies of two sisters onboard a fishing charter boat that was found partially submerged off southeast Alaska amid rough seas. Two others remain missing from the charter, which was taken by two vacationing couples. Alaska State Troopers said they believe the bodies are those of Danielle Agcaoili, 53, of Waipahu,…


Authorities Recover Bodies of 2 Sisters After Vessel Found Submerged in Alaska; 2 Still Missing

JUNEAU, Alaska—Authorities have recovered the bodies of two sisters onboard a fishing charter boat that was found partially submerged off southeast Alaska amid rough seas. Two others remain missing from the charter, which was taken by two vacationing couples. Alaska State Troopers said they believe the bodies are those of Danielle Agcaoili, 53, of Waipahu,…


Pilot, Passenger Walk Away From Small Plane That Crashed in Detroit Backyard

DETROIT—A pilot and passenger were able to walk away after the small, single-engine plane they were in crashed through trees and between backyard garages on Detroit’s east side. The passenger compartment of the plane collapsed when it crashed about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Detroit Police Chief James White said. “He came right in over the garage…


Federal Judge Halts Missouri Execution of Man Convicted in Jail Break Killings

COLUMBIA, Mo.—A federal judge on Wednesday halted next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing two Missouri jailers amid questions about the literacy of a juror in the case. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough ruled that Michael Andrew Tisius’ execution at the state prison in Bonne Terre should be delayed to give the…


Philadelphia Transport Introduces Mask Ban to Enhance Safety Following Recent Shootings

In response to recent acts of violence on the system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has announced a policy against wearing ski masks and similar face coverings that conceal identities on its buses, trains, and subways. This measure is designed to deter crime and improve safety for passengers. The move comes in the wake…


Pennsylvania Agency Bans Masks Following Recent Shootings

In response to recent acts of violence on the system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has announced a policy against wearing ski masks and similar face coverings that conceal identities on its buses, trains, and subways. This measure is designed to deter crime and improve safety for passengers. The move comes in the wake…