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Former TV Meteorologist Arrested on Sexual Extortion Charges

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Josh Fitzpatrick, a former television meteorologist, has been arrested on charges of sexual extortion and the illegal creation of an image of another person. Fitzpatrick, who previously worked for 29News in Charlottesville, Virginia, is accused of secretly recording a consensual sexual encounter with the individual who reported him. The incident was brought to the attention of the police in February, with the complainant alleging that Fitzpatrick used the footage to blackmail and intimidate them. Fitzpatrick, …

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12-Year-Old Girl Tied to Bed, Forced to Eat Cat Food by Mother 

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Two women from Pennsylvania, identified as Stacey Ann Louder, 52, and her daughter Amanda Lynn Gregorio, 35, have been arrested on charges of severe child abuse. The victim, a 12-year-old girl, is the daughter and granddaughter of the accused, respectively. The arrests were made on Monday, following an investigation that commenced in September 2024. The investigation was triggered when the girl was admitted to a hospital for symptoms resembling seizures. During the hospital visit, Gregorio …

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Man Arrested for Alleged Mass Shooting Plot

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A 24-year-old Minnesota man, Mohamed Adan Mohamed, was apprehended on April 17, following a shoplifting incident that police believe was part of a larger, more sinister plot. Authorities allege that Mohamed was planning to execute a religiously-motivated mass shooting within a day of his arrest. Mohamed was arrested after he fled from a Mankato sporting goods store with over $2,000 worth of ammunition magazines, body armor, and bear spray, as per the charging documents from …

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Teacher Dies After Medical Event at School

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Adrian Gilmore, a respected sixth-grade teacher at Albert G. Prodell Middle School and varsity soccer coach for Shoreham-Wading River High School in Long Island, tragically passed away two days after experiencing a severe medical incident in front of her students. The 48-year-old educator and coach, who was deeply admired by her community, died on Thursday following the sudden medical event that occurred after school on Tuesday. Gilmore was not only a dedicated teacher but also …

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Man Has Leg Amputated After Carjacking Incident

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A 32-year-old JFK Airport baggage handler is battling for his life following a brutal carjacking incident in the Bronx that left him critically injured. The man was left clinging to his car door as thieves made off with his vehicle, leading to a chain of events that culminated in him being hospitalized. The incident occurred when the man made a brief stop to pick up food on Westchester Avenue, a neighborhood where quick stops are …

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Woman Slams Head of 11-Year-Old Girl on Slide in Playground Attack

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An Ohio woman, aged 20, is facing legal consequences following an alleged assault on an 11-year-old girl at a local playground. The incident, recorded on a cellphone by the young girl’s parents, purportedly shows the woman, identified as Destany Scott, physically attacking the child. The Canton Police Department received a report alleging that Scott forcefully slammed the child’s head against the metal part of a slide. Scott is also accused of making a chilling statement …

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Why Idaho Murder Survivor Waited Hours to Call Cops

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In a recent court ruling, it was revealed that one of the surviving roommates of the four University of Idaho students allegedly murdered by Bryan Kohberger did not immediately contact the police. She mistakenly believed that her friend, who was likely already deceased, was simply intoxicated after a night of partying. Dylan Mortensen, one of the surviving roommates, reported hearing unusual sounds and crying around 4 a.m. She then saw a man dressed in black …

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Shooting at Car Dealership: One Dead, Two Injured

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A peaceful afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade was abruptly disrupted by a hail of bullets at a local used car dealership, Priced Right Motors. The violent incident resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries, including the alleged shooter. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office promptly responded to the emergency call, arriving at the scene to a state of pandemonium. Officers swiftly evacuated numerous individuals from the vicinity, prioritizing the safety of those in adjacent businesses. The alleged …

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Bleach in Milk Leads to Teen’s Arrest

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A 17-year-old Florida resident has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempting to poison his 77-year-old adoptive mother by adding bleach to her milk. The teenager, whose name has not been disclosed due to his minor status, was reportedly disgruntled with his mother and had expressed a wish to move out. He was arrested on Saturday and is facing charges of attempted murder, food or water poisoning, and aggravated abuse of an elderly person. …

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Judge Convicted of Murdering Wife

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A Southern California judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was found guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of his wife, Sheryl, 65, in their Anaheim Hills residence. The incident occurred in 2023 during a domestic dispute while the couple was watching television. Despite Ferguson’s claims that the shooting was accidental, the jury reached a verdict on Tuesday afternoon, following a day of deliberations. Following the verdict, Ferguson was allowed a brief moment to …

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