LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — Littlestown Police Chief Charles Kellar has issued a public warning via Facebook regarding a deadly batch of illegal drugs in south-central Pennsylvania. Multiple overdoses have occurred, resulting in several deaths over the past weekend. The drugs are believed to be laced with cocaine and a yet-to-be-identified synthetic substance. Law enforcement and healthcare … Read more
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – A post-conviction innocence hearing was held in Travis County on Friday, revisiting a decades-old murder case and leading to an apology from the District Attorney’s Office to the victim’s family. The case involves the conviction of Allen Andre Causey for the murder of Anita Byington in July 1992, and he was … Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — OneWheel riders are being urged to halt the use of their electric skateboards following numerous reports of injuries and four reported deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Commission recalled 300,000 electric skateboards manufactured by Santa Cruz-based company, Future Motion, due to safety concerns. According to the commission’s report, the skateboards may cease … Read more
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – The story of Nguyen Liao Hung Tran serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of drug possession in Vietnam. In a bustling city, Tran’s life took an unexpected turn when he was found guilty of transporting and possessing drugs, leading to a death sentence. Tran’s encounter with law … Read more
Tokyo, Japan – Travelers visiting Japan as tourists often rely on the country’s extensive railway system to navigate the nation. Domestic flights are useful for some journeys within Japan, but the majority of tourists primarily explore the country by rail, according to travel experts. The recent plane crash at Haneda Airport has caused disruptions to … Read more
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) – A woman facing eight felony animal cruelty charges has been issued a bench warrant without bond by a Butte judge. Veronica Lasell was expected to appear at her arraignment on Wednesday, but failed to show up despite previous court records indicating she had bonded out of jail. This was the second … Read more
TOKYO, JAPAN – A notice was reportedly issued a week before the deadly Japan plane crash at Haneda Airport, warning pilots about broken runway lights. According to ABC News, the notice, issued on Dec. 27, alerted pilots that the warning lights on the airport’s runways were “down for the foreseeable future.” The broken runway lights … Read more
BUTTE, Mont. – A bench warrant without bond has been issued for a Butte woman facing eight felony animal cruelty charges. Veronica Marie Lasell, 45, failed to appear at her arraignment, marking the second missed court appearance. The warrant was executed after she did not show up for a previous arraignment in late November 2022. … Read more
Fall River, Massachusetts – Four men from Fall River have been indicted in connection to the unsolved May 13, 2023, homicide of 23-year-old Diamonte Odom, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. The indictments are the result of a long-term grand jury investigation conducted by the Massachusetts State Police and Fall River … Read more
Authorities in Minnesota are warning residents about dangerous thin ice conditions that have led to multiple deaths and rescues. The state’s Department of Natural Resources and local law enforcement officials issued the caution following a series of incidents involving people falling through the ice. According to the Minnesota DNR, recent widespread rain, wind, and unseasonably … Read more