Crime News

Oakdale, California — A Northern California man has been arrested after authorities uncovered what officials described as a disturbing scene inside a residence where multiple deceased cats were found during an animal cruelty investigation. The shocking discovery was made Wednesday after the Oakdale Police Department and Animal Control Officers responded to reports of dead animals … Read more

Clackamas County, Oregon — A family vacation to Disneyland that had been eagerly anticipated by an Oregon mother and her two young daughters ended in heartbreak after the woman was allegedly shot and killed by her husband just weeks before they were set to leave. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Tara Bowen … Read more

Brooklyn, New York — A rising New York City drill rapper was shot and killed in broad daylight just steps from the famous Coney Island boardwalk, leaving behind a grieving family, including his 3-year-old daughter, as police continue searching for the gunman. According to authorities, Truron Roach-Martin, 24, who performed under the stage name “Briscoe … Read more

Hillsborough, North Carolina — A former high school counselor in North Carolina is facing serious criminal charges after investigators alleged she sent sexually explicit photos and videos to several students through social media, leading to her arrest and resignation from the school district. Lesli Lambeth Bryant, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts … Read more

Maplewood, Minnesota — A Minnesota teenager is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say her mother was found beaten to death inside their home following a welfare check that the teen herself allegedly requested. The victim, 43-year-old Georgina Lee Monk, was discovered dead on June 26 after police responded to a request to check … Read more

Miami-Dade County, Florida — Social media fitness influencer Wes Watson has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in connection with a violent confrontation that took place inside a Miami-Dade County gym late last year, bringing a high-profile criminal case one step closer to sentencing. The 42-year-old appeared in court Thursday and entered the guilty plea as … Read more

Ferguson, Missouri — A simple stop for slushies with her children turned into an unimaginable tragedy when a Missouri mother of five was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting at a Ferguson gas station, leaving her family grieving and five young children without their mother. According to police and family members, 35-year-old … Read more

North Lauderdale, Florida — A disagreement over a parking space outside a Walmart turned deadly Tuesday afternoon after a retired U.S. Army veteran was fatally shot during an encounter that authorities say began as a verbal dispute. Investigators with the Broward Sheriff’s Office are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, while prosecutors determine … Read more

Nashville, Tennessee — A Nashville jury has found former college football player and NFL scout Blaise Taylor guilty in the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, and her unborn child, bringing a closely watched murder trial to a dramatic conclusion. The verdict was returned Wednesday after approximately three hours of jury deliberations following an … Read more

Kenton, Tennessee — A Tennessee mother has been charged with multiple counts of murder and child abuse after authorities say her two young daughters were found fatally shot inside their family home, a case that has left a small community mourning and investigators searching for answers. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced that Jessica … Read more