Clovis, California — A heartbreaking Fourth of July tragedy has left the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of one of its dedicated K-9 officers after illegal fireworks reportedly frightened the dog, causing him to run into traffic where he was fatally struck by a vehicle. The K-9, Santi, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, had … Read more
Manhattan, New York — A Brooklyn man has been arrested months after police say he allegedly attacked a 12-year-old boy near a Lower East Side playground while directing anti-gay slurs at the child in what investigators are treating as a hate crime. According to the New York Police Department, Kevin Maxwell, 37, was taken into … Read more
Key Largo, Florida — A Miami-Dade County woman was arrested after authorities said she left her dog trapped inside a hot SUV in Key Largo, where temperatures inside the vehicle reportedly climbed above 100 degrees, placing the animal in serious distress. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an animal cruelty complaint … Read more
Roseville, Minnesota — Months after a Minnesota woman was convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage hockey players she met during a family hotel stay, an unexpected revelation about her personal life has drawn renewed attention to the case. According to recent reports, Anthony Schardin confirmed that he and his wife, Allison Schardin, are still married, … Read more
Ferguson, Missouri — What was supposed to be a simple late-night stop for treats turned into a heartbreaking tragedy after a 35-year-old mother of five was shot and killed while buying slushies for her children at a gas station in Ferguson. Family members say Shakeela Martin had stopped at a BP gas station Tuesday night … Read more
Dundee, Florida — A Haines City man has been arrested on multiple charges, including DUI manslaughter, after authorities say he attempted to pass traffic in a no-passing zone, triggering a three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 17-year-old dirt bike rider Wednesday evening. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the fatal collision … Read more
Miami, Florida — A new Florida law is giving more families access to free swimming lessons for young children as state officials and safety experts warn that drowning deaths remain on the rise. The expanded program comes at a critical time, with Florida appearing to be on track to exceed last year’s record number of … Read more
Buena Park, California — A California man is facing multiple felony charges nearly a year after prosecutors say an illegal Fourth of July fireworks display turned into a deadly tragedy, killing an 8-year-old girl who was watching the celebration with her family. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, 47-year-old Earl Decastro has been … Read more
Cheyenne, Wyoming — A Wyoming father is facing a criminal charge after authorities say he repeatedly told deputies his infant son was safely asleep inside the family home, only for officers to later discover the baby locked inside a hot SUV outside the residence. According to investigators, the alarming incident unfolded on the evening of … Read more
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