An off-duty ICE officer shot and killed an armed man outside his Los Angeles apartment complex on New Year’s Eve, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The officer reportedly heard what he suspected were gunshots, went outside with his ICE-authorized firearm, and encountered a man armed with a long rifle who allegedly pointed it at him. After identifying himself as law enforcement and giving … Continue reading Off-duty ICE officer allegedly shoots and kills man firing gun outside apartment complex

The U.S. military reported striking two boats allegedly carrying drugs on Wednesday, killing five people, as part of ongoing operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. These strikes are part of the Trump administration’s “war on drugs,” which has targeted over 30 vessels since September, resulting in more than 110 deaths. Concerns have been raised over “double-tap” strikes, where survivors of an initial attack were … Continue reading US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats

A viral video has drawn national attention to Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), as allegations surface that some day care centers may be billing for absent children. The video, released by Nick Shirley, shows him confronting several centers, claiming they were empty and alleging fraud. Federal and state audits over the past decade have found gaps in oversight, including errors in 11% of sampled … Continue reading Records reveal Minnesota’s long history with day care fraud warnings

A suspected member of Lafayette’s “Do It” gang, Sirrie Gibson, has been arrested after gang members posted photos on social media showing firearms outside an apartment. Police were alerted when someone reported seeing a person hiding in a trash can on Old Romney Road. Gibson was found in a resident’s yard and taken into custody. He faces charges including intimidation, unlawful carrying of a handgun, … Continue reading Alleged gang member arrested for intimidation & gun possession, found in trash can

A newly released cache of surveillance videos from New York City’s Metropolitan Correctional Center is raising fresh questions about the cameras in the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019. The footage, part of the DOJ’s disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, includes over 400 one-hour clips spanning back more than a month before Epstein’s death, despite the system being set to retain only … Continue reading Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage

A Georgia judge has temporarily halted the execution of Stacey Humphreys, which was already delayed, citing questions about potential conflicts of interest on the state’s parole board. Humphreys, 52, was convicted of murdering Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown in a 2003 shooting at their Cobb County real estate office and was scheduled for execution on December 17. His lawyers argued that two parole board members—Kimberly … Continue reading Judge halts a Georgia execution over inmate’s concerns about the clemency process

A New Jersey vintage guitar store had two stolen mandolins returned by the thief, who left a handwritten note apologizing and saying, “SORRY, I BEEN DRUNK, MERRY CHRISTMAS You are good man.” The instruments, valued at $3,500 and $4,250, had been stolen on December 22, with surveillance footage showing the thief stuffing them under his parka. Store owner Buzzy Levine said he saw the man … Continue reading Thief returns stolen mandolins to New Jersey guitar store with apology note

A 21-year-old Texas man, John Michael Garza Jr. of Midlothian, was charged in federal court with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, the Justice Department said. Prosecutors allege Garza took concrete steps toward violent activity, including fundraising for ISIS and bringing bomb-making materials to a meeting with an undercover agent posing as an ISIS supporter. Authorities say he also paid cryptocurrency to the agent, … Continue reading Texas man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS

The body recovered near Davenport Beach in California has been identified as 55-year-old Erica Fox of Monterey County. Fox went missing on December 21 at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove while swimming, and witnesses reported she may have been attacked by a shark. Her family confirmed the identification based on her clothing, and she had been wearing a shark deterrent anklet at the time of … Continue reading 55-year-old woman ID’d after body discovered in possible California shark attack

President Donald Trump has authorized a National Guard deployment in New Orleans starting Tuesday to bolster security for New Year’s celebrations, a year after a Bourbon Street attack killed 14 people. The 350 Guardsmen will patrol the French Quarter, focusing on visibility and public safety, and will not participate in immigration enforcement. Their presence complements more than 800 local, state, and federal law enforcement officers … Continue reading National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year’s a year after deadly attack

Dennis Hamlin, father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, died Sunday in a house fire in Stanley, North Carolina, officials confirmed. His wife, Mary Lou Hamlin, was hospitalized in Winston-Salem with burn injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the home was completely destroyed after burning for about two hours. Both Dennis and Mary Lou were outside the house when emergency responders arrived, … Continue reading NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s father dies from injuries in house fire, officials say