An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation, an incident officials said was self-defense but city leaders criticized as unnecessary. Macklin Good was shot in the head in a residential neighborhood south of downtown, with the killing captured on bystander video and witnessed by a family member. Videos show ICE officers confronting … Continue reading ICE agent shoots & kills protester in Minneapolis after alleged vehicle ramming

The Justice Department has released less than 1% of its vast trove of files on Jeffrey Epstein, far past the Dec. 19 deadline. More than 2 million documents remain under review and redaction. Hundreds of DOJ attorneys and FBI analysts are working full time to process, review, and protect sensitive victim information. The department recently discovered over 1 million additional documents, many requiring deduplication and careful handling, Politico … Continue reading DOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released

The trial of former Robb Elementary School officer Adrian Gonzales began, with prosecutors alleging he had the opportunity to delay or distract the shooter during the 2022 Uvalde massacre that killed 19 children and two teachers. Gonzales, 52, faces 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment and has pleaded not guilty, while his defense argues the shooter alone is responsible and that Gonzales acted amid … Continue reading Judge cancels Wednesday testimony in Uvalde cop trial, defense says prosecutors withheld evidence

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson abruptly retired Monday after admitting to taking money from a city fund meant to compensate confidential informants, Mayor Justin Elicker announced. Jacobson reportedly confessed when confronted by three deputies about financial irregularities, though it is unclear how much was taken or for how long. Mayor Elicker called the theft “shocking” and a “betrayal of public trust” and said city … Continue reading New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

The Trump administration has launched a large-scale deployment of federal agents to the Twin Cities, sending hundreds—and potentially up to 2,000—Department of Homeland Security personnel as part of an expanded immigration and fraud crackdown. The monthlong surge includes ICE deportation officers, Homeland Security Investigations agents, Border Patrol personnel, and tactical units, marking one of the largest federal law enforcement concentrations in a U.S. city in … Continue reading 2,000 federal agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe

Police in Columbus, Ohio, released surveillance footage of a person of interest seen near the home of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, around the time they were fatally shot on Dec. 30, 2025. Investigators believe the couple, ages 37 and 39, were killed between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. in their Near East Side home, where no signs of forced entry or weapons … Continue reading Ohio police release video of person of interest in killing of dentist and his wife

Police are investigating a violent incident at Platinum Affairs in Harper Woods, Michigan, where three people were shot and two others stabbed during a dispute on Saturday night. Officers from Harper Woods and Detroit responded around 9:20 p.m. to reports of a large fight involving multiple people. Witnesses told authorities that all injured individuals were taken to the hospital, and their injuries were not life-threatening, … Continue reading 3 people shot, 2 others stabbed at Harper Woods event hall during dispute

On Jan. 12, 2020, 31-year-old Shea Briar was found fatally shot on a rural road in Jay County, Indiana, dying from a bullet wound to the heart. Briar had shared a young daughter with his former fiancée, 29-year-old Esther Jane “E.J.” Stephen, a local high school softball coach. During the investigation, Kristi Sibray, an acquaintance of Stephen, revealed that Stephen and her assistant coach, 19-year-old … Continue reading Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment

An off-duty Caldwell County deputy was shot and killed while working security at Club Rodeo in north Austin early Sunday, authorities said. Austin police responded just after 2 a.m. and found the deputy in the parking lot with trauma; he was transported to a hospital where he later died. A suspect was apprehended later in the afternoon with the help of the U.S. Marshals Lone … Continue reading Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas

A Garden Grove police officer was critically injured after being struck by a car while chasing a suspect on foot in Orange County early Jan. 4. The incident occurred around 12:04 a.m. near Brookhurst Street and Sanford Avenue after responding officers confronted 34-year-old Lonnie Johnson, who allegedly threatened a 7-Eleven clerk with a knife. Bystander video shows the officer hit by a red BMW while … Continue reading Police officer mowed down by motorist during Orange County foot pursuit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced “Rental Ripoff” hearings to be held across all five boroughs within his first 100 days in office, aimed at tackling unfair housing practices. The hearings will allow tenants to testify about issues such as unsafe conditions, hidden fees, and unaffordable rents. Mamdani signed an executive order directing his Office of Mass Engagement and other city agencies to organize … Continue reading Mamdani announces NYC “Rental Ripoff” hearings in all 5 boroughs

Ohio police are investigating the homicide of Columbus-area dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, whose bodies were found in their home earlier this week, leaving their two young children safe but orphaned. Friends and colleagues raised the alarm after Spencer failed to show up for work and Monique did not answer her phone, prompting multiple 911 calls. Police discovered three 9-millimeter casings in the … Continue reading Ohio investigators seek killer of Columbus dentist and wife found dead in their home

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan announced her immediate resignation amid impeachment threats and a federal jury finding her guilty of obstructing immigration agents. She cited the ongoing prosecution, her pending appeal, and a desire to prevent a partisan battle from affecting the court as reasons for stepping down. Dugan, a nine-year veteran of the bench, described her time as judge as “the honor of … Continue reading Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns in wake of conviction

The body of 4-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley, who went missing on New Year’s Eve in Jasper, Alabama, was found Friday about two miles from his home, authorities said. His dog was found alive with him, and his 6-year-old brother had helped identify the last place he was seen. Johnathan’s father, Jameson Kyle Boley, has been arrested on explosives-related charges and faces two counts of chemical … Continue reading Authorities find body of 4-year-old Alabama boy missing since New Year’s Eve

Minnesota officials have until Jan. 9 to provide information on child care providers and parents receiving federal funds or risk losing that funding, after the Trump administration alleged widespread fraud. State officials said inspections of nine child care centers accused by a social media influencer found they were largely operating as expected, with no major issues identified. The funding freeze follows viral claims of fraud … Continue reading Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week

A federal magistrate judge ordered that Brian Cole, the Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021, remain in custody ahead of trial, citing public safety concerns. Prosecutors allege Cole planted the devices to cause terror on the eve of the Jan. 6 congressional proceedings, and that the bombs failed to detonate due to … Continue reading D.C. pipe bomb suspect is ‘potential danger’ to public and must stay in custody ahead of trial

The FBI said it thwarted a potential New Year’s Eve terror attack in North Carolina, charging 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant with attempting to carry out a knife and hammer attack in support of ISIS. Court records allege Sturdivant planned to target a grocery store or a Burger King and aimed to kill as many civilians as possible. Investigators say he was radicalized online, pledged allegiance to … Continue reading FBI says it thwarted potential New Year’s terror attack ‘directly inspired’ by ISIS

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking alone on Crosier Mountain Trail south of Glen Haven in unincorporated Larimer County, authorities said. Hikers discovered the woman around midday and scared off a nearby mountain lion, but a physician in the group found she had no pulse. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with local law enforcement and firefighters, closed several trailheads … Continue reading Mountain lion kills person in Colorado

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