The Secret Service announced Tuesday that it dismantled a network of electronic devices across five locations near New York City that could have been used to disrupt cellphone service and enable criminal activity. Agents discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards, along with cocaine, illegal firearms, and other equipment. Officials said the network allowed anonymous, encrypted communications that were linked to assassination … Continue reading Secret Service agents dismantle network that could shut down New York cellphone system

Jessica Marie Mauthe, 39, has been charged with criminal homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of abuse of a corpse after the remains of four infants were found in a home she was recently evicted from in western Pennsylvania. The bodies were discovered by her former landlord on Sept. 13, stored in a bedroom closet and the attic, wrapped in towels and plastic bags. Police … Continue reading Woman charged with homicide after remains of her 4 infants found in Pennsylvania house

Seven children escaped from Holly Hill Hospital — South Campus, a psychiatric facility in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sunday evening following a reported disturbance. Police launched a massive search using K-9 teams and drones, and all seven juveniles were back in custody within three hours. Authorities said the children were not considered armed or dangerous, and there was no threat to the community. Holly Hill provides … Continue reading 7 children found after escape from North Carolina psychiatric hospital

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers asked a New York federal judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, which could allow him to go free almost immediately. Combs was acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges that carried potential sentences of 15 years to life. His lawyers argued that his celebrity status, businesses, … Continue reading Defense tells judge Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has served enough time behind bars

Ryan Routh, representing himself, declined to testify in his trial for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Trump at a Florida golf club last year. Prosecutors say Routh plotted for weeks before aiming a rifle at Trump, but a Secret Service agent fired first, forcing Routh to flee without firing. Routh presented three witnesses, including a firearms expert who testified the gun was likely ineffective, and … Continue reading Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying

Two hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, were found dead last week in the San Juan Mountains and died from a lightning strike, Conejos County authorities confirmed. The pair had been hiking and camping at elevations above 10,000 feet from September 7 to 12, using GPS data to track their movements. A severe storm struck the area on September 12, bringing rain, snow, … Continue reading Lightning strike caused deaths of 2 hunters in Colorado mountains, coroner says

The parents of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper filed a $100 million lawsuit against the Oxford Center, its staff, and the manufacturer of a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, alleging corporate greed and negligence led to their son’s death in January. Thomas died in a fire that erupted inside the chamber during treatment for sleep apnea and ADHD, with his mother unable to save him. The lawsuit claims the … Continue reading Family of boy killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber fire files suit

Jacob Samuel Winkler was arrested by the Secret Service for aiming a red laser pointer at Marine One as it departed the White House with President Trump on board. The incident began when Winkler also shined the laser at a uniformed officer, temporarily disorienting him. Officers detained Winkler near the Ellipse, where he was found carrying a 3-inch fixed-blade knife. In an interview, he admitted … Continue reading Man charged with aiming laser pointer at Trump’s helicopter

Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, was arrested by the FBI for shooting at Sacramento’s ABC10 news station after being released on bail. He faces federal charges for possessing and discharging a firearm in a school zone and interfering with a radio station. No one was injured, but the lobby sustained bullet damage. Authorities found threatening notes at his home referencing public figures. The incident followed local … Continue reading FBI arrests man accused of ABC news station shooting after bail release