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CT Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge CT Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
CT Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now.  At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD.  Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says A police officer was killed while responding to an emergency call Friday, May 29, after her patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager, 42, a married mom of three from Boyertown, was responding with emergency lights and sirens activated when the crash occurred on West Philadelphia Avenue near Manatawny Road in Earl Township, state police said. According to investigators, Yeager's patrol vehicle traveled off the paved portion of the roadway, crossed the grass shoulder, entered a ditch, and struck a tr…
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update A shots-fired incident at a White House checkpoint has left a suspect dead and a bystander wounded, according to reports. Click here for a new, updated story: 21-Year-Old ID'd As Alleged Gunman In Shooting Near White House The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Saturday evening, May 23, after apparent gunshots were heard near the complex, according to authorities. Reporters near the North Lawn heard gunfire just after 6 p.m. Eastern near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC, close to the west side of the White House complex and the Eisenhower Executive Of…
‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver ‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver
‘We Lost A Hero’: Mass State Trooper Killed In Head-On Crash Was Stopping Wrong-Way Driver Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor had just finished a long shift when the call came in just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 6: A Jeep was speeding the wrong way down Route 1 in Lynnfield. The 30-year-old trooper was close to where the SUV was spotted, so he raced to the area to try to stop it. Two minutes later, the Jeep slammed into his patrol cruiser. Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale, who was driving the Jeep, died at the scene. Paramedics rushed Trainor to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "His actions saved lives today," Massachusetts State Police Col. …
WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence The Nashville, TN man who killed an 18-year-old college student from New Jersey in 2023 has been sentenced to prison, and the victim's family is far from pleased with his sentence. Jillian Ludwig, who was raised in Wall and Brick townships, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  2023, when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later. …
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect A swatting group calling itself Purgatory is believed to be behind more than 10 hoax active shooter reports that triggered lockdowns at universities nationwide — and now, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a suspect tied to the spree, officials announced Thursday, April 30. Villanova At The Center The wave of hoaxes began on Aug. 21 at Villanova University, where families and new students attending orientation Mass were sent scrambling after an alert warned of an “ACTIVE SHOOTER” on campus. Students and parents barricaded doors and hid as heavily armed officers flooded the Main L…
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists A new warning for travelers is raising concerns about potential risks in a well-known international destination frequented by Americans. US officials said a security alert has just been issued for Tirana, Albania, urging increased vigilance due to possible threats linked to foreign-linked groups. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities connected to the US or Iranian opposition elements in the country. The alert also warns that common public locations could be at risk, including tourist sites, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and ni…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff
Officer Identified After Being Shot In Mass Family Dollar Standoff Support is on the rise for the Massachusetts police officer who was shot during a standoff and shootout at a Family Dollar store. Sergeant Keith Gasco, who has served 13 years with the Millbury Police Department and is a member of the CEMLEC SWAT team, was shot while responding to a barricaded subject on Tuesday night, Feb. 3, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. Gasco sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is currently in stable condition, according to the page. Bystander Sean Scannell was also shot and lost vision in one of his eyes. The suspect was identified as Pa…
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO) Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (VIDEO)
Former Journalism Intern Charged After Pepper-Spraying Conservative Influencer On SEPTA (Video) A confrontation aboard a SEPTA bus that ignited a national political firestorm and drew commentary from billionaire Elon Musk has now resulted in criminal charges, Pennsylvania officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 29. Paulina Reyes, 22, a former WHYY journalism intern, was charged after allegedly punching and pepper-spraying conservative influencer Frank Scales during a heated argument on a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia Monday, Jan. 19, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The incident unfolded while the bus was traveling through the 2300 block of Carpenter Street, w…
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash
Trump Admin. Subpoenas Walz, MN Leaders As ICE Killing Sparks National Backlash The Trump administration has subpoenaed several Democratic leaders in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, nearly two weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed a US citizen, sparking nationwide outrage. The Justice Department issued the subpoenas on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, NBC News reported. Subpoenas were also sent to the office of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and two Minnesota counties. The DOJ is investigating whether state and local officials have blocked the Trump administrat…
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs
Planet Fitness Employee Rapes 95-Year-Old, Assaults 3 Others During Break-Ins: Court Docs A Planet Fitness employee is accused of terrorizing women during a series of overnight break-ins — including allegedly raping a 95-year-old woman inside her home, prosecutors announced on Thursday, Jan. 15. John Vernon Gray, 22, of Telford, was arrested after investigators linked him to four nighttime burglaries and sexual assaults involving women ranging in age from 46 to more than 90, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Towamencin Township Police. Authorities said two incidents happened on May 10, followed by two more on Nov. 8 — all during the early morn…
Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update
Suspect ID'd After 6, Including Girl, Killed Across 3 Towns In Worst 2026 Mass Shooting: Update A suspect who allegedly killed six people, including a 7-year-old girl, during a violent rampage in three communities in Mississippi, near the Alabama border, has been identified in the worst US mass shooting of 2026. The shootings unfolded on Friday, Jan. 9, in Clay County and the city of West Point, according to CBS News. Law enforcement officials said the suspect targeted multiple locations, but details about a motive have not yet been released. Authorities have not identified the victims or released their ages. The gunman, now ID'd as 24-year-old Daricka Moore, is accused of shooting hi…
Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year
Body Discovered At Disney World After String Of Deaths Late Last Year A man was found dead in the Orange Garage at Disney Springs, the latest in a string of tragedies that have cast a shadow over Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, over the last several months. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, and discovered the deceased individual, with the incident being investigated as a possible suicide. No foul play is suspected, and the man’s identity has not been released, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office reported by Inside the Magic. The discovery comes just weeks after a series of fi…
Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds
Harvard Professor Who Fired Air Rifle Outside Synagogue Leaves US After ICE Arrest: Feds A visiting Harvard Law School professor who admitted to firing an air rifle outside a Massachusetts synagogue has agreed to leave the United States after his arrest, federal authorities said. Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, 43, of Brazil, pleaded guilty to illegally firing the gun outside Temple Beth Zion in Brookline on Oct. 2 during Yom Kippur. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said he told them he was “hunting rats” near the house of worship. Gouvêa's temporary J-1 non-immigrant visa was revoked soon after the shooting. He chose to leave the country voluntarily rather than be de…
Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds
Virginia Man Spent A Year Quietly Buying Parts For RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs In DC: Feds A Woodbridge man is accused of quietly stockpiling bomb parts for more than a year before federal agents say he planted two pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC in DC on the eve of Jan. 6 — then slipped back into Virginia like nothing happened. Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, was taken into custody Thursday, Dec. 4, after investigators say they finally connected the dots they had been chasing since 2021.  Cole is charged with transporting an explosive in interstate commerce with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate, and with attempted malicious destruction using fire and explosive materials, aut…
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester
Officer Placed On Leave After Video Of Arrest In Park Sparks Investigation In Westchester A cellphone video showing part of an arrest at a public park in Westchester County has prompted multiple investigations and led to a city police officer being placed on administrative leave, officials announced.  According to a statement from the City of Peekskill on Thursday, Dec. 4, officers responded Wednesday afternoon to a complaint involving an individual at the gazebo in Riverfront Green Park.  During that interaction, an arrest occurred — and a portion of it was recorded and circulated on social media, raising immediate public concern.  The video, which can be viewed…
Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC
Reported ID Emerges In FBI’s Years-Long Pipe Bomb Probe Outside RNC, DNC Headquarters In DC After five years, a Virginia man has reportedly been identified and arrested for a would-be bombing attempt after devices were placed at the Democratic National Committee HQ the day before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. According to multiple reports, Brian Cole has been taken into custody for allegedly placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of the RNC and DNC in DC.  The arrest was made on Thursday, Dec. 4, though details were not immediately released by investigators. MS Now reported that Cole has been linked to statements in support of anarchist ideology, citing tw…
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ President Donald Trump and his administration have grand ambitions for Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday plans to "rebuild" the airport, which they say was designed poorly during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, repeatedly calling the transportation hub "bad."  "We're going to rebuild Dulles Airport, because it's not a good airport... It should be a great airport... but it is not a good airport... it's a terrible airport," Trump said. "It was incorrectly designed, but it has a beautiful building designed by Eero Sa…
Flight With 4 Members Of Congress Onboard Diverted After Female Passenger Becomes Unruly Flight With 4 Members Of Congress Onboard Diverted After Female Passenger Becomes Unruly
Flight With 4 Members Of Congress Onboard Diverted After Female Passenger Becomes Unruly A cross-country American Airlines flight carrying four members of Congress was forced to divert after a disruptive passenger became unruly, causing alarm in the cabin. The incident unfolded on American Airlines Flight 1218, which departed Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The plane was carrying Arizona Reps. Greg Stanton (D), Eli Crane (R), Andy Biggs (R), and Paul Gosar (R), all en route to the nation’s capital to participate in a crucial vote to end the partial government shutdown. About two hours and 41 minutes into the flight, a female pa…
'Exercise Increased Caution' If Traveling To Italy, Turkey, State Department Says 'Exercise Increased Caution' If Traveling To Italy, Turkey, State Department Says
'Exercise Increased Caution' If Traveling To Italy, Turkey, State Department Says American travelers heading to a pair of popular tourist destinations are being urged to exercise increased caution due to risks of terrorism. The US Department of State has issued Level 2 travel advisories for both Italy and Turkey, citing concerns over potential terrorist attacks in public areas. In Turkey, the advisory also warns of arbitrary detentions, including cases involving US citizens.  While neither country is at the highest or even second-highest warning level, travelers are encouraged to remain vigilant. In Italy, officials highlight the ongoing risk of terrorist violence…
Police ID Western Mass Woman Found Dead In Backyard; Investigation Continues Police ID Western Mass Woman Found Dead In Backyard; Investigation Continues
Police ID Western Mass Woman Found Dead In Backyard; Investigation Continues Police are investigating after a 41-year-old woman was found dead in her backyard in Ware. Officers responded to Bellevue Avenue after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, and found Karyn Perez, from Monson, dead behind her home, according to the Ware Police Department. “The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation by the Ware Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit attached to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office,” officials said. Investigators said there is no threat to public safety. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determ…
New Harrowing Details Released In CT Mom's Murder New Harrowing Details Released In CT Mom's Murder
New Harrowing Details Released In CT Mom's Murder “She’s not gonna wake up… she’s not.” Those were the chilling words police say a Connecticut man repeated after admitting to killing his mother at their home. Sebastian Van Stockum was identified as the suspect after officers were called to South Avenue and Gerdes Road in New Canaan on Friday night, Oct. 24, for reports of a man yelling from the woods, local police said. While responding, New Canaan police say dispatch received a 911 call from a man who told them “he killed his mother” just after 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived at 12 Gerdes Road, they found a woman in the yard suffering f…
Case Of Drunk Man Stuck In Toddler Seat Who Fought Cop Revived By NY's Top Court: DA Case Of Drunk Man Stuck In Toddler Seat Who Fought Cop Revived By NY's Top Court: DA
Case Of Drunk Man Stuck In Toddler Seat Who Fought Cop Revived By NY's Top Court: DA A Long Island man who got stuck in a toddler swing and fought a police officer while drunk is back in court after New York’s top judges revived the case. The Court of Appeals ruled 5–2 this week that Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney’s office did nothing wrong when it briefly held back an Internal Affairs report about the cop in the bizarre case against Henry Fuentes. Fuentes, prosecutors say, was drunk when he plopped into a kiddie swing and got stuck in 2021. He called 911 for help. A Suffolk cop showed up, offered him an ambulance and even a ride home. But once there, Fuentes allegedly…
Rapists, Kidnappers Among 1,400 Arrested By ICE During Major Operation In Mass, Feds Say Rapists, Kidnappers Among 1,400 Arrested By ICE During Major Operation In Mass, Feds Say
Rapists, Kidnappers Among 1,400 Arrested By ICE During Major Operation In Mass, Feds Say Federal agents arrested more than 1,400 illegal aliens during a weeks-long immigration enforcement operation across Massachusetts targeting transnational organized crime, violent offenders, and gang members, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials said (scroll for photos). The enforcement surge, dubbed Operation Patriot 2.0, took place from Sept. 4 through Sept. 30, and involved officers from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England, along with partners from the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the DEA…
Airports Refuse To Show Kristi Noem's 'Unnecessarily Alarmist' TSA Video Airports Refuse To Show Kristi Noem's 'Unnecessarily Alarmist' TSA Video
Airports Refuse To Show Kristi Noem's 'Unnecessarily Alarmist' TSA Video Airports nationwide are refusing to play a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats in Congress for the ongoing federal government shutdown. The public service announcement was sent to airports through the Transportation Security Administration to replace existing REAL ID messages at security checkpoints. The video was first published by Fox News on Thursday, Oct. 9. While the PSA resembles others featuring government officials that have been common throughout several administrations, Noem launches a political attack in this one. "Democrats in Congress r…