CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her home country was stabbed to death Friday night at a Charlotte light rail station, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The victim, identified as Iryna Zarutska, had come to the U.S. seeking safety and a fresh start. Attack at East/West Boulevard Station The…
REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO — A 58-year-old man has been arrested after a 7-year-old girl told police she had been “sold” and sexually abused, according to court records reported by the Columbus Dispatch. The case has intensified calls for stronger child protection measures in Ohio. Anonymous Tip Led to Arrest On August 20, Reynoldsburg police received an…
PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS — A 20-year-old man from Palos Heights has been charged after police recovered more than $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise tied to a string of freight train burglaries across the Chicago area. Investigation Into Freight Train Thefts Authorities identified the suspect as Almahdi Qasem, who turned himself in Friday. He faces one…
CHICAGO – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at the Clinton Green Line CTA station earlier this month, where 9-year-old Elijah Flores suffered fatal injuries during an assault and fall. Officials have now confirmed the boy’s death as a homicide, intensifying the ongoing investigation into the violent incident. Elijah Critically Injured During CTA Station Confrontation According to…
RENSSELAER, INDIANA — A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday morning after being struck by a semi-truck hauling an oversized load along U.S. 231 in Jasper County, according to local authorities. Crash Reported South of County Road 1050 S Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office were called around 9:12 a.m. to the crash site just…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The FBI’s Chicago field office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of carrying out a series of violent carjackings across the city. Fugitive Identified as Gary Luellen Federal authorities have identified the suspect as Gary Luellen, who is wanted on multiple charges, including:…
JACK COUNTY, TEXAS — Authorities have reopened a decades-old homicide case after confirming the identity of Roberta “Berta” Mumma, a woman from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, whose skeletal remains were found in Jack County, Texas, in 1984. Remains Identified After 40 Years Mumma was just 25 years old when she was killed near the community of…
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — A Sunday evening celebration in East Liberty turned dangerous when a driverless vehicle rolled into a festival crowd, injuring six people and forcing an emergency response in one of Pittsburgh’s busiest neighborhoods. Accident Unfolds at East Liberty Festival The incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. at Broad Street and Centre Avenue, where…
ILLINOIS — A horrifying child abuse case out of San Diego has sent shockwaves nationwide as 31-year-old Brittney Lyon was sentenced to 100 years to life in prison for facilitating the sexual abuse of multiple special-needs children while working as a babysitter. Prosecutors said Lyon intentionally allowed her boyfriend, Samuel Cabrera, to access and assault…
NEWBERRY SPRINGS — A 17-year-old girl is recovering from multiple injuries after being viciously attacked by a large pack of dogs while jogging near her home last month. Authorities have arrested the dog owner, 61-year-old Craig Arthur Simmons, on felony charges related to the mauling. Teen Attacked by Over 10 Dogs While Jogging The incident…