Mom fatally shoots estranged husband in Wal-Mart parking on daughter’s 2nd birthday in front of kids: Police
Family Crime
The victim had asked for a restraining order against his estranged wife, but authorities had been unable to serve it
Homicide
September 10, 2018
Mom’s fake AMBER Alert claim of son Jordan Belliveau costs taxpayers over $200K: Police
A Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old boy could possibly face an additional five years behind bars after police say her call to report her son missing cost over $200,00 in manpower and resources after they issued an AMBER Alert. NBC5 reports that 21-year-old Charisse Stinson is accused of making up an intricate tale about …
Family Crime
September 10, 2018
Teen slashes grandmother’s throat, stabs her in driveway: Police
A Kentucky teen has beencharged with attempted murder after authorities say he slashed his own grandmother’s throat before repeatedly stabbing her on Friday. According to WDKY, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they had responded to a 911 call placed by the suspect, 18-year-old Douglas Barton, who reported that his grandmother was injured. Officials reported that …
Assault
September 10, 2018
Nanny claims former youth pastor abused and sexually assaulted her as police investigate his late wife’s ‘questionable’ death, judge grants permanent restraining order
After a former youth pastor’s wife died under “questionable circumstances” in 2017, a Georgia woman claimed she had a relationship with him just weeks after his wife’s death, a relationship she said turned violent. CBS46 News reports that a Paulding County, Georgia, judge granted 27-year-old Christy Chupp a permanent restraining order against Andy Turner, 44, …
Police
September 9, 2018
Texas officer arrested on manslaughter charge after shooting neighbor in his own apartment
By RYAN TARINELLI and KEN MILLER, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A white Dallas police officer was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge in the off-duty shooting of a black neighbor whose apartment she says she mistook for her own. Officer Amber Guyger was booked into the Kaufman County Jail after being taken into custody, the …
Police
September 9, 2018
Food truck owner sparks debate after announcing she won’t serve police
A food truck operator in Detroit has sparked local debate after announcing on social media that Rocky’s Road Brew would not serve members of the law enforcement community. “On this street corner I encounter all types and the only type that has ever purposely intimidated me is [the Detroit Police Department],” Rocky Coronado wrote in …
Arson
September 9, 2018
Possibly homeless man sets residence ablaze before ‘some kind of struggle’ with officers: Police
Authorities in California say a man has been arrested after setting a residential structure on fire Sunday morning. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, the suspect’s name was not immediately released, but officials say he might be homeless. Police were initially called to the scene in the Mission Hills community of San Diego after …
Violent Crime
September 9, 2018
One dead and four injured after early-morning gunfire erupts at McDonald’s
An early morning shooting at a fast-food establishment near Auburn University in Alabama left one person dead and four others injured. According to WSB, authorities responded to gunshots fired at the location at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. “Auburn Police Officers were already in the immediate vicinity of the call dispersing a large crowd. Officers confirmed …
Murder
September 9, 2018
Dentist beats mistress’ toddler son to death—then arranges for her murder before trial
An Oklahoma-based dentist was convicted Thursday of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 19-month-old son and arranging for the woman’s murder while behind bars. KFOR reported that Bert Franklin was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Lincoln Lewis and soliciting the murder of Roxanne Randall, his girlfriend and the slain boy’s mother. A home surveillance camera apparently …
Murder
September 9, 2018
14-year-old boy rapes and murders 83-year-old neighbor in her home: Police
An 83-year-old woman is dead and authorities in Maryland believe a 14-year-old neighbor is responsible for raping and brutally murdering her in her home. According to Fox News, concerned neighbors called police after it had been several days since they had seen Baltimore resident Dorothy Mae Neal. The elderly woman was frequently out in the …
Celebrity Justice
September 9, 2018
Moonves Out! Six women make new sex misconduct allegations against CBS boss, who immediately resigns
By DAVID BAUDER , AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime CBS new chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women joined others who had previously accused the long-time television executive with sexual misconduct. Moonves’s resignation is effective immediately, CBS said in a statement posted on its website Sunday night. The network …
Murder
September 9, 2018
Woman shoots estranged husband at Walmart in front of their 3 kids during planned custody exchange: Cops
Authorities in Louisiana say a 31-year-old woman shot and killed her estranged husband this week in front of their children. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a Walmart in Alexandria. According to Fox News, police responded to the store after receiving a report of shots fired at the location. Upon arriving, police reported that …