Generator fumes kills 4 family members taking shelter during Hurricane Hanna, officials say
Accident
A 12-year-old girl survived, but the rest of her family died
Juveniles
July 29, 2020
8-month-old baby dies after being left in scorching vehicle for hours, marking 14th hot-car death this year: Police
An 8-month-old Virginia girl died Tuesday after being left in a hot car for an extended period of time, according to reports. At 12:30 p.m., Chesapeake police responded to a report of a child left in a vehicle on Adventure Way. Police told WAVY the infant was left in the car for “several hours.” The …
Child Abuse
July 28, 2020
Dad ‘snaps’ & pummels toddler son during potty training — killing him: Court docs
A Texas father who allegedly beat his toddler son shortly before his death Saturday may face upgraded criminal charges. KTRK reported that Antonio Hicks Sr., 21, was charged with serious bodily injury to a child for striking his son, Antonio Hicks Jr., 2, several times while potty training him. The toddler died at a hospital …
Fraud
July 28, 2020
Business owner uses coronavirus relief funds to buy $318K Lamborghini, feds say
Federal authorities said a Florida business owner received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and used part of the funds to pay for resort stays, luxury items, and a sports car. The Department of Justice said in a statement that David Hines, 29, sought $13.5 million in PPP loans “through applications to an insured financial …
Murder
July 28, 2020
Police: 12-year-old boy shoots caretaker dead in her bedroom, then tries to blame it on someone else
A 12-year-old Texas boy is facing murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting his caretaker on Saturday. KTRK reported that paramedics found Sharon Hawkins, 50, dead on the bedroom floor of her Houston apartment. She was reportedly shot several times and her death was ruled a homicide. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said Hawkins, …
Murder
July 27, 2020
Son murders councilwoman mom so violently that dental records were needed to identify her: Reports
A Minnesota man is facing murder charges for allegedly fatally beating and stabbing his mother, an appointed city councilwoman, at their shared home Thursday. Big Lake Councilwoman Rose Johnson, 62, was reportedly found dead at her home, where she resided with her husband and her son, Eric Jordahl, 20. Jordahl’s father told a 911 dispatcher …
Missing
July 27, 2020
Do you know him? Police seek help locating parents of toddler found wandering alone
Police in Florida are investigating after a toddler boy was reportedly found wandering alone Sunday morning. The Miramar Police Department said in a Facebook post that the unidentified boy was found near the 1860 block of SW 68th Avenue. Lori Rodriguez‚ who helped look for the boy’s parents, told WPLG that a neighbor had found …
Heroes
July 27, 2020
HERO DAD: Vacationing deputy drowns saving 10-year-old son from rip current, police say
A Mississippi sheriff’s deputy drowned Wednesday while saving his 10-year-old son from a rip current off a Florida beach, according to reports. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that their Director of Search and Rescue, William Nichols, 33, died while vacationing with his family in Fort Walton. Police said that after …
Cold Cases
July 27, 2020
Boyfriend charged with murdering pregnant college student who vanished in 2015: Reports
Witnesses reportedly told cops that the suspect confessed to choking his pregnant girlfriend and stabbing her in the temple
Murder
July 27, 2020
Husband fatally shoots wife & elderly mother-in-law with their 2 young children in home: Docs
A Pennsylvania man is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting his wife and his mother-in-law at their shared home Saturday. Citing authorities, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Frederick Clea, 57, told police he was arguing with his wife, Latiya Clea, 41, when he could not find a loaded magazine for his firearm and trashed a …
Sex Crimes
July 24, 2020
SUMMER VACAY ALERT! Naked women catch creepy hotel voyeur red-handed
A South Carolina man was arrested in Florida on July 16 after he allegedly hid a camera in a hotel room and secretly filmed two women. Robert Privette, 49, was charged with burglary and voyeurism for an incident that allegedly unfolded at DoubleTree resort in Key West. Police claimed Privette secretly recorded two women, ages …
Sex Crimes
July 24, 2020
Therapist at facility for at-risk girls sexually abuses patient & tells her it’s for treatment: Docs
A Kansas woman who works as a therapist at a treatment facility for troubled girls was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having an inappropriate, sexual relationship with a teen patient for three months in 2015. Julie Herron, 51, was charged with unlawful sexual relations with a patient, who was reportedly between the ages of 16 and …