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Sex Offenders
March 18, 2017
Nevada man filmed himself sexually abusing toddler, sent video to Florida-based pedophile
A Nevada babysitter who filmed himself sexually abusing a 2-year-old then shared the photos and videos with an online acquaintance will serve 60 years in prison, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Jason Barber, 39, of Las Vegas reportedly recorded the unthinkable act at the request of Benedict Shaw, of Lauderhill, Florida. Shaw, who was sentenced …
Family Crime
March 17, 2017
Texas dad pimped out teen daughter
A Baytown, Texas, father who forced his 16-year-old daughter into prostitution was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week. Scott Rodney Robinson, 46, pleaded guilty to aggravated compelling of prostitution, a first-degree felony. Robinson was arrested last June in an undercover sting orchestrated by the FBI and the Houston Police Department’s Vice Division, according …
Family Crime
March 16, 2017
Report: 16-year-old starved by parents was found wearing diaper, lying on soiled floor
An Iowa teenager who starved to death last year was wearing an adult diaper and lying on the linoleum floor of her desolate bedroom when police and paramedics discovered her, recently unsealed court documents revealed. In an affidavit written by West Des Moines police Det. Chris Morgan, Natalie Finn, 16, “appeared to have been laying …
Crime Library
March 16, 2017
‘Ahem!’: Homeowner films, busts would-be burglars
A video supposedly captured the moment a man stumbled upon three burglars attempting to break into his home in broad daylight. The February 28 incident was recorded by Anthony Williams at his home in Orange Grove, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The animator told News24 that his camera was ready to film that day …
Juveniles
March 15, 2017
Hero Pennsylvania State Troopers and National Guard save tot
A coordinated effort among the Pennsylvania National Guard, state-commissioned snow plows, and Pennsylvania State Police led to the safe transport of a 23-month-old boy in need of life-saving medical care from one hospital to another amid Tuesday’s major snowstorm. The baby was taken from Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg to Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s …
Weird Crime
March 15, 2017
Lawsuit: Killer robot crushed mom of three’s skull
A defective robot is to blame for the July 2015 death of a Michigan woman whose skull was crushed by the machine, a lawsuit filed March 7 alleged. Wanda Holbrook, 57, worked as a technician at Ventra Ionia, a factory that welds and stamps bumpers and trailer hitches. MLive pointed out that the factory was …
Heroes
March 14, 2017
Video: Police officer saves life of choking woman
A University of Central Florida (UCF) police officer’s quick thinking saved the life of a choking colleague Wednesday. Surveillance video captured a UCF employee point to her throat in a state of panic. Though another co-worker attempted to help, Officer Julie Wilk jumped into action, quickly administering the Heimlich maneuver while calling it in on …
Teacher Scandals
March 13, 2017
Report: Tipsy teacher threw up in class, had box of wine in purse
A South Carolina substitute teacher who was supposedly so drunk she vomited in class and required hospitalization also drank from a box of wine in front of students. A Lexington County Sheriff’s Department incident report detailed how an intoxicated Judith Elizabeth Richards-Gartee, 52, couldn’t stand and was throwing up when a school administrator arrived. The …
Child Abuse
March 13, 2017
Police: Texas Man bullies 4-year-old to ‘toughen’ him up, assaults disabled bystander for intervening
A Bellmead, Texas, man is accused of assaulting a 4-year-old relative to “toughen him up” and attacking a disabled Good Samaritan who tried to step in. Cops were called Wednesday morning after Bradley Santana Monrail, 29, allegedly knocked the young family member off his bicycle. After pushing the boy off his bike, Monrail purportedly continued …
Police
March 13, 2017
Video of California cop’s brutal takedown sparks outrage
Cellphone video reportedly showing a Vallejo, California, police officer subduing a man has some witnesses accusing the officer of using excessive force. The incident occurred Friday afternoon after someone called 911 about a man acting “crazy” at a gas station. Bystanders alleged the responding Vallejo officer chased the unidentified suspect for several minutes before the …
Animal Crimes
March 12, 2017
Virginia man found with 21 dead dogs has a long history of animal cruelty
A Virginia man is facing 65 charges after officials uncovered 21 dead dogs in his Hampton home. On Wednesday night, Vernon Silver, 58, was charged with 22 felony counts of animal cruelty, 22 misdemeanor counts of inadequate care of an animal by an owner, and 21 misdemeanor counts of disposal of dead companion animals. Police, …