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A Texas roofing contractor was arrested for conducting business in without a Florida license to operate in the state. At approximately 1:30 pm on Friday, the Charlotte County Economic Crimes Unit received a call from an investigator at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation…
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The Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade killings’ alleged perpetrator was thrown out of the main courtroom for the third time in two days after disobeying the judge’s request to read a COVID-19 test result. Darrell Brooks, who is representing himself at trial, claimed in court Wednesday…
Read More Waukesha Killer, Darrell Brooks, Kicked Out Of Courtroom Three Times In Two Days
A Tulsa man who allegedly attacked a church employee then threw two Molotov cocktails at Holy Family Cathedral Church in Tulsa has been charged in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Daniel Christopher Edwards was charged with unlawful possession of an unregistered incendiary bomb. According…
Read More Oklahoma Man Charged Attacking Church Employee With Sword, Throwing 2 Molotov Cocktails At Church
Polk County Florida Sheriff Grady Judd called on armed homeowners to shoot looters until they “look like grated cheese” during an appearance on Fox News Friday. “People have a right to be safe in their homes. They have a right to their property, to be…
Read More Florida Sheriff Says Of Hurricane Ian Looters “Shoot Them So They Look Like Grated Cheese”
A 17-year-old high school student was arrested after reports of threats, overheard by students, made it to authorities. On Thursday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) School Resource Deputy arrested Julius Nick’olas Webster, 17, for Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Carrying a…
Read More Florida Teen Arrested With Loaded Handgun In School, Claiming Backpack Belonged To Cousin
A Texas man plead guilty Wednesday to flying a drone loaded with drugs and other contraband into a prison. Bryant LeRay Henderson, 42, was charged via criminal complaint in August. Yesterday, he pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging one count of attempt to provide…
Read More All Methed Up: Texas Man Pleads Guilty, Delivering Meth To A Prison Via Drone
Two illegal immigrants have been arrested after being caught stealing from a ‘Habitat For Humanity’ new home that was under construction. This comes during recovery from Hurricane Ian. On Wednesday night, a Charlotte County resident called 911 regarding male subjects that were stealing equipment from…
Read More Two Illegal Migrants Arrested In Florida Stealing From ‘Habitat For Humanity’ New Construction Home
Elias Israel Roblero Rangel, 27, Bradenton, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for theft by a bank employee and access device fraud. The court also ordered Roblero Rangel to pay restitution in the amount of $44,187.18 to Truist Bank…
Read More Florida Man Sentenced After Stealing From Deceased Customers Of Truist Bank
A 39-year-old Florida man has been arrested after he sexually battered a woman while was having a seizure. According to Gainesville Police Department, on September 2, 39-year-old Daniel Sahmel went to the victim’s home while she was on medical marijuana and prescription medications on Sept.…
Read More Florida Man Charged After Sexually Battering A Woman Who Was Having A Seizure
SPRING HILL, Fla. – The man behind the Spring Hill Publix bomb threat is in custody, according to deputies. Investigators say on Thursday at approximately 12:40 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Publix, located at 4158 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill, regarding a…
Read More Suspect In Spring Hill Publix Bomb Threat Arrested