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Tampa Father and Teen Son Face Felony Gun Charges After Traffic Stop and Foot Chase

Tampa Father and Teen Son Face Felony Gun Charges After Traffic Stop and Foot Chase

In East Tampa, a routine traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and subsequent arrests of a father and his teen son on felony firearm charges. The incident began near East 18th Avenue and Locicero Drive when a 17-year-old passenger, Tony York Jr., fled on foot from the initial stop. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Aviation Unit was deployed and tracked the teen as he entered another vehicle. This second vehicle, driven by his 35-year-old father, Tony York III, was later pulled over after running a stop sign. Deputies recovered a firearm with a scratched-off serial number from inside the vehicle. Tony York III faces charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm, while Tony York Jr. is charged with possession of a firearm with a removed serial number, minor in possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer without violence. This event is part of a recent trend of illegal firearm discoveries during HCSO traffic stops in the region.

Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation and Officer-Involved Shooting

Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation and Officer-Involved Shooting

Waukesha police have identified 21-year-old Anthony Lehman as the suspect in a hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Meijer store in late July. On the evening of July 30, Lehman allegedly took a 59-year-old man hostage, armed with a knife and a 'clamp tool with two razor blades affixed to the end of it,' and demanded a crisis negotiator. Police stated that Lehman refused multiple commands to drop his weapons, leading an officer to shoot at him due to the 'immediate threat' he posed to the victim and responding officers. One of the officer's shots inadvertently struck the hostage victim in the hand. Lehman was taken to a hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive, while the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Formal charges from the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office are anticipated later this week, potentially including first-degree reckless injury, false imprisonment, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and terrorist threats.

Memphis Experiences Hottest Day of the Year at 101°F (38.3°C)

Memphis Experiences Hottest Day of the Year at 101°F (38.3°C)

Memphis, Tennessee, recorded its hottest day of the year on August 16, 2026, with temperatures soaring to 101°F (38.3°C). The heat wave continues to grip the Mid-South region, prompting the opening of cooling centers to provide relief to residents. The day featured a mix of sunshine and clouds, with a slight chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms. Winds were reported to be light, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, conditions are expected to remain clear with lows around 73°F (22.8°C). The ongoing heat wave has raised concerns about public safety, particularly for vulnerable populations.

New Hampshire Driver Charged With OUI and Criminal Speed After Reports of 100+ MPH Driving in Maine

New Hampshire Driver Charged With OUI and Criminal Speed After Reports of 100+ MPH Driving in Maine

A New Hampshire driver, 22-year-old Alexandre Forsythe of Jaffrey, has been charged with criminal OUI (Operating Under the Influence) and criminal speed following a high-speed chase on I-95 in central Maine. On Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police dispatchers received approximately 14 calls reporting a driver traveling over 100 mph and driving erratically on I-295 in the Bowdoinham area. Troopers were able to track the vehicle's progress through mile marker reports from callers. The vehicle was eventually located on I-95 in Waterville, where troopers successfully pulled over the driver. Forsythe was subsequently arrested and charged.

Taylorsville Police Shoot and Kill Suspect in Apartment Stabbing Incident

Taylorsville Police Shoot and Kill Suspect in Apartment Stabbing Incident

In Taylorsville, Utah, police officers shot and killed a suspect accused of breaking into an apartment and stabbing a resident. The incident occurred late Sunday when officers responded to a reported break-in at the Callaway Apartments. According to the Taylorsville Police Department, the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Tyler Wilson, who also resided at the apartment complex, had allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times after entering the unit. Upon arrival, officers engaged Wilson and fired their weapons, resulting in his death at the scene. The condition of the victim, a 32-year-old, was initially critical but has since been upgraded to stable. The two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol following such incidents.

Missing Atlanta Children Found Safe, Babysitter in Custody After Amber Alert

Missing Atlanta Children Found Safe, Babysitter in Custody After Amber Alert

Two young sisters, Zola Cooper, 4, and Norah Cooper, 11 months old, who were reported missing and believed to have been abducted by their babysitter, have been found safe in Atlanta. The children were located on Monday after an Amber Alert was issued. Atlanta Police confirmed that the girls were taken to the hospital for monitoring and are being reunited with their mother. The suspect, identified as Lakesha Brown, the babysitter, is now in custody. According to Lt. Christapher Butler with Atlanta Police, the suspect had gained the mother's trust over approximately a year. Police located Brown in a trailer home along the 2000 block of Sylvan Road, utilizing technology to aid in the search. The children were last seen around 6 p.m. on Saturday along James P. Brawley Drive NW. The Amber Alert has since been canceled.

Spike Warns Unlicensed Food Vendors Undermine Legitimate Businesses and Threaten Health Inspectors in Seattle

Spike Warns Unlicensed Food Vendors Undermine Legitimate Businesses and Threaten Health Inspectors in Seattle

Spike Warns Unlicensed Food Vendors Undermine Legitimate Businesses and Threaten Health Inspectors in Seattle

Columbus Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Incident on Cleveland Avenue

Columbus Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Incident on Cleveland Avenue

Columbus police are investigating a fatal incident that occurred on August 15, 2026, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by multiple vehicles on Cleveland Avenue near Lehner Road. The incident was reported around 10 p.m. on the city's Northeast Side. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and their identity is being withheld pending family notification. At least one driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and is cooperating with the Columbus police Accident Investigation Unit. Authorities are actively seeking to identify any other vehicles and drivers who may have been involved in the collision. The Accident Investigation Unit can be contacted at (614) 645-4767, or information can be provided anonymously to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Investigates Reported I-94 Shooting Between Two Vehicles

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Investigates Reported I-94 Shooting Between Two Vehicles

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is currently investigating a reported shooting incident that occurred on I-94 on Sunday night. According to TMJ4, the incident involved occupants of two dark-colored vehicles firing at each other. The MCSO received a call about the shooting around 10:30 p.m., specifying the location as somewhere between I-94 eastbound at North 25th Street and I-94 eastbound at North 16th Street. Following the report, authorities shut down the affected section of I-94. The caller did not provide a more detailed description of the vehicles involved. As of the latest reports from the sheriff's office, there have been no reported injuries from the shooting, and the highway has since been reopened to traffic. The MCSO is actively searching for the individuals involved in this incident.

Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets

Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets

The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a controversial DEA tactic in which agents permitted fentanyl to reach the streets to build cases against traffickers

Man Arrested in Cambridge Hit-and-Run Seriously Injuring Child

Man Arrested in Cambridge Hit-and-Run Seriously Injuring Child

Jayson Wilson has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that seriously injured a 9-year-old child in July. Wilson was taken into custody on Monday by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, with assistance from the Everett Police Department and State Police technical services. He was subsequently arraigned on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of personal injury, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The incident involved Wilson operating an E-Scooter when the collision occurred. This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the July incident, which left a child with serious injuries. The Cambridge police confirmed the arrest and the charges filed against Wilson.

Che Lark Pleads Guilty in Six-Year-Old Kanawha County Case Related to Heather Ross's Death

Che Lark Pleads Guilty in Six-Year-Old Kanawha County Case Related to Heather Ross's Death

A six-year-old criminal case in Kanawha County, West Virginia, has concluded with Che Lark entering a Kennedy plea for attempting to flee causing death, connected to the death of Heather Ross. Lark struck and killed Ross with his vehicle in March 2020 while attempting to evade police. The case experienced multiple delays over the past six years due to Lark also facing federal drug charges stemming from the same incident. He was found in a parked vehicle with apparent drugs in his possession when confronted by law enforcement. After attempting to drive away and striking Ross, he initially evaded capture but was later apprehended in Chillicothe, Ohio. Lark had previously pleaded guilty to federal charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, receiving a 20-year prison sentence. Circuit Judge Carrie Webster sentenced him to 1-3 years for the fleeing charge, to be served concurrently with his federal sentence.