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Independence, Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding VA of Over $124,000 by Faking Combat Service and Illness

Independence, Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding VA of Over $124,000 by Faking Combat Service and Illness

James Lyon, an 80-year-old man from Independence, Missouri, has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently obtaining over $124,000 in disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to federal prosecutors, Lyon repeatedly fabricated details of his military background, claiming to have completed three tours of duty with the Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. This was despite the fact that he refused Marine Corps training in 1966 as a conscientious objector. Lyon also falsely claimed to have received combat decorations, including the Silver Star and Bronze Star, which he never earned. Furthermore, he admitted to submitting forged medical records to the VA, falsely stating he had been diagnosed with ALS to secure additional disability compensation. The Department of Justice stated that Lyon received $124,262 in benefits he was not entitled to receive.
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Kansas City Police Investigate Homicide on Michigan Avenue

Kansas City Police Investigate Homicide on Michigan Avenue

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday morning. Officers responded to a reported shooting at a home in the 3900 block of Michigan Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital but succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The initial investigation suggests that an argument between two individuals escalated, leading to the gunfire. Authorities have taken one person into custody at the scene in connection with the incident and are not actively searching for additional suspects.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Shawn Michael Kenenske Following Theft of Planters from Delaware County Cafe

Arrest Warrant Issued for Shawn Michael Kenenske Following Theft of Planters from Delaware County Cafe

An arrest warrant has been issued for 45-year-old Shawn Michael Kenenske in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The warrant stems from an incident earlier this month where Kenenske is accused of stealing potted plants from outside Ryan's Rise Up Cafe in Glen Mills. Surveillance video reportedly captured Kenenske loading the planters into an SUV before departing the scene. Ryan's Rise Up Cafe is a non-profit organization dedicated to training and employing young adults with disabilities. State Police are actively seeking information from the public regarding Kenenske's whereabouts. The theft has drawn attention due to the nature of the victimized establishment, which serves a vulnerable population.
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DoorDash customer who shot at delivery driver in Richland sentenced

DoorDash customer who shot at delivery driver in Richland sentenced

At his sentencing Sept. 15, an Upper Bucks County man apologized to the ex-DoorDash driver that he shot at over a late cheesesteak delivery last year.
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Former Missouri lawmaker convicted of COVID fraud seeks Trump pardon

Former Missouri lawmaker convicted of COVID fraud seeks Trump pardon

Former Missouri lawmaker Tricia Derges, who was convicted of fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, has been released from prison.
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Travis Kelce named a victim in $35M Ponzi scheme

Travis Kelce named a victim in $35M Ponzi scheme

By Field Level Media Sep 16 (Field Level Media) - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is among the victims of a Ponzi scheme that took in more than $35 million from unsuspecting investors, a Missouri prosecutor said.
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Travis Kelce Named Victim in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case; Congressman Sam Graves Advocated for Defendant

Travis Kelce Named Victim in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case; Congressman Sam Graves Advocated for Defendant

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been identified as a victim in a multi-million dollar fraud case. The defendant, Sid Jawahar, was sentenced to 11 years in prison in St. Louis for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $25 million. Jawahar pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges in January, having used new investor money to repay older investors and fund an extravagant lifestyle. Notably, Missouri Congressman Sam Graves submitted a letter on Congressional letterhead to U.S. Judge Zachary Bluestone, urging a lenient sentence of 48 months for Jawahar, stating he was writing in his personal capacity. Prosecutors alleged that Jawahar engaged a political consulting firm, Axiom Strategies, for $10,000 to assist with advocacy letters for his sentencing. A 2021 Forbes article indicated Kelce was an investor in a fund co-founded by Jawahar.
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Fourth Suspect, Michael Moore, Arrested in Fatal Clay County QuikTrip Shooting

Fourth Suspect, Michael Moore, Arrested in Fatal Clay County QuikTrip Shooting

Michael Moore has been arrested as the fourth suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on September 7 at a QuikTrip in Clay County, Missouri. Kansas City police took Moore into custody on Wednesday evening. Three other suspects, Katlin Sharp, 23, Robert Martin IV, 21, and Brendon Lemoine, 26, were arrested on the day of the shooting. Court records indicate that police found a gunshot victim at the convenience store around 9:40 p.m. Surveillance video captured the victim in an argument with the suspects before one of them raised an arm towards him, and the group subsequently fled in a red Jeep. Sharp and Martin, initially located by authorities, informed investigators that Moore and Lemoine had discussed wiping down ammunition. Lemoine was also identified in the video wearing a pink ski mask and was arrested shortly after.
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New Jersey Home Intrusions Highlight Security Vulnerabilities in Berkeley Heights and Neptune Township

New Jersey Home Intrusions Highlight Security Vulnerabilities in Berkeley Heights and Neptune Township

Two recent home intrusion incidents in New Jersey have raised concerns about residential security. In Berkeley Heights, a homeowner allowed a stranger into their home to use the bathroom, only for the individual to turn off the lights and attempt to hide from both the homeowner and responding police. The police resolved the situation safely and advised residents against letting unknown individuals into their homes, instead recommending they call law enforcement. In a more unsettling incident in Neptune Township, 19-year-old Justin Johnson allegedly entered a home in the Jumping Brook apartment complex and remained in the living room for nearly four hours while the family slept upstairs. Nothing was stolen, and no one was harmed, but the homeowner discovered the intrusion the next morning via a 'doggy camera.' Johnson was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary, facing an additional trespassing charge from a previous incident at the same complex.
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DoorDash Utilizes AI for Hiring Process, Offers Variable Schedule Roles at DashMart

DoorDash Utilizes AI for Hiring Process, Offers Variable Schedule Roles at DashMart

DoorDash Utilizes AI for Hiring Process, Offers Variable Schedule Roles at DashMart
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Las Vegas Tourist Reports $32,000 Loss After Encounter with Two Women

Las Vegas Tourist Reports $32,000 Loss After Encounter with Two Women

A tourist in Las Vegas reported losing $1,200 in cash and incurring over $32,000 in unauthorized transactions after a night with two women at a luxury hotel. The man told the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department that he met one woman at the Marquee Nightclub and later returned to his room at the Aria, where another woman joined them. After a hot tub session and drinking wine, the three reportedly agreed to sleep. Upon waking, the man discovered the missing cash and numerous unauthorized transactions, including $9,113 via Apple Pay and an additional $23,400 through Wells Fargo. Surveillance video showed the women leaving the hotel in a cab. Police later identified the women as Brenae Sandusky and Linda Green, and charges have been filed against them.
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TSSAA football schedule for Week 5 of Tennessee high school season

TSSAA football schedule for Week 5 of Tennessee high school season

Here's a look at the statewide 2026 Tennessee high school football schedule for Week 5 TSSAA games.