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Teen Arrested in New York, Charged in Connection to Fourth of July Violence in Raleigh

Teen Arrested in New York, Charged in Connection to Fourth of July Violence in Raleigh

A 15-year-old male has been arrested in Staten Island, New York, by U.S. Marshals in connection with the Fourth of July violence in Raleigh, North Carolina. This arrest follows a custody order secured by Raleigh police detectives. The teen faces multiple charges, including two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, felony riot, discharging a firearm into occupied property, and possession of a firearm by a minor. He is currently held in a juvenile facility in New York awaiting transfer to North Carolina. This is one of two recent arrests, with another 17-year-old also taken into custody with assistance from the Burlington Police Department, facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm into an occupied property, riot, and possession of a firearm. These arrests are part of ongoing investigations into incidents where thousands of teens gathered at Brier Creek and Glenwood South, leading to shootings and other violent ac...

Boating Accidents in Southwest Florida Pose Hypothermia Risk, Highlight Operator Negligence

Boating Accidents in Southwest Florida Pose Hypothermia Risk, Highlight Operator Negligence

Southwest Florida, a prominent boating destination, experiences a high volume of boating accidents, with falling overboard identified as a significant risk factor for hypothermia. Passengers who fall into the water face dangers including drowning, propeller injuries, and hypothermia. These incidents are frequently attributed to operator negligence, a lack of proper safety equipment on board, or the failure to adequately warn passengers about potential hazards. Florida consistently leads the nation in both registered recreational vessels and boating accidents, with waterways in Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties being particularly active. Other common types of accidents include vessel collisions, passenger injuries aboard a vessel due to sudden movements, propeller strikes, personal watercraft accidents, and alcohol-related incidents, which are a leading cause of fatal boating accidents.

NC Audit Finds Up to $6.5M in CATS Fare-Evasion Losses and Ongoing Security Gaps

NC Audit Finds Up to $6.5M in CATS Fare-Evasion Losses and Ongoing Security Gaps

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is experiencing substantial financial losses and security challenges, as revealed by a new report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA). The audit found that CATS could be losing up to $6.5 million annually due to fare evasion, with an estimated 45% of bus and light rail riders not paying for tickets. Specifically, 35% of bus riders and 60% of light rail riders are evading fares. The report also highlighted a significant drop in fare evasion citations, from 4,763 in 2023 to 2,018 in 2025, with only $550 in light rail fare evasion fines collected in State Fiscal Year 2025. This decline is partly attributed to instructions given to bus drivers not to enforce fares to protect them from altercations. Furthermore, CATS has $1.7 million in unspent safety and security funding, despite having budgeted $2.2 million for fiscal year 2025. The report follows a preliminary investigation into the murder of Iryna Zarutska on a CATS light rail train.

WRAL to Host Live Discussion on Youth Violence with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders

WRAL to Host Live Discussion on Youth Violence with Law Enforcement and Community Leaders

WRAL is organizing a live discussion focused on youth violence, bringing together law enforcement officials and community leaders. The event, scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m., aims to explore the underlying causes of youth violence and identify community-based solutions to address the issue. Participants will include Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce and Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe. The discussion will be broadcast on WRAL and its streaming platforms, with an extended conversation continuing from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WRAL News+ and WRAL’s YouTube Channel. Ahead of the forum, WRAL has engaged with young people and community leaders to gather their perspectives on the violence they are witnessing and their ideas for making a difference. North Carolina Central University men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton emphasized the importance of adults listening to young people, stating that adults may not fully understand the current needs and challenges faced by today's youth. Teenagers interviewed by WRAL sugge...

Columbus Police Discover Body During Stabbing Investigation Downtown

Columbus Police Discover Body During Stabbing Investigation Downtown

Columbus police investigating a stabbing incident on Tuesday morning discovered a body outside a building near East Gay Street and North Fourth Street. The discovery occurred as people were heading to work downtown. Crime scene tape was set up around the Continental Tower as officers and the Franklin County coroner conducted an investigation into both the stabbing and the suspicious death. The stabbing victim was transported to the hospital, though their condition has not been released. Police arrived to investigate the stabbing around 8:30 a.m., leading to the subsequent discovery of the body. Neighbors reported seeing numerous police vehicles at the scene. One resident, Elken Miller, noted seeing what appeared to be a deceased person by a rail. Another resident, Ryuichi Funada, stated his wife witnessed the person fall, suggesting the individual may have jumped from the building's roof. The Columbus police domestic violence unit is now investigating the incident. Authorities later confirmed that the pers...

11-Year-Old Boy Shot in East Price Hill, Cincinnati; Investigation Underway

11-Year-Old Boy Shot in East Price Hill, Cincinnati; Investigation Underway

An 11-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being shot in East Price Hill, Cincinnati, on Tuesday night. Multiple police sources confirmed the incident to WLWT. The investigation is concentrated around the 3700 block of Warsaw Avenue, where Cincinnati Police and SWAT teams were present. The victim was transported to a hospital, with family members indicating he was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital for surgery. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the boy's current condition, what led to the shooting, or if any arrests have been made. SWAT officers had surrounded a home near the scene, but later left after determining it was unoccupied.

Two Women Injured, Officer Fires Weapon During East Columbus Shooting Investigation

Two Women Injured, Officer Fires Weapon During East Columbus Shooting Investigation

Two women were hospitalized in stable condition following a late-night shooting on Gibbard Avenue in East Columbus. The incident, which occurred just after 10:30 PM on Monday evening, prompted a police officer to discharge their weapon. Columbus police were already in the area investigating a prior incident when shots began to be fired by one or multiple suspects. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and it remains unclear whether the shots were directed at officers or community members who were outside at the time. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has confirmed an officer-involved shooting in north Columbus on Saturday afternoon, and is looking into this incident. Police have clarified that the injured women were not struck by the officer's firearm. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Department.

Hospital Lockdown and Heavy Police Presence Follow Funeral Shooting in Kearns, Utah

Hospital Lockdown and Heavy Police Presence Follow Funeral Shooting in Kearns, Utah

A shooting occurred at a funeral in Kearns, Utah, leading to a significant police response and a temporary lockdown at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Three individuals were shot outside a meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One person was killed, and two others were injured. Following the shooting, officers pursued a vehicle carrying one of the victims to Intermountain Medical Center. The hospital initiated a precautionary lockdown, diverting ambulances and deploying a heavy police presence, including SWAT teams, snipers, and an armored car. Hospital officials, including IHC spokesman Jess Gomez, assured the public that there was no active threat inside the facility and that patients and caregivers were safe. Unified Police Assistant Chief Justin Hoyle stated that officers responded to the hospital due to the number of people attempting to see the victims.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

District 3A-12 Football Previews: Mooney, Southeast, Bayshore and more

District 3A-12 Football Previews: Mooney, Southeast, Bayshore and more

Bayshore, Braden River, Cardinal Mooney, Southeast and Wellen Park make up District 3A-12. Here are our team previews for each.

Cowboys release second unofficial depth chart of preseason

Cowboys release second unofficial depth chart of preseason

The Cowboys have released their second unofficial depth chart of the year.

Pastor Brian Carn Begins Prison Term for Tax Evasion

Pastor Brian Carn Begins Prison Term for Tax Evasion

Pastor and self-described prophet Brian Carn, known for his appearances on Christian television networks such as TBN, Daystar, and The Word Network, has begun a nine-month prison sentence for tax evasion. Online records confirm that Carn, 37, is currently an inmate at FCI Bennettsville, a medium-security federal prison in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Carn pleaded guilty to obstructing efforts by the IRS to collect tax debts, with his actions costing the government between $550,000 and $1.5 million. The IRS began its collection efforts in 2016 after Carn's 2015 tax return showed he earned over $1.4 million but failed to pay more than $600,000 in taxes. He subsequently hired a new accountant and provided a backdated employment agreement falsely stating he earned only $120,000 in 2015. Carn continued to underreport his income for several years and stopped filing tax returns altogether in 2020, making false representations and omissions to conceal his assets and income.

Bank of America Implements New Restrictions on Hybrid Remote Work Policy

Bank of America Implements New Restrictions on Hybrid Remote Work Policy

Bank of America Implements New Restrictions on Hybrid Remote Work Policy