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Mother Arrested After 6-Year-Old Found with Loaded AR Pistol on Richland County School Bus

Mother Arrested After 6-Year-Old Found with Loaded AR Pistol on Richland County School Bus

A mother was arrested in Richland County, South Carolina, after her 6-year-old child was found with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the school resource officer for JP Thomas Elementary School was alerted. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott identified the arrested individual as Destar Hall, 35, who faces charges of unlawful conduct toward a child. Authorities confirmed that the weapon was an AR pistol loaded with .556 rounds and was safely confiscated from the child. Investigators determined that the gun had not been properly secured at the family's home, allowing the child to access it. Hall was subsequently taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, awaiting a bond hearing.

North Charleston Police Arrest Man for DUI and Hit-and-Run

North Charleston Police Arrest Man for DUI and Hit-and-Run

The North Charleston Police Department has arrested Erimateo Ramirez Mendez, 31, on charges of driving under the influence (first offense), leaving the scene of a collision with an attended vehicle, and failure to stop for blue lights. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the Walmart in the 7400 block of Rivers Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision and found Mendez, who was involved in the crash. An officer observed Mendez rear-end a pickup truck and then attempt to leave the scene, hitting a curb in the process. Despite being followed by a police vehicle with activated blue lights, Mendez continued driving before being stopped and taken into custody. Police noted a strong odor of alcohol from Mendez, and he subsequently agreed to perform field sobriety tests. Based on these observations, officers determined there was probable cause to believe he was impaired and driving under the influence. Mendez was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center, where he provided a breath test ...

19-Year-Old Arrested in Homicide of Reston Woman in Great Falls Park

19-Year-Old Arrested in Homicide of Reston Woman in Great Falls Park

Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, a 19-year-old man, has been arrested in connection with the homicide of Carmen Lizet Puch, a 42-year-old mother from Reston, Virginia. Puch was found stabbed to death in the parking lot of Difficult Run Park in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County. A jogger discovered her near her car on Monday morning. Cedillos-Campos was a coworker of Puch at Bitez restaurant in Herndon. Fairfax County police identified Cedillos-Campos as a suspect within 48 hours by processing evidence from the park, reviewing digital information and surveillance recordings, and interviewing Puch’s relatives, friends, and co-workers. He was taken into custody without incident in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and Prince George’s County police. The motive for the crime remains unknown, and authorities are expected to release further details. Police are also investigating the role of a black sedan seen in surveillance footage near the park.

Milwaukee Police Arrest Woman in Fatal Road Rage Shooting

Milwaukee Police Arrest Woman in Fatal Road Rage Shooting

Milwaukee police have arrested an 18-year-old woman in connection with a fatal road rage shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon. The incident took place just after 3:15 p.m. near 10th Street and Lapham Boulevard. A 44-year-old woman, identified as Minerva Hernandez Lopez, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities suspect road rage as the motive behind the shooting. Criminal charges are expected to be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. The police have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the identity of the arrested individual beyond her age and gender. This event highlights ongoing concerns about violence stemming from traffic disputes in urban areas.

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

A Charleston County judge has sentenced Nicholas Francesco Zuccala Jr. to three years in prison for a fatal boating crash that occurred on the Cooper River in October 2022. Zuccala pleaded guilty to reckless homicide by operation of a boat, just days before his case was scheduled to go to trial. The incident involved a collision between a recreational boat, operated by Zuccala, and the dredge vessel Savannah, near a waterfront concert. The crash resulted in multiple people being ejected into the water, and 27-year-old Macy Sweatman sustained severe head injuries, leading to her death on November 7, 2022. Investigators determined that Zuccala admitted to drinking alcohol and using cocaine before the crash, and his blood-alcohol level was estimated to be above South Carolina's legal limit. He was also not wearing a required kill switch at the time of the collision.

Midlands Mother Arrested After 6-Year-Old Found with Loaded AR Pistol on School Bus

Midlands Mother Arrested After 6-Year-Old Found with Loaded AR Pistol on School Bus

A Midlands mother has been arrested in Columbia, South Carolina, after her 6-year-old child was found with a loaded AR pistol on a school bus. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, prompting a call to the school resource officer for JP Thomas Elementary School around 7:30 a.m. The firearm, an AR pistol loaded with .556 rounds, was safely confiscated from the child by officials from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The child's mother, Destar Hall, 35, was subsequently called to the school. Investigations revealed that the gun was not properly secured at their home, which allowed the child to access it. As a result, Hall was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. She is currently being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, awaiting a bond hearing.

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17-year-old to face murder charge in fatal shooting near Boynton park

17-year-old to face murder charge in fatal shooting near Boynton park

Nigel Beckford, 19, died on Aug. 8 after someone shot him from a car as he walked near Sara Sims Park, Boynton Beach police said.

Bellevue Woman Speaks Out After Stalking Incident, Man Arrested

Bellevue Woman Speaks Out After Stalking Incident, Man Arrested

A Bellevue, Pennsylvania woman, Jerah Jorinscay, is speaking out after police arrested 26-year-old Anthony Bartos for allegedly stalking her. Doorbell video footage from early Sunday morning shows Bartos following Jorinscay home from a nearby bar and approaching her front porch. Jorinscay stated that Bartos was quiet and wore gloves, suggesting premeditation. She only realized she was being followed when she struggled with her keys on her porch, at which point Bartos approached. Upon her scream, he laughed and told her to calm down before leaving. Bartos is currently held in Allegheny County Jail facing charges including stalking, possessing instruments of crime, loitering and prowling at nighttime, simple trespass, disorderly conduct, and harassment.

Flock Safety Implements New Policies to Address ALPR Data Privacy and Misuse Concerns

Flock Safety Implements New Policies to Address ALPR Data Privacy and Misuse Concerns

Flock Safety, a prominent provider of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, has announced several new policies aimed at addressing growing concerns regarding data privacy and potential misuse by law enforcement agencies. These updates include a change to the default data retention period from 30 days to seven days, a new 'Evidence Mode' feature allowing investigators to retain specific ALPR data for active investigations beyond the standard retention period, and mandatory implementation of its 'Audit Assistance' feature for all law enforcement customers by the end of 2026. Additionally, case codes will be required for all law enforcement searches by year-end, and the company is encouraging customers to publish Transparency Portals. These changes come in response to increased scrutiny and documented instances of ALPR misuse, including officers tracking romantic partners or exes, as highlighted by investigations and cases in South Carolina. Local agencies in the Tri-County area of South Carolina ...

South Carolina Legislative Session Ends Without Passage of THC Product Restrictions and DUI Law Enhancements

South Carolina Legislative Session Ends Without Passage of THC Product Restrictions and DUI Law Enhancements

The South Carolina legislative session concluded without the revival of two significant bills: one aimed at restricting THC-infused products and another designed to strengthen the state's DUI laws. Legislators departed the Statehouse last week with no plans to reconvene until the next legislative session in January, effectively killing compromises on both issues that had been in legislative limbo for nearly two months. Both bills required final approval from each chamber to proceed to the governor's desk. However, compromises reached by House-Senate panels failed to secure approval from the full chambers during a brief return in June. The proposal to strengthen DUI laws fell short of the necessary supermajority vote in the Senate, partly due to concerns surrounding the THC bill. Concurrently, the House rejected the compromise limiting sales of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey indicated that the debates on these two bills were intertwined, leading to both failing t...

Building Evacuated at Coastal Carolina University Following Anonymous Safety Threat

Building Evacuated at Coastal Carolina University Following Anonymous Safety Threat

A building on the Coastal Carolina University (CCU) campus, DeCenzo Hall, was evacuated following an alleged anonymous safety threat. The university's alert system notified students about the threat on Tuesday night. Public safety officials conducted a thorough investigation into the report. Following the investigation, the university announced that no threat was found, and normal operations could resume. The incident occurred in Horry County, SC, and was reported by WMBF. The quick response and subsequent all-clear from university officials aimed to ensure the safety of students and staff and to minimize disruption to campus activities.

First Responders Search for Boater After Fall Near Charleston Dock

First Responders Search for Boater After Fall Near Charleston Dock

First responder crews in Charleston, South Carolina, initiated a search operation late Sunday night for an individual who reportedly fell off a boat near a dock. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Lockwood Drive just before 8 p.m. following reports of the incident. The search involved multiple agencies, including the Charleston, North Charleston, and Mt. Pleasant Fire Departments, Charleston Police Department, Charleston County EMS, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, US Coast Guard, and Charleston County Rescue. Crews continued their search efforts past midnight before calling off the operation for the night. The search is scheduled to resume on Monday morning. Further details regarding the individual's identity or the circumstances surrounding the fall have not yet been released.