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Morton County Maintains Burn Ban Despite Recent Rains Following Landowner Fire Incident

Morton County Maintains Burn Ban Despite Recent Rains Following Landowner Fire Incident

Morton County, North Dakota, remains under a total burn ban, a reminder issued by the Mandan Rural Fire Department after a landowner's weed-burning activity led to an uncontrolled fire on Sunday. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. near Mandan, where a landowner, unaware of the ban, started burning weeds. Despite recent rains, the fire quickly spread across approximately three acres before being extinguished by the landowner and neighbors. Fire Chief Lynn Gustin emphasized that even with two inches of rain in the area west of Mandan last week, the grass remains dry from the spring and will not regenerate quickly. The landowner now faces potential penalties of up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,500 for violating the burn ban.

Suspect Matthew Jose Rosengrant Faces Additional Car Theft Charges in Exeter Township

Suspect Matthew Jose Rosengrant Faces Additional Car Theft Charges in Exeter Township

Matthew Jose Rosengrant, 38, is facing additional charges related to vehicle theft in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania. Wyoming Area Regional Police reported that Rosengrant allegedly drove a stolen 2015 Chevrolet Captiva on private property on state Route 92 early Sunday morning. Police allege he repeatedly drove around the residence, attempted to enter the front door, and threatened to kill the landowner when confronted. Rosengrant then crashed the stolen Chevrolet into trees before fleeing into a wooded area. During the investigation, authorities discovered he also allegedly stole a Subaru Legacy from a private residence on Wilson Street in Exeter Township, which was later found in Wyoming Borough. This incident follows previous charges by Courtdale Borough police for stealing a 2013 Volkswagen and the same Chevrolet Captiva from Rockcut Used Autos.

St. Paul Pub Owner Calls for Harsher Penalties Amidst Repeated Break-ins

St. Paul Pub Owner Calls for Harsher Penalties Amidst Repeated Break-ins

The owner of The Gnome Craft Pub in St. Paul, Brian Ingram, is publicly calling for harsher penalties for criminals after his establishment experienced another costly break-in, marking more than a dozen incidents over the past five years. Surveillance footage from a recent Sunday morning showed two individuals breaking into the pub, stealing $1,300 in cash and causing an estimated $20,000 in damages. Ingram highlighted that despite having 22 surveillance cameras and upgraded security measures, his business continues to be targeted. He expressed the significant financial and emotional toll these repeated incidents have taken, noting that he has had to secure loans to cover damages. Ingram also recounted receiving letters from the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office regarding previous cases, including one where a suspect was found mentally unfit to stand trial, leading to the case's dismissal, which he described as not being "justice for me" or his employees. St. Paul Police recently arrested 29-year-old Jason L...

Georgia Police Rescue Abducted Children from Trailer, Arrest Babysitter

Georgia Police Rescue Abducted Children from Trailer, Arrest Babysitter

Police in Georgia successfully rescued two young sisters, aged 4 years and 11 months, who had been reported missing days earlier. Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta Police Department officers cutting into a windowless trailer to free the children after hearing a child crying inside. Both girls were found in good health and have since been reunited with their mother. Authorities arrested 42-year-old Lakesha Brown, an acquaintance of the children’s mother who was babysitting them, charging her with kidnapping. Brown is being held without bond. The children's disappearance had prompted an Amber Alert. The mother, Elecia Redding, stated she had entrusted her children to Brown, whom she met through an online mothers' group, for an evening.

Palm Beach Post

Report: Caruso told family 'I will get arrested' if abuse reported

Report: Caruso told family 'I will get arrested' if abuse reported

Mike Caruso, arrested and suspended following allegations of child sexual abuse, urged his family not to report him, according to court records.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Man killed by Cincinnati police held women against their will before, records show

Man killed by Cincinnati police held women against their will before, records show

Court records show Timothy Cromwell had protection orders and criminal cases involving the victimization of at least three women dating back to 2021.

Man Accused in Las Cruces Crime Spree Arrested in El Paso Following Home Invasion

Man Accused in Las Cruces Crime Spree Arrested in El Paso Following Home Invasion

Jesus Angel Cortez, a 26-year-old resident of Sunland Park, has been arrested in El Paso, Texas, after allegedly breaking into a home and locking himself in a bathroom. This arrest follows a reported crime spree in Las Cruces, New Mexico. According to the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD), Cortez is accused of an unprovoked drive-by shooting at the intersection of South Solano Drive and Missouri Avenue, which injured a 34-year-old man with a gunshot wound and his 11-year-old son with shrapnel injuries. The victims stated they had no prior interaction with Cortez. Later the same day, authorities believe Cortez attempted to abduct a child from the home of the child's mother, leaving behind a broken window and a gun. Cortez was driving a charcoal Dodge Durango during the shooting incident. He is currently facing charges in El Paso for burglary of habitation and additional charges in Las Cruces, including shooting at or from a motor vehicle causing injury, two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapo...

Waukesha Man Held on $1 Million Bail Following Meijer Hostage Situation and Shooting

Waukesha Man Held on $1 Million Bail Following Meijer Hostage Situation and Shooting

Anthony Lehman, a 21-year-old Waukesha man, has been held on a $1 million bail after appearing in court for a hostage situation and shooting at a Meijer grocery store. Lehman faces charges including first-degree reckless injury, false imprisonment, and making terrorist threats, which could lead to a maximum of 63 years in prison if convicted. According to police, Lehman called 911 to report that he was holding a random person hostage in the men's bathroom of the store. He allegedly ordered the 59-year-old hostage to glue his hands to the floor, which the victim refused. The hostage then fought back using his belt and chased Lehman through the store. Police arrived and opened fire to stop Lehman, striking him and causing part of the hostage's thumb to be shot off. Despite having no prior criminal history, Waukesha County Circuit Court Commissioner Daniel Rieck set the high bail, citing public safety concerns and the interests of witnesses.

Accused Murderer Flees U.S. on International Flight After Leaving Virginia Mental Health Facility

Accused Murderer Flees U.S. on International Flight After Leaving Virginia Mental Health Facility

Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, accused of murdering his landlord in 2019 and committed to the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) in Falls Church in 2022 after being found not guilty by reason of insanity, has fled the U.S. He boarded a one-way Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul, continuing to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, after being granted an approved 48-hour pass from the NVMHI. This departure occurred shortly after a judge determined he remained mentally ill and required inpatient treatment. Virginia law permits mental health hospitals to grant committed individuals unescorted leave on day or weekend passes. Toshpulodzoda had previously been allowed to travel to Washington, D.C., in 2024 to obtain a passport. When he failed to return on July 8, NVMHI placed him on escape status and issued a facility warrant. Virginia’s Commonwealth Attorney’s Office subsequently filed a motion on August 5, leading to a bench warrant enforceable beyond Virginia’s borders.

Atlanta Woman Charged with Kidnapping After Posing as Babysitter in Facebook Group

Atlanta Woman Charged with Kidnapping After Posing as Babysitter in Facebook Group

Lakesha Brown, 42, has been charged with kidnapping and cruelty to children in Atlanta. She allegedly used a 'pregnancy mom group' on Facebook to establish a relationship with Elica Redding, the mother of the two abducted girls. Brown reportedly spent a year building trust with Redding before offering to babysit her 11-month-old and 4-year-old daughters, Norah and Zola. After taking the girls on Saturday night, Brown failed to return them to a designated grandmother's house. The FBI utilized cellphone ping technology to track Brown's phone to the Gateway South Apartments, where police located the girls and Brown inside a locked tow trailer without air conditioning on Monday. Body camera footage released by Atlanta police shows officers using bolt cutters to open the trailer and rescue the children. This incident is not Brown's first alleged kidnapping; she has an outstanding warrant from a 2021 arrest in Alabama for reportedly kidnapping a 4-day-old baby after also posing as a babysitter on social media.

Man Arrested in Kingwood After SWAT Standoff on Felony Warrant

Man Arrested in Kingwood After SWAT Standoff on Felony Warrant

A 38-year-old man was taken into custody in Kingwood, Texas, following a SWAT standoff on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on Garden Lake Drive, prompting a significant law enforcement presence, including SWAT teams, heavy-duty vehicles, robots, and a drone. The man was wanted by the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force on a felony warrant. Authorities stated that the man refused to exit the residence, leading to the standoff. The homeowner, Russ Gundrum, who has lived in the house for nearly 40 years, reported being unaware that the suspect was inside his home until the operation began. Gundrum described being woken by bright lights and witnessing several windows being broken during the operation. His wife, who has serious health problems, remained inside the home and was later transported to a hospital. A nearby school, Bear Branch Elementary, was placed on 'Secure the Perimeter' due as a precautionary measure due to the police activity.

Winnipeg Man Arrested in Minnesota for Falsely Reporting Kidnapping

Winnipeg Man Arrested in Minnesota for Falsely Reporting Kidnapping

A Winnipeg man was arrested in Minnesota after admitting to fabricating a kidnapping report. Police in Minnesota stated that the 37-year-old man falsely claimed he was abducted in Winnipeg, driven across the international border, and hundreds of kilometers into the U.S. The North Dakota Highway Patrol initially received a report on a Saturday about a 31-year-old Manitoba man abducting the 37-year-old. The vehicle involved was tracked to Alexandria, Minnesota, approximately 460 kilometers southeast of Winnipeg. The alleged victim reportedly broke free and ran into a store, leading to the arrest of another man. However, Chief Scott Kent of the Alexandria Police Department confirmed that the 37-year-old man later conceded the kidnapping report was untrue and that he had falsely reported the crime. Both individuals knew each other prior to the incident.