CRIME

May 03 2026CRIME

Pras Begins 14‑Year Prison Term Over Obama Campaign Money

A former Fugees star, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, turned himself in to a low‑security federal prison in Arizona on Thursday. He will start serving a 14‑year sentence after a 2023 conviction for illegally routing foreign money into the 2012 re‑election effort of former President Barack Obama. Michel, n

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May 03 2026CRIME

Local Man Faces Charges After Online Sting Involving Teen Identity

A 61‑year‑old resident of Bloomfield Township has been charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and computer‑based fraud. The case began when a Kent County Sheriff’s detective, as part of an undercover operation, pretended to be a 14‑year‑old girl on the internet. She was contacted by the suspect

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May 03 2026CRIME

Two Missing Students, One Suspect: How a USF Case Unfolded

Two doctoral students from Bangladesh vanished without explanation in mid-April, leaving their families and campus officials baffled. Their disappearances seemed unrelated at first—just two responsible individuals missing appointments and ignoring messages. But investigators soon discovered a dark c

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May 03 2026CRIME

A clerk's close call with violent robbers tied to a deadly police shooting

A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report

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May 03 2026CRIME

Jail death linked to methamphetamine: what autopsy results show

A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf

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May 03 2026CRIME

Hotel attacks raise questions about balancing safety and comfort

Hotels face a tough challenge: how to keep people safe without making guests feel like they’re in a prison. After a man tried to attack a high-profile event at the Washington Hilton, the spotlight turned back on how hotels handle security. The attacker claimed he found it too easy to move around, de

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May 03 2026CRIME

What happens when everyday choices turn dangerous?

A young girl vanished decades ago, leaving her family searching for answers. Jennifer Sophia Marteliz was just seven when she disappeared from Tampa in 1982. Now, at 50, she’s still missing—her face updated in age-progressed photos, but her fate unknown. Meanwhile, a father in Virginia made a split-

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May 02 2026CRIME

Sleepy Drivers and Other Late‑Night Troubles in South Euclid

At 2:20 a. m. on April 25, police were called to the Rally’s drive‑thru in South Euclid where a man was found dozing behind the wheel. The 46‑year‑old from South Euclid woke up when officers arrived, failed sobriety tests, and was taken into custody for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Just

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May 02 2026CRIME

A Sudden Loss in South Florida

The shooting that took place on April 28th at a cash‑out store in Fort Pierce left the community stunned. A young man, aged 20, was taken into custody a day later, but the reasons behind his actions remain unclear. Lanessa Rodriguez, who ran the shop, was remembered by those close to her as a gen

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May 02 2026CRIME

A Sad Discovery in Tampa Bay

A body washed up on the shore of Tampa Bay has been identified as a second student from Bangladesh who was studying at the University of South Florida. The sheriff described the situation as a “monstrous crime. ” The remains were found in a garbage bag that a kayaker noticed after his fishing lin

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