Batavia man charged with gang assault after fight

Batavia man charged with gang assault after fight

Batavia, New York’s Devon C. Shine, age 19, was apprehended and formally accused of second-degree gang assault. On 5/30/2023, Shine and at least two others are accused of causing severe bodily harm to another individual during an altercation. Shine was released from Batavia City Court under the supervision of Genesee Justice after being arraigned. His…

Genessee County Sheriff’s Report Pair accused of stealing and using debit card

Genessee County Sheriff’s Report Pair accused of stealing and using debit card

In Oakfield, on September 3, 2023, James D. Hooten, aged 35, and Brittanee J. Hooten, aged 34, residents of State St., Batavia, NY, were charged with petit larceny and grand larceny 4th degree. The charges were pressed against the duo after they were accused of stealing a person’s debit card and utilizing it without their…

Worker’s body discovered in Mississippi River, presumed to be from a barge

Worker’s body discovered in Mississippi River, presumed to be from a barge

Port of New Orleans officials announced on Monday afternoon that they had discovered a body in the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish. The body is believed to be that of a barge worker who had gone missing over the weekend. The Coast Guard reported that Darrel Roberson, a 55-year-old worker, was reported missing at approximately…

Guilty plea entered by 17th defendant in DC drug trafficking scheme

Guilty plea entered by 17th defendant in DC drug trafficking scheme

On Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Columbia announced that the final defendant out of 17 has pleaded guilty for their involvement in a drug trafficking network located in Southeast, D.C. The “MLK Crew,” a network notorious for drug trafficking, primarily dealt in cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, PCP, and marijuana. 40-year-old Corenzo…

The mother of the baby whose hand was intentionally burnt at daycare seeks justice.

The mother of the baby whose hand was intentionally burnt at daycare seeks justice.

In an exclusive interview with Fox 8, the mother of a six-month-old child who suffered a severe burn on her hand due to a bottle warmer at a daycare in New Orleans shared her horrifying experience. The mother recounted the trauma that her young child had to endure, which was caused by the careless use…

Three Well-Known Restaurants in Western New York Declare Closure Simultaneously

Three Well-Known Restaurants in Western New York Declare Closure Simultaneously

It’s been a tough week for the restaurant scene in Western New York as three well-loved eateries announced their closure. It’s always disheartening to see small businesses shut down, but each of these establishments had their own unique reasons for doing so. Three Western New York establishments have taken to Facebook to announce their closures….

One man killed and another injured in shooting incident in Northeast DC

One man killed and another injured in shooting incident in Northeast DC

On Monday, a shooting incident in Northeast, D.C. resulted in the death of a man and left another individual injured. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is currently conducting an investigation into the matter. At around 10:20 p.m., the authorities received a report of gunfire at the 300 block of Tennessee Ave., N.E. Upon arrival at…

New Orleans man admitted to federal drug trafficking and Hobbs Act robbery.

New Orleans man admitted to federal drug trafficking and Hobbs Act robbery.

On October 5, 2023, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans shared news about Trayvon Murphy’s guilty plea in New Orleans, Louisiana. Murphy confessed to violating the Federal Gun Control Act, the Federal Controlled Substances Act, and the Hobbs Act Robbery before United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. In a superseding indictment, MURPHY has admitted guilt…

13-Year-Old Girl Saved from Montgomery County Kidnapping

13-Year-Old Girl Saved from Montgomery County Kidnapping

In Montgomery County, Maryland, a 13-year-old has managed to escape an alleged kidnapping attempt in Germantown. The teen was approached by two men in a dark sedan and forced into the vehicle. However, the quick-thinking teen was able to escape the clutches of the kidnappers and is now safe. The authorities are currently investigating the…