ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS — Two Metro Enforcement security guards face first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Valentia Jovan Fresco, 34, who was shot and killed April 16 at Auburn Manor Apartments, 4100 Auburn St.
Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato said today in a news release that Ryan Bruce Mattingly, 26, and Alijon Khalil, 28, have been indicted by a Winnebago County grand jury.
FBI investigating after cellphone video shows police fatally shooting unarmed man in Fresno
Cellphone video showing Fresno police officers shooting an unarmed 19-year-old man lying on the ground at a gas station has sparked protests and prompted the FBI to launch an investigation.
The shooting, which occurred last month but generated debate this week after the video was made public, is the latest in a series of police use-of-force incidents caught on tape.
Henderson, Nevada Police Department promotes officer caught kicking man in head after traffic stop
Brett Seekatz, who was caught on video repeatedly kicking a man in the head during a traffic stop in 2010, has been promoted to a lieutenant within the Henderson Police Department.
Seven Los Angeles Gang Members and Associates Charged With Allegedly Firebombing Black Residents’ Homes
LOS ANGELES A federal grand jury issued a 10-count indictment against seven Los Angeles men for allegedly firebombing residents of blacks living in Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, officials announced Thursday. The…
Man Who Helped an Identity Theft Ring with “Technical Support” Sentenced to Prison
A man who formerly resided in Glendale has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role of providing “technical support” to a credit card fraud ring that caused an estimated loss of more than $3 million during his involvement and for applying for a phony passport to flee prosecution, according to officials.
Alleged Terrorist Indicted for Plotting to Kill a Federal Judge Presiding Over His Case
A federal grand jury indicted Yahya Farooq Mohammad Wednesday, charging him with soliciting the murder of a federal judge, according to officials.
Online bigots beware: ‘Hello Racist’ is going to expose you on the Internet
While social media can be an absolute cesspool — seemingly overpopulated by anonymous trolls spewing their special brand of hatred against anyone who is not like them — there are also those who have no qualms about making bigoted comments under their own names on Twitter or Facebook.That is where the “Hello Bigot” website comes in, reports the Huffington Post.
Another man set on fire in string of vicious attacks on homeless
SAN DIEGO – A homeless man suffered life-threatening injuries in downtown San Diego Wednesday morning in what police say is the fourth in a series of grisly attacks that has already left two homeless men dead and another severely injured.
Fox News host Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes for sexual harassment (CNN News Report)
Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has filed a lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, alleging he sexually harassed her during her tenure at the network.
Shoppers Throw Cans, Use Baseball Bats in Melee at Upstate NY Wal-Mart
Four people were arrested after a 30-person brawl erupted at a New York Wal-Mart, allegedly over an insult about a woman’s dress.
Gates Police Chief Jim VanBrederode says the fight started around 7 p.m. Sunday after two 17-year-olds made fun of a dress worn by a 24-year-old woman. He says the altercation quickly escalated into a melee.
Police: Remains of third dog found at officer’s home, Two Weeks After Deaths of Two Police K-9 Dogs
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA. – Nearly two weeks after a former school officer was charged in connection with the deaths of two K9 officers, investigators have recovered the remains of a third dog at the officer’s home.
According to authorities, a forensic veterinarian confirmed the remains of a Belgian Malinois, likely killed by a gunshot, were discovered at Lt. Daniel Peabody’s home. These were not the remains of Dale, a Yellow Lab, Peabody claimed to have shot and killed.
Former Postal Employee Admits to Stealing at Least 6,240 Credit Cards from the Mail
SANTA ANA, CALIF. A Garden Grove man who worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than two decades appeared in federal court Tuesday after agreeing to plead guilty to stealing from…