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Violent Homeless Man Strikes 60-Year-Old Victim at Joliet Shelter: Arrested for Aggravated Battery

Joliet, Illinois – A 34-year-old homeless man, Omar Mejia, is facing charges for his involvement in multiple violent incidents on East Cass Street in Joliet. One of the incidents resulted in a 60-year-old homeless man at the Daybreak Shelter being hospitalized after being attacked by Mejia, according to reports from Joliet police. Mejia has been charged with aggravated battery, battery, obstructing a peace officer, and aggravated domestic battery. The series of violent events involving Mejia …

Explosive Lithium Battery Fire Destroys Garage in East Oakland

Oakland, California – A lithium battery used to power a go-cart exploded during charging, causing a fire that damaged primarily the garage area of a residence in East Oakland on Sunday afternoon. Fire officials reported that the blaze broke out around 1 p.m. at a two-story home at the intersection of 19th Avenue and East 21st Street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire, which required firefighters half an hour to …

Vacuum Battery Explosion Ignites Blaze, Leaving Texas Man’s Family Homeless

Leander, Texas — An unexpected explosion from a vacuum battery took less than 30 minutes to engulf Shaun Noll’s home in flames, leaving him and his family with nothing on Easter morning. The battery, plugged in to charge the cordless vacuum, detonated while Noll’s sons were in the living room, prompting them to quickly seek help from a neighbor as the fire started to spread. Noll, who was alerted by his neighbor, rushed back home …

Attack: Homeless Man Arrested for Felony Battery and Hate Crime in Folsom

FOLSOM, California – A homeless man was arrested this week in Historic Folsom for felony battery and a hate crime after attacking a Black woman. Folsom police first apprehended Mamikon Shushanyan for a misdemeanor, but he was released due to California law constraints. However, after discovering the extent of the woman’s injuries and the racial slurs hurled by Shushanyan, he was re-arrested for felony battery. Surveillance footage from the Sutter Parking Garage captured the brutal …

Indianapolis Bar Shooting Suspect Charged with Murder and Aggravated Battery

Indianapolis, Indiana – In a tragic incident that shook the city, a man has been formally charged with murder for opening fire inside a crowded bar, resulting in the death of one person and serious injuries to five others. The accused, Nicholas Fulk, 25, faced multiple charges including murder, aggravated battery, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Fulk appeared in court for an initial hearing following his arrest on Saturday. …

Battery Explosion in South Yarmouth Home Leaves Victim with Serious Burns – Investigation Underway

SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. – A man was airlifted to a Boston hospital on Sunday after sustaining severe injuries in a house fire caused by a battery explosion, as reported by officials. According to the Yarmouth Fire Department, emergency services received a distress call at 12:22 p.m. from the homeowner at 139 North Main St., informing them of the battery explosion and ensuing fire. The caller mentioned that one resident had suffered significant burns to the …

Battery Explosion Leaves Man with Serious Burns in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH, MASS. – A man was hospitalized with serious burns on his hands following a reported battery explosion in South Yarmouth on Sunday. The Yarmouth Fire Department responded to the incident on North Main Street around noon, where they discovered a resident with significant burns. The victim received initial treatment at the scene before being airlifted via medical helicopter to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. The fire resulting from the battery explosion was …

Beware: E-Cigarette Battery Explosion in Utah Arcade Inflicts Burns on Security Guard

Ogden, Utah – A man is raising awareness about the potential dangers of e-cigarette batteries after a spare one exploded in his pocket, causing significant harm. Christopher Kendall shared his terrifying experience that took place while he was working as a security guard at Skinny Dogz. The incident occurred unexpectedly, catching Kendall off guard as he described the moment when his pants caught on fire due to the exploding battery. Surveillance footage captured the intense …

Guilty Verdict: Austin Kidder Convicted of Aggravated Domestic Battery in Lawrence Strangling Case

Lawrence, Kansas – Austin W. Kidder, 32, from Olathe, was recently found guilty of aggravated domestic battery for strangling a Lawrence woman. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez confirmed the jury’s decision this month. Valdez expressed gratitude to the survivor for reporting the crime and seeking justice. She emphasized the importance of community members looking out for each other and working together to ensure safety. The charges against Kidder stemmed from an incident on or …

Biden Administration Oversaw a More Than 500% Increase in Chinese Lithium Battery Imports Since Taking Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since President Joe Biden took office, imports of Chinese lithium batteries have seen a drastic increase of over 500%. This surge in imports has come after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The bill was intended to enhance America’s ability to compete with China in the battery industry, a goal that seems to have backfired. The Biden administration’s flagship climate bill included various subsidies to support the transition to …