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Explosion and Fire Uncover Marijuana-growing Operation in Upshur County

GILMER, Texas – A recent explosion and fire just south of Gilmer in Upshur County led emergency responders to the discovery of a marijuana-growing operation on Saturday. Following the incident, a witness reported seeing a car speeding away from the scene. Upon arrival, first responders uncovered that the home and a separate building on the property were being utilized for the cultivation of marijuana. No occupants were found at the residence, but authorities found over …

Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic: Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Reports 4 Cases, 1 Fatality

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to four suspected fentanyl overdoses, including one fatal case. The Austin-American Statesman reported that a woman in her 30s died in the Brushy Creek area, while the three non-fatal overdoses involved individuals in their 20s. A sheriff’s sergeant informed the Statesman that these suspected overdoses occurred during the week of Jan. 14 and were under investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. One …

Broome County Father Receives Maximum Sentence for Murder of Infant Daughter and Attempted Murder of Wife with Crossbow

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A local man received a life sentence Friday for the brutal killing of his infant daughter and the severe wounding of his wife in an incident involving a crossbow last summer. The crime stemmed from a violent domestic dispute, according to court reports. Patrick Proefriedt, 26, was handed a 25 years to life imprisonment sentence after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder. The attack took place at …

Armed Robbery and Carjacking in Snohomish County Leads to Hospitalization and Arrests

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Two men have been taken into custody following a series of armed robbery and carjacking incidents that left one person injured. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported that the first incident took place at an apartment complex near Lynnwood before the suspects proceeded to another location where they allegedly robbed another victim and shot them. The second victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the leg during the robbery, prompting a response from …

Domestic Abuser Receives 9-Year Prison Sentence for Vicious Attack in Will County

Plainfield, Illinois – A man from Plainfield has been handed a nine-year prison sentence for a brutal attack on his then-girlfriend in 2018. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow described Darrius Brown as a habitual domestic abuser with a track record of violent assaults on women. Brown’s victim, Elizabeth Balbuena, was attacked in March 2018 when Brown became agitated and threw a cellphone at her, causing a deep cut on her shin. He then grabbed …

Apology and Appeal: Schizophrenic Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Gruesome Murder in Clark County, Indiana

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — In July 2021, a horrifying crime shocked the community of Clarksville, Indiana. 67-year-old Melody Gambetty was brutally murdered and dismembered by Brian Williams, who then set her home on fire. Almost three years later, Williams expressed remorse for his actions during his sentencing. Williams, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, begged for leniency from the court. His legal team requested a 45-year sentence instead of the maximum 55 years, arguing that …

Guilty: Franklin County Man Convicted in Gruesome 2018 Murder Case

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Zachary Abell has been convicted of second-degree murder, accessory after the fact, and tampering with evidence in relation to a brutal 2018 murder. After five hours of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict just minutes before 5 p.m. Abell, a Franklin County resident, is set to be sentenced in March. The case revolves around the murder of 30-year-old Aileen Seidin at the Sportsman’s Lodge in 2018. The Franklin County Sheriff described the …

Buck County Teen Held for Trial in Murder of Temple University Officer

Philadelphia, PA – A Bucks County teenager accused of killing a Temple University police officer last year has been held for trial in the officer’s murder. Miles Pfeffer, 19, appeared in court and waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges including murder and robbery in the slaying of 31-year-old Officer Christopher Fitzgerald. The family of the slain officer expressed their desire to see Pfeffer sentenced to death, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice …

Sentenced: Teen Accused of Father’s Murder Receives Felony Probation in Fresno County Case

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. – After more than 18 months since his arrest for the alleged murder of his father, Brice Robinson has been sentenced to three years of felony probation as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. The 19-year-old will soon be released, under the condition that he does not possess any dangerous or deadly weapons and maintains gainful employment or education during his probationary period. In May of 2022, Robinson was charged with …

Murdered Moore County Woman’s Family Calls for Justice at Vigil Outside Montgomery County Courthouse

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. – A vigil was held in front of the Montgomery County courthouse to demand justice for the late Allisha Watts, who was tragically murdered last July while visiting her boyfriend in Charlotte. The family and friends of Watts expressed frustration at the lack of new evidence in the case, as they seek closure and accountability for her untimely death. The accused, James Dunmore, has been held on a $1 million bond, but …