Illinois Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatally Striking Husband with Car Outside Store

DIX, IL — A local woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running over and killing her husband in a drugstore parking lot while under the influence of alcohol, authorities said. Melissa Howes, 54, of Dix, acknowledged her role in the death of 49-year-old Jeffrey Howes by entering guilty pleas to first-degree murder and aggravated DUI charges. The violent incident unfolded in September 2024 at a Dollar General store, …

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Texas Mother Charged with Child Abuse After Allegedly Striking Children with Dog Leash in Katy Suburb

KATY, TX – A Katy, Texas, woman has been charged with multiple counts of child abuse after reportedly assaulting her four young children with a dog leash. The incident, which occurred last Wednesday, escalated after a minor household dispute, according to Harris County authorities. Ebony Gonzalez, 31, is facing four counts of injury to a child, following allegations that surfaced when one of her children passed a note to a friend detailing the abuse. This …

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South Carolina Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Striking Husband with SUV

FOREST ACRES, SC – A 35-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following an incident that left her husband severely injured after being hit by an SUV. The altercation occurred late Tuesday near a bustling intersection in Forest Acres, according to local police. Brittany Rose Hernandez, the suspect, allegedly struck her 44-year-old husband with a Chevy Traverse during what authorities believe was a domestic dispute. The event quickly escalated when a witness …

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Tragedy Strikes Florida Community: Teen Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter After Striking Toddler on Tricycle

Tavares, FL – A tragic event unfolded in a quiet gated community when a 19-year-old driver, now facing DUI manslaughter charges, allegedly struck and killed a 2-year-old boy riding his tricycle. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. on Monday in the Oak Bend subdivision, situated roughly 40 miles northwest of Orlando. The toddler, identified as Asher Lepping, was enjoying a ride on his blue tricycle in a cul-de-sac under the watchful eye of his father. …

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Tragic Outcome in Norco: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Striking Man with Car During Domestic Dispute

NORCO, Calif. — A 34-year-old woman has been taken into custody by authorities following an incident early Tuesday morning in which she is suspected of deliberately hitting a man with her vehicle during a domestic dispute. The altercation resulted in the death of the man after he was struck. The incident unfolded just after midnight when deputies were dispatched to the scene on the 120, block of Hamner Avenue in response to reports of a …

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