A man, Mondre Edwards, is charged in Darlington County for allegedly sexually assaulting a child younger than 11, according to the sheriff’s office, per WBTW.
Edwards faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor under 11 years old. He was booked into the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center on May 22 and remains there without bond. The sheriff’s office was alerted on May 8 about a child who may have been inappropriately touched.
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A woman from North Carolina, 29-year-old Alexandra Coffey, was apprehended after a 16-month-old girl sadly passed away at a daycare. She faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter related to the child’s death. Lenoir officials responded to the Creative Beginnings daycare around 3 p.m. on Monday, May 19, after receiving a report about an infant experiencing cardiac arrest, according to PEOPLE.
Officials and first responders arrived and discovered the baby unresponsive. Though they tried to save her, she was later pronounced dead at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Two days later, on May 21, authorities apprehended Coffey, a daycare worker, for her role in the child’s death. She was arrested; however, later released on a $500,000 bond.
The child’s mother informed WBTV that it was her daughter’s first day at daycare when she received a call saying her child didn’t wake up from nap time. On the day of Coffey’s arrest, officials suspended the daycare’s license. A hearing is set for next week.
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A 42-year-old man of Nevada was apprehended for attempted murder and kidnapping after a woman was attacked during a break-in at a mansion owned by Ty Warner in Southern California. The victim, L. Malek-Aslanian, was in a coma. According to the Associated Press, the victim suffered from brain injury as a result of the assault that happened on May 21.
Warner, who is the founder of the popular stuffed toy company from the 1990s, was at home but unharmed during the incident. His relationship with the victim is unclear. Russell Maxwell Phay was apprehended following a “standoff” with officials.
The suspect pleaded not guilty to several charges, such as attempted murder, kidnapping, assault, and burglary. Phay’s attorney could not be located, and the public defender’s office didn’t respond quickly to questiond. Prosecutors noted his previous convictions and time served in jail, but details were not available. He is being held on $100,000 bail, and the investigation continues.
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A man from Rochester, Pierre Stanifer, 42, is facing charges for sexually assaulting a girl starting when she was 14. The now-19-year-old victim reported to officials last month that she had a sexual relationship with Stanifer, who is a “family friend,” resulting in her becoming pregnant at just 15 and giving birth back in Feb. 2022, according to Bring Me The News.
The accusations claim that Stanifer sexually assaulted the girl at his southeast Rochester home. The victim reported that he would meet her at a park before bringing her back to his house.
According to charges, “The last time they had sex, Victim told Stanifer that she did not want to, but Stanifer still had sex with her.”
Per the complaint, a DNA test showed that Stanifer is the father of the victim’s child. Stanifer has denied any allegations of sexually assaulting the victim.
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A woman, Kristy Crampton, has been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly assaulting a child during a flight returning from Disney World, according to Sanford-Orlando International Airport police.
Crampton, whose exact connection to the boy remains unclear, was part of a group flying back to Maryland when the incident occurred, WFTV reports. Before takeoff, the child reportedly called Crampton “fat” and “Miss Piggy,” which led to her attacking him.
Witnesses told authorities that Crampton first punched the child, then struck him with a water bottle. As the child tried to shield himself, she allegedly slammed his head into the airplane window. The pilot alerted police, who arrested Crampton at the gate.
Crampton told police that the boy had been “very rude” throughout the trip. She admitted to taking his phone and hitting him after he repeatedly pushed her arm off the armrest. However, a witness insisted that Crampton’s behavior went beyond discipline and amounted to abuse.
The family declined to comment, and the nature of Crampton’s relationship with the child has not been disclosed. After appearing in Seminole County court, she was released on a $10,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with the child.
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An Oakland County couple received a life-changing surprise lottery win in Michigan while celebrating their wedding anniversary. They won $2 million from the Michigan Lottery’s Diamonds & Gold instant game.
The 44-year-old, who has chosen to remain unnamed, purchased the winning scratch-off ticket at the Opdyke Featherstone Mobil gas station in Auburn Hills. She and her husband are regular lottery players and decided to pick up a few tickets to mark their special day.
According to a Michigan Lottery press release, the couple scratched the ticket together. Her husband spotted the massive prize first but thought it might be a mistake. They headed back to the store to scan it, only to be told they needed to contact the Lottery office. A friend then confirmed the win using the Lottery’s mobile app.
“I couldn’t stop shaking,” the winner recalled. “Seeing $2 million pop up on the screen was unbelievable, definitely the best anniversary gift ever.”
The woman chose a lump-sum payout, receiving around $1.3 million. CBS News reports that she plans to buy a home, invest, and save for her children’s college education.
Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli praised the win, noting its positive impact on the family’s future. Diamonds & Gold was launched in March 2024 and has awarded over $54 million to date. One $2 million top prize remains.
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David Huff, 43, of Syracuse, New York, has been indicted on an additional charge of attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill his stepfather the same night authorities say he murdered his 11-year-old son and girlfriend. The incident occurred on March 17, and Huff was formally charged Tuesday in Onondaga County Court, PEOPLE reported.
Huff is accused of pointing a firearm at Charles O’Donnell, his stepfather, and pulling the trigger. According to prosecutors, the weapon misfired, sparing O’Donnell’s life. Assistant District Attorney Rob Moran confirmed the attempted shooting during Huff’s court appearance.
Earlier that night, Huff allegedly shot his son, Jeremiah Huff, in the head at close range with a 12-gauge shotgun. Despite his injuries, the boy managed to call his mother before dying, Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile shared during a press briefing covered by Syracuse.com.
Huff’s girlfriend, Yeraldith Tschudy, 32, was also killed. A mother of two and a social worker at Villa of Hope, she reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds. District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick said Tschudy had been dating Huff for about six months. He also described the horror of Jeremiah’s mother hearing the killing over the phone.
Following the shootings, Huff appeared at a local hospital. Suspicious behavior led a staff member to notify authorities. Huff was arrested by New York State Police the following day.
Huff remains in custody at the Onondaga County Justice Center and is scheduled to return to court on July 26. Trial proceedings are expected to begin next May.
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A video circulating widely online shows a San Bernardino police officer forcefully body-slamming a 17-year-old girl named Erin. The teenage girl was partially handcuffed and sent face-first into the pavement. The incident took place on May 21 near a grocery store on West 2nd Street after police responded to reports of trespassing and a fight.
Erin and her family held a press conference Sunday, where she described her injuries and pain. “My whole body hurts, my head, my face, my wrist. I’m not the same anymore,” Erin shared.
Her mother, Tanya Brownridge, expressed frustration over the medical care and San Bernardino police response. “She’s still hurting, and we want justice. They let her bleed for hours before treating her properly.”
The video shows the officer restraining Erin before slamming her to the ground. Erin’s grandmother, Rhonda Taylor, spoke out, condemning the officer’s actions. “She’s a child. Seeing her blood by the police car is heartbreaking,” Taylor said.
Erin’s family insists she and her friends were attacked first inside the store, but police wrongly targeted Erin. The San Bernardino Police Department responded on social media, stating the officer attempted to handcuff her, but she resisted and tried to walk away, prompting a takedown maneuver. They emphasized that the use of force depends on behavior, not age or race.
Per ABC 7, the family is urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to conduct an independent investigation into the San Bernardino police officer responsible. “We just want the truth and for those responsible to be held accountable,” Brownridge said.
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18-year-old Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba from McLean, Virginia, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting a man whom he claimed was attacking his car, according to court records cited by NBC Washington.
The incident occurred Friday night near a shopping center in Herndon. Herndon Police responded to reports of a disorderly male around 9:40 p.m. Shortly afterward, Shirinipaziziba called the police, saying he had shot someone.
The victim, 39-year-old Jason Hann, was transported to a local hospital but later died from his injuries. Police say Shirinipaziziba remained at the scene and was taken into custody without resistance.
Court documents reveal that the teen told officers Hann suddenly approached and began kicking his Tesla. He also claimed Hann reached toward his waistband, prompting him to retrieve his Glock 27 handgun and fire a single round, striking Hann.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Hann was armed, and there is no word yet on eyewitness accounts. The Herndon Police Department has stated Kianmehr Shirinipaziziba is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Detention Center. The case has drawn attention due to its unusual circumstances and is under further investigation. Further developments on the case will be made known to the public.
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Rawal Rehman has been jailed for 12 years after a drug-fueled crash killed a three-year-old girl during a family day out in Manchester. The 35-year-old admitted to causing death by dangerous driving after his van fatally struck Louisa “Lulu” Palmisano on February 22.
The Sun reported that Lulu had been walking with her parents along Mosley Street just before 10 a.m. when Rehman’s Mercedes-Benz van collided with a tram. The impact caused his vehicle to mount the pavement and hit the child, who was holding her mother’s hand and wearing a safety harness.
Moments before the crash, Rehman had taken a large amount of cocaine and visited two massage parlors. After the collision, he fled the scene but was later arrested at his home. Bodycam footage showed officers storming in as Rehman repeatedly apologized.
In court, Lulu’s mother gave a harrowing account of the moment her daughter was dragged under the van. She stated that the image would forever haunt her. Rawal Rehman’s history also revealed a prior conviction and prison time linked to another fatal hit-and-run, where he torched a vehicle involved in the incident.
Louisa’s parents remembered her as a kind, creative child who brought immense joy to their lives. “She was our only child, our world,” they said in an emotional statement. “We were simply enjoying a happy day together. The pain of losing her is beyond words.”
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