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  • Ex-Georgia Prosecutor On Trial For Allegedly Helping Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers Avoid Arrest

    Ex-Georgia Prosecutor On Trial For Allegedly Helping Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers Avoid Arrest

    Jackie Johnson, the former District Attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, is facing charges of breaching her oath of office and obstructing a police officer, per NPR News. 

    Ahmaud Arbery was shot on February 23. Just over an hour after his son killed Arbery with a shotgun during a pursuit through their neighborhood, Greg McMichael reached out for assistance to his previous employer. The chief state prosecutor of the area. It wasn’t until May 5, when a disturbing cell phone video of the incident, filmed by Bryan, was made public, that any arrests were made.

    State prosecutors allege that Johnson attempted to protect the McMichaels from being arrested. Greg McMichael had previously been an investigator in her office and had also served as a police officer.

    Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Demands Justice

    The family of Arbery is eager to see this corruption case brought to trial.

    “To get 100% justice for Ahmaud,”

    his father, Marcus Arbery states. He emphasizes that holding the former prosecutor accountable is just as crucial as convicting the killers. He also stated that elected officials are meant to serve all citizens fairly.

    Johnson, a white woman, held the position of local District Attorney for a decade. She has denied any interference and claims she promptly recused herself from the Arbery case. In May 2020, she was questioned on a local radio show. When asked about the accusations that she advised the police against arresting the McMichaels, her response was

    “That’s so far from the truth, it’s just a straight up lie,”

    Johnson said on WIFO’s Butch and Bob show.

    The Georgia Attorney General’s office is anticipated to present various evidence at Johnson’s trial. This includes records of approximately 16 calls exchanged between Greg McMichael’s phone and Johnson’s in the days and weeks following Arbery’s death. 

    The prosecution of Johnson’s case will be handled by the Georgia Attorney General’s office, with jury selection scheduled to begin on Monday.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • St. Louis Woman Arrested For Allegedly Burning Down Several Businesses During Her Vacation In Puerto Rico

    St. Louis Woman Arrested For Allegedly Burning Down Several Businesses During Her Vacation In Puerto Rico

    A 36-year-old woman from the St. Louis area, who was vacationing in Puerto Rico, has been accused of vandalizing and burning down several family-owned businesses, per Fox 2 Now. Federal investigators claim her actions were motivated after she was denied an alcoholic beverage.

    Danielle Bertothy, a resident of St. Peters, was captured on surveillance footage carrying a gasoline container and setting fire to a bar, restaurant, store, and hotel shortly after midnight on January 2, putting the lives of 20 guests at risk. Following her police interview, Bertothy abruptly ended her vacation and left the island. She was subsequently arrested in St. Louis on Thursday.

    Puerto Ricans in St. Louis are upset and outraged by Bertothy’s actions. Hector Vega from the Puerto Rican Society of St. Louis expressed,

    “We all have drinks, but I don’t know. I never had thoughts of, after drinks, going to do something like this.”

    The society has been advocating for her arrest and has been in contact with the owners of the affected businesses in Puerto Rico.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Tennessee Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting At Family Sledding In The Snow, Deputies Say

    Tennessee Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting At Family Sledding In The Snow, Deputies Say

    A Tennessee man is in hot water after reportedly opening fire on a family enjoying some sledding in the snow, claiming that they were trespassing on his property, as stated by the NY Post. 

    Benjamin Cook is facing six counts of aggravated assault related to the incident, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of the investigation.

    The sheriff’s office reported that deputies responded to the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive on Friday after receiving a call about a man firing a gun at a family of six playing in the snow. Initial details from the scene revealed that the parents and their four children had walked down the street to sled down a hill in their neighborhood, according to the deputies. 

    Around 11:30 a.m., the family heard gunfire coming from a house down the hill near the 10400 block of Birchwood Pike. The mother noticed snow being kicked up just a few feet away from her one-year-old son. The parents quickly turned to the source of the shots and shouted at a man, later identified as Cook, to stop shooting. The man alleged that the family was on his property, but the family maintained that they were not. 

    They then collected their items and returned home before notifying the authorities. Deputies arrived at the shooter’s residence and spoke with Cook. They also obtained photographs from a neighbor showing Cook wearing matching clothes while walking through the woods with a black rifle slung over his back. Cook was subsequently arrested on charges of aggravated assault. The investigation confirmed that the family was not on Cook’s property when he started shooting. A search warrant was executed at Cook’s home, where multiple rifles were discovered.

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  • Passenger Detained For Attempting To Fly With Baby Crocodile Skull In Luggage

    Passenger Detained For Attempting To Fly With Baby Crocodile Skull In Luggage

    A man was apprehended by authorities at an airport in India after attempting to bring a baby crocodile skull onto his flight, according to PEOPLE. Delhi Customs announced on X that the 32-year-old man was

    “intercepted”

    during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) prior to his flight from New Delhi to Canada on Monday, January 6.

    Authorities initially found that the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was carrying

    “a skull with sharp teeth… wrapped in a cream-colored cloth.”

    They noted that it appeared to be

    “the jaw of a baby crocodile”

    and weighed nearly 2 pounds. The skull was later sent for forensic analysis by the Department of Forests and Wildlife (GNCTD), which confirmed that it belonged to a baby crocodile—an animal protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 (WLPA).

    The organization reached its conclusion based on the skull’s

    “texture, tooth pattern, well-developed bony palate,”

    and the shape of its

    “nostrils.”

    The man was then arrested for illegal possession, attempting to export a

    “protected wildlife item,”

    and violating the Customs Act of 1962, which forbids the misdeclaration, illegal export, and smuggling of such items, according to Delhi Customs.

    The crocodile skull was transferred to the Department of Forests and Wildlife

    “for lab testing.”

    Delhi Customs also noted that a

    “further investigation”

    into the incident had been initiated. Such occurrences have led India, along with other nations like Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking by collaborating to share criminal intelligence in recent years, as reported by The Hindu.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Woman Caught After Mistakenly Texting A Police Officer Instead Of Her Drug Dealer

    Florida Woman Caught After Mistakenly Texting A Police Officer Instead Of Her Drug Dealer

    A Florida woman mistakenly sent a text to a police officer instead of her drug dealer while trying to buy fentanyl, accidentally incriminating herself, as reported by the NY Post. 

    Octavia Wells, 41, was said to be on her way to rehab on New Year’s Eve when she messaged someone she believed was her dealer for one last dose. She reportedly contacted a number saved in her phone as

    “PJ,”

    offering to pay $45 for the opioids, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.

    Wells arranged to meet

    “PJ”

    at a Tom Thumb convenience store in Panama City, as detailed in a police report obtained by the Smoking Gun. However, upon her arrival, narcotics officers were already there waiting to arrest her, according to police.

    It turned out that the number saved in her phone as

    “PJ”

    belonged to Stephen Pettijohn, an investigator with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, who is also referred to as

    “PJ.”

    Police noted that the two had a

    “previous iteration.”

    Wells reportedly later informed officers that Pettijohn’s name was similar to that of her drug dealer, as mentioned in the arrest affidavit.

    The complaint affidavit did not provide specifics about Wells’ prior interaction with the investigator. She faced charges for the unlawful use of a communication device, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Accused Of Poisoning Food At Niece’s Wedding Over Disapproval Of Her Groom

    Man Accused Of Poisoning Food At Niece’s Wedding Over Disapproval Of Her Groom

    Authorities in India have detained a man who is accused of poisoning the food at his niece’s wedding — reportedly due to his disapproval of her fiancé, according to PEOPLE. 

    Mahesh Jotiram Patil was allegedly found tampering with the food at the wedding held in Kolhapur, roughly 200 miles southeast of Mumbai, on Tuesday, January 7, as reported by Times of India (TOI), The Hindustan Times, and PTI. After trying to escape, Patil was apprehended on Thursday, TOI stated.

    While being interrogated, Patil reportedly informed the police that he felt

    “betrayed”

    by his niece for marrying a man who was not to his liking, according to the outlet.

    “He told us that he did not eat for eight days after she eloped. Therefore he mixed the poison in the food so that everyone would stay hungry,”

    assistant police inspector Sachin Bombale told TOI. 

    A waiter reportedly caught him allegedly adding poison to the food and quickly informed his family, as reported by The Free Press Journal. Fortunately, the food was thrown away before anyone had a chance to eat it, according to The Free Press Journal, The Hindustan Times, and PTI. Patil, who is the bride’s maternal uncle, told authorities that he raised her as if she were his own child, according to TOI.

    He is now facing charges of endangering lives, as stated by Panhala police, PTI reported.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 12-Year-Old Georgia Boy Suffered Severe Burns After 3 Friends Dump Boiling Water On Him During Sleepover ‘Prank’

    12-Year-Old Georgia Boy Suffered Severe Burns After 3 Friends Dump Boiling Water On Him During Sleepover ‘Prank’

    A 12-year-old Georgia boy sustained serious burns and had to be hospitalized after his friends allegedly poured boiling water on his face while he was asleep. The incident occurred during a sleepover prank that went wrong, according to WALB News 10.

    The boy was at a neighbor’s apartment in Tifton, Georgia. He was joined by three other boys aged between 12 and 15. The kids were reportedly playing video games, as shared by his mother, Tiffany West. West reported that one of the boys thought it would be funny to pour hot water on the sleeping boy, resulting in second-degree burns primarily on his face.

    West’s son was taken to a burn center in Augusta, where he had surgery and is now recovering at home, she informed the outlet. The devastated mother expressed her anger over the reckless prank that harmed her child. “I mean, I really can’t describe it now. In that moment I was just mad, hurt, in shock. Everything, I was seeing red,” she said.

    The three boys involved were arrested. They have since been released to their families as they await their court hearings scheduled for next month, according to the report. The family is facing difficult times after having to take off from work due to the incident. They have been struggling with increasing medical expenses as his recovery is expected to take 12 to 14 days, the Aunt told the outlet. She also noted that her nephew would require counseling to help him mentally heal.

    West took to Facebook calling her son a

    “warrior and strong”

    as she expressed her gratitude to those who donated and left her family

    “encouraging words”

    as her son takes time to heal.

    “All of your donations are very APPRECIATED & it’s all for my son! Every donation, gift, encouraging words & prayer put a SMILE on my son face!”

    she added.

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  • ‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested For Allegedly ‘Punching A Woman Multiple Times and Threatening To Kill Her’

    ‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested For Allegedly ‘Punching A Woman Multiple Times and Threatening To Kill Her’

    Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested on New Year’s Day after allegedly

    “punching a woman multiple times and threatening to kill her,”

    according to TMZ. The woman, who has not been named but reportedly has a child with the 43-year-old actor, told police that Bryan struck her on the left side of her face and also placed her in a chokehold, causing her to fear for her life. The injuries she sustained are consistent with her story, the police report noted, according to TMZ.

    Bryan has multiple children with his ex-wife, Carly Matros, and his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright. It remains unclear if either of these women was involved in the incident. The former child star was taken into custody for second-degree domestic violence in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Wednesday evening. He was moved to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on Thursday after failing to post his $10,000 bail, as reported by a Myrtle Beach Police spokesperson to Page Six. A court date has not yet been set. 

    Bryan has a history of legal troubles; he was arrested for driving under the influence in California in February 2024 and again in Oklahoma in October 2024. Additionally, the

    “Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)”

    actor faced two felony charges after reportedly strangling his former girlfriend, Cartwright, in 2020. In 2023, he addressed the incident, claiming it had been

    “blown out of proportion.”

    “We got really loud. We were screaming and because we were in a townhome that had [thin walls], everybody could hear,”

    he told the Hollywood Reporter.

    “At the end of the day, [the police] throw a bunch of counts at you because they ultimately want you to plead to something,”

    he added.

    “I could’ve fought it … but that’s more stress and drama.”

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  • Couple Fought Off Two Intruders Who Attempted To Burglarize Their Home

    Couple Fought Off Two Intruders Who Attempted To Burglarize Their Home

    A married couple fought off two intruders who attempted to burglarize their home, as reported by WBRE.

    The suspects identified as Josh Strohl, 26, from Bethlehem, and another suspect, Scott Turner, 38, were taken into custody. They face charges including burglary, trespassing, and making terroristic threats, among other related offenses.

    The Plymouth Borough Police Department stated that they received a call about a burglary on December 21 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Officers reported that a woman was yelling that two individuals were inside her home, while her husband had one of the suspects cornered. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered one man on the kitchen floor, bleeding, while the victim informed them that the second suspect had escaped without shoes. 

    The victims reported that when they returned home, they heard a loud noise coming from inside their home. When they entered they found the two men inside. The couple engaged in a struggle with the armed intruders, as detailed in the affidavit. Turner was subsequently located and apprehended on West Main Street, where he was found bleeding from his head.

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  • Suspect Attempting To Flee Police Get’s Stuck Inside Chimney, Cops Say

    Suspect Attempting To Flee Police Get’s Stuck Inside Chimney, Cops Say

    Police in Fall River, Massachusetts, had to help a man stuck in a chimney after he tried to avoid being caught during a search warrant, as reported by Law & Crime. 

    This incident occurred on the 100 block of Canal Street when two men attempted to flee police. One man climbed onto the roof and jumped onto a parked car to escape. The other man, 33-year-old Robert Langlais, tried to hide in the chimney, according to the police.

    A man who was walking his dog told the police what he witnessed.

    “I heard some screaming, I looked up and in that back house … he want down the chimney,”

    the witness said.

    “He’s in the chimney?”

    the officer responded. 

    The police went up to the roof and found Langlais stuck about halfway down the chimney.

    “You’re an idiot,”

    one officer can be heard saying in bodycam video .

    “Are you stuck? Can you breathe fine?”

    The officers had to remove some bricks from the chimney to get Langlais out. He was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. After he was checked out, the police took him to jail for drug charges and other warrants he had.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?