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A Florida mother is facing criminal charges after her young autistic son was nearly beaten to death, reportedly by her boyfriend. However, her attorney says the mother is also a victim of abuse.

The case began earlier this month when police responded to a home in Miami after a report of a 6-year-old child in cardiac arrest. When officers arrived, the boy had no pulse. CPR was started until paramedics arrived and were able to revive him. The child was rushed to a hospital and later transferred to a children’s hospital because of the severity of his injuries.

Doctors reported that the boy had serious internal injuries, including bleeding in his brain and abdomen. He also suffered injuries to several organs, a broken arm, and bruises and scratches on his face and back. Medical staff asserted that the injuries could not have been caused by an accident and were likely the result of force.

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A fire that burned an apartment building in Milwaukee reportedly started over a tenant’s issue with marijuana smoke.

According to authorities, the incident happened early in the morning on January 17 at an apartment complex on the south side of the city. The fire was reported just after 6 a.m., and firefighters arrived about 30 minutes later. By then, the fire had already spread through parts of the building, forcing emergency crews to rescue several residents from the second floor.

Investigators later determined the fire was intentionally set. Officials said the blaze started near the front entrance of the building, where fire damage and burn patterns pointed to the use of an accelerant.

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An incident involving an 18-year-old man in Florida who made an alleged series of attempted car thefts at a luxury dealership ended with his being tased and arrested.

According to reports, the incident happened on the evening of January 14 at a BMW dealership in Daytona Beach. The man allegedly went to the dealership with his girlfriend and a friend. Investigators say the group came and left several times that evening while trying to figure out how to get a vehicle, despite reportedly having no money or credit to make a purchase.

The situation escalated when the man allegedly became upset with dealership staff after being told he could not buy a car. Authorities say he returned again and tried to get into multiple vehicles on the lot. At one point, he reportedly entered a restricted area intended only for employees and got inside a BMW SUV. An employee later told police the man appeared to be searching for a way to start the vehicle before being yelled at to leave.

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A man in Florida was arrested after an alleged stolen golf cart ride ended with a serious injury and a decision to leave a friend behind instead of stopping to help.

According to police reports, the incident happened in Key West and began earlier in the day when the suspect and another person allegedly took a golf cart without permission. Investigators said a master key was used, which can start multiple golf carts. After allegedly taking the cart, the suspect reportedly drove around the city for a while.

At some point, the suspect reportedly picked up a friend, who rode in the back of the golf cart. Police say the ride took a dangerous turn when the driver allegedly made a sudden and sharp U-turn. The friend was reportedly thrown from the back seat and hit the pavement. Witnesses told officers they saw the driver brake suddenly, which caused the passenger to be ejected from the cart.

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A mother in Pennsylvania was arrested after she allegedly left her 4-month-old baby alone inside a vehicle while she went shopping at a Walmart.

According to reports, the incident occurred on the afternoon of January 10 at a Walmart in Warrington, located just outside Philadelphia. Authorities said the woman parked her vehicle and went into the store, leaving the infant behind. Investigators later determined the baby was seated in the front seat and placed in what police described as an unauthorized restraint, facing forward.

While the mother was inside the store, a customer reportedly noticed the infant sleeping alone in the vehicle and became concerned. The witness contacted store personnel and later alerted the police. By the time officers were notified, the baby had reportedly been alone for more than 20 minutes.

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A woman and a man in Georgia were reportedly arrested after a 14-year-old boy came home with a full sleeve tattoo that was allegedly done illegally.

According to reports, the incident happened in late December. The boy reportedly went out with his mother on December 28 and later returned with a large tattoo covering most of his arm. The teen’s father, who reportedly has full custody, believed the tattoo was inappropriate for a child and contacted the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said they later learned that the tattoo was allegedly done at an unlicensed location by a tattoo artist they believed was unlicensed. A probable cause affidavit outlined the steps deputies took after receiving the report. Authorities responded to a barbershop, where they made contact with the man accused of giving the tattoo.

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An incident at a car dealership in central Ohio reportedly began as a routine test drive and allegedly turned into an abduction that left a sales employee fearing for her safety.

According to reports, the situation started in mid-December at a luxury car dealership in Marysville. A man allegedly walked into the dealership and asked to test drive a Jeep Wrangler. A female sales associate agreed to go along for the drive, as is standard practice.

Once they left the dealership, the situation reportedly began to change. Instead of following the normal test drive route, the man allegedly drove in a different direction. The associate reportedly noticed the change and asked to return to the dealership. The man stopped the vehicle near a warehouse area close to railroad tracks and allegedly remained parked for several minutes.

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A dispute that reportedly began over a pair of sneakers allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation that led to criminal charges in South Florida.

According to the authorities, the incident happened on December 17 and involved a man who allegedly approached a group of younger men he did not know. The police say the man focused on one individual’s shoes, claiming they appeared to be counterfeit, and the group told the man to leave them alone. Afterwards, the man allegedly made comments suggesting he would retrieve a weapon. He reportedly walked away toward a scooter and left the area, and suggested he planned to return.

According to reports, several minutes later, the man came back. One of the individuals involved told investigators that he felt someone grab his shoulder. When he turned around, he allegedly saw the same man holding a large kitchen knife. The alleged victim began recording the encounter on his phone. The suspect reportedly swung the blade toward the victim and knocked the phone from his hand. As the alleged victim attempted to retrieve the device, the man reportedly tried to stab him in the face. The alleged victim was able to avoid being cut.

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The authorities are investigating a shooting in Pennsylvania, wherein an incident that reportedly unfolded outside a gym in Mount Pleasant left one man seriously injured.

According to authorities, the incident happened around 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness in Crossroads Plaza. A man was standing outside the gym when another man approached him. The two reportedly spoke briefly before the situation escalated. The second man allegedly pulled out a firearm and fired multiple shots at close range.

Afterwards, the shooter allegedly continued the attack by striking the victim several times. He then reportedly walked back to his vehicle, left the scene, and drove toward Connellsville.

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A woman in Texas was reportedly arrested after an altercation inside a gym that allegedly turned violent over a personal dispute.

The incident happened on January 7 at a 24 Hour Fitness location in Spring, according to local law enforcement. Deputies were called to the gym after receiving a 911 call reporting an assault between two women. When officers arrived, they spoke with those involved and began investigating what led up to the confrontation.

Authorities say the suspect allegedly recognized the other woman as someone her romantic partner had reportedly been involved with. An argument followed inside the gym, and the situation escalated. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly picked up a free weight and threw it toward the other woman.

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