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A Florida teacher was accused of child abuse after a young student with autism was reportedly injured during an incident inside a classroom.

The investigation began after the child’s mother noticed marks on his body while giving him a bath. The youngster reportedly had a small puncture wound on one arm, visible bruising on the other, and scratches across his chest. Concerned about how the injuries occurred, she contacted the authorities.

The incident allegedly took place in early March at a private academy. The teacher had been working with the child since the start of the school year. The authorities said the child could understand simple directions but had difficulty expressing his needs.

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A Florida woman was arrested after authorities said she allegedly attacked her 12-year-old son during multiple incidents that were later reported to school officials.

According to a criminal complaint, the case came to light when the child spoke with school staff about injuries he said were caused by his mother. The authorities and a child protective services worker responded and observed visible marks, including a contusion near his eye and small cuts. The child reportedly said the injuries began the day before.

The boy told the authorities that one incident happened while he was being driven to a practice. He said his mother was on the phone with a man he believed she was seeing. During the drive, he corrected something she told the man, and she allegedly reacted by striking him in the face. He further claimed she pulled his hair and hit the back of his head multiple times with a small glass bottle. He said his head was sore, but did not show visible injury there.

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A food delivery driver was arrested after the authorities said he allegedly attacked a customer during a dispute over a mobile app order in Pembroke Pines.

The incident reportedly took place late Sunday night, April 5, near a gated community. According to an arrest report, the driver had been instructed to meet the customer outside the neighborhood because he did not have access through the gate.

Investigators said the situation escalated after the food was handed over. The customer placed the order inside his vehicle, but the driver’s app allegedly did not show the delivery as complete. The driver then reportedly insisted the food be returned, claiming he would not be paid unless the delivery was marked properly at the listed address.

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A South Florida woman was accused of running a fraud scheme that reportedly affected about 200 people and resulted in more than $120,000 in stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, according to the authorities.

Investigators said the case began on July 20, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of fraudulent use of an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card at a Walmart in Cooper City. That call led to a broader investigation that lasted several months. During that time, the authorities said they interviewed more than 30 victims and later identified roughly 200 people who were impacted.

According to the authorities, the woman allegedly obtained EBT card numbers, PINs, and account balances from multiple sources. Officials said the information was reportedly sent to her electronically through phones. Detectives alleged she then used the stolen data to make unauthorized purchases, often buying items such as energy drinks and sports drinks.

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A Texas man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his pregnant wife during a domestic dispute at a residence in Waco, according to the authorities.

The investigation began late Monday morning when a woman reportedly called 911 and said she needed help. She told dispatchers she had gotten into an argument with someone inside the home, according to an arrest affidavit cited by local media.

When officers arrived, they made contact with a man outside the residence. He reportedly admitted that he and his wife had been arguing. According to the authorities, he said the disagreement started after he locked himself in a bedroom while his wife banged on the door. He allegedly told officers he became upset, opened the door, and moved a shoe rack into a different room.

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A confrontation at a Philadelphia car wash reportedly ended with a vehicle crash and fire after a woman allegedly drove into a man, according to the authorities.

The woman, 27, was later taken into custody days after the incident. Court records reportedly showed she faced multiple charges, including attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and several related offenses. She was released after posting a $75,000 bond.

The incident happened on a Wednesday while a 42-year-old man was working at the car wash. He reportedly told a local news outlet that his former partner of several years arrived unexpectedly and approached him while he was on the job.

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A Texas judge reportedly pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge after a late-night traffic stop in Montgomery, according to court records.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on December 10, when the authorities said a vehicle was observed speeding well above the posted limit and drifting within its lane. An officer initiated a stop and told the driver he had been going more than 60 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone and had been swerving.

During the encounter, the authorities said the driver showed signs that were consistent with possible intoxication. An officer noted that his eyes appeared red and glassy and claimed there was an odor of alcohol. When questioned, the driver first reportedly minimized his drinking, then later denied having consumed any alcohol at all.

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A man in North Carolina was taken into custody after authorities said he allegedly fired gunshots into a moving vehicle carrying five people, following a series of events that began earlier that night.

According to the authorities, the incident took place on April 4 at around 11:30 p.m. after a group had been out together near a shopping area in Charlotte. Investigators said the group later left and continued driving through the city.

Officers reported that they met with the group a short time after the shooting at another location. The individuals told authorities they had been followed by someone they knew. Investigators later reviewed traffic camera footage, which reportedly showed flashes coming from a vehicle alongside theirs, along with damage to the car’s windows.

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A driver was arrested last Saturday and is facing multiple felony charges after a series of incidents along State Route 99, including allegedly ramming patrol vehicles and assaulting officers, according to the authorities.

During efforts to take the driver into custody, the individual allegedly became combative, biting, and physically resisting officers. The authorities said one officer suffered minor injuries. Patrol vehicles had already been positioned to block the roadway when the driver reportedly rammed two of them, causing moderate damage.

Earlier in the incident, spike strips were deployed with assistance from the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, which reportedly disabled the vehicle. After coming to a stop near SR-99 and Bishop Avenue, the driver allegedly refused to exit and later attempted to flee again, losing control a second time near SR-99 and Paseo Road.

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Authorities in Tennessee reported that a man was arrested after allegedly setting his mom and her home on fire during a domestic dispute early last Thursday morning.

According to the authorities, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported arson at a residence. When they arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames.

Investigators said the victim told deputies that her son had allegedly returned to the home with a container of gasoline after an ongoing dispute related to her efforts to evict him. As she attempted to leave the residence, he reportedly poured gasoline on both her and the house before igniting it. The victim also claimed her phone was destroyed to prevent her from calling 911.

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