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Parent Arrested when Toddler Found Alone in Scorching Weather

A Florida couple is facing felony charges after their toddler wandered out of their home and was found alone near a busy street in extreme heat while wearing nothing but a soiled diaper. Late in the morning on August 17, the recorded temperature in South Bexar County was over 100…

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Man in Jester Costume Threatened Gardener with Dagger

A man in western Florida allegedly threatened an on-duty landscaper with a dagger while wearing a jester costume when he reportedly became upset by the sound of the lawnmower. On the afternoon of August 14, a landscaper was working on two properties in a residential neighborhood in St. Petersburg. One…

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Handyman Invaded Home and Violently Attacked Couple 

A Florida man who served time in prison for burglary was arrested after allegedly breaking into a couple’s home in what was deemed a violent home invasion robbery. On August 12, while a Pinellas Park neighborhood was without power, a woman answered her front door, thinking the mail carrier had…

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Teen Charged as Adult for Attacking Mother with Hedge Trimmer

A Wisconsin teenager was scheduled for a competency hearing to determine his mental state after being accused of trying to murder his mother by stabbing her multiple times with a hedge trimmer. According to reports, on July 16, a 16-year-old from Suamico was found and returned to his home after…

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Russ Smith Charged for DUI Despite BAC Under .08

Professional basketball player Russ Smith is fighting a DUI charge stemming from an early June arrest where his BAC was reported as being significantly below the legal limit. 34-year-old Russ Smith, a former University of Louisville basketball player, is well-known for his extensive basketball career as a point guard. He…

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Hospital Visit Uncovers Elder Neglect Allegations

A Florida woman was arrested for elder abuse after she took her father to the hospital, where he was found to be covered in human waste and maggots. At the end of July, a woman in Pensacola, Florida, reported that her father’s heart rate was dangerously high and asked for…

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Teen Attacked 82-Year-Old Woman on Trail Behind Library

An Oregon teen was jailed without bail after allegedly attacking an elderly woman on a trail behind a public library and leaving her unconscious and seriously injured. Fanno Creek Trail is located behind the Tigard Public Library in the Portland area, and it is a popular spot where locals walk…

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Diaper-Clad Man Asked Young Girls to Change Him

A man who was seen wearing only a diaper on the grounds of an elementary school is facing charges after two young girls reported that he made baby noises and loudly stated that he needed to be changed. On August 6, youngsters were outside enjoying the summer day when two…

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Man Caught in Lewd Act Accused of Nearby Shooting

A Pennsylvania man who was arrested for allegedly masturbating in his vehicle while parked near a grocery store is also being investigated for his possible involvement in violent criminal activity. Early in the morning on August 2, a home and two vehicles were damaged during a shooting that occurred in…

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Man’s Front Door Torched Over Unpaid $7 Loan

A woman who was reportedly upset because her longtime acquaintance owed her $7 allegedly set the man’s front door on fire after they got into an argument at his home. It is often said that one should never loan money to friends, and on July 3, an incident occurred in…

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