A man who said he did not have any drugs on him was taken into custody after two baggies of what was purported to be “Molly” allegedly dropped from his pants while he was standing in front of law enforcement agents. In the evening on December 22, 44-year-old Travis Bernard…
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Woman Arrested Despite Plea for Holiday Leniency
Though a woman allegedly tried several antics to avoid a Christmas Eve arrest, she was ultimately unsuccessful and taken into custody. 34-year-old Renee Whiddon resides in West Monroe, Louisiana. On December 24, Whiddon was reportedly driving her vehicle through town around 4:30 am. A deputy with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s…
Agricultural Theft Investigation Uncovered Illegal Pot Farm
The authorities allegedly found over 1,300 marijuana plants while investigating an unrelated incident, and they have purported that it is a part of an illegal growing operation being run by a felon. 36-year-old Javier Perez Diaz is a felon who hails from the unincorporated community of Mecca, California, in Riverside…
Boyfriend’s Brutal Attack Put Woman and Baby in ICU
A mother and her 1-year-old were admitted to intensive care with near-fatal injuries reportedly caused by the child’s father when he allegedly viciously attacked them. 29-year-old Pierre Gabriel Francois and his 22-year-old girlfriend Aliza Walker have been together for approximately 4-years. The couple has a 1-year-old daughter named Leianna. On…
Suspected Dealer Arrested for Gifting Meth
A man accused of selling drugs out of a storage unit reportedly told the authorities that he was not profiting from the transactions but was giving methamphetamine to the people free of charge. 56-year-old Mark Hiles resides in Altoona, Pennsylvania. According to the police report, the man is receiving disability,…
Theft Ring Busted for Stealing and Reselling $85k in Baby Items
Eight people in Florida have been accused of operating a racketeering ring and taking nearly $85,000 worth of baby formula and assorted items for purported resale on the black market. Beginning in August 2019, Florida locations of Walmart, Publix, and Southeastern Grocers (Winn-Dixie) in 18 counties reported that they were…
Dad Facing Felony for Letting Toddler Sip Alcohol
The father of a 2-year-old was arrested after allegedly posting a video online that depicted his daughter sipping an alcoholic beverage. 27-year-old James Watts lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he has a 2-year-old daughter. On December 13, Watts was spending time with his toddler. He was playing music and…
Drug Suspect Out on Bail was Re-Arrested for Drugs
A California man out on bail from charges stemming from a November drug-related arrest was taken into custody this week for suspicion of more illegal drug activity. 43-year-old Dale “Davey” Baldridge lives in Eureka, California. On November 24, Baldridge was with two people in the driveway of a residence, and…
Domestic Assault Suspect Tased for Pulling Knife on Police
When officers tried to detain a suspect for alleged acts of domestic violence, the man reportedly grabbed a large knife and wielded it in a threatening manner toward the officers in a purported attempt to avoid arrest. 50-year-old Daniel Edwin Kostecky resides in the Two Rivers Inn West in Jamestown,…
Daughter Charged for Murder After Finding Father Dead
A Kansas woman was arrested after the police saw her drenched in blood at her father’s residence, where he was purportedly murdered. 30-year-old Jennifer Jackson and her father Charles live in Topeka, Kansas, but they do not share the same residence. On December 11, Jennifer showed up at her dad’s…