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Elementary School Ex-PTA Treasurer Suspected of Embezzling School Funds

The once-treasurer of the Herbert Hoover Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Association has been accused of misappropriating money from the organization’s fund and is facing felony charges for the claims made against him. As reported by a spokesperson for the Desert Sands Unified School District, $22,000 of the money raised by the…

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Childcare Workers Giving Melatonin at Naptime Facing Charges

After learning that they were allegedly providing melatonin in the form of gummy candies as a sleep aid for children at nap time, three day care center workers have been arrested on suspicion of endangering the life of a child. 19-year-old Jessica Heyse, 25-year-old Ashley Helfenbein, and 32-year-old Kristen Lauletta…

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Caregiver Arrested for Stealing Credit Cards from Elderly Patients

A woman was taken into custody on allegations that she stole the identities of at least two of the elderly patients for whom she provided in-home health care, and used the information for her personal financial gain. Aujana Johnson-Payne works for an agency in Orange County where she is sent…

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Grandma Unknowingly Brings Drugs into Jail in Doritos Bag

A 68-year-old woman was arrested for bringing contraband into a prison when she gave her grandson a bag of Doritos that she said she was unaware contained illegal substances. Tennessee resident Sarah Griffin is the grandmother of Cody Clements who is currently serving time at the Shelby County Corrections facility.…

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Movie Patron Seeking Silence Hits Toddler with Popcorn and Bucket

A woman and her father were arrested on suspicion of endangering the welfare of a child when during a visit to the movie theater a young girl allegedly began making noise, and the woman reportedly dumped popcorn on the little one’s head and hit her with the empty bucket. On…

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Breaking Bad Fan Facing Federal Charges for Making Ricin

An Arkansas man may be charged with possession of an unregistered select agent after federal authorities discovered two glass jars of liquid ricin in his home after he accidentally came in contact with the substance and called 911 for medical assistance. Saline County resident Alexander Jordan is a 21-year-old man…

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Father and His Teenage Daughter Arrested for Incest

A Panama City, Florida, dad and his teenage daughter are facing incest charges after they were spotted engaging in sexual intercourse. 39-year-old Justin Robert Bunn and his 19-year-old daughter Taylor Marie Bunn share a dwelling in Panama City. On February 18 Bunn and his daughter were seen by a neighbor…

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Couple Charged with Cruelty for Homing Children in Box for Years

A couple was arrested on Wednesday when authorities found that they live in a box made of plywood, and had been residing there with their three children for several years. Mona Kirk and Daniel Panico of Joshua Tree have three children and they have reportedly lived well below the poverty…

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Students on Board School Bus when Driver Arrested for DUI

A school bus driver bringing children to school on her morning route was taken into custody on Wednesday for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. 49-year-old Jackie Adams, a Telford, Tennessee, resident, drives a school bus for the Washington County School District. On February 28, just after 7:00…

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Self-Described Feminist and Her Son Accused of Running a Brothel

A Santa Rosa woman and her son were arrested on Friday for allegations that they were running a prostitution ring involving up to 150 women over a 10-year period of time. They are also suspected of using properties as brothels to employ women as sex workers. 59-year-old Fay Ruth Romesburg…

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