A McDonald’s customer in Golden Gate, Florida claimed she was the victim of a physical attack after leaving the restaurant following a complaint about the freshness of her order. Edislennis Santana, a former McDonald’s employee, picked up an order from the drive-thru. She felt that the bacon was not as…
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Middle School Teacher Accused of Selling Marijuana to Students
A 35-year-old woman who works as a substitute teacher at a Florida middle school has been arrested on suspicion of selling marijuana to students on the school grounds. Maria Otilla Rivera-Magana is employed full time as a long term permanent substitute teacher at Clewiston Middle School in Hendry County, Florida.…
Florida Man Pistol-Whips Woman with Her Own Gun
A woman reported that she was physically assaulted on Saturday by the man she shares a residence with. The fight allegedly broke out when she refused his request for a ride to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Calvin Shuler allegedly spent the entire weekend celebrating his 47th birthday using alcohol and cocaine…
Dad who Injured 10-Year-Old Daughter in Crash Faces Charges
A father from Inglewood who was involved in a car accident allegedly caused by him driving under the influence of alcohol learned that he will face an upcoming trial for his charges. His 10-year-old daughter was a passenger in the front seat and she was initially reported in critical condition…
Urban Decay Executive Faces Grand Theft Charges for Pilfering over $1 Million
An executive for the cosmetics company Urban Decay has been accused of stealing more than $1 million through bank transfer transactions between the business and fraudulent accounts he created. He is facing felony charges for the allegations. Irvine resident Ranjeet Reddy Paladugo holds a position as the vice president of…
Shelter Worker Accused of Sexually Abusing Women Occupants
A Queens man working for the Department of Homeless Services as a housing specialist was arrested on Monday for allegations that he sexually abused two women. The victims are homeless and have been lodging in the New York City shelter where he is employed. 54-year-old Clyde Johnson began working with…
Woman Makes Murder Threats while Doubling as Ex-Boyfriend on Social Media
A woman from Texas allegedly created accounts online in her ex boyfriend’s name and used them to issue murderous threats to herself and another woman, causing him to be thrown in jail several times. In September, 22-year-old Lisa Marie Garcia purportedly began creating fake social media accounts on sites such…
Home Based Child Care Providers Charged with Abuse of Toddler
At the Growing Well Child Care Center in Raleigh, NC, two women who provide day care services have been accused of abusing a 4-year-old boy enrolled in their program. The state-accredited day care owned by Shirley Leary Staten is run out of her home. She and Nina Staton Lassiter, the…
Former Forever 21 Employee Finds Bathroom Footage of Herself on Porn Sites
An employee who used to work for the clothing store Forever 21 discovered video camera footage on various pornographic websites of herself using the employee bathroom. She is suing the company for negligence and invasion of privacy alleging that they should be held accountable for failing to prevent the camera’s…
Lynwood Doctor Fighting Federal Accusations of Drug Dealing to Patients
From July 2011 through July 2014 a Lynwood physician allegedly prescribed narcotic prescriptions in large amounts and accepted cash payments for the transactions. The patients receiving the medication did not receive regular examinations and it is suspected that many of them did not have a medical need for the pills.…