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“Heartless” State’s Attorney Jailed Ill 80-Year-Old for Insurance Fraud

A 79-year-old woman with health issues was ordered by the state’s attorney to turn herself in so that she can be jailed before her initial hearing for allegations of insurance fraud. Daisy Mae Williams, 79, is from Miami-Dade, where she is currently a minister. She was previously a teacher for…

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Fire Captain and Paramedic Stole Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Polk County Fire Rescue Captain, along with one of their paramedics, are facing charges for allegedly swiping doses of COVID-19 vaccinations that were intended for first responders. 31-year-old Joshua Colon worked as a paramedic for the Polk County Fire Rescue. Last year, he was the “Paramedic of the Year.”…

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Mom Busted at School Board Meeting Over Mask Mandate

When a woman at a school board meeting regarding school children wearing face coverings reportedly would not wear a face mask after being told that she must, she allegedly caused a ruckus leading to her arrest. On November 10, the Pinellas County School Board held a meeting in Largo to…

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Uber Driver Punched During Mask Dispute

A Florida man was charged when he reportedly hit an Uber driver after trying to enter the vehicle without a face mask and being told that he would not be permitted. In the early morning hours on October 27, 30-year-old Christopher Vacha reportedly put in a request for an Uber…

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DUI Arrestee Tried Strangling Self in Police Car

When a Tennessee woman was taken into custody for allegations of driving under the influence, she reportedly resisted arrest and attempted to choke herself with the seatbelt inside the police vehicle. On September 22, 25-year-old Ariel Chamberlin was reportedly driving her Lexus in Hixon, which used to be unincorporated, but…

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Thief Left Books of the Bible in Place of Stolen Package

When a man reportedly stole a package off of an Arkansas homeowner’s porch, the alleged thief placed a piece of colored paper listing books of the bible in its place. Vanessa Lowe lives in a home that she purchased two years ago in Benton, Arkansas, which is a suburb of…

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Elderly Man Savagely Beaten After Requesting Social Distance

An unmasked Florida man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting an elderly man shopping at a gas station convenience store due to a disagreement over social distancing protocol. On the evening of September 8, a 24-year-old man and a 70-year-old man were both frequenting the Citgo gas station convenience store.…

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Passenger Choked Lyft Driver Due to Plastic Partition

A man riding in a Lyft was accused of taking issue with the driver’s plastic partition between the front and back seats and assaulting the man while he was still navigating the car on the road. Around midnight on August 2, 36-year-old Travis Smith and one of his friends who…

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Man Spit in Face of Masked Youngster at Restaurant

A Florida man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly spat in the face of a child who was wearing a protective face covering while in a restaurant. On August 2, 47-year-old Jason Copenhaver reportedly strolled into Ricky T’s Bar and Grille in Treasure Island, Florida. After entering the establishment,…

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DUI in Golf Cart Teed Off by Trump Speech

When an elderly Florida man was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol while operating a golf cart, he allegedly told the police that he got drunk after becoming frustrated while tuning in as President Donald Trump was giving a live televised speech. On July 30, President Trump delivered…

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