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A Missouri man was arrested on two felony charges after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, in addition to throwing her child onto a bed, presumably because she sold his Xbox gaming console.

According to reports, just before midnight on September 7 at a residence in Arnold, a 22-year-old man and his girlfriend engaged in an argument that turned violent. The incident reportedly started when the woman, who believed he was being unfaithful, sold his Xbox console without his knowledge or permission. When he found out, he allegedly became angry and confronted her about it. The fight escalated, and the man allegedly shoved his girlfriend, causing her to fall onto her bed. Her child, who was under the age of 17, was also in the home, and when they entered the room, the man reportedly pushed them onto the bed as well. It was reported that afterwards, things further intensified, and the man allegedly put his hand around his girlfriend’s throat and slammed her head into a wall several times.

When the authorities learned about the alleged domestic unrest, officers from the Arnold Police Department went to the residence to investigate. They reported that when they interacted with the alleged victim, she had visible marks on her neck.

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A Florida woman may face a serious felony charge after the authorities determined she attempted to kill her alleged romantic rival by reportedly shooting her in the backside.

Infidelity often causes different types of harm to the individuals involved, and on September 20 in Miami Gardens, it was the reported cause of a violent altercation between two women. According to reports, the person who would become the alleged victim spotted her boyfriend’s car near the residence of a woman she believed he was cheating on her with. She decided to confront him, and when she went to the door, she became aggressive with the woman. Ultimately, her boyfriend refused to come out of the bedroom, so she left.

As she walked back to her car, she was struck from behind by two bullets. One hit her in the buttocks, and the other in a spot near her back. The authorities and a fire rescue unit went to the area, and the alleged victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

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A Wisconsin man was arrested after being accused of stealing six pricey, historic gravestone markers from a cemetery and selling them online for profit.

On May 12, one of the groundskeepers at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fox Crossing called the authorities to report that he had discovered six cross-shaped gravestone markers, each approximately 150 years old, were missing from the grounds. The Fox Crossing Police Department began investigating the situation, which would ultimately lead to a months-long theft investigation.

According to reports, an online search revealed that all six of the four-foot-tall crosses had been listed for sale on multiple sites, and the same name was used for each account that listed them. The buyers were tracked down in different locations in Wisconsin, such as Lamartine, Kewaunee, and Waupun, and one was found in Illinois. When the authorities talked to them, more than one of the purchasers provided information leading them back to the individual whose name was listed on the online accounts. The buyers also reported that they each picked up their purchases in Oakland. The authorities reported that they were able to track the suspect’s phone signal to an area near the cemetery on May 9.

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A middle school teacher in Louisiana was arrested after a K9 reportedly sniffed out what was believed to be narcotics in her belongings during a random drug check on campus.

Random drug checks have become increasingly common on some middle school and high school campuses. During these unscheduled checks, K9s often walk around the inside of the building and on the grounds, in addition to inspecting lockers and backpacks. On September 16, the authorities performed a check at Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge, and a 47-year-old math intervention teacher was implicated in multiple drug offenses during the drug-dog sweep.

According to reports, the K9 reacted when interacting with her bag, and when her wallet was checked, the police reportedly retrieved a small amount of a white, powdery substance that they surmised was cocaine. When they tested it, they reported positive results. The woman talked to the police about the situation without an attorney present, and she told them it was not hers. Officers searched her vehicle, and they reported that they discovered a bag in the glove compartment. When they checked the contents, they allegedly found half a gram of marijuana, .8 gram of cocaine, and paraphernalia.

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An allegedly ongoing tense relationship between two Florida roommates reportedly escalated into violence and an attempted murder charge over discarded alcohol.

The two men involved in the incident had lived together on and off for seven years and reportedly had frequent arguments. Recently, a situation occurred when one roommate went through the other’s trash and took a vodka bottle, believing it could be used to get the landlord involved. The man reportedly became angry by the intrusive act, and the situation escalated. It was reported that a couple of days before the incident, the two had also argued, and the suspect allegedly threatened to kill his roommate. The alleged victim went to stay at a friend’s house to try to calm things down.

On the morning of the alleged attack, the suspect reportedly woke his roommate under the pretense of needing a ride to the hospital for a rib injury, which the authorities later believed was a false claim. With the man in the driver’s seat and the suspect in the passenger seat, the 61-year-old allegedly aimed a crossbow at his roommate. The alleged victim was struck in the ear by the arrow but was not seriously harmed. A struggle broke out, during which the roommate took the crossbow away from the suspect and hit him with it. The suspect was knocked to the ground.

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A Florida man believed to have called 911 at least 45 times in six months was arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat and assaulting the responding police officers.

On September 11, a man in Melbourne called 911 and reportedly told the dispatcher he planned to use a homemade explosive device to blow up a local causeway. The dispatcher believed they recognized his voice as an individual who had called approximately 45 times in a six month period. The report was still taken seriously, and law enforcement from the City of Melbourne Police headed to the location.

The caller stayed on the phone with the dispatcher, and according to the police report, he claimed he had previously blown up other causeways, had an AK-47 and other guns, and kills for a living. It was additionally noted that he said he was affiliated with a street gang and the mob. When officers got to the location, they reported that they spotted a man sitting on a bench that they had encountered before, and they believed he was the person who called 911. They also noticed an open can of Bud Ice on the bench, and they assumed it belonged to him. When the suspect was being taken into custody, he allegedly became combative and threatened to harm the officers.

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Four people in Texas were arrested for burglary and drug charges after they were accused of robbing the belongings of people who were staying in an Airbnb.

Airbnb, a service defined as “an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and long-term homestays, experiences, and services in various countries and regions,” has become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels for those seeking boarding accommodations. Most hosts and guests report having good experiences, but on September 13, people staying in an Airbnb in Austin reportedly had a less fortunate experience.

When the visitors returned to their rental after a trip to another city, they reported being met by multiple people who were stealing their belongings. The alleged thieves left before the authorities arrived, and they were caught when they returned to the property.

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An 18-year-old Arizona man is facing a multitude of charges after a multi-agency investigation led the authorities to believe he was involved in sexually assaulting two underage individuals he met online.

According to reports, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the Blountsville Police Department, and the Oneonta Police Department collaborated to investigate a situation involving an 18-year-old Blountsville man who allegedly engaged in conversations online with youngsters. They reported that they learned about two children with whom he exchanged messages. They believed that after becoming acquainted with the children, he found out where each of them lived and went to meet them in person to have sexual relations with them. Last week, sheriff’s deputies went to the suspect’s home with a warrant giving them permission to confiscate his electronic devices.

While they were there, the man was taken into custody and transported to the Blount County Detention Center, where he was booked on suspicion of many charges sought by two agencies. He is currently facing charges of two counts of electronic solicitation of a child, two counts of traveling to meet a child for a sex act, two counts of second-degree rape, two counts of second-degree sodomy, and one count of dissemination of child sexual abuse material from the sheriff’s department. The Blountsville police department is seeking additional charges of one count of second-degree rape, one count of traveling to meet a child for a sex act, one count of electronic solicitation of a child, one count of first-degree sodomy, one count of transmitting obscene material to a child, one count of possession of child sexual abuse material, and enticing a child to enter. At the time this was written, he was still in jail without bond.

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A Florida woman with her preteen daughter in the car is facing charges after she reportedly crashed into a school bus while allegedly driving under the influence.

On the afternoon of September 5, a 38-year-old woman from Coconut Creek was driving in Boynton Beach with her 11-year-old daughter in the car. As she made a left turn, she reportedly slammed into a Palm Beach County school bus. The driver was the only person on board, and it was reported that the vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured. Several motorists around the scene allegedly saw the accident as it occurred, and the authorities were notified.

Officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department responded to the scene to investigate and spoke with individuals who identified themselves as witnesses. They each reported that they noticed the woman’s car was swerving between the lanes and then saw her crash into the bus after making a sharp left turn. When the police talked to the alleged victim, they reported that she was unable to stand up straight. They believed it was an indication that she was intoxicated, despite having just been in an accident.

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An allegedly intoxicated driver in Central Missouri is facing multiple charges after reportedly striking two boys on bicycles with her SUV and driving away without stopping.

On the morning of September 6, a bicycle race was scheduled to take place at Binder Park in Jefferson City. As participants were warming up before the event began, two boys who were riding together were involved in a dangerous situation. According to reports, an SUV plowed directly into the pair while making a wide turn, and the driver allegedly immediately left the scene without trying to assist. One of the juveniles was able to avoid injury, but the other was hurt during the crash. Both of the bicycles, which had a combined estimated value of $14,000, were destroyed.

The authorities were notified, and officers from the Jefferson City Police Department began investigating the incident. The boy who was injured was taken to a local hospital, and it was reported that he may have sustained a broken ankle. The police began searching for an SUV matching the description of the one involved in the crash, and they found it nearby. They identified the driver as a 25-year-old woman from Fulton. It was believed that she was intoxicated, and the authorities learned that she was still on probation from a previous DWI conviction. When her BAC was tested, a result of .252 was reported.

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