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Published on: January 2, 2026

Officer Nearly Shot During Ohio Walmart Theft Investigation

An officer was reportedly nearly shot in the head by a suspect when responding to an alleged theft at a Walmart store in Stark County.

The incident unfolded on December 15, after store employees at a Walmart in Canton reported two individuals suspected of stealing merchandise. Police responded and detained both suspects inside a store security office while the situation was sorted out. During the initial interaction, one of the suspects was patted down by an officer and asked whether he was carrying any weapons. He reportedly said he was not.

While both suspects were in the security room, the situation reportedly took a dangerous turn. According to investigators and body-worn camera footage later released, the male suspect, age 21, reached into a bag when no one was paying attention and retrieved a handgun. He allegedly aimed the weapon directly at the officer’s head and attempted to fire. The gun did not discharge due to a malfunction.

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Published on: November 30, 2021

Former Raider Violated Bail Stipulations from DUI Charge

by Staycie R. Sena

When Henry Ruggs III was released from custody for allegations of DUI after a fatal accident, he was ordered to comply with strict conditions of which he reportedly did not follow.

22-year-old Henry Ruggs III was a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. He signed a four-year contract with them in July 2020.

At the beginning of November, Ruggs was in an automobile accident with another vehicle. The driver of the other car did not survive the crash.

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Published on: July 8, 2018

Two Homeless Men Killed in Parking Lot During Teen Driving Lesson

by Staycie R. Sena

A Philadelphia mother and her daughter to whom she was giving driving lessons in a public parking lot are each facing many charges after the teenager is suspected of causing the death of two homeless men who were sitting in the area.

32-year-old Stephanie Hernandez and her 15-year-old daughter went out together in the evening on June 4 in a Ford Explorer that Hernandez was purportedly using to give the teen a chance to practice driving.

The mother and daughter chose a Dollar Tree parking lot in the northeast part of town in which to work on preparing the girl for driving on the road when she received her driver’s license.

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