Ronald “Ronnie” Palmer Jr. captured after day-long manhunt in Houston area following ambush murder of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda, sheriff says.
Month: July 2024
Endangered sea turtle stuck between 2 rocks after laying eggs rescued by Florida first responders
A sea turtle in Florida was rescued from between rocks after it became stuck after laying eggs on a beach, authorities said Monday.
Long Island man indicted for allegedly chopping woman up with ax, spreading remains across 3 locations
A Long Island man was indicted for unlawful concealment of a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence for allegedly dismembering a 56-year-old woman from Patchogue.
Police officer dies while driving to work as Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas coast
Houston Police Department officer Russell Richardson passed away on Monday while commuting through Hurricane Beryl, the department announced. He worked in technology services.
Middle schoolers impersonated dozens of teachers on TikTok; concocted sexual rumors, offensive narratives
A group of Pennsylvania middle school students made fake TikTok accounts to impersonate teachers to make racist remarks, officials said.
Major New York City bridge gets unexpectedly stuck open as summer temps soar, authorities investigate
New York City officials are pouring water on the Third Avenue Bridge after it became stuck, in an effort to cool down the overheated structure.
Tractor-trailer driver barrels into back of New Jersey home
A tractor-trailer barreled into a New Jersey home on Wednesday, according to officials.
Missing paddleboarder’s family makes online plea urging navigation company to release his location data
Family of missing paddleboarder Luciano Mercenari are “not losing hope” after urging a navigation and tracking company to release location data from his diving watch.
Missouri woman laced her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer, insecticide: police
A Missouri woman allegedly spiked her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer, and reportedly said she did it because he did not show appreciation for the birthday party she threw for him.
Shark bites teenager’s leg in attack at North Carolina beach
Blayne Brown, 14, was attacked by a shark on North Topsail Beach on Sunday, sustaining bites to his leg and ankle.