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Heavily Armed Man With Gun, Ammo, Bayonet Arrested Near Rally In West Chester: DA (VIDEO) Heavily Armed Man With Gun, Ammo, Bayonet Arrested Near Rally In West Chester: DA (VIDEO)
Heavily Armed Man With Gun, Ammo, Bayonet Arrested Near Rally In West Chester: DA (Video) A man armed with a handgun, a bayonet, and loaded rifle magazines was arrested near a rally in West Chester, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Sunday, June 15. Kevin Joseph Krebs, 31, of Malvern, was spotted walking toward the “No Kings” rally on North High Street around 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, while concealing a firearm under layers of clothing, according to police. West Chester Borough Police officers—on foot patrol—were alerted by concerned citizens and stopped Krebs near the intersection of High and Gay Streets. When asked if he was carrying a weapon, Krebs he…
Phony Texts Threaten Drivers With Suspensions: Here's What To Know Phony Texts Threaten Drivers With Suspensions: Here's What To Know
Phony Texts Threaten Drivers With Suspensions: Here's What To Know There’s a scam targeting drivers through text messages pretending to be from the DMV. Cybercriminals who once claimed victims owed unpaid tolls are now pivoting to a new phishing attack, according to authorities. If you’ve received a text message warning that your driver’s license is about to be suspended due to unpaid tickets, stop and think before you click. It might be a scam. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are alerting the public about a new wave of phishing scams — specifically “smishing,” or fraudulent text messages — that claim to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles…
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt
Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt The suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses has been apprehended after a two-day manhunt. New, updated story: Gunman Went To Total Of 4 Lawmakers’ Homes Night Of Double-Fatal Shooting: Feds Vance L. Boelter, age 57, now faces second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder charges, according to a criminal complaint after his arrest late Sunday night, June 15. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said at a press conference Boelter's arrest came after "two sleepless nights" in the state and what he described as a "complex and dangerous manhunt" involving hundr…
Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings
Massive Manhunt: Friend Reveals Shocking Text From Suspect After Deadly Minnesota Shootings A man accused of killing a state lawmaker in Minnesota and her husband sent a chilling text to friends after the politically motivated double shooting, writing that he “may be dead shortly” as a massive manhunt for him enters its second day. New update - Caught: Suspect In Double Murders Captured After 43-Hour Minnesota Manhunt Vance L. Boelter is described as being 6-foot-1, 220 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes, according to the FBI. He should be considered armed and dangerous, the agency says. A hit list was reportedly found in the police-type vehicle the suspect left in the drivew…
Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says
Woman, 2 Men Paid People To Produce Videos Of Monkeys Being Tortured, DOJ Says Three Americans have been accused of participating in online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. An indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, June 11, names Katrina D. Favret, of Tennessee, and Robert M. Craig, of North Carolina, according to the US Department of Justice. They are accused of conspiring with Ronald P. Bedra, of Etna, Ohio — who was previously charged — to produce so-called animal crush videos. Favret is also charged with directly creating and distributing such content. According to court documents, the group wo…
North East Man Freed After Child’s Body Dumped In Lot; Prosecutors Opposed Bond: Officials North East Man Freed After Child’s Body Dumped In Lot; Prosecutors Opposed Bond: Officials
North East Man Freed After Child’s Body Dumped In Lot; Prosecutors Opposed Bond: Officials A Maryland man charged in connection with the killing of a 3-year-old girl whose mother allegedly dumped her body in a vacant lot has been released on bond and placed on home detention, authorities confirmed. Cedric Antoine Britten, 44, of North East, was released Thursday, June 12, on $75,000 cash bond and home detention, despite prosecutors’ request that he remain behind bars in connection with the death of 3-year-old Nola Dinkens, the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Britten is charged in Maryland as an accessory after the fact to murder and for failing to report a child…
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies A significant cyberattack targeting a major food distributor has triggered widespread disruptions across the food supply chain, resulting in shortages at grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide.  The attack has not only affected the availability of essential food items but has also caused delays in prescription medications. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), which supplies a vast array of products to tens of thousands of retailers, including Whole Foods, confirmed the incident on Monday, June 9. The company reported that it took several of its systems offline in response to the attac…
MS-13 Gang Member Living Illegally In Brockton After Decade In US Busted: Feds MS-13 Gang Member Living Illegally In Brockton After Decade In US Busted: Feds
MS-13 Gang Member Living Illegally In Brockton After Decade In US Busted: Feds Federal immigration agents arrested a 24-year-old man with ties to the violent MS-13 gang during a targeted operation in Brockton, authorities announced.  William Alberto Villalobos-Melendez, originally from El Salvador, had been living in the United States illegally since 2016, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents said. According to officials, he is a confirmed member of MS-13, a transnational gang known for brutal violence and drug trafficking. “William Alberto Villalobos-Melendez has been illegally residing in the United States for almost nine years,” said ICE ERO Boston Ac…
Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds
Thousands Of Fake Nurses Uncovered In Massive Diploma Scam; CT Reviewing Licenses: Feds More than two dozen people across the US now face federal charges for their roles in a major scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas, a scam that investigators say may have put lives at risk in hospitals and clinics across the country, including in Connecticut.  “This is a public safety concern,” said U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe. “It also tarnishes the reputation of nurses who actually complete the demanding clinical and coursework required to obtain their professional licenses and employment.” In Connecticut, the fallout has already started. The state Board of Examiners for Nursing h…
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Cecil County Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Cecil County Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Cecil County Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops The mother of a 3-year-old girl who sparked an Amber Alert out of Delaware is now charged with murder after the child’s body was found dumped in Maryland, state police announced. Darrian Randle, 31, of North East, told police she had pulled over on Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to comfort her daughter, Nola Dinkens, when a white man with a gun kidnapped the girl and took off in a dark SUV. That story was a lie, authorities now say. After an overnight manhunt and multi-agency investigation, Maryland State Police confirmed the toddler’s remains were disc…
FBI Says Don’t Answer If You Get This Call FBI Says Don’t Answer If You Get This Call
FBI Says Don’t Answer If You Get This Call If someone calls claiming to be the FBI or another government agency and threatens arrest unless you pay up, hang up. Scammers across the country are impersonating federal authorities and spoofing legitimate government phone numbers in a rising wave of fraud, authorities say. Victims are being told they face immediate arrest unless they send money via prepaid gift cards, wire transfers, cash, or cryptocurrency. The threats are fake, but the financial losses are very real. Here’s how the scam works: Caller ID spoofing — Scammers manipulate phone numbers so it looks like the call is coming…
Disgraced State Trooper From Smithsburg Sold Out Informant To Drug Dealer: Feds Disgraced State Trooper From Smithsburg Sold Out Informant To Drug Dealer: Feds
Disgraced State Trooper From Smithsburg Sold Out Informant To Drug Dealer: Feds A disgraced former Maryland State Trooper who sold out both his badge and a confidential informant to a drug trafficker is heading to federal prison. Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, was sentenced on Thursday, June 5, to six years behind bars and three years of supervised release for a scheme to sell sensitive information from an active drug case, federal authorities announced. According to his plea, Riggs was part of a team investigating drug and gun trafficking in Western Maryland when he tried to cash in by selling the identity of a confidential informant to one of the suspects. Ri…
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says
These Westchester Cities, Towns Among Top 10 Safest In NY, New Report Says If you're looking for peace of mind in New York, the Hudson Valley might be the place to be. According to a new report by Safewise, several communities in the region were ranked among the 10 safest cities in the state for 2025 based on FBI crime data. The list includes: Bedford in Westchester County, ranked at No. 1: Carmel in Putnam County, ranked at No. 2; Rye in Westchester County, ranked at No. 3; Hyde Park in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 5;  East Fishkill in Dutchess County, ranked at No. 6; Scarsdale in Westchester County, ranked at No. 7; Yorktown in Westchester County, rank…
Annville Man, 24, Produced Child Porn, Luring Minor For Sex Acts: DOJ Annville Man, 24, Produced Child Porn, Luring Minor For Sex Acts: DOJ
Annville Man, 24, Produced Child Porn, Luring Minor For Sex Acts: DOJ A 24-year-old Lebanon County man tried to produce child pornography and coerced a minor into sex acts, federal authorities announced in an indictment filed on Wednesday, June 4. Christian Tyler Harding of Annville is facing multiple federal charges after a grand jury indictment alleged he committed the crimes between January and February of this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Harding is accused of attempting to produce child pornography and enticing a minor into criminal sexual activity around Feb. 3. He also allegedly received and pos…
Global Swatting Ringleader Who Targeted Congress, Churches, Media Pleads Guilty: DOJ Global Swatting Ringleader Who Targeted Congress, Churches, Media Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Global Swatting Ringleader Who Targeted Congress, Churches, Media Pleads Guilty: DOJ A Romanian man who led a global swatting ring that targeted members of Congress, churches, and even a former US president has pleaded guilty, federal officials announced. Thomasz Szabo, 26, known online as “Plank,” “Jonah,” and “Cypher,” entered his guilty plea in federal court this week, according to the US Department of Justice. Szabo was extradited from Romania in November 2024 and admitted to running a years-long online conspiracy that involved making fake bomb and mass-shooting threats across the United States, investigators said. He and his crew targeted more than 75 public officials…
DC Educator Asked Girl For Sexual Photos After Meeting At Nearby Groecery Store: FBI DC Educator Asked Girl For Sexual Photos After Meeting At Nearby Groecery Store: FBI
DC Educator Asked Girl For Sexual Photos After Meeting At Nearby Groecery Store: FBI A school employee in DC has been arrested on disturbing child exploitation charges — and the FBI says there may be more victims. District resident Devonne Keith Brown, 56, was arrested on Monday, June 2, by the FBI Washington Field Office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, federal officials announced. According to officials, Brown allegedly solicited the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from a young girl in Prince George’s County, after allegedly meeting her in person at a grocery store near her home. Brown was employed at a school in Northeast DC a…
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event A suspect has been identified after what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a demonstration outside a Colorado courthouse. The incident occurred in Boulder at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries, ranging from minor to serious have been reported, Boulder Police said. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Officers rushed to the scene at 1325 Pearl St. and arrested the suspect at 1:32 p.m. local time. The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soli…
Boardwalk Empire Actor Devin Harjes Dies In NY At Age 41 Boardwalk Empire Actor Devin Harjes Dies In NY At Age 41
Boardwalk Empire Actor Devin Harjes Dies In NY At Age 41 Actor Devin Harjes, who appeared in several popular TV shows, has died. He was 41. His death, in New York City, was announced on his website. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he died on Tuesday, May 27 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan from an illness after being diagnosed with cancer in February. He was best known for his role as boxer Jack Dempsey on HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He also appeared on Netflix's Daredevil, Orange is the New Black, and Manifest, Fox's Gotham, as well as CBS's FBI and Blue Bloods, and Elementary. Raised in western Texas, Harjes studied acting in college, be…
New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado
New Update: 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In What FBI Calls 'Targeted Terror Attack' In Colorado The FBI is investigating what it describes as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a peaceful demonstration outside a courthouse in Boulder, Colorado. Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Suffer Burn Injuries In Attack At Peaceful Colorado Event The incident happened at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries ranging from minor to serious have been reported. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Several 911 calls reported a man with a weapon was setting people on fire, Boulder Police Chief…
Anti-Trump VA Defense Worker Tried Leaking Intel: 'I Don’t Align With This Administration:' DOJ Anti-Trump VA Defense Worker Tried Leaking Intel: 'I Don’t Align With This Administration:' DOJ
Anti-Trump VA Defense Worker Tried Leaking Intel: 'I Don’t Align With This Administration:' DOJ A Virginia-based US government employee who said he didn’t support the current administration tried to pass classified military intel to a foreign country — but the FBI was watching from the start, officials said. A Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) IT specialist with "Top Secret" clearance was arrested in northern Virginia after he allegedly tried to leak national defense information to a foreign government — citing his personal opposition to the current administration as his reason, federal officials announced. Today, an IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency was arr…
Data Breach Exposed 57K Cooper Health Care Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Data Breach Exposed 57K Cooper Health Care Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say
Data Breach Exposed 57K Cooper Health Care Patients' Info, Lawsuits Say Cooper Health System is facing a wave of legal woes after revealing a data breach that may have exposed the personal and medical information of more than 57,000 people, according to legal filings and the health care system itself. Two lawsuits, one in federal court and one in New Jersey Superior Court, were filed this week by patients who say the breach was the result of Cooper's “negligence” and “failure to protect sensitive data.” According to a notice posted by Cooper on May 23, the hospital learned that an unauthorized actor had accessed private data on or around May 14, 2024. Coop…
Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports
Senators, Governors Duped By Suspected Hacker Posing As White House Chief Of Staff: Reports A person who apparently hacked the personal cell phone of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles contacted business executives and prominent Republicans while impersonating her, according to multiple reports. Senators and governors were among those the alleged hacker contacted, says The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news. Recipients of the suspicious messages raised alarms when they noticed that communications originated from an unfamiliar number, with the impersonator requesting to continue discussions on alternative platforms like Telegram, CBS News reports. The timeline …
Swatting Campaign, Child Porn Threats Against Big Spring Teen Earn CA Man Prison Term Swatting Campaign, Child Porn Threats Against Big Spring Teen Earn CA Man Prison Term
Swatting Campaign, Child Porn Threats Against Big Spring Teen Earn CA Man Prison Term A California man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for a sick campaign of swatting and child exploitation targeting a Cumberland County teen, authorities announced on Thursday, May 29. Nathaniel Sean DeLeon, 20, of Tulare, California, was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday, May 20, for distributing child pornography and making a hoax bomb threat, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus. DeLeon met the 16-year-old victim through the Roblox gaming platform in 2023 and began an online relationship. After the relationship ended, DeLeon began retaliating …
FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says
FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says In the seven years since Jeffrey Epstein — the notorious and well-connected convicted child sex offender — was found dead in a jail cell, the theory that he was murdered rather than died by suicide, as officials claim, has only gained ground. Now, federal authorities say they will release proof to firmly debunk that idea. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Fox News on Thursday, May 29, that the agency will release video evidence showing that Epstein hanged himself at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in 2019. “I just want to be crystal clear on this," he said, per the LA Times. "I am n…
Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Convicted Of Selling Badges For Bribes Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Convicted Of Selling Badges For Bribes
Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Convicted Of Selling Badges For Bribes The former Virginia sheriff convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for handing out deputy badges and law enforcement credentials has received a full pardon from President Donald Trump. Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to announce that former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins, 53, had been pardoned after accepting more than $75,000 in bribes. Jenkins was convicted late last year after a jury found him guilty of taking the money — in the form of cash and campaign contributions — from multiple people, including undercover FBI agents.  In return, Jenkins appointe…
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison
Man Who Torched Car With ‘Napalm’ Outside US Capitol During Carter Memorial Dodges Prison A Virginia man who torched his car with homemade “napalm” outside the US Capitol during President Jimmy Carter’s memorial will avoid prison time, federal officials said. Adrian J. Hinton, 36, of Lorton, was sentenced to one year of supervised release and 125 hours of community service for setting his vehicle on fire near the Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office in DC. Hinton pleaded guilty in January to one count of destruction of government property. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 8, when Carter's body was lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda.  …
Ex-Harvard Morgue Manager Pleads Guilty In Gruesome Human Remains Trafficking Case Ex-Harvard Morgue Manager Pleads Guilty In Gruesome Human Remains Trafficking Case
Ex-Harvard Morgue Manager Pleads Guilty In Gruesome Human Remains Trafficking Case A former manager at the Harvard Medical School morgue has admitted to stealing and selling human body parts — including brains and faces — in a scheme that reached Pennsylvania and shocked communities nationwide. Cedric Lodge, 57, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, pled guilty in federal court to interstate transport of stolen human remains, the US Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said. Prosecutors say he worked at Harvard’s morgue from 2018 through March 2020, where he secretly took body parts from cadavers that had been donated for scientific study. According to investigators, L…
Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports
Woman Shot After Speeding Toward CIA Entrance, Ignoring Commands: Reports A woman was shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Thursday morning, prompting an extensive investigation in the DC area. The FBI confirmed that officers were called to the McLean building in Fairfax County early on May 22 to investigate a reported shooting that left one person injured. Following the shooting, the CIA shut down the front gate at headquarters "until further notice."  The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alternate routes for Thursday, May 22nd. — CIA (@CIA) May 22, 2025 According to CNBC, the woman was identified as 27-yea…
Man Tried To Meet With Boy In Suffern For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA Man Tried To Meet With Boy In Suffern For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA
Man Tried To Meet With Boy In Suffern For Sex, Was Arrested Instead In Hotel Parking Lot: DA A New Jersey man arrested in an undercover child exploitation operation in the parking lot of a Rockland County hotel has now been formally indicted on charges including attempted rape, prosecutors announced.  Essex County resident Carl Ellis, 55, of Maplewood, NJ, was arraigned Wednesday, May 21, in Rockland County Court on an indictment charging him with several felonies, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, May 22.  According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, Ellis engaged in sexually explicit text conversations between Ap…
Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report
Slain Israeli Embassy Staffers Were About To Get Engaged: Report Two Israeli Embassy employees shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. were about to be engaged, multiple news outlets report. The staffers, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were leaving an event for young diplomats at the Jewish Museum when they were shot on the 300 block of F Street NW, right across from the FBI's Washington Field Office at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, the NY Times reports. Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, was identified as the only suspect and reportedly chanted "free Palestine" while in custody, The…
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know A global cybercrime tool used to steal passwords and drain bank accounts was shut down in a major takedown led by Microsoft and federal authorities. The tool called Lumma Stealer had infected more than 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March and May, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday, May 21. Hackers used the malware to target schools, hospitals, banks, and gaming communities, often holding victims for ransom or committing financial fraud. A federal court order allowed Microsoft's digital crimes unit to seize more than 2,300 web domains that powered the malware's ope…