Berkeley County deputies have captured 24-year-old Charles Edward Britt Jr., who was wanted on multiple charges including attempted murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Britt had been on the run since allegedly committing violent acts last Wednesday, and was also suspected of attempting to steal a motorcycle at gunpoint. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the search for Britt, who was considered armed and dangerous.
Richard Bradley Jr., a Washington state man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Brandi Blake, has now been charged with three additional murders. Prosecutors allege that Bradley lured all four victims by asking them to help dig up buried gold. He is set to stand trial next month for Blake's death. The victims' bodies were found buried in a park, and Bradley is accused of killing them before stealing their vehicles and possessions.
A woman from Plymouth, Michigan, is facing multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding from law enforcement, after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Ottawa County in Ohio. The chase involved erratic driving, evading stop sticks, and reckless operation of a motor vehicle. The woman's juvenile son, who was in the car, was unharmed.
A registered sex offender in Hays County, Texas, has received additional charges after evidence of an additional victim was found. The 24-year-old man, Diego Alejandro Cortez, was arrested earlier this month for harboring a runaway child and child trafficking. The Hays County Sheriff's Office discovered pictures and videos depicting child pornography on Cortez's phone. A 13-year-old victim was identified, and she revealed multiple sexual encounters with Cortez, which was corroborated by his confession and evidence. Cortez is currently in jail facing charges including harboring a runaway, trafficking a child, possession of child pornography, and continuous sex abuse of a child under 14.
In Kevin Spacey's ongoing U.K. sexual assault trial, one of the actor's accusers testified that Spacey groped him "a good dozen times" and made unwanted advances, comparing the actor to his character in the film Se7en. The trial, which began on June 28, involves 12 charges related to incidents with four men between 2001 and 2013. The accuser described Spacey as "a bit creepy" and claimed the actor abused his power and influence to prey on men. Spacey denies all allegations.
In Kevin Spacey's ongoing U.K. sexual assault trial, one of the actor's accusers testified that Spacey groped him "a good dozen times" and made unwanted advances, comparing the actor to his character in the film Se7en. The trial, which began on June 28, involves 12 charges related to incidents with four men between 2001 and 2013. The accuser described Spacey as "a bit creepy" and claimed the actor abused his power and influence to prey on men. Spacey denies all allegations.
Three suspects, Nicholas Karol-Chik, Joseph Koenig, and Zachary Kwak, have been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Alexa Bartell, who died after a large rock was allegedly thrown at her car and smashed through her windshield. The suspects also face multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder and assault. The suspects were allegedly involved in other incidents of throwing rocks at moving cars. They are being held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail.
A 4-year-old girl has died in the hospital following a major crash in Woodland caused by a 13-year-old driving a stolen vehicle. The crash also claimed the life of Tina Vital, the girl's grandmother. The suspect has been charged with multiple counts, including murder, vehicular manslaughter, and child abuse/endangerment. The suspect's mother fainted after the hearing, and the suspect will remain behind bars.
