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A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of taxi driver Aurelio Zhunio-Orbez, whose body was found in Croton Falls Reservoir after a dispute over a taxi fare. The suspect confessed to the killing, which occurred after a fare dispute, and is currently in custody awaiting court proceedings.
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak is affecting dozens in Putnam County, New York, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The Putnam County Health Department is investigating the outbreak, which is linked to multiple events in the area. Residents are advised to stay home if sick, practice good hygiene, and avoid handling food for 48 hours after symptoms subside. Emergency Medical Services have been alerted to take extra precautions. The illness is part of a wider trend in the Hudson Valley and New York State.
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Putnam County, Illinois, near the border with LaSalle County, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake, which had an estimated depth of 3.6 kilometers, woke up residents and caused shaking for about 5 to 10 seconds. There have been no reports of significant damage in the area. Illinois averages one earthquake a year, with minor damage occurring every 20 years.
A man in Putnam County, Tennessee, was arrested after posting a video online showing explosive materials. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with ATF agents, apprehended the man, identified as Levi Flatt, who was found to possess enough materials to make a bomb. During his arrest, three pipe bombs, two Molotov cocktails, a handgun with a tampered serial number, ammunition, a flak jacket, and a shield were discovered in his van. Flatt has been charged with possession of prohibited weapons and alteration of serial numbers and is currently being held without bond.