The Paris prosecutor regrets the premature public disclosure of arrests related to the Louvre jewel heist, which may hinder the ongoing investigation. Two suspects were detained while attempting to flee France, and the stolen jewelry, worth approximately $102 million, remains missing. The heist was highly organized, exploiting security weaknesses at the museum.
Authorities in Bibb County uncovered a child sex trafficking ring involving at least ten victims aged 3 to 15, operating for over two years in an underground storm shelter. Seven suspects have been arrested, with more expected, as the investigation reveals disturbing scenes of abuse and drugging, with possible gang ties and immigration issues being investigated. The community and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and seek help if needed.
Two men, Johan Jose Rangel Martinez and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection to the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was found in a creek in north Houston. Jocelyn's mother, Alexis Nungaray, expressed relief at the arrests and vowed to continue seeking justice for her daughter. A vigil is planned for Jocelyn at the site where her body was discovered.
A Springfield police officer is recovering from serious gunshot wounds to the face and leg after being attacked by suspects in two separate vehicles during a series of shootings on Wednesday night. The officer, a seven-year veteran and Medal of Valor recipient, has been transferred to a Boston hospital for treatment. Multiple suspects have been arrested, and several firearms have been seized. The Springfield Police Department remains committed to their duties while supporting the injured officer and his family.
Two suspects, Halley Tejada and Kensly Alston, have been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the murder of 52-year-old Nadia Vitels, whose body was found in a duffel bag in a Manhattan apartment. The suspects, considered persons of interest, were allegedly squatting in the apartment and were seen stealing Vitels' car before being involved in an accident in Pennsylvania. Vitels, who had traveled from Spain to prepare the apartment for occupancy, was believed to have been surprised and beaten to death by the suspects.
Two suspects in Washington state are facing charges for the murder of a 74-year-old man they allegedly poisoned with fentanyl after gaining his trust through a dating app. The suspects are accused of financially defrauding the victim before violently confronting him at his home and leaving the area. The victim's remains were found in Grays Harbor County following a targeted search, and the suspects were apprehended in California. They are being held on $5 million bail and will be extradited back to Washington to face homicide charges.
Two suspects in Washington state are facing charges for the murder of a 74-year-old man, Curtis Engeland, whom they allegedly poisoned with fentanyl after gaining his trust through a dating app. The suspects are accused of financially defrauding Engeland before violently confronting him at his home and later hiding his body in Grays Harbor County. They were arrested in California and will be extradited to Washington to face homicide charges.
Two suspects affiliated with a gang were arrested after four people, including a minor, were killed in a series of seemingly random late-night shootings in southeast Los Angeles County. Authorities believe the attacks were random acts of violence and have not found any connection between the suspects and the victims. The suspects, Gary Jonathan Garcia, 42, and Wayne McNeely Timberland, 20, were taken into custody, and a third person is also wanted in connection with the attacks. The case will be forwarded to prosecutors for possible charges, and the suspects have been booked on suspicion of murder.
Four people were shot and killed within three hours in southeast Los Angeles County, with two suspects arrested and a possible third suspect still at large. The shootings, likely connected, occurred near LAUSD schools, prompting concerns from residents and law enforcement. The victims include a man near Martha Escutia Primary Center, another man on East Florence Avenue, and a 14-year-old boy in front of Ellen Ochoa Learning Center. A fourth deadly shooting was reported in Huntington Park. No suspects have been taken into custody for the fourth murder, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two suspects, Israel Fuentes Jr. and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 2-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres in Maryland. The community played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspects. The shooting occurred outside an apartment complex in Langley Park, where the toddler and his mother were struck by stray bullets. Fuentes and Turcios have been charged with first-degree murder, and authorities are still searching for other individuals believed to have been involved in the shooting.
A 4-year-old boy named Gor Adamyan was tragically killed in a car-to-car shooting in Lancaster, California, which authorities believe was prompted by road rage. The suspects allegedly chased down the family and opened fire on their vehicle after cutting them off on a highway. The child was shot in the torso and pronounced dead at the hospital. Two suspects, Byron Burkhart and Alexandria Gentile, were arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. The suspects were identified and apprehended quickly thanks to crime-fighting technology installed in Lancaster.
A man in Henrico, Virginia, sustained life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times inside a home on Johnson Place. The Henrico Police Department responded to the incident and has detained individuals suspected of involvement. There is no current threat to the public.
Omaha Police are investigating a shooting in which an adult female was critically injured. Suspects fled the scene but were apprehended after a short pursuit. The victim is currently in critical condition at the hospital.
Israeli authorities are investigating the theft of an unarmed Merkava 2 tank from a military training zone in northern Israel. The tank was later found abandoned in a junkyard near a military base. The tank had been decommissioned and used for soldiers' exercises. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Israeli authorities are investigating the theft of a decommissioned, unarmed tank from a military training zone near Haifa, which was later found abandoned in a junkyard. The 65-ton Merkava 2 tank had been used for soldiers' exercises and was discovered alongside scrap metal. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft.
