Georgia officer who fatally shot baby donkey HeeHaw won't face criminal charges; owner files lawsuit

The officer claimed that HeeHaw (pictured) charged at officers as they made their way into the petting zoo after following a trail of footprints (@Justice4HeeHaw/X)

Trenton Garner, the Georgia officer who fatally shot baby donkey HeeHaw in August, will not face criminal charges, the district attorney, per CBS News. Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jaeson Smith said in a November 2 report that Cedartown Officer Trenton Garner reasonably acted to protect another officer during the encounter that killed HeeHaw. The … Read more

Matthew G. Unglesbee: Illinois man faces felony charges for mailing threatening hoax letters to Congress members

Matthew Unglesbee, 37, of Quincy, Illinois, has been arrested and charged after allegedly mailing letters containing white powder and notes reading “HA HA” to multiple Democratic members of Congress. (X@ginamilan_)

An Illinois man faced charges on Monday for two felony offenses following allegations that he dispatched mail containing an unidentified white powder to Congressional representatives, as per a criminal complaint. Matthew Unglesbee, 37, of Quincy, Illinois, has been arrested and charged after allegedly mailing letters containing white powder and notes reading “HA HA” to multiple … Read more

Jackson County couple facing multiple charges over shocking child abuse allegations, threatened to kill them if they sought help

Erica Lynn Sayre, 45, and Clifford Gale Sayre, 45, both of Evans, W.Va., were each charged with three counts of felony child abuse resulting in bodily injury and three counts of felony child neglect creating risk of injury. (Jackson County WV Sheriff's Department/Facebook)

A Jackson County, W.Va., couple is facing multiple charges after an investigation into the alleged physical and emotional abuse of three children ranging in age from 12 to 17. The abuse took place over the course of several years, the sheriff’s office said. Erica Lynn Sayre, 45, and Clifford Gale Sayre, 45, both of Evans, … Read more

Man arrested after hijacking threat forces United flight to return to Las Vegas, faces terrorism-related charges

United Flight 1681 returned safely to Las Vegas after its crew learned of an alleged hijacking threat. (Unsplash)

A 25-year-old man who allegedly sent a threatening text about hijacking a passenger plane heading to New Jersey was taken into custody Saturday evening at Harry Reid International Airport once the flight made it back safely to Las Vegas. United Flight 1681 returned safely to Las Vegas after its crew learned of an alleged hijacking … Read more

Former FBI Director James Comey faces new DOJ charges over alleged classified information leak

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo (REUTERS)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for when the Justice Department can file a case. The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James … Read more

Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse charges after allegedly throwing 6-year-old student through air, pinning him

Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse charges (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office)

A Florida special needs teacher has been arrested after throwing a six-year-old student through the air and pinning him. Kevin Adkisson, 52, of Bunnell, faces two felony counts of child abuse without great bodily harm following an investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, per news3lv. Kevin Adkisson: Florida special needs teacher facing child abuse … Read more

Anthony Rivers III, 15-year-old, charged in Tallahassee FAMU stadium shooting that injured 11 people: All on charges against him

A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged after a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium during Florida A&M University's homecoming weekend injured 12 people, including six minors. (Image for representation/AFP)

A 15-year-old in Tallahassee has been arrested following a mass shooting incident that resulted in injuries to 12 people, comprising six minors, in the vicinity of Bragg Memorial Stadium during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend. A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged after a shooting near Bragg Memorial Stadium during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend … Read more

Virginia's Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges as FBI probe marijuana enterprise

Virginia Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, listens to debate on the Senate floor, Feb. 17. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)

Democrat Virginia Senator L. Louise Lucas was indicted on Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to sell marijuana. FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement that Sen. Lucas allegedly ran a “criminal marijuana enterprise” with a “close-knit group of family members and associates.” Virginia Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, listens to … Read more

Corona High School shooting threat leads to arrest of 2 Riverside County teen girls: All on charges filed against them

Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona High School. (Unsplash)

Two 15-year-old students from Riverside County have been taken into custody on allegations of plotting a potential school shooting at Corona High School, according to Corona police officials. Two 15-year-old students were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit murder after investigators say they researched school shootings and discussed plans for an attack at Corona … Read more

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa arrested on fraud, theft charges: Florida Attorney General to hold press conference

Espinosa evaded impeachment proceedings Earlier this year, a special prosecutor determined there was probable cause to initiate impeachment proceedings against Espinosa following an investigation into potential ethics violations. The investigation contended that Espinosa misappropriated public funds designated for a COVID-19 relief program and neglected to reveal conflicts of interest when distributing the funds to enterprises … Read more