Frank Mooney
Las Vegas — According to 911 conversations obtained by 8 News Now investigators on Wednesday, the man Metro police suspect of planning a mass shooting at a Las Vegas gym urged a patron to leave before killing an employee. On Friday, May 16, Daniel Ortega, 34, killed Edgar Quinonez, 31, in a shooting at the … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a key social welfare program in the United States, ensuring that millions of low-income families do not go hungry. The program supports around 42 million people, or little over 12% of the population. This critical program provides a lifeline of help for families and individuals by issuing food … Read more
After a person was killed in a crash outside a South Los Angeles middle school, residents urged further action to protect youngsters from the deadly street, which is always congested with fast automobiles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred Tuesday near Vernon and McKinley Avenues, right outside George Washington Carver Middle … Read more
Montecito, California — A 42-year-old Nevada man was detained on suspicion of attempted murder and kidnapping after a woman was viciously injured during a break-in last week at a Southern California mansion owned by Beanie Babies millionaire Ty Warner, according to officials and court documents. The victim, identified in a criminal complaint as L. Malek-Aslanian, … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how much money you could receive when you retire or if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you’ve probably learned that Social Security isn’t as straightforward as it appears at first glance. It is true that millions of people in the United States get it on a monthly basis, but each check … Read more
Police are looking for the gunman who opened fire and shot several people inside a New England mall on Tuesday. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo informed reporters just after 7 p.m. Tuesday that the gunman, thought to be in his 20s, was equipped with a semi-automatic pistol when gunshots erupted inside the Brass Mill Center … Read more
HOUSTON – A federal grand jury has indicted 15 suspected Houston gang members for their roles in a drug-trafficking operation that allegedly used a taco truck and the United States mail to deliver narcotics. Federal indictment The indictment alleges that all 15 were part of an organization that trafficked methamphetamine, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, … Read more
The daughters of a US Army veteran whose death was discovered in a homeless encampment on the outskirts of downtown are questioning the Los Angeles Police Department’s handling of their mother’s case. Lucrecia Macias Barajas, 46, was discovered dead on May 12 by one of her three children, who tracked her mother’s cellphone to a … Read more
Approximately 2.5 million individuals and children receive both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security benefits. While Social Security pays based on employment history, SSI is a needs-based program for people with little income and resources. Recipients who meet the income and eligibility requirements may be eligible for both programs. Adults under the age of … Read more
Houston – Over Memorial Day weekend, Harris County deputies launched an impaired driver effort to proactively minimize the amount of DWI-related infractions and fatal crashes within Precinct 4. Over the long weekend, 41 people were arrested for DWI. Deputies say the suspects were stopped for traffic offenses and showed symptoms of intoxication. According to Harris … Read more