Frank Mooney
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York, are pushing legislation to make it illegal to stand within 15 feet of police officers or other first responders during an emergency, but critics argue that the proposal is unconstitutional. People who enter the “buffer zone” for first responders during an emergency face a misdemeanor charge, a $1,000 fine, … Read more
Two Mississippi Capitol Police officers have been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Jaylen Lewis, 25, in 2022. Stephen Frederick Jr., a former Mississippi Capitol Police officer, and Michael Rhinewalt, an officer on unpaid administrative leave, were charged by a Hinds County grand jury last month. The guys opened fire on Lewis while … Read more
Every year, millions of Americans (including those residing abroad) wait for their tax refunds after filing their returns. In April 2025, many people are wondering who will receive their tax refunds during the week of April 22-27 and how long it will take the IRS to process them. While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced payment dates for May 2025, which have been changed to reflect business days and beneficiary groups’ birth ranges. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their monies on May 1, while other payments will be delivered on May 2 (per weekend adjustment) and on Wednesdays, May 14, 21, … Read more
A Massachusetts man was detained for driving the wrong way on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire, state police reported Monday. Ronald Lerned, 62, of Lowell, Massachusetts, faces charges of reckless conduct, driving after revocation or suspension, third offense DWI, and defying an officer, according to state police. He was placed on preventative detention and will … Read more
COQUILLE, Oregon — Oregon police have arrested the motorist who caused a catastrophic crash involving a community college softball team that killed a player and a coach. Jonathan Dowdy, 32, was being held Tuesday at the Coos County Jail on charges of homicide, reckless endangerment, and driving while intoxicated, according to Oregon State Police. Dowdy … Read more
ATHENS, Alabama — The Athens Police Department says two persons were detained last week after investigators discovered around 45 pounds of marijuana at a Limestone County home. According to APD, David Lee Johnson, 58, and Brenda Jean Lucas, 53, were detained and charged with cannabis trafficking after a search of Johnson’s house on Friday. According … Read more
Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez sits at a Wendy’s on April 17, 2025, near the Leon County jail, where he has been detained for more than 24 hours. The federal government is blaming a US citizen for being arrested during a traffic stop in Leon County last week under a state immigration legislation that was temporarily suspended. … Read more
SAN DIEGO — A San Diego Police Department officer made a heroic save on Interstate 15 last week. On Thursday, SDPD Motor Officer Alex Chiappone was heading northbound on I-15 when he came across a minivan completely engulfed in flames on the freeway’s shoulder, according to a Facebook post on Monday. According to investigators, when … Read more
SAN DIEGO — After a six-hour SWAT standoff in a La Jolla neighborhood on Tuesday, a man was taken into custody. Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and SWAT teams responded to reports of threats at a property on La Jolla Scenic Drive and Via Casa … Read more