CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Hasan Korkmaz, owner of San Diego Logistics Group Inc. based in Santee, was arraigned on June 4 following a federal indictment charging him with multiple financial crimes, including bank fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. According to the 18-count indictment, Korkmaz is accused of orchestrating an … Read more
A woman from Bergen County has been formally indicted for allegedly obstructing a federal investigation tied to her husband’s suspected real estate fraud scheme. Jennifer Iturralde Pina, 43, of Franklin Lakes, faces a charge of destroying records during a federal inquiry, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Court filings state that Iturralde … Read more
As of June 14, 2025, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has updated its records to reflect a total of 27 individuals reported missing so far this year, including teenagers and one young adult. This recent update adds five new names to the list while three previously listed individuals have been removed, … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – On June 3, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that disgraced former attorney Thomas Vincent Girardi, once a high-profile figure in California’s legal scene, has been sentenced to 87 months (just over 7 years) in federal prison for embezzling millions from his clients. The 86-year-old was convicted in August 2024 on … Read more
For over a decade, I worked as a letter carrier in Virginia, getting to know my community one doorstep at a time. Along the way, I picked up a few tricks—some official, some just clever little life hacks. One of my favorites? Something as simple as slipping a dryer sheet into your mailbox. No, it’s … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. – Myron Williams, a 31-year-old resident of Newark known on the streets as “Money” and “Tunchi,” has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in federal prison for his central role in a deadly racketeering operation connected to the Marion Gardens Housing Complex in Jersey City. The sentence was handed down by U.S. … Read more
WAUTOMA, Wis. — A routine traffic stop in the city of Wautoma has uncovered what authorities believe may be part of a much larger drug transportation operation running through central Wisconsin. A woman allegedly moving illegal substances through the region was caught red-handed—after simply driving too fast. On Sunday, officers with the Wautoma Police Department … Read more
LEWISTON, Wis. — A disturbing case of animal neglect in Columbia County has led to the euthanization of three horses and the rescue of more than a dozen others, following an investigation at a rural Lewiston property. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reports that the investigation began on June 27 after deputies received a tip … Read more
Only in Florida could an ordinary day behind a discount store spiral into a chaotic, video-game-style beatdown — complete with mystery bags, hidden handguns, and a takedown straight out of a low-budget action movie. The scene unfolded in Pine Hills, a neighborhood in Orange County, when a deputy spotted a man acting “suspiciously” behind a … Read more
A mild earthquake shook part of Northern California on Monday evening, offering a gentle nudge about the region’s ever-present seismic risks. The quake, which struck west of Los Banos at 6:37 p.m., was measured at a magnitude of 3.3 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Though relatively minor, the earthquake was felt by some … Read more