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Violent Robbery Leaves One Injured in Tokoroa – Police Confident in Apprehending Offenders

July 1, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Tokoroa, New Zealand – A violent robbery in Tokoroa last week left one person moderately injured after being assaulted and having an item of clothing stolen. The incident, involving a small group of individuals, occurred around 1pm on June 28. The assailants fled the scene in a white Ford Courier ute, narrowly avoiding a collision … Read more

Violent Robbery Leaves One Injured in Tokoroa – Police Confident in Apprehending Offenders

July 1, 2024

Violence Wave Prompts Urgent Response in Santa Monica amid Safety Concerns

July 1, 2024

Santa Monica, California is currently facing a wave of violent incidents, leaving residents and city officials concerned and on edge. The city’s mayor is calling for emergency funds, increased police presence, and state assistance in response to the escalating violence. Residents like Christina Tullock, who resides on the Santa Monica-Venice border, are witnessing a series ... Read more

Actor Orpheus Pledger Pleads Guilty to Violent Attack: Mental Health and Drug Use Blamed

July 1, 2024

Melbourne, Victoria – Former “Home and Away” actor Orpheus Pledger has entered a guilty plea for a violent assault on a woman in Melbourne earlier this year. Pledger, known for his role as Mason Morgan on the popular Australian soap opera from 2016 to 2019, remotely attended the hearing from custody held at the Melbourne ... Read more

Shooting Outside North Hollywood Bakery Leaves Man Dead – Argument Escalates into Tragedy

July 1, 2024

North Hollywood, California – A tragic incident occurred on Sunday outside of Sam’s Kosher Bakery in North Hollywood, leading to the death of a 52-year-old man. The altercation between the victim and a man aged between 30 and 40 quickly escalated into a fatal shooting in the 12400 block of Burbank Boulevard near Whitsett Avenue. ... Read more

Man Shot and Killed at Three Oaks Park: Lee County Deputies Search for Shooter

July 1, 2024

SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – A tragic incident unfolded at Three Oaks Park where a man lost his life after being shot in his car. Family and friends gathered to set up a memorial at the scene to honor the victim. Despite the passing of four days since the incident, authorities from Lee County are ... Read more

Gymgoers Shocked: Witness Describes Alexandria Shooting as “Unbelievable”

July 1, 2024

Alexandria, Va. – The calm atmosphere inside the Onelife Fitness gym on Hooff’s Run Drive was shattered when a shooting took place, leaving two men dead. Members attempting to enter for a workout found the doors locked, with a sign indicating the closure due to the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m. ... Read more

Orpheus Pledger Admits Violent Attack in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs

July 1, 2024

Melbourne, Australia – Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger has confessed to a violent assault on a woman in Melbourne’s northern suburbs earlier this year. The 31-year-old attended a hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video-link from custody, following a bail breach in April. According to court proceedings, the victim sought police assistance in ... Read more

Indictments Issued for Former School Police Officials in Uvalde Mass Shooting

July 1, 2024

Uvalde, Texas – Over two years following the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman opened fire on students and teachers while law enforcement officers stood by for more than an hour, a grand jury has indicted the former school district police chief and another officer on multiple felony ... Read more

Domestic Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting in DeKalb County: No Charges Expected

July 1, 2024

DeKalb County, Georgia – Authorities in DeKalb County revealed that a man who fatally shot another man following a domestic dispute will not be facing charges. This decision comes after the police responded to a shooting incident early Saturday morning on Kings Mountain Way, where they discovered a 37-year-old man with a gunshot wound to ... Read more

Unity and Healing: Gov. Sarah Sanders Visits Fordyce After Tragic Shooting

July 1, 2024

Fordyce, Arkansas – Nearly a week and a half after a tragic shooting left four dead and over a dozen injured in Fordyce, Governor Sarah Sanders made a poignant visit to the grieving community. Sanders spent time with emergency responders, members of the community, and honored the victims by laying flowers at a memorial. The ... Read more