Divimara Lamar Nava was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas, on Wednesday morning for allegedly helping her husband, Francisco Oropesa, evade capture. Oropesa is the suspect in a shooting that left five people dead, including a nine-year-old boy. Nava was charged with "hindering the apprehension of a known felon" and is being held in the Montgomery County jail, while Oropesa is in police custody awaiting trial.
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Europol has announced the arrest of 132 members of the 'Ndrangheta, a powerful criminal network responsible for much of Europe's cocaine trade, money laundering, bribery, and violence. The operation involved 2,770 officers from 10 countries and is being described as the "largest-ever coordinated hit" against the 'Ndrangheta. The raids took place in eight European countries, as well as Brazil and Panama, and is a major step in the fight against organized crime.
At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at an Atlanta medical facility on Wednesday, according to police. Police declared an "active shooter situation" and asked local residents to stay away from the area. Three victims were transported to the hospital and a fourth was pronounced dead at the scene, with no suspect in custody at this time.
Two former Russian convicts have made claims that Ukraine attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack on the Kremlin. Azamat Uldarov and Alexey Savichev, who were both pardoned by Russian presidential decrees last year, also claimed to have been commanders of the Wagner Group. Russia has responded to the claims with fury, while Ukraine has denied the accusations and two Russian officials have expressed skepticism. It is currently unclear whether the claims are true, as CNN is unable to independently verify them.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson was revealed to have sent an inflammatory, racist text message about a video showing a group of "Trump guys" attacking "an Antifa kid." This sparked an internal "crisis" at Fox News, leading to the company settling the defamation case and ultimately firing Carlson. The incident has raised questions about the role of racism in the media, and whether or not networks should be held accountable for the views of their hosts.
Robert Findlay Smith, 71, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of three people at an Alabama church dinner in June. Linda Rainey, whose husband was killed in the shooting, expressed her grief and sorrow, while defense attorney Emory Anthony apologized on behalf of Smith and expressed his condolences. The sentencing of Smith brings closure to the families of the victims and to the community, and serves as a reminder of the importance of gun safety and the devastating consequences of gun violence.
Queensland Police have confirmed the remains of missing fisherman Kevin Darmody were found inside two crocodiles located upstream from where he was last seen. The Department of Environment and Science euthanized the crocodiles and a report is being prepared for the coroner. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by crocodiles in the area, and the public is urged to take extra precautions when visiting coastal areas in Queensland.
Police have arrested Francisco Oropesa, the suspect in the killing of five of his neighbors in Texas last week. His bond is expected to be set at $5 million, and more arrests are likely. Oropesa was arrested without incident in the town of Cut and Shoot, and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact the FBI hotline.