A 13-year-old girl led Nebraska troopers on a high-speed chase that lasted nearly 20 minutes on Monday night. The chase began when a trooper spotted the vehicle driving at 35 mph and the driver allegedly accelerated to speeds of over 100 mph. The two children in the vehicle were eventually taken into protective custody, and the incident is still under investigation.
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Brian Walshe, 47, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of murder and assault in the disappearance of his wife, Ana Walshe, 39. Prosecutors presented evidence of more than a dozen disturbing Google searches made by Walshe in the minutes before he told police he last saw his wife. His defense attorney Tracy Miner released a statement saying the prosecution's case is weak and she has not yet been given any evidence. Walshe is being held without bail and the investigation into Ana Walshe's disappearance is ongoing.
Elliot Blair, a 33-year-old Orange County public defender, died in Mexico while celebrating his first wedding anniversary. His family believes he was the victim of a "brutal crime" and is demanding a full and transparent investigation. They have set up a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of bringing his body home and to support his wife, which has already raised over $50,000 in donations.
A married couple and their son were sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday for fatally shooting a security guard in Flint, Michigan. The incident occurred after the guard asked the couple's daughter to wear a mask while shopping, and the three were convicted of first-degree premeditated murder. The sentencing sparked outrage in the community and serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols during the pandemic.
Police have arrested Levon Semaj Longstreet, a 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault in connection with a fatal shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Taeshawn Adams-Wright, 18, has also been charged and a 17-year-old boy and his mother were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting. An investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
The U.S. Capitol Police have investigated 7,501 potential threats against members of Congress in 2022, a historically high number but slightly down from the previous two years. The agency is continuing to investigate potential threats and has implemented additional security measures, such as increased surveillance and National Guard troops, to protect the Capitol complex and its members. They are also working to increase public awareness of the need to report any suspicious activity or potential threats.
Six people, including a 16-year-old mother and her 10-month-old son, were tragically killed in a shooting in Goshen, California overnight Monday. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office believes the family had gang associations and were fleeing the scene when they were shot in their heads. The sheriff's office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate for state office in New Mexico, was arrested Monday and is facing multiple criminal charges related to allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of four Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque since early December. He is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque and the investigation is ongoing.