John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Alleged fentanyl incident at daycare leaves one toddler dead, three others hospitalized

NEW YORK CITY, New York- A one-year-old boy lost his life, and three other children were hospitalized after they reportedly ingested fentanyl at a daycare in the Bronx. The tragic event unfolded on Friday afternoon at the Divino Nino Daycare, where emergency services were called following reports of cardiac arrest among the children. The children had reportedly eaten and taken a nap before the incident occurred. The deceased one-year-old boy was declared dead at Montefiore …

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Man shot dead while trying to help a deer cross the road

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Washington- A man was tragically killed while attempting to aid deer in crossing a busy road, according to local law enforcement. Daniel Spaeth, 37, was reportedly trying to slow down traffic near his residence to ensure the safety of the animals when he was fatally shot on September 7. Spaeth’s wife, Allissa Beckman-Spaeth, was with him at the time of the incident. She informed authorities that they were in their driveway, attempting to …

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Mom pleads guilty to toddler’s bathtub death

CINCINNATI, Ohio – A mother from Ohio has confessed to involuntary manslaughter after her 3-year-old son drowned in a bathtub while she was asleep. Molly Krebs, 28, found her son Jayden lifeless in the bathtub of their Cincinnati home following a 90-minute nap on December 1, 2022. Krebs, who initially pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment, changed her plea in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday. This …

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Widow of former Illinois mayor gets strangled to death by her son

Troy, Illinois- A shocking crime has left the community reeling as a local man stands accused of murdering his own mother, who was the widow of a former mayor. Early Wednesday morning, police discovered the lifeless body of 60-year-old Norma Caraker in her home, with her son, Neil Howard, 44, also present at the scene. Norma Caraker was not just known for her connection to the city’s former mayor, Charles “Tom” Caraker, who served the …

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Police identify suspect in shooting death of parking valet

ATLANTA, Georgia- A significant stride towards justice has been taken in the case of a parking valet who was fatally shot while attempting to prevent a car burglary. The Atlanta Police Department has named Randy A. King as the suspect in the murder of Harison Olvey, which occurred last Thursday. King is currently wanted for murder, and the police have offered a reward for any information leading to his arrest. Authorities have warned that King …

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Murder suspect caught by police after fatally shooting an officer

DALLAS, Texas- In South Dallas, a man suspected of a fatal shooting and subsequent attack on police officers was apprehended on Thursday. The suspect allegedly opened fire on a pickup truck, leading to a man’s death, before engaging in a shootout with police and initiating a high-speed chase. The incident began around 1:25 p.m. on Scyene Road, where the suspect was reportedly seen firing into another vehicle. The situation escalated when the shooter turned his …

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College student held hostage for three days in her dorm room

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota- A 19-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly subjecting a woman to a three-day ordeal of physical and sexual assault in her dorm room at St. Catherine University. The suspect, Keanu Avery Labatte, was arrested on Sunday, following the woman’s escape and subsequent report to university security. The woman, who had been dating Labatte for two months, told police that the assault began after Labatte found certain text messages and social media …

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Mother and father both found dead in murder-suicide

YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania- A tragic murder-suicide incident unfolded on Wednesday, leaving two people dead. The victims have been identified as 29-year-old Megan Saunders and 31-year-old Devon Elias. The York County Coroner’s Office was summoned to the scene on Strawbridge Court around 2:47 p.m. following reports of a double fatality. Saunders was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, and her death was officially ruled as a homicide. Elias, on the other hand, died from a single …

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Retired police lieutenant sentenced for fatal shooting during training exercise

WASHINGTON, D.C.- A retired police lieutenant’s fatal shooting of a 25-year-old trainee during a training exercise at Anacostia Library last year has led to a three-year prison sentence. The incident, captured on surveillance video, has sparked calls for further action from the victim’s family. The victim, Maurica Manyan, was participating in a training session led by Jesse Porter, a 59-year-old private contractor and retired lieutenant. The group had just completed baton training and were gathering …

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Boy found dead after going missing on hunting trip with grandpa

POINT PLEASANT, WV- In West Virginia, a 10-year-old boy who disappeared while on a hunting trip with his grandfather was found dead. Wyatt Eaves-Nibert was reported missing on Saturday morning, sparking a widespread search by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The initial call to authorities was related to an ATV accident involving the boy’s grandfather, which occurred after Wyatt had gone missing. The young boy, who was armed with a .22 caliber rifle and dressed …

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