Police said crossing arms were down and warning signals were active when the crash happened Sunday afternoon. WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Two people were killed Sunday afternoon when a car entered an active railroad crossing on Roseland Drive and was struck by a northbound Brightline train, West Palm Beach police said. The crash brought police and fire crews to the 600 block of Roseland Drive around 3:15 p.m. and closed the area while investigators …
Christopher Brooks, 18, died in a crash near South Fork High School while heading to graduation practice. MARTIN COUNTY, FL — An 18-year-old South Fork High School senior died Thursday morning in a crash near the school entrance while driving to graduation practice, hours before he was set to receive his diploma, authorities and school officials said. Authorities identified the student as Christopher Brooks of Hobe Sound. The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. May 21 …
Police said an 18-year-old driver hit officers, a squad vehicle, a pole and a fence before being arrested. CHICAGO, IL — Five Chicago police officers were injured early Sunday when a driver struck them while they were dispersing a large gathering on the Near West Side, police said. The crash happened during a Memorial Day weekend response near Roosevelt Road and Loomis Street, an area where officers had been called for a large crowd. Police …
Three people face RICO charges after investigators searched a store, nearby homes and a Seffner residence. TAMPA, FL — Tampa police said they shut down a drug trafficking operation tied to Vicky’s Supermarket, also known as Royal Supermarket, after a long-term investigation centered on a Floribraska Avenue storefront and nearby properties. The case moved forward this week with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations charges against three people accused of leading the operation. Police said the …
State officials point to new prosecutions, payment reviews and a July fraud detection rollout. PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona officials are expanding a crackdown on fake sober living homes after a Medicaid fraud scandal that state leaders say exploited Native Americans seeking addiction treatment and cost taxpayers as much as $2.5 billion. The renewed push comes three years after Arizona began suspending payments to behavioral health providers accused of fraud. Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris …
Chicago police said all four victims were taken to hospitals in good condition. CHICAGO, IL — Four teenagers were shot and wounded early Sunday in Little Village after officers heard gunfire near the 2500 block of South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago police said. The shooting added to a violent stretch in the Southwest Side neighborhood, where police have investigated several recent gun cases. No deaths were reported in Sunday’s shooting, but the victims included three minors …
The man was charged after police said a struggle over a loaded gun unfolded behind a Kensington Avenue property. PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia police sergeant shot and wounded a 39-year-old man Saturday morning in Kensington after a reported disturbance led to a chase and a struggle over a gun, police said. The shooting brought another officer-involved shooting review to one of the city’s busiest public safety corridors. Police said the man survived and was …
Prosecutors say five people were wounded after a confrontation that began on a Metrobus. WASHINGTON, DC — An 18-year-old D.C. man has been indicted on 69 charges after prosecutors said he fired into a crowd at a Northwest bus stop in January, wounding five people after a confrontation involving a juvenile girl on a Metrobus. Anthony Del Cid-Morales, of the District, faces charges including assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm …
Prosecutors say the case grew from a custody dispute over a 7-year-old child. LOS ANGELES, CA — A social media influencer, her father and her former boyfriend have been charged in Los Angeles County with trying to hire a hitman to kill singer Jack Avery, the father of her child, prosecutors said. Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, 24, known online as Gabbie Gonzalez, faces one count each of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of …
Police said one person was in custody Friday, but no charges had been announced. DOLTON, IL — A former professional basketball player was shot and killed Thursday night outside a lounge in south suburban Dolton, where police said one person was taken into custody as investigators worked to determine what led to the gunfire. Family members identified the man as 31-year-old Khapri Alston, a father of two who had played basketball overseas after attending Thornwood …