Author: Edward Campbell

A 36-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a woman was fatally stabbed inside a Brickell apartment building early Friday morning, according to Miami police and court records. Police responded to the Solitair Brickell Apartments at 86 SW 8th Street at about 4:45 a.m. Sept. 4 after receiving a report of a stabbing. Officers found the woman inside the building suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was described by police as being in her late 50s or early 60s. Her identity has not been publicly released. Authorities identified the…

Gwinnett County police have taken steps to tighten access to Flock license plate data after an investigation into alleged misuse of law enforcement databases. The Gwinnett County Police Department is reviewing how officers accessed its automated license plate reader system after concerns surfaced over searches that were not connected to legitimate law enforcement work. The department previously arrested Officer Renee Downer in May after investigators determined she had allegedly used law enforcement resources to obtain information about a former partner’s location. Downer was charged with simple battery and stalking and was relieved of duty pending an administrative review. The investigation…

A DeSoto, Texas, dog’s death during a stretch of extreme summer heat has sparked a dispute between the animal’s owner and a neighbor who says the dog was left outside in dangerous conditions. Rocko, a 2-year-old Goldendoodle, died at his DeSoto home in August. Neighbor Jaida Grace said she had repeatedly seen the dog outside and became concerned after noticing him spending extended periods in the yard during triple-digit temperatures. Grace said she captured video of Rocko outside near the home and later saw the dog appearing to be in distress on the lawn. “It was breaking my heart,” Grace…

San Francisco police have decided not to bring the wreckage of the Volare back to the surface nearly two months after the 49-foot boat capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing four people. The vessel went down near Alcatraz Island on July 14 while carrying 20 people. Seventeen passengers were initially pulled from the water, but four people ultimately died. One of the victims, Jackie Boisa, remains missing and is presumed dead. Police said recovering the boat is no longer considered necessary to continue investigating what caused the disaster. The wreck sits in a deep section of the bay, with estimates…

A Mullica Township soccer field was left with deep tire ruts and damaged grass after a group of dirt bike riders entered the recreational complex Thursday evening, according to police. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Mullica Township Recreation Complex on Elwood Road. Police said several riders were seen driving across the soccer fields, tearing up the grass and leaving visible tracks across the playing surface. The damage was significant enough to draw concern from people familiar with the recreational area, which is used by local youth sports programs. Witnesses described seeing about five riders on…

Philadelphia-area residents are heading into Labor Day weekend with a welcome change from the unsettled weather seen earlier in the week. The latest forecast calls for a mostly dry and comfortable stretch from Saturday through Labor Day, with temperatures staying close to the seasonal range. After a warm Friday, cooler and less humid air will settle across the region as the weekend begins. Saturday will start with some clouds before skies gradually clear. Temperatures should reach the lower 80s in Philadelphia, with overnight readings dropping into the lower to mid-60s. Sunday looks even more favorable for outdoor plans. Forecasts call…

A Deerfield family is demanding answers after their 6-year-old black Labrador, Miller, died after his owners say he was left inside a Waggles Pet Resort transport van for hours during a day of dangerous heat in the Chicago suburbs. Steve Serota said Miller was picked up from the family’s Deerfield home at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, as he had been several times a week for years. The dog was a regular at the Wheeling pet resort, where he went for daycare and socialization. The day took a devastating turn when Serota received a call shortly after 4 p.m. telling him…

A firearm was discharged inside the Pittsburg Police Department on Thursday during a struggle involving an officer and a 31-year-old man who had been arrested, leaving both injured and prompting a major emergency response at the Civic Center. The incident happened at the police headquarters in Pittsburg, California, where officers had brought the man for booking following his arrest. According to investigators, the situation escalated into a physical confrontation while the suspect was being handled inside the department. A firearm went off during the struggle, striking both the officer and the suspect. The injured officer was taken to a local…

Five people were arrested following two separate burglary investigations at Woodland’s County Fair Mall, with police recovering suspected stolen copper wire, burglary tools and other evidence in the incidents. The first investigation began Aug. 24 at about 7:19 p.m., after mall employees watching security cameras noticed several people moving electrical wire in a shopping cart near the property. Responding officers located a gold-colored SUV with three Sacramento residents inside. They were identified as 49-year-old John Saveng, 43-year-old Jakizza Morgan and 58-year-old Hope Edadiz. Officers said they found heavy-gauge copper wire along with tools believed to have been used to cut…

Newly released police body camera footage shows the moment officers discovered the body of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz inside her Jeep in California Borough, Pennsylvania, days after she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. The 37-minute video, released by Pennsylvania’s state court system, shows officers approaching the Jeep shortly after midnight on Aug. 20. The vehicle was parked near the California Public Library in Washington County. An officer shines a flashlight toward the rear of the vehicle before alerting other officers and requesting emergency medical assistance. “Control, I need EMS here right now,” the officer says in the footage. When a…