Author: Edward Campbell

A family already dealing with a painful divorce and child custody battle was left devastated after a 68-year-old Ohio woman was killed inside her own home. Now, the man accused of carrying out the attack has admitted responsibility, bringing the case closer to sentencing. Jonathan Schmidt, 35, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated burglary in connection with the death of his mother-in-law, Marcia Van Druten, in Sylvania, Ohio. The killing happened on April 15, 2026, while Van Druten’s husband was asleep upstairs. Under the plea agreement, prosecutors are expected to seek dismissal of five additional charges, including another aggravated…

A domestic dispute in San Antonio, Texas, has led to multiple criminal charges against a 24-year-old man accused of physically assaulting a woman and throwing an urn containing a deceased child’s remains into a burning fire pit. Jose Francisco DeJesus was arrested on Oct. 19 after police responded to a reported disturbance at a home on Langford Place, according to court records. The incident allegedly involved a 29-year-old woman who told officers that an argument between her and DeJesus had turned physical. Investigators say the confrontation went beyond the alleged assault when DeJesus allegedly took an urn belonging to one…

A Sunday night in West Baltimore turned deadly when gunfire erupted at a gas station, leaving two people dead and three others injured. Investigators believe multiple shooters may have been involved, but the motive remains unclear as police work to identify those responsible. The shooting was reported around 10:30 p.m. at a BP gas station in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue. Officers arriving at the scene found four people suffering from gunshot wounds, including a woman and three men. A fifth victim, also a man, later arrived at a hospital with gunshot injuries. Police Commissioner Richard Worley confirmed that…

A Sunday morning at a community fitness center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, ended in tragedy after a shooting left one person dead and prompted an immediate police investigation. Authorities say the suspect later turned himself in and is now facing an aggravated murder charge. The shooting occurred Sunday morning at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium, a public recreation and fitness facility on 4th Street in Summit County, about five miles north of Akron. Police identified the suspect as Craig Alan Sipe of Akron. He has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the death. Investigators have not released the victim’s…

A fatal shooting inside a home in Georges Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, has left investigators searching for answers after a 39-year-old man died from his injuries Sunday afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police identified the victim as Shaun Davis. According to authorities, troopers were dispatched to a residence on Walnut Hill Road at approximately 1 p.m. following reports of a domestic incident involving gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Davis lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. He was taken for emergency medical treatment but died while being transported to a nearby hospital. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office classified his death…

A late-night fire near Philadelphia International Airport turned into a death investigation early Sunday after emergency crews discovered a man inside a burning vehicle. Authorities have determined that the fire was deliberately set, but the man’s identity and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. The incident was reported shortly before 2 a.m. on October 18 in a parking lot along the 8400 block of Enterprise Avenue, across from the airport in South Philadelphia. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze, but the man was…

A late-night fire near Philadelphia International Airport turned into a death investigation early Sunday after emergency crews discovered a man inside a burning vehicle. Authorities have determined that the fire was deliberately set, but the man’s identity and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. The incident was reported shortly before 2 a.m. on October 18 in a parking lot along the 8400 block of Enterprise Avenue, across from the airport in South Philadelphia. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze, but the man was…

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was struck and killed by a car in Dania Beach, Florida, and the driver allegedly left the scene, authorities said. Keila Maldonado is accused of leaving the scene of a fatal crash early Saturday, October 17, 2026. Investigators say evidence recovered from the roadway helped them identify the vehicle involved and eventually locate it at a car dealership in North Miami Beach. The victim, an adult man whose identity has not been publicly released, was found lying in the roadway along the 200 block of Sheridan Street shortly after 1:30 a.m.…

Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in finding a driver who allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Chatsworth before leaving the scene early Sunday morning. The victim, a man in his 60s, was walking in a crosswalk near De Soto Avenue and Lassen Street when he was hit by a dark-colored SUV around 12:30 a.m., according to investigators. Police believe the vehicle may have been a black BMW. Despite briefly stopping near the curb just south of Lassen Street, the driver allegedly continued southbound without identifying themselves or providing assistance. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and…

Three wildfires have kept crews busy across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with investigators confirming that lightning sparked one of the fires while the causes of the other two remain under investigation. The fires have burned hundreds of acres across Gogebic, Baraga and Marquette counties, prompting temporary trail and park closures and warnings for people living near the affected areas. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has reported progress in containing all three fires, helped by recent rainfall and cooler weather. However, difficult terrain, lingering heat beneath the forest floor and the risk of falling trees continue to complicate firefighting operations. As…