Author: Gunner Quinn

North Strabane police recover approximately 1,000 glassine stamp bags filled with suspected heroin, fentanyl, and xylazine during a routine traffic stop on December 9. The drugs were discovered in a vehicle along McClelland Road, leading to charges against two unidentified individuals for possession with intent to deliver and related offenses. The ongoing investigation may result in further charges as authorities continue to address illegal drug activity in the area. The North Strabane Police Department is collaborating with the state district attorney’s office and urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts against drug trafficking. Read full…

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On December 11, 1282 Llywelyn ab Gruffydd, the last native and independent Prince of Wales, was killed at the Battle of Orewin Bridge at Cilmeri, near Builth Wells, south Wales by forces of Edward I of England. Llywelyn reigned from 1259 and is known as Llywelyn the Last. — December 11,1602: A surprise attack by forces of the Duke of Savoy and his brother-in-law, Philip III of Spain was repelled by push of pike and gunfire from the citizens of Geneva, Switzerland. It has been commemorated since as the Fête de l’Escalade. — And on December 11, 1946, Hank Williams…

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A man is shot and killed by Chicago police officers during an investigation of a stolen car late Tuesday night in the 5700 block of North Washtenaw Avenue. The incident unfolded around 10:30 PM as tactical officers approached a parked vehicle reported stolen, raising questions about police conduct and the events that led to the confrontation. Authorities have yet to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identity of the deceased. This incident adds to ongoing discussions regarding police interactions in urban settings, especially as community members seek clarity and accountability in such high-stakes situations. Read…

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Newly released video footage documents the critical moments leading to the police shooting of Christopher Lindner, the son of noted businessman Carl Lindner III. The incident, which occurred on November 14 at the family’s property in Adams County, escalated after police received multiple calls about Lindner’s erratic behavior at nearby establishments, prompting concerns about his mental health. During the standoff, dash cam recordings capture officers confirming Lindner’s location on a balcony armed with a firearm, shortly before a series of shots are fired. This tragic event has gained significant attention not only due to the Lindner family’s prominence in Cincinnati’s…

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A Lexington Park woman is charged with multiple offenses, including assault and handgun theft, after an encounter with law enforcement that left her shot. On October 23, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a welfare check related to a reported stolen firearm when they found 34-year-old Paige Taylor Hartness in a vehicle. After she fled on foot and allegedly pointed a gun at the deputies, they responded by firing at her. Hartness now faces ten criminal counts, and court records indicate she has pleaded not guilty, with her trial set to begin on March 30,…

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A shooting at Kentucky State University left one student dead and another critically injured on Tuesday, with authorities identifying the deceased as 19-year-old De’Jon Darrell Fox Jr. of Indianapolis. The suspected shooter, 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard, who is not a university student but the parent of another student, is now in custody facing charges of murder and first-degree assault. Preliminary investigations reveal the incident stemmed from a personal dispute and was not a random act of violence, alleviating fears of a mass shooting. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to campus safety, but students are…

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The U.S. Supreme Court prepares to address crucial legal issues this term, including multiple cases challenging restrictions on firearm ownership for felons. Notably, the latest round of relists includes 62 challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), which prohibits felons from possessing firearms, highlighting a significant national debate over the Second Amendment rights of individuals with past convictions. California’s and Washington’s stringent magazine bans are in the spotlight, and differing circuit court rulings on these firearm restrictions indicate a deepening divide on interpretation. Additionally, the Court is set to review important Fourth Amendment implications regarding searches incident to arrest, as well…

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Pennsylvania State Rep. Melissa Shusterman introduces House Bill 837, aiming to implement a “one gun a month” rule for handgun purchases. This proposed legislation is designed to combat the state’s role in the Iron Pipeline, a network facilitating the illegal transfer of firearms into states with stricter laws, thereby increasing violent crime rates. Data indicates that Pennsylvania is the leading supplier of illegal firearms recovered in New Jersey so far in 2025, with over 19,673 guns traced back to dealers linked to violent crimes over the past 44 years. Shusterman’s bill not only seeks to reduce firearms in the hands…

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Kent Police officers fired their weapons early Wednesday morning when a sexual assault suspect opened his apartment door and pointed a handgun at them. The 48-year-old man, wanted for felony sexual assault and domestic violence, retreated back into his apartment after the officers shot at him but was later taken into custody with the assistance of a police K9 unit. During the incident, which unfolded around 3:15 a.m., the suspect’s mother alerted authorities that he was alone inside the unit. A sprinkler system activated due to a small fire in the apartment, prompting police to evacuate surrounding neighbors as they…

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