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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A 19-year-old student, De’Jon Darrell Fox, Jr., has been identified as the victim of an on-campus shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. The shooting occurred on December 9, 2025, leading to Fox’s tragic death at a local medical center shortly after the incident. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office confirmed that an autopsy will be performed to determine the precise cause of death, although initial findings indicate injuries sustained from the shooting. Law enforcement responded swiftly to the scene, securing the campus and apprehending a 48-year-old suspect, Jacob Bard, who has since been charged with murder and assault. The incident,…

Perez Hilton openly challenges Erika Kirk’s assertion that America does not suffer from a “gun problem” following the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. During a recent interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit, Erika Kirk emphasized that violence stems from human and mental issues rather than firearms, igniting a contentious dialogue on gun safety in the U.S. In response, Hilton advocates for common-sense gun safety measures while affirming the importance of mental health support, suggesting that both issues can be addressed simultaneously. Erika Kirk, who has since taken on the role of CEO at Turning Point USA, has…

On December 5, Wayne Memorial Hospital, alongside American Legion Post 254 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 531, commemorates the 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack that propelled the United States into World War II. With only about a dozen veterans remaining from that fateful day in 1941, the ceremony serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made, including the deaths of over 2,400 military personnel and civilians during the raid. The event features a wreath-laying ceremony and heartfelt speeches from local leaders, including keynote speaker Hugh Rechner, a Vietnam War veteran. Rechner emphasizes the resilience demonstrated by…

The Norwich Area Interfaith Association invites the public to a candlelight vigil on December 12 at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park, commemorating the lives lost to gun violence and the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This event is part of a nationwide week of remembrance organized by multiple advocacy groups, highlighting the urgent need for sensible gun laws and greater mental health support. In the thirteen years since Sandy Hook, over 1.3 million Americans have been killed or injured by firearms, with gun deaths surging by nearly 50%. Mass shooting incidents have become increasingly common, impacting…

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