Charges

Former Coleman Community Schools Employee Faces Jury Trial for Embezzlement Charges

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MIDLAND, Mich. – A former employee of Coleman Community Schools in Midland, Michigan, has decided to take her chances with a jury after being charged with embezzlement. Christine Johnson, 57, is accused of taking money from the school district in October 2022. Johnson served as the district’s payroll benefits specialist and is facing a felony embezzlement charge of between $1,000 and $20,000 by an agent or trustee. During a court hearing, Johnson rejected a plea offer to plead guilty to attempted embezzlement. Midland County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Yelsik presented the plea agreement, but Johnson decided … Read more

Man Upgraded to Attempted Murder Charges for Intentionally Crashing SUV into Police Car, Leaving Officer Seriously Injured

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ROUND LAKE, Ill. – Charges of attempted murder have been upgraded for a man accused of intentionally crashing into a police car in Round Lake, leaving the officer seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 15 when a Round Lake police officer was traveling northbound on Cedar Lake Road. Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 28, of Round Lake, was driving southbound on Cedar Lake Road and suddenly swerved his SUV into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with the police squad. The officer was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. After the crash, multiple police officers and firefighters … Read more

Taco Restaurant Hero Cleared of Charges After Fatally Shooting Robber

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Houston, Texas – A grand jury in Houston, Texas has reached a decision regarding a man who fatally shot an armed robber at a taco restaurant. The 46-year-old man, whose viral shooting video gained widespread attention on social media in 2023, will not face any charges. The grand jury declined to charge him after determining that the shooting was a justifiable homicide. According to Attorney Juan L. Guerra Junior, who represented the man, his client acted in response to a real and imminent danger. The attorney emphasized that the video evidence clearly showed that the … Read more

Ohio Man Faces Murder Charges as Grand Jury Steps In After Shooting Incident in Charleston

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Charleston, West Virginia – A Kanawha County grand jury will review a murder case that unfolded in Charleston, after charges were advanced following a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Dominick Gray, a 38-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, is facing charges for the shooting death of 34-year-old Beverly Hensley and the injuring of her 9-month-old daughter. According to Charleston Police Detective Jonathan Hill’s testimony, Hensley was shot three times, while her baby girl sustained a graze wound to her chest and a gunshot wound to her hand. Hill also stated that Gray confessed to shooting Hensley, revealing … Read more