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Former Antioch Officer Convicted of Conspiracy Against Civil Rights Amid Police Misconduct Scandal

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OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal jury has found former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger guilty of conspiracy against rights, a verdict delivered on September 18, 2025, after a week-long trial. This conviction is part of a significant federal and state investigation into widespread police misconduct in the East Bay, further undermining public trust in law enforcement. Wenger, 33, had served on the Antioch Police Department, where prosecutors argued that he colluded with fellow officers to inflict unreasonable force on local residents. Testimony and evidence revealed that Wenger and others discussed using excessive measures, including police … Read more

Ironwood Man Convicted on Drug Charges: Community Reacts to Verdict

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IRONWOOD, Mich. — A jury has found a local man guilty on multiple drug-related charges, concluding a trial that highlighted the ongoing issues of substance abuse in the community. The trial of 32-year-old Kyle K. Allard ended with the jury’s decision, which found him guilty of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, along with other charges. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict, reflecting the serious nature of the charges and the evidence presented during the trial. Evidence presented in court included testimonies from law enforcement officers who conducted the investigation. They … Read more

Weleetka Man Convicted of Murder Following Fatal Shooting in Okfuskee County

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal jury has convicted a Weleetka man for his role in a murder that took place in Okfuskee County in June 2024. Michael Wayne Lambert was found guilty on multiple counts, including one for murder in Indian Country and additional charges related to firearm use in connection with the violent crime. The trial commenced on September 8, 2025, and concluded three days later, on September 11. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Lambert intentionally shot Michael Villalpando multiple times while the victim was on the stairs of an apartment complex in Okemah. … Read more

Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more