Gunfire

Jury Deliberations Begin in High-Stakes Case Following Dramatic Police Chase and Gunfire Incident

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MOSHEIM, Tenn. — Closing arguments and a judge’s instructions to the jury are set to begin as deliberations commence in the case against Scotty Lynn Ridley, who faces numerous charges stemming from a violent police chase two years ago. The jury, comprised of ten women and two men, heard evidence during a trial that has captivated local attention since it began. Ridley is facing an 18-count indictment connected to a high-speed pursuit initiated on July 9, 2021. The incident began when a Hamblen County deputy attempted to stop Ridley on Highway 160, suspecting him of … Read more

Purse Theft Escalates into Gunfire and Tense Standoff in Volusia County

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Deltona, Fla. — In a shocking event that unfolded on a Friday morning, three individuals have been detained after a sequence of crimes that included purse snatching, shooting, and a standoff with law enforcement officials in Volusia County. The situation escalated rapidly when the victim who had her purse stolen from outside her residence in Deltona was able to track the culprits to a local Checkers restaurant. Upon confronting the thieves in their vehicle, the suspects fled the scene, firing shots at the woman as they escaped. Fortunately, the woman was unharmed and managed to … Read more

Peoria Teen Accused of Threatening Judge Following Arrest for Alleged Gunfire Incident

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PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria resident is facing charges after allegedly threatening a judge who ordered him to be held in jail for firing a gun into a house. On Monday, 18-year-old Taiwand Hughes appeared before Peoria County Judge Mark Gilles for a detention hearing, where he was ordered to remain in custody until his trial for aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to authorities, after the hearing, a recorded phone call captured Hughes stating his anticipation to “catch the judge walking out of the courthouse.” This statement led to an additional charge of threatening … Read more