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Controversial Bill Makes Being in Iowa a State Crime for Previously Denied or Removed Individuals

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DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that makes it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if they have previously been denied admission or removed from the United States. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, has raised concerns among Iowa’s immigrant communities and has sparked discussions among legal experts and law enforcement officials about its enforcement. This legislation, known as Senate File 2340, closely resembles a Texas law that is currently facing legal challenges. Leaders of the Iowa Latinx community … Read more

Nine individuals indicted for a range of serious felonies in Knox County Grand Jury session

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MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – A grand jury in Knox County has indicted nine individuals during its recent session on April 8, 2024. The charges range from attempted trespass in a habitation to aggravated possession of drugs. These indictments reflect the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to maintain public safety and hold individuals accountable for their alleged actions. Among those indicted is Chase Huffman, a resident of Mount Vernon, who has been charged with attempted trespass in a habitation, a fifth-degree felony. Mark Scaggs from Ontario is facing charges of menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree … Read more

Aransas County Grand Jury Indicts 14 Individuals for Various Felony Charges

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Rockport, Texas – A grand jury in Aransas County recently convened and issued 14 indictments against several individuals, all facing various charges. The indictments serve as a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings in the area. Among the individuals charged is Ezequiel Blandin, aged 36, who faces a first-degree felony charge of manual delivery of a controlled substance, specifically tetrahydrocannabinol. Brandon Bolt, 29, is also facing charges for possession of methamphetamine as a second-degree felony, with an enhancement for a prior felony conviction. William Combs, 41, has been indicted on multiple counts, including possession … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Four Individuals in Trigg County for Drug and Firearm Offenses

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Cadiz, Kentucky – The Trigg County grand jury has recently issued four indictments related to drug offenses. Among those indicted are Gary Barker, 30, from Hopkinsville, and Alijajuan Williams, 29, from Oak Grove. Barker stands accused of trafficking a controlled substance, while Williams faces charges of both trafficking and being a persistent felony offender. These indictments stem from an investigation conducted by the Kentucky State Police in July. Authorities have been working diligently to crack down on drug-related crimes in the area and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Additionally, Matthew Lawson, 38, of … Read more