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Grafton County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Controversial Case Involving Former Lebanon Cop

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Lebanon, New Hampshire – A judge has ruled that the threats made by a former Lebanon police officer against his ex-girlfriend do not qualify as criminal behavior. The decision was made by Judge Richard Smolenski of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department. The case involved the ex-girlfriend’s allegations that the officer had made threatening statements during a heated argument. However, Judge Smolenski determined that the statements, although inappropriate and offensive, did not meet the legal threshold for criminal charges. The judge’s ruling highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the legal system in addressing cases … Read more

Jury Deadlock Declares Mistrial in High-Stakes Murder Case Involving Teen’s Release

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A mistrial has been declared in the case of Isaiah Taylor, who has been in custody for nearly two years. Taylor was one of two teenagers charged in the death of Nicodemus “Nico” Gonzales at a house party in Las Cruces. The jury deliberated for five hours but could not reach a consensus on the charges, including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and aggravated assault. The trial concluded with closing arguments in a 3rd Judicial District courtroom. District Judge Richard Jacquez asked the jury if further deliberations would lead to a verdict, but … Read more