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Miami Man Sentenced to Life for Massive Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking: A Major Win for Law Enforcement in Arkansas

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Miami, Florida, received a life sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of trafficking fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid associated with a growing number of overdose deaths in the U.S. Derrick Scudder, 36, was apprehended on September 23, 2024, following a high-speed chase initiated by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The pursuit ended when Scudder crashed his vehicle on Highway 64 in Alma, Arkansas. His arrest resulted from a collaborative operation involving the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Arkansas State Police, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. In the SUV Scudder … Read more

California Man Fights Back in Federal Lawsuit: Claims Immunity Against Judge’s Defamation Allegations

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A criminal defendant embroiled in a federal lawsuit has requested the dismissal of accusations aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Snyder-Union County president judge. Daniel Bozin, residing in Beverly Hills, California, has challenged the second amended complaint filed by Judge Lori Hackenberg. In a court filing submitted Monday to the U.S. Middle District Court, Bozin’s legal team asserts that he is not liable for several of the allegations presented against him and claims immunity under Pennsylvania’s Uniform Public Expression Protection Act for the remaining charges. Hackenberg’s complaint alleges that Bozin executed … Read more

Denver Man Faces Retrial This Fall for Role in Deadly Shooting Outside Motorcycle Club After Jury Deadlock

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DENVER — A man facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting outside a motorcycle club in Park Hill will undergo a new trial this fall after the jury could not reach a consensus on the first-degree murder allegations against him. Todd Lynn Washington, 41, was taken into custody in November 2023 following the incident at Hell’s Lovers Motorcycle Club, where he, along with an accomplice, reportedly fired shots that resulted in the deaths of two men—Michael David, 43, and Joshua Batts, 39—and injuries to three others. Authorities indicate that the violent confrontation stemmed from … Read more

Joliet Man Faces Return to Jail After Violating Pretrial Release Conditions in Domestic Violence Case

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JOLIET, Ill. — A local man charged with aggravated domestic battery is back in police custody after a judge revoked his pretrial release for breaching its conditions. Daniel Naroleski, 41, faced arrest on Friday after allegedly entering the residence of the woman he is accused of assaulting. Judge Tom Slazyk granted the prosecution’s request to revoke Naroleski’s pretrial release following his arrest. He was subsequently remanded to the Will County jail. The charges stem from an incident on September 17, 2024, though formal charges were not filed until July 17 of this year. The circumstances … Read more