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Neighborly Dispute Erupts into Arson: Valley Bend Man Charged After Porch Fire Incident

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ELKINS, W.Va. — A 33-year-old Valley Bend man is facing serious charges, including burglary and arson, after a disturbing incident involving a neighbor’s porch. Roy Allen Carr appeared for a preliminary hearing in Randolph County Magistrate Court, where the evidence was deemed sufficient for the case to advance to a grand jury. Carr’s attorney, Paul Gwaltney, represented him during the Tuesday afternoon session. Carr is currently detained at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail, where he awaits trial on a cash-only bond of $35,000. Magistrate Tracy Harper presided over the hearing, which featured testimonies that painted … Read more

Buffalo Teen Convicted in 2023 Porch Shooting, Faces Life in Prison

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local teenager has been convicted of a murder that took place in Buffalo in August 2023. Jakai Lofton, 19, faced charges for his role in a deadly encounter that claimed the life of 21-year-old Quban Romell Najee Embry. After a trial spanning five days, the jury deliberated for just 90 minutes before finding Lofton guilty of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The tragic event unfolded on the front porch of a residence on Shirley Avenue, where Embry was fatally shot multiple times with an illegal firearm. The … Read more

Former Utah Tech President Sued for Allegedly Leaving Inappropriate Display on Employee’s Porch, Claims of Retaliation Arise

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St. George, Utah — A high-profile lawsuit has emerged involving the former president of Utah Tech University, Richard Williams, who is accused of leaving a lewd Halloween display on an employee’s porch in 2022 and subsequent retaliatory behavior. The civil lawsuit alleges that the incident is part of a larger pattern of inappropriate actions and misuse of authority. The lawsuit stems from an event where Williams, then-president of the university, allegedly left a mannequin with its face covered in blackface on the porch of a Black employee, Rachel Himsworth. Himsworth claims that this act was … Read more

New Laws in Pennsylvania: From Porch Pirates to Medical Marijuana, Here’s What You Need to Know in 2024

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – As the weekend approaches, the Philadelphia region prepares for a winter storm. However, the city’s record snow-deprivation streak seems to be safe. In addition to the weather, new laws are set to take effect in Pennsylvania. These changes will impact areas such as SEPTA crime and medical marijuana sales. One significant change is the introduction of felony charges for porch pirates. With over 3,000 packages stolen annually in Philadelphia, the law aims to deter thieves by increasing penalties for mail theft. Another notable change is the allowance for all medical marijuana growers … Read more