Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more

Minot Man Convicted of Conspiring to Exploit Vulnerable Care Facility Residents in Disturbing Case

MINOT, N.D. — A Minot man has been convicted on two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition following a brief jury deliberation that lasted only 16 minutes at the Ward County Courthouse last week. The charges stemmed from allegations that he and his wife exploited vulnerable residents of a local long-term care facility. Dalton Hattem, 34, was charged earlier this year in March after an investigation revealed that he coordinated with his 33-year-old wife, Amber Hattem, to take advantage of residents who were unable to defend themselves due to age, illness, or cognitive … Read more

Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Stone County Residents Unite in Class Action Lawsuit Over Utility’s Alleged Fiber Cable Trespass

STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A group of residents has initiated a class action lawsuit against a utility company, alleging that the company’s fiber optic cables are unlawfully located on private property. The complaint has raised concerns over property rights and compensation for land use. According to the lawsuit, filed in the Missouri state court, the plaintiffs claim that the utility company installed its fiber cables without acquiring proper easements or permissions from property owners. The affected residents argue that this unauthorized use of land not only encroaches on their private property but also diminishes the … Read more