"McClain County Deputy’s Home Torched: Investigators Link Fire to Targeted Burglary Spree Against Officers"

Washington, Okla. — A McClain County deputy’s residence was engulfed in flames Saturday morning in a troubling incident that authorities believe is linked to a series of recent burglaries targeting law enforcement personnel in the region. Fortunately, the deputy, his pregnant wife, and their young child escaped without injury, but their dog has not been located. Authorities suspect that the fire was set by an individual believed to be responsible for several burglaries involving three law enforcement officials in the area, during which personal belongings were stolen from vehicles and a storage shed. Reports indicate … Read more

Portland Man Convicted for Racially Charged Vandalism Spree, Justice Served in Community Fallout

A Portland man has been convicted of committing a series of racially motivated vandalism incidents that took place over several months, culminating in a jury’s decision that underscores the community’s intolerance for hate crimes. The jury found the defendant guilty of several counts related to the vandalism, which included targeted attacks on businesses and private properties. The string of offenses drew widespread attention in the city, as many residents expressed outrage over the racially charged nature of the acts. The vandalism included graffiti that contained derogatory symbols and slurs aimed at various racial and ethnic … Read more

Jefferson Parish Man Convicted in 2019 Shooting Spree That Claimed Three Lives

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — A jury has found a Metairie man guilty in a 2019 shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Sean Barrette, 28, was convicted on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, following a violent incident where he fired at motorists. The shooting occurred when Barrette used a Smith and Wesson .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol, acquired from a local sporting goods store less than a month prior to the incident. Evidence from the crime scenes, including ballistic analysis and recovered bullets, linked him to the attacks. Additionally, authorities found … Read more

Orlando Man Convicted of Armed Robbery Spree Faces Life in Prison After Daring Convenience Store Heists

Orlando, Florida — A federal jury has found 23-year-old Nijah Jahni Mitchell guilty of multiple charges stemming from a series of armed robberies that terrorized Central Florida convenience stores this past spring. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the verdict, which included counts of Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, four counts of Hobbs Act robbery, four counts of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The jury heard evidence detailing how Mitchell, along with co-defendant Dany Telfort, engaged in a string of nine armed robberies between March … Read more