Stops

Deputy Stops Driver with Slurred Speech, Uncovers Loaded Gun in OVI Arrest

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Chillicothe, Ohio – A Ross County Grand Jury convened on July 25, 2025, to review various cases, including one involving a local man accused of impaired driving. The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office disclosed details of the incident concerning 56-year-old Patrick Stuart Jackson from Portsmouth. On May 1, a Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle with an unlit license plate entering an abandoned business. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy encountered Jackson, who claimed he stopped because he noticed her presence. However, his physical characteristics raised suspicions; he exhibited bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech, alongside a … Read more

Federal Judge Stops Trump Administration from Freezing Billions in State Funding, Upholds Congressional Authority

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A significant legal ruling on Thursday saw a U.S. federal judge in Rhode Island halt an attempt by the administration of President Donald Trump to withhold billions of dollars in federal funds previously approved by Congress for 22 states and the District of Columbia. The judge’s decision emphasized that the administration overreached its authority, encroaching on constitutional powers designated to Congress regarding fiscal allocations. Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island presided over the case, delivering a detailed opinion that highlighted the … Read more

Florida Panhandle Witnesses Surge in Traffic Stops by ICE and Local Law Enforcement, Raising Community Concerns

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In the quiet stretches of the Florida Panhandle, increasing traffic stops by local law enforcement and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are raising concerns among residents. These initiatives, reportedly targeting areas predominated by Latino communities such as Gadsden and Jackson, are feared to be more than mere traffic regulation enforcement. Recent reports have accentuated a pattern where these stops lead to questioning about immigration status, subsequently involving ICE in cases even for minor infractions. Lawyers and rights groups have pointed out that such practices could potentially infringe on the rights of individuals, profiling … Read more

Georgia Moves Towards Implementing ‘Addy’s Law’ to Protect Students from Dangerous Bus Stops

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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. – A bill named “Addy’s Law” in Georgia is gaining momentum after a tragic incident involving the death of an 8-year-old girl. The family of Adalynn Pierce, who was killed in a car accident while crossing the road to board her school bus, has been advocating for this legislation. The bill, also known as SB 492, aims to prevent children from having to cross busy streets to access their school buses. The proposed law states that school districts must ensure that students only enter or exit the bus on the side of … Read more