A Dayton woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a person she was taking care of is now facing charges. Shameeka Williams, 43, was indicted Friday by a Montgomery County grand jury on two counts of theft and 15 counts of forgery. > Man pleads guilty to causing death of local security guard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link […]
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Two Ukrainians caught smuggling almost half million dollars sentenced to 9 years in Moldovan prison
Two citizens of Ukraine who tried to smuggle more than 440,000 euros ($480,000 USD) into Moldova in April 2023 were sentenced to nine years in prison, NewsMaker reported. The two Ukrainians were detained on April 13 when arriving in Cimișlia. Moldovan law enforcement officers found more than 440,000 euros ($480,000 USD) in their car, which […]
Homeless Encampments Cost These Cities Tens of Thousands of Dollars Per Tent
When Los Angeles officials were looking to set up a new homeless shelter where residents could have their own space, they decided speed was the priority. For that reason, they declined to build the typical tiny home village in favor of an easier-to-assemble “safe sleeping” tent encampment. At a price of $44,000 per tent, one would […]
NY spends billions of tax dollars on older residents. How you can shape state’s aging plan
The state plan for addressing complex financial, social and health ills plaguing New York’s aging population is taking shape as Albany’s 2024 political session launches in earnest. Currently, New York has the fourth-largest population of older adults nationally, with 3.8 million people over age 60. The high stakes of the Master Plan for Aging, which […]
Suspect escapes with thousands of dollars worth of items from Ventura antique shop
Police are searching for a suspect who escaped with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from an antique store in Ventura. On Dec. 26, the male suspect broke into Antique Adventures located on the 6500 block of Ventura Boulevard. He grabbed valuable antique items while inside the shop and escaped with around $5,520 worth of […]
Rich Americans are ditching California and ‘taking their tax dollars with them.’ Here’s why they’re leaving — and where they’re headed
‘We’re leaving!’: Rich Americans are ditching California and ‘taking their tax dollars with them.’ Here’s why they’re leaving — and where they’re headed The Golden State has lost some of its shine for its wealthiest residents. California’s population dipped below 39 million in 2023, the lowest count since 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. […]
IDF releases picture of wanted Hamas military chief clutching wad of US dollars
Israel’s military has released a new picture of Hamas’s shadowy military commander clutching a wad of US dollars while relaxing outdoors as it continues to hunt him down in Gaza. The image shows Mohammed Deif, the leader of the terror group’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, casually checking his watch as he clutches a half-full plastic […]
Ford Just Lost Billions of Dollars on EVs. Here’s Why That’s Good News.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) just released its fourth-quarter sales data for investors to chew on before the company releases its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results later this month. The good news is that the company posted a record quarter for electric vehicle (EV) sales, but the bad news is that means billions of losses […]
An 11-year-old was given an allotment of ‘undesirable’ land. Beneath the surface was millions of dollars worth of oil.
In the early 20th century, Sarah Rector was given 160 acres of land as part of a government treaty. 11-year-old Rector became incredibly wealthy when oil was discovered under her land. Rector’s newfound wealth made her the target of marriage proposals and suspected schemes. When Sarah Rector was given 160 acres of land, she and […]
Daughter of former Broward mayor fleeced thousands of dollars in campaign funds, feds say
The daughter of a former Broward mayor could spend decades in federal prison after being accused of fleecing thousands of dollars in campaign funds. Richelle Holness faces conspiracy to commit wire fraud and fraud in connection to emergency benefits charges, according to a Dec. 27 court filing out of the Southern District of Florida. The […]
Feds cracking down on millions of dollars in COVID fraud schemes
It’s been nearly four years since COVID 19 changed just about everything in our lives. We’re still feeling the effects, especially when it comes to your money. The Feds are cracking down on Millions of dollars in COVID fraud schemes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] “Now the focus is more […]
East Bakersfield’s Potomac Park to get extreme makeover thanks to state dollars
Jan. 1—One county supervisor called it “the park of their dreams.” Residents of the Potomac Park neighborhood in east Bakersfield have been waiting a long time for much-needed improvements to their neighborhood park, and thanks to more than $7.3 million in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, 2024 is their year. […]