A 65-year-old Hesperia man was jailed this week after he arranged to meet with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover detective, authorities said. Thomas Patrick Hannett was arrested Thursday on suspicion of committing lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, contacting a minor for lewd purposes and arranging to […]
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Dozens arrested, stolen goods found in retail theft sting at popular Southern California mall
A two-week retail theft sting at one of the Inland Empire’s most popular shopping destinations netted dozens of arrests and more than $17,000 worth of stolen property, authorities said Monday. The multi-agency effort named Operation Smash & Grab took place between April 19 and May 2 at the Victoria Gardens Shopping Center in Rancho Cucamonga. […]
5 arrested in undercover sting for child sex crimes in Jacksonville, including DCPS employee
Five people have been arrested for sex crimes against children, including a Duval County Public Schools employee after an undercover operation from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Pearce, Norman Kimmerly, Thomas Gainey, Michael Hill, and Glenroy Hazel are all facing child solicitation charges and charges of “traveling to meet after using a computer to seduce/solicit/lure […]
11 arrested in connection with online sex sting in Sioux Falls
Eleven men were arrested and charged in connection with an online sex sting earlier this month in Sioux Falls, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District South Dakota. The men, listed below, ages 20-69, were arrested April 4 and are federally charged with attempted enticement of a minor using the internet. […]
Mother and daughter arrested for performing illegal butt injections, caught in sting operation in Texas
A mother and daughter accused of performing illegal butt injections without any medical expertise were arrested in a sting operation Wednesday. Consuelo Dal Bo, 56, and her daughter Isabella Dal Bo, 18, have been charged with practicing medicine without a license — a misdemeanor. Court documents reveal the women went to a home to perform […]
Six men arrested in Cumberland County prostitution sting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Six men were arrested as part of a human trafficking operation in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s office says on March 28 the county’s Human Trafficking Task Force conducted Operation Demand VII with the Silver Spring Police Department, State Police, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Close Thanks […]
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Lots of Wichita attractions — from Sting Ray Cove to the drive-in — are back for spring
The air is warmer. Nature is greener. And in Wichita, local outdoor venues and attractions are coming back to life for spring. Several have just reopened, and more will soon. Check out the below list if you’re looking for something fun to do outside this weekend. And keep reading for a few other ideas of […]
Invasion of bees unable to take the sting out of Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off in the Indian Wells semi-finals after dominant wins and an unlikely delay. Alcaraz, the number two ranked player in the world, beat sixth-seeded German Alexander Zverev in straight sets 6-3 6-1 despite a swarm of bees on the court. The bees caused a two-hour delay with Alcaraz […]
Grady Judd says men caught in sex sting mentioned him before arrest
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce the results of an 8-day undercover operation. According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), eight people were charged with online sex crimes against children. 16 registered sex offenders were arrested, accused of failing […]
Unusual critter on Palm Beach with similar color to Portuguese men-of-war has mild sting
Tiny jellyfish-like creatures with a stiff top sail and a blueberry hue became stranded on some Palm Beach County beaches early this month, driven ashore by the whimsies of wind and the push of ocean currents. Unlike the more common Portuguese men-of-war, with their conspicuous balloon-style float and menacing tentacles, the so-called by-the-wind sailors are […]
Northwest Dallas prostitution sting leads to 30 arrests after businesses complain about recent surge
DALLAS – Dallas police arrested 30 men in an undercover prostitution bust in the city. Police launched the operation this week after an outcry from local businesses. Dallas police hope the bust sends a message and have launched an operation against prostitution. This specific sting happened in Northwest Dallas where businesses and people driving through […]