Archive for the ‘Breaking News’ Category

Standoff ends on major Philly bridge

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

A man who is believed to be armed is making the evening commute a lot longer for drivers wanting to cross a major bridge between Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Via: MSNBC.com: Crime & courts

iSteal: Duo Charged With Snatching 300 iPhones

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Two former employees of an Apple Computer store in Salem (New Hampshire) have been charged with stealing more than 300 trendy iPhones.

Via: FOXNews.com

Woman, 4 Children Found Dead in Iowa City Home, Police Say

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Multiple people were shot to death Monday morning on Iowa City’s east side, authorities said.

Via: FOXNews.com

Killer says hiker fought to the end

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

** FILE **In this May 2007 photo released by Pat B. Mitchell, Meredith Emerson is seen with her dog Ella, in Flowery Branch, Ga.  A reader-submitted question related to Meredith Emerson's dog is being answered as part of an Associated Press Q&A column called "Ask AP." A reader asked  What happened to Meredith Emerson's dog Ella? The parents of 24-year-old hiker Meredith Emerson have adopted her dog Ella and are taking the black Labrador mix back to their home in Longmont, Colo. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Pat B. Mitchell)Meredith Emerson used her wits and martial arts training when she was attacked in the Georgia mountains, her convicted killer told investigators.

Via: MSNBC.com: Crime & courts

Two charged in millionaire’s death

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

A chauffeur and his cousin are being charged in the 2006 stabbing death of a millionaire developer accused of real estate fraud, police said Saturday.

Via: MSNBC.com: Crime & courts

Woman Sues American Airlines After Flight Turns X-Rated

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Harris County, Texas, native Centava Dozier, 21, filed a $200,000 lawsuit Monday against American Airlines, alleging that a passenger masturbated in the seat next to her and then ejaculated on her hair.

Via: FOXNews.com

Woman who tried to steal her own urine sample sentenced to three years in prison

Monday, March 17th, 2008

A Crescent City woman is heading back to prison and her friend also is facing two years behind bars after a botched attempt at stealing a urine sample from a delivery van.

Via: Crime

Los Gatos police still investigating Mark Achilli’s murder

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Los Gatos police continue to investigate the city’s first homicide since 2003, following up on leads and continuing interviews, a dispatcher said Sunday.

Via: Crime

Hidden Camera Catches Nanny Shaking Baby Girl

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

A hidden camera caught a nanny shaking a crying five-month-old baby girl several times before smothering the child to keep her quiet.

Via: FOXNews.com

Mentor remembers UNC murder victim

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Maxine Easom, the high school principal of slain University of North Carolina student Eve Carson talks with TODAY's Ann Curry. (Today Show)As police in North Carolina work to identify a man who used Eve Carson’s ATM card on the night she was shot, those who knew the enormously talented young woman are on a different quest – to make sure her spirit lives on.

Via: MSNBC.com: Crime & courts