South King County man sentenced for ‘straw purchasing’ over 130 firearms

South King County man sentenced for ‘straw purchasing’ over 130 firearms

This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com A South King County man received a three-year prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Seattle for his involvement in a straw purchasing scheme involving over 130 firearms, U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman announced Monday. Dion Jamar Cooper, 33, of Kent, was arrested in April 2023 following an investigation … Read more

Man, 64, seriously injured after assault at Aala Park

Man, 64, seriously injured after assault at Aala Park

A 64-year-old man was transported to a trauma facility in serious condition Sunday afternoon after being assaulted at Aala Park with an unknown sharp object, Emergency Medical Services said. The incident occurred at 12 :30 p.m. No additional information was available. 10 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to … Read more

RNC treasurer announces bid to replace Lara Trump as co-chair

RNC treasurer announces bid to replace Lara Trump as co-chair

Republican National Committee Treasurer KC Crosbie told fellow members Sunday night that she is running for RNC co-chair to replace Lara Trump, who said Sunday night she is stepping down from that post. “This position demands leadership, communication, and the ability to unify our diverse membership while supporting President Trump and his Administration’s bold initiative … Read more

Man charged with drug trafficking after police find fentanyl, meth at Lawrence day care

Man charged with drug trafficking after police find fentanyl, meth at Lawrence day care

Two young children were at a state-licensed day care center when police found “numerous” bags of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and a local man is now facing drug trafficking charges, the district attorney said Monday. Antonio “Tony” Solano, 40, of Lawrence, pleaded not guilty to the charges during his arraignment Monday in Lawrence District Court, Essex … Read more

Penny acquittal sharply divides New York

Penny acquittal sharply divides New York

NEW YORK — The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely sharply divided the political establishment Monday in a case that has highlighted New York’s failure to adequately care for mentally ill and homeless residents. Jurors found Penny did not commit criminally negligent homicide when he placed Neely in a chokehold aboard … Read more

UC wouldn’t let Tennessee middle school to use Bearcat mascot. Now they’re the ‘Musketeers’

UC wouldn’t let Tennessee middle school to use Bearcat mascot. Now they’re the ‘Musketeers’

The rivalry between the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University reached new heights Monday, just days before the schools tip off their annual Crosstown Shootout basketball game. Last month, Cheatham Middle School, located about 30 miles outside Nashville, Tennessee, received a cease-and-desist letter from UC, which threatened legal action over using the university’s mascot. School … Read more

Former school administrator accused of peeping had hundreds of photos: documents

Former school administrator accused of peeping had hundreds of photos: documents

Former school administrator accused of peeping had hundreds of photos: documents Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said they discovered hundreds of photos of women on the phone of former private school administrator Scott Michael Waybright. The former assistant head of school for academics at Charlotte Country Day was arrested on Friday and charged with five counts of felony … Read more