Man arrested in connection to health care CEO’s killing was Maryland native, Gilman School graduate

Man arrested in connection to health care CEO’s killing was Maryland native, Gilman School graduate

BALTIMORE — The person arrested in connection to Wednesday’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City is a Maryland native and former graduate of the Gilman School in Baltimore, according to authorities. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Monday morning when an employee recognized him … Read more

Grand jury questions are focus of defense case

Grand jury questions are focus of defense case

WORCESTER ― The brutal murder of Brandon Chicklis was recounted in graphic detail during witness testimony on the first day of Jonathan Lind’s perjury trial. Lind is the ex-boyfriend of Julia Enright, who was convicted of murdering Chicklis in a treehouse near her Ashburnham home in 2018. The perjury trial started Monday in Worcester Superior Court. Lind … Read more

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

CT man found with firearm during stop on I-95 fails field sobriety testing, state police say

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