• McHenry County state's attorney says 50% of defendants released under SAFE-T Act for retail theft do not show up in court

    The McHenry County state’s attorney said more than 50% of non-local defendants released under the SAFE-T Act after being arrested for retail theft failed to show up in court this year. 34 people have been indicted for felony retail theft, which is a theft over $300, in McHenry County in 2024. Only six of the […]

  • Fannin County indicts 37 new cases

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Fannin County grand jurors met last week and returned indictments on 37 of the 39 cases that they considered according… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • No indictment in fatal Trumbull County crash case

    A “no bill” was returned in the case against Daniel Villio in Trumbull County, meaning he no longer faces charges in the case.

  • Four charged with drug trafficking in Luzerne County

    EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Four people have been charged with trafficking large amounts of various drugs across Luzerne County. According to US Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the following four men were charged with drug trafficking offenses; Investigators say between October 2023, and April 2024, Smicherko, Russin, and Medar planned to distribute over 500 grams of []

  • Boulder County residents can comment on judges

    Residents can have their say about local judges eligible for re-election in the 20th Judicial District at a public hearing set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Courtroom F at the Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 Sixth St.

  • Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders

    A nursing student, a truck driver, and a mother are among the 16 people who were pardoned or have had their sentences commuted by President Joe Biden. Biden has made a concerted effort during his administration to grant clemency to people who were imprisoned for nonviolent drug offenses, including Katrina Polk. Polk, 54, of Washington, […]

  • Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders

    Washington — President Biden on Wednesday granted clemency to 16 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, pardoning 11 of them and commuting the sentences of the other five. The pardon recipients include a woman who has since earned her doctorate, a business owner and community members involved in their churches, while one of the commutation recipients will no longer have to serve a life prison sentence. In December, the president granted categorical pardons to thousands convicted of use...

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    Ionia County seeking information on who shot an electric regulator

    Ionia County officials are asking the public for assistance in identifying who fired 5 to 7 shots into an electric regulator over the weekend.

  • Chester County Drug Investigation Results In One Arrest

    After a drug investigation by the Chester County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Ronald Zarko.

  • PSP continues search for Luzerne County missing informant

    LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police continue searching for a Luzerne County woman who was reported to be a missing confidential informant. PSP Wilkes-Barre continues its investigation of the disappearance of Danielle Drozdowski, who was a confidential informant and scheduled to testify before a grand jury in August of 2014. Police said Drozdowski failed []

  • Eight Sentenced in Fayette County Drug Trafficking Investigation

    Following an extensive investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Fayette County, eight individuals have been handed down prison sentences. The probe, which commenced in the Fall of 2022, led to the seizure of over 13 pounds of methamphetamines, alongside significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine. The convictions, achieved through collaborative efforts, underscore the Fayette County Sheriff’s […]

  • Drug take back day in Hampshire and Franklin Counties Saturday

    NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP)-- The Northwestern District Attorney's office has announced the locations of drug drop offs through out Hampshire and Franklin counties as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take Back collections will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police departments or public safety complexes in []