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UK police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of former MP and reality-TV contestant Ann Widdecombe; authorities have not released further details about the suspect or motive as the investigation continues.
A 36-year-old Ohio man, Gary L. Siders Jr., who was wanted for indecent exposure after flashing neighbors in May, was arrested during a warrant service at a home where authorities found 16 children living in extreme squalor, including a 12-by-12-foot room littered with human waste. The children, aged 18 months to 18 years, were described as almost feral, with several hospitalized. Siders and his wife Elizabeth and his parents face multiple counts of child endangerment and could face a very lengthy prison term if convicted. The investigation also notes that Siders married Elizabeth when she was 15.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found seriously injured at her Devon home. Police say the investigation is in its early stages and not treated as terrorism; forensic work, CCTV inquiries, and door-to-door checks are underway, with authorities asking for information from the public as they support Widdecombe’s family.
UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once Poirier’s harsh critic after Poirier’s airport arrest, says a conversation with Poirier gave him a fuller perspective; he opens up about his own alcohol history linked to an abusive father, apologizes, and urges Bud Light to stand by Poirier rather than cut ties, arguing sponsors should support him in tough times.
Former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum was arrested July 2, 2026, in Daphne, Alabama, on three drug-related charges after police found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his car during a traffic stop.
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested on drug possession charges, drawing renewed scrutiny of his political career.
Former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum was arrested in Daphne, Alabama, on charges of possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana; booked July 2 and released July 3. Gillum has a history of political and legal trouble, including a 2020 incident and a 2022 public corruption probe that ended with a hung jury and was later dropped, and there was no immediate comment from him.
The Athletic’s detailed piece traces how cornerback Terrion Arnold became entangled in an alleged armed-robbery and kidnapping plot after thefts from an Airbnb he rented in Florida. Police records suggest Arnold and others were involved in efforts to recover stolen items—including an $80,000 diamond chain and other valuables—though he and his lawyers say he was the victim, not a participant. Arnold faces eight felony counts with the potential for life in prison, and while awaiting trial he could be under GPS monitoring on house arrest as NFL teams evaluate a potential signing.
Former Democratic rising star Andrew Gillum, who came within about 33,000 votes of defeating Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Florida governor’s race, was arrested in Daphne, Alabama last week on unlawful possession of a controlled substance and marijuana charges after police found a glass pipe, rolled marijuana cigarettes, and meth in his car. TMZ first reported the incident. Gillum has faced past troubles, including a 2020 hotel incident and a 2022 federal indictment on conspiracy and wire fraud, making this latest arrest another blow to his political trajectory.
Atlanta radio host Darian Morgan, known as Big Tigger, is stepping away from his The Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103 after being arrested on battery and cruelty to children charges following a domestic dispute with his wife; she alleges he grabbed her arms and caused her to stumble, with their son at home. Morgan denies the allegations and says he’s stepping aside to focus on family and clear his name.
Delaware State Police arrested Paul Waller, 39, of Wilmington, in Pennsylvania for a July 4 shooting outside a pizza shop near Arden at the corner of Marsh and Harvey Roads. The shot woman was hospitalized in serious condition. Waller faces charges including first-degree attempted murder and a weapons count and will be extradited back to Delaware as investigators continue to seek witnesses or other information.
An active-duty US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the Capitol steps after delivering a speech at a Removal Coalition event calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Police said he refused lawful orders, resulting in a 22-1307 charge for crowding/obstructing; a DC official later said a case would not be filed and he was being released. Wearing a military uniform at a political event is prohibited, and dissent within the armed forces is rare.
Two masked Russian rooftoppers climbed the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurled a banner about love and power, and proposed on a summit platform before being detained by police; charges could include trespassing and endangering public safety, with authorities closing streets and deploying a helicopter.
Two daredevil climbers, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, scaled the Empire State Building’s 1,454-foot spire, unfurled a peace banner, and Beerkus proposed to Nikolau; they were taken into custody as they descended, and the banner was recovered. The couple are known for global climbs and were profiled in the Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story.
British authorities have launched a misconduct inquiry into police conduct after officers arrested a stabbing victim as he lay dying, raising questions about the handling of vulnerable victims and the propriety of the arrest during the incident.