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New Chicago police chief accused of stealing seized guns and steroids
crime1 day ago

New Chicago police chief accused of stealing seized guns and steroids

New Chicago Police Chief Earl D. Mayo, 45, is charged with seven felonies, including theft and official misconduct, after prosecutors say he stole firearms seized in investigations and sold them to a Hobart pawn shop, while also possessing anabolic steroids; Tanika Borders is charged with assisting Mayo. Authorities traced a Ruger 9mm from an ongoing case to the pawn shop, and Mayo allegedly asked a fellow officer to buy back the gun and retrieve suppressors. Borders allegedly tried to remove Mayo’s steroids and purchase back a firearm. Mayo, arrested in Clark County, Ohio, remains jailed as Lake County prosecutors pursue return; Lake County has since taken over policing of New Chicago. He had been appointed chief in January 2023 and is on administrative leave; his father is Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams.

New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo Arrested in Ohio, Facing Indiana Charges
crime1 day ago

New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo Arrested in Ohio, Facing Indiana Charges

New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo was arrested in Clark County, Ohio, and is facing Indiana charges including official misconduct, obstruction of justice, theft, and unlawful possession of an anabolic steroid. Authorities searched Mayo’s Merrillville home; his father, Indiana State Police Major and Lake County sheriff candidate Jerry Williams, confirmed the arrest. The family says they are cooperating and the legal process is underway as the case develops.

Arrest at a high-profile DC dinner: suspect pleads not guilty in federal court
politics15 days ago

Arrest at a high-profile DC dinner: suspect pleads not guilty in federal court

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with multiple firearms and knives, was arrested after a gunfight with a Secret Service officer, and pleaded not guilty to four federal counts including attempting to assassinate the president; prosecutors later charged him in the shooting of a Secret Service agent. He traveled from California, is held without bond, and faces a June 29 hearing as the case moves toward discovery and further proceedings.

MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall
crime24 days ago

MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall

Police arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong after Wells Hall at Michigan State University was searched following reports of a strong odor; bags containing substances commonly used to manufacture meth were found, though MSU later said no meth lab was located inside Wells Hall. Tong faces trespassing, malicious destruction of property over $20,000, and felony charges related to operating/maintaining a meth lab, and is held on a $500,000 bond with a DHS hold; Wells Hall was evacuated briefly but there is no known threat to campus.

Former FBI Chief Comey Surrenders on Charge Tying Seashell Image to Threat Against Trump
politics27 days ago

Former FBI Chief Comey Surrenders on Charge Tying Seashell Image to Threat Against Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to federal authorities on charges that an Instagram post featuring seashells spelling '86 47' amounted to a threat against President Trump; Comey denies wrongdoing, calling the case politically motivated, while prosecutors say a reasonable reader would interpret it as intent to harm the president; each charge carries up to five years in prison or a fine.

local-crime1 month ago

Iowa City Downtown Shooting: Suspect Charged with Multiple Counts as Investigation Continues

After a fight in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall on April 19, 2026, Damarian M. Jones allegedly fired six shots into the crowd, injuring five people. He faces five counts of attempted murder, plus additional counts for willful injury and going armed with intent; Jones remains at large. The investigation spans multiple agencies, with hundreds of tips, recovered firearms, and warrants; investigators say more arrests are expected and downtown patrols will be increased this weekend.

Duggar Family Scandal Widens as Kendra Faces New Charges
entertainment2 months ago

Duggar Family Scandal Widens as Kendra Faces New Charges

Joseph Duggar is set to be extradited from Arkansas to Florida to face lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor, while his wife Kendra Duggar has been charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment. The developments deepen the Duggar family saga, with Josh Duggar already serving prison time for child pornography, and Kendra’s first hearing having taken place ahead of additional court dates.

Duggar Arrest Fallout: Kendra Charged Alongside Joseph in Arkansas Case
crime2 months ago

Duggar Arrest Fallout: Kendra Charged Alongside Joseph in Arkansas Case

Joseph Duggar and his wife Kendra were charged in Arkansas with four counts each of endangering the welfare of a child and four counts of false imprisonment, while Joseph faces a separate Florida case accusing lewd and lascivious conduct with a 14-year-old from a 2020 incident; Kendra’s arrest warrant has been issued as Joseph awaits extradition to Florida, amid the Duggar family’s ongoing legal troubles.