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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Florida couple charged with confining four children in tractor-trailer cab for six years

Keisha Epps and Tamra Marshon Stewart face child neglect charges after allegedly keeping four children confined in a tractor-trailer cab for nearly six years. The children were denied school, medical care, and exercise while Epps drove a route between Miami and Atlanta. Investigators reported the children suffered from untreated injuries, including a severe burn and a sexually transmitted infection, and were subjected to physical abuse. Epps and Stewart were arrested in August 2026 and remain jailed awaiting trial. Additional capital sexual battery charges against Stewart are expected to be filed by the Statewide Prosecutor.

via Fox News|

#abuse #child-neglect #crime

local3 months ago•32 min saved

Undocumented Mass. trucker linked to fatal Pa. trooper crash, DHS says

Massachusetts tractor-trailer driver Michael Bon, a Haitian national the DHS says has been in the U.S. illegally since mid-2024, drove into a Pa. State Trooper during a safety inspection in Schuylkill County, killing Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. Bon held a non-domiciled CDL issued by Massachusetts; he was admitted as a parolee in July 2024, sought Temporary Protected Status in October 2024 (not granted), and parole ended in June 2025, though he remained in Brockton. ICE has requested an immigration detainer, and Bon has been charged with homicide by vehicle and related offenses. The article notes Bon’s CDL status and federal policy context surrounding non-domiciled CDLs.

via WFMZ.com|

#homicide-by-vehicle #immigration #local

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Mark Sanchez Involved in Multiple Incidents, Including Assault and Stabbing

The family of a truck driver injured in an assault by former NFL player Mark Sanchez updates that he is okay, while Sanchez was hospitalized and charged with public intoxication and battery after the incident in Indianapolis, which he claims to have no memory of.

via Yahoo Sports|

#assault #crime #indianapolis

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Walmart Ordered to Pay $35M for False Fraud Accusation Against Truck Driver

A California jury has ordered Walmart to pay nearly $35 million to former truck driver Jesus "Jesse" Fonseca, who was wrongfully terminated and falsely accused of workers' compensation fraud. The jury awarded $25 million in punitive damages and $9.7 million for future non-economic losses. Fonseca was injured in a 2017 accident and claimed Walmart failed to accommodate his medical restrictions, leading to his termination after being surveilled driving a personal vehicle. The verdict highlights issues with Walmart's treatment of injured workers.

via CBS News|

#business #fraud #lawsuit

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

David Schultz's Death Linked to Drugs, Ruled Non-Homicide

An autopsy report revealed that Iowa truck driver David Schultz, who went missing in November 2023 and was found dead in April, died from hypothermia related to acute methamphetamine intoxication. Authorities confirmed no foul play was involved in his death.

via KCCI Des Moines|

#death-investigation #hypothermia #iowa

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stolen 18-Wheeler Crash at Texas DPS Office Leaves 1 Dead, Multiple Injured"

Clenard Parker, 42, intentionally crashed a stolen 18-wheeler into the Texas Department of Safety building in Brenham, injuring 16 people and killing one. His application for a commercial license had been rejected the day before. Three people were airlifted to hospitals with critical injuries, and three others were transported in serious condition. The crash was deliberate, and the Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Officials have confirmed that there is no further threat to the community.

via Daily Mail|

#brenham #crime #intentional-crash

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Fatal Shooting of Truck Driver by Police in Michigan Township"

A 42-year-old truck driver from Tennessee was fatally shot by a police officer in St. Joseph Township, Michigan, after ramming a police vehicle, crashing into a home, and attempting to flee. The officer, who responded to a welfare check, shot the driver after an altercation. The driver later died at a hospital, while the officer sustained minor injuries and has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

via ABC News|

#altercation #crime #investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas School Bus Crash: Cement Truck Driver Admits Drug Use Before Fatal Wreck

A truck driver has been charged with criminally negligent homicide following a fatal collision involving a school bus in Texas, which resulted in the deaths of a 5-year-old boy and a man. The driver, Jerry Hernandez, admitted to smoking marijuana and consuming cocaine before the crash. The incident occurred on a rural highway outside Austin, and the bus was carrying more than 40 pre-K students returning from a zoo field trip. The crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed the vehicles' speeds at the time of the collision.

via Fox News|

#crime #criminally-negligent-homicide #fatal-collision

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pregnant Amish Woman's Accused Killer Faces Pennsylvania Hearing"

Truck driver Shawn C. Cranston, 52, is accused of killing pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler and her unborn child in her rural Pennsylvania home. He is due for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to advance the charges toward trial, including accusations of burglary and trespassing. Byler, 23, was found with head and neck wounds, and authorities have not indicated a possible motive. Cranston has been in jail without bond since his arrest on March 2.

via NBC News|

#amish #crime #murder

rescuelocal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Firefighter's Daring Bridge Rescue Saves Truck Driver"

A Kentucky firefighter abseiled off a bridge to rescue a dangling truck driver whose tractor-trailer was left hanging over the Ohio River following a crash involving three other cars. The successful rescue was credited to teamwork, with the firefighter emphasizing his small role in the operation. The truck driver was unharmed, but two people from the other vehicles involved were taken to the hospital. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised.

via The Guardian US|

#bridge-rescue #firefighter #kentucky

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Violent Vallejo Sideshow: Attacks, Looting, and Gunfire

A truck driver attempting to navigate through an illegal sideshow in Vallejo was attacked, shot at, and chased into a nearby convenience store that was subsequently looted by the unruly crowd. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, involved the driver being blocked by cars participating in the sideshow, leading to the crowd breaking the truck's windows, setting it on fire, and assaulting the driver. Vallejo's mayor has called for stricter penalties for sideshow participants, but no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#assault #crime #looting

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

"Virginia Truck Driver Claims $100,000 Lottery Prize from Forgotten Ticket"

Virginia truck driver Zachary Clements won $100,000 from a lottery ticket he had forgotten about after buying it from a gas station. The Ca$h Corners Crossword ticket, which he purchased for $5, yielded the top prize, making Clements "pretty excited." He plans to invest his winnings in his business, and the Virginia Lottery highlighted that all profits go to K-12 education in the state.

via Fox Business|

#000 #dollar100 #education

accidentsrescue2 years ago•1 min saved

"Dallas Truck Driver Rescued from Terrifying Bridge Dangle"

A truck driver in Dallas was rescued after his vehicle crashed and dangled off a bridge. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle until the Urban Search and Rescue Team arrived and helped pull him to safety using aerial ladders and a rope system. The driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation, and one person from another vehicle involved in the crash was also hospitalized. The accident caused delays in rush hour traffic.

via Fox News|

#accident #accidentsrescue #bridge

local-news2 years ago•0 min saved

Ongoing Search for Missing Sac County Trucker Yields No Answers

The search for missing Sac County trucker David Schultz continues into its second week, with little progress reported. Schultz was last seen picking up a load of hogs in Eagle Grove and his semi-tractor trailer was found parked on U.S. Highway 71, but there is no sign of him. Despite the efforts of volunteers and assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, no new leads have been found. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Sac County Communications Center.

via 1380 KCIM|

#investigation #local-news #missing-person

missing-person2 years ago•1 min saved

"Desperate Search Efforts Persist for Missing Sac County Man"

The search continues for David Schultz, a Wall Lake man who has been missing for a week. Volunteers, including the United Cajun Navy, have been searching various counties in Iowa, but there have been no new developments. Schultz's truck was found with hogs still loaded, along with his wallet, phone, and jacket. Search parties are being organized, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his family. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sac County Communications Center.

via WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather|

#missing-man #missing-person #sac-county