A period of forty-plus years has passed since crime was the most potent political issue in California. Democrats controlled the state legislature, which did little despite widespread calls for action due to the alarming increase in crime in the state. Despite Democrats’ claims that they were too lenient on crime, Republicans were able to win … Read more
The seizure of almost $450,000 in stolen goods led to the arrest of a lady from California. According to a Facebook post by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 35-year-old Claudia Cruz is facing charges related to a fencing operation, including organized retail crime, conspiracy to commit crime, possession of stolen property, and possession of stolen … Read more
Recently, Rob Bonta, the attorney general of California, joined twenty-one other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the case of Pharmaceutical Res. & Manufacturers of Am. v. Stolfi, which advocates for legislation that would enhance medication price transparency. This amicus brief was submitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of … Read more
Sacramento, California — To combat property crimes and smash-and-grab robberies, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a ten-bill package representing bipartisan efforts. The measures would enhance penalties for individuals involved in professional resale schemes and make it easier to pursue repeat offenders in the retail and automotive industries. This comes as the Democratic leadership tries to … Read more
In a significant drug bust, a Kennesaw man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid that has fueled the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. This case underscores the alarming increase in fentanyl-related crimes and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to combat the distribution of this deadly drug. The … Read more
A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal overdose in Sandy Springs, Georgia, after allegedly supplying fentanyl-laced pills that led to the tragic incident. The arrest comes amid growing concerns over the spread of dangerous synthetic opioids in the region, with fentanyl being a leading cause of overdose deaths. The Sandy Springs Police … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in Kennesaw as a man was fatally shot, leading to the swift arrest of a suspect now facing murder charges. The Cobb County Police Department reported that the shooting occurred in a residential area, sending shockwaves through the typically peaceful community. The victim, identified as a Kennesaw resident, was found with … Read more
In Grady County, a mother is speaking out following the recent indictment of the man accused of killing her daughter. The case has shocked the community and brought renewed attention to issues of domestic violence and justice. On August 15, 2024, a grand jury indicted 28-year-old Benjamin Aaron Smith on charges of first-degree murder and … Read more
In a troubling development from Cherokee County, Mayme Allen, a 21-year-old former preschool teacher, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse. Allen, who worked at Big Blue Marble Academy in Canton, faces three charges of cruelty to children and one charge of battery, following allegations of abuse reported on August 8, … Read more
On August 15, 2024, Tyler James Esponge, 38, of Canton, was convicted by a Cherokee County jury of severe child abuse charges, including cruelty to children in the first degree, aggravated battery, and battery. The verdict came after a three-day trial in Superior Court before Judge Tony Baker, where the jury took less than an … Read more