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Man Murdered His Mom, Their Dog: Jury Returns Guilty Verdicts

Deputies who responded to a well-being check could not make contact with the 62-year-old mother, but did speak to her son. Hours later, they forced entry into the home and found the bodies of Nancy Sales and the family dog.>>Read More.

Jail Officials Think Fire That Killed Detainee May Have Been Caused By 'Lit Wick'

A lit, toilet-paper roll wick commonly used to smoke drugs is believed to have caused the fire, jail officials said.>>Read More.

Viral TikTok Trend Startles Homeowners, Causes Property Damage: Police

Police responded to a number of reports last weekend about the "Door Kick Challenge," which has been occurring in communities nationwide.>>Read More.

Search Party Out Looking For Daniel 'Dan' Davis, 59, Missing Since Getting In Car Crash

“He was wandering the streets, cutting through yards, looking confused and lost,” his daughter said. “This behavior is unlike him.">>Read More.

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