World Cup Travelers Warned of Crime and Kidnapping Risks
U.S. officials advised World Cup travelers to review Mexico’s region-specific security restrictions and a Level 2 advisory citing terrorism, crime and kidnapping risks.
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Gregg Page Gets 50 Years for Atlantic City Double Shooting
Gregg Page received consecutive prison terms totaling 50 years for the 2024 Atlantic City inlet shooting that killed Carley Elbert and seriously wounded Kamille Stewart.
Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case
Mystikal, legal name Michael Lawrence Tyler, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape. The prior article’s jury-conviction description was incorrect.
Christopher Upchurch Charged in Oklahoma City Shooting Death
Christopher Upchurch, 19, faced first-degree murder and related allegations in the shooting death of 21-year-old Ralend Rex-Dean.
David Harrison Murder Trial Opens in Castro Valley Killing
David Harrison Jr.’s murder trial opened nearly eight years after Joseph Gormley was fatally shot in Castro Valley. The defense argues self-defense.
Michael Lunsford Held on $1M Bond in Columbus Murder Case
Michael Lunsford Jr. was arrested after a brief SWAT standoff and ordered held on $1 million bond in the Columbus shooting death of Avante J. Copeland.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal Pleads Not Guilty to 17-Count Indictment
Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded not guilty to a 17-count federal superseding indictment in the 2025 National Guard shooting case near the White House.
John Harrison Ford Charged in Jean Gragg Marketplace Killing
John Harrison Ford, 18, faced upgraded murder and felony-murder charges after Jean Gragg died from injuries suffered in a Facebook Marketplace shooting.
Coral Smith Arrested in Pima County Kidnapping Case
Coral Michelle Smith was arrested on kidnapping and aggravated-assault allegations after the victim in the unrelated Pima County case died; she was held on a reported $250,000 bond.
Final Exit 4 Gang Member Sentenced in Delaware Crime Spree
Javour Tabron pleaded guilty to four charges and was sentenced to 18 years in prison, closing the final outstanding Exit 4 defendant case in Delaware.