SHREVEPORT, La. – A 27-year-old woman from Shreveport was recently apprehended for a violent assault that took place in 2020, as announced by the Shreveport Police Department. Ambur Johnson now faces charges of aggravated second-degree battery in connection with the incident. The altercation occurred on Acorn Street, situated in the Highland/Stoner Hill neighborhood just off … Read more
Leander, Texas— A devastating fire caused by an explosion from a vacuum battery has left Shaun Noll and his family in despair, with their home reduced to ashes in less than 30 minutes. Noll, a Leander resident, found himself sifting through the ruins of his house on Easter morning, a day that was supposed to … Read more
GARDEN CITY, KANSAS – Two individuals were injured in an oil field accident that occurred in southwest Kansas on Wednesday morning. The incident, which took place just before 11:30 am, prompted a swift response from the Garden City Fire Department. Reports indicated that an explosion had occurred in the vicinity of 3300 West Annie Scheer … Read more
Folsom, California – A homeless man in Folsom was arrested this week on felony battery and hate crime charges after allegedly assaulting a Black woman in Historic Folsom. Initially apprehended for a misdemeanor, the man was released due to California law restrictions. However, a subsequent investigation revealed the victim had suffered a broken left cheekbone … Read more
YARMOUTH, MASS. – A man suffered serious burns to his hands following a battery explosion in South Yarmouth on Sunday. Emergency responders were called to North Main Street around noon where they found the resident with severe burns. The Yarmouth Fire Department provided on-site treatment before transporting the victim to Barnstable Municipal Airport. From there, … Read more
Ogden, Utah – A man in Ogden, Utah, is urging caution regarding e-cigarette batteries after experiencing an alarming incident. Christopher Kendall shared that an e-cigarette spare battery exploded in his pocket, causing significant harm. The event took place while Kendall was on duty as a security guard at Skinny Dogz, where he was interacting with … Read more
Researchers at RMIT University have made a groundbreaking advancement in energy storage technology by introducing recyclable ‘water batteries.’ These innovative batteries are designed to provide a safe alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, addressing concerns about fire and explosion risks. Unlike lithium-ion batteries that use organic electrolytes, the ‘water batteries’ utilize water as a key component, … Read more
LAWRENCE, Kansas – Austin W. Kidder, 32, of Olathe, was recently found guilty of aggravated domestic battery for the strangling of a Lawrence woman, as reported by Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez. The incident took place around August 16, 2022, and also involved Kidder damaging the woman’s mobile phone, resulting in a conviction for … Read more
PARK RIDGE, Illinois – The Park Ridge Fire Department responded to a call about smoke in a single-family home on Thursday morning. The incident turned out to be a suspected battery explosion in the basement of the residence. Upon arrival, the fire crews found dark black smoke emanating from the basement, prompting an upgrade to … Read more