Elizabeth City, North Carolina was the scene of a tragic incident where a police officer fatally shot a man who had reportedly refused to drop his gun after shooting another individual. The Elizabeth City Police Department shared details of the sequence of events that unfolded just before 2 a.m. on the 200 block of North … Read more
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A shocking case has unfolded in Waukesha, Wisconsin, as Jessy Kurczewski has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree intentional homicide of her friend Lynn Hernan, using eye drops. The sentencing, delivered by Judge Jennifer Dorow, carries the possibility of extended supervision after 30 years of incarceration. Judge Dorow emphasized … Read more
Portland, Maine – Recent statewide data reveals a positive trend with fewer drug overdose deaths in Maine during this year compared to the previous year. However, the concerning rise in fentanyl-related deaths is becoming more prevalent, overshadowing the decline in opioid-related deaths. The data, sourced from the Maine Drug Data Hub website, a collaborative effort … Read more
Vancouver, Canada – Maternal mortality rates have shown a decrease and stability through the identification of maternal deaths by requiring the mention of pregnancy among multiple causes of death, highlights a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. K.S. Joseph and colleagues from the University of British Columbia conducted a … Read more
Los Angeles County, California – The Food and Drug Administration has issued recalls for several brands of eye drops due to an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria linked to four deaths and cases of blindness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fourteen people have experienced vision loss, and four have undergone eyeball removal … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A troubling pattern of overdoses and deaths in Louisville’s jail has taken a positive turn, with a significant decrease in such incidents in recent months. According to jail officials, this turnaround can be attributed to new procedures and safeguards that have been put in place. After experiencing a high number of overdoses … Read more
NEW ORLEANS, La. – A recent analysis reveals a decrease in murders across New Orleans in 2023 compared to previous years. Data analyst Jeff Asher reported a total of 193 homicides in the city last year, marking a decline from the 266 murders in 2022. Asher, who compiles crime statistics for the New Orleans City … Read more