An Aurora, Missouri man found himself in custody after a woman reported a harrowing assault that led to his arrest. James Matthew Ireland, 25, faces a slew of charges including first-degree rape, armed criminal action, and escape from confinement. The alleged assault occurred on April 3, prompting the victim to seek help from the Aurora-Marionville … Read more
Lawrence, Kansas – The issue of homelessness in Lawrence has been exacerbated by a series of tragic deaths among individuals experiencing homelessness. The latest incident involved the fatal shooting of Vincent Lee Walker, 39, near the Lawrence Public Library, adding to the growing list of deaths within the homeless community in the city. These deaths, … Read more
Two men from Lawrence, Kansas have been found guilty in connection to a shooting incident that took place in 2021. District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced that Javier Romero, 20, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and Andrel D. Spates Jr., 21, pleaded to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 21-year-old Christian Willis of Wichita. … Read more
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A Lawrence woman faced arraignment in Lowell District Court on Tuesday on two counts of animal cruelty stemming from an incident caught on security cameras. Kimberly Hernandez, 30, pleaded not guilty to allegedly hitting, kicking, and throwing a Yorkie dog named Rex. She was released on a $5,000 cash or surety … Read more