Florida man to transfer murder case from Miami to Washington state
Jesús Mezquia, 48, charged in 1993 strangling of The Gits singer Mia Zapata, will not contest transfer to Washington. He remains jailed on first degree murder charges in Miami. DNA evidence linked to the case after years of investigation. if convicted he faces 20 years to life.
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Propane Fire Continues Burning in Newton New Jersey
A truck fire in Newton, New Jersey continues to burn with responders on scene. Authorities report propane involvement and ongoing efforts to control the blaze as flames and smoke affect nearby areas. Fire units from multiple departments remain stationed at the site.
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Drug tied violence haunts Pocahontas as town reels from murders
In Pocahontas Virginia a drug siege surrounds longtime town figure Gilmore and associates after a 1989 triple killing linked to cocaine smuggling. Prosecutors say Davis and his family were targeted to halt the drug trade while authorities uncover more arrests and a church member awaits retrial. Local leaders urge residents to focus on recovery and moving forward.
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Suspect Captured After TV Show Feature in Florida Case
A Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting his wife in Memphis was captured after a tipster contacted authorities. The suspect’s case was profiled on Fox's America's Most Wanted, aired February 15 and 22, according to Memphis authorities.
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Pa. 2-year-old mauled by escapee dogs
A two year old girl died after two Rottweilers escaped their cage in Lucinda Pennsylvania. Police and investigators looked into whether charges should be filed. The dogs were owned by the child's uncle Roger Hansen who did not comment.
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Prosecutors Play Tape Involving Former Mayor and Prostitute
Prosecutors aired a tape Monday in Bridgeport involving former mayor William S. Reiner Jr. allegedly observing his son’s illicit meeting with a prostitute and her relative. The July recording, the defense said, identified the prostitute to shield the girls’ identities.
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