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Arrests after rape and murder of young girl by migrants in Texas

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Two men were arrested by Texas police Thursday in connection with the rape and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose body was found in a north Houston creek. The discovery was made around 6:15 a.m. Monday near 400 West Rankin Road, after which an autopsy confirmed she had been strangled.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced earlier this week that the girl had also been sexually assaulted. The crime sparked an intensive investigation that included interviews and surveillance footage. According to investigators, Jocelyn had left her home late Sunday to meet her 13-year-old boyfriend. The couple then went to a restaurant where they met the two men.

Additional surveillance cameras captured the group heading to a nearby convenience store. Authorities believe the men accompanied Jocelyn to a bridge on Rankin Road, where they allegedly committed the murder. The community and police are deeply saddened by this tragic incident, which prompted a swift and thorough response in pursuit of justice.

Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, both Venezuelans, were arrested and charged with murder.

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    Car theft reported in Wilkes-Barre, suspect charged

    WILKES-BARRE, PA – A carjacking was reported on East Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, resulting in charges against a 45-year-old man from Duryea, PA. The incident occurred on June 20 at 6:23 a.m.

    According to the victim, a 38-year-old man from Plains, PA, he left his brown 2007 Jeep Cherokee (PA license plate LRN-2084) with the engine running and unsecured in front of a store when he briefly went inside. When he returned, he found that his vehicle was missing. Wilkes-Barre City Police went to the scene after the victim reported the incident.

    During their investigation, officers were able to identify Alan Weitz as the suspect involved in the theft. Weitz has been charged and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are seeking additional information regarding this incident.

  • 13-year-old boy shot in DC

    13-year-old boy shot in DC

    WASHINGTON, DC – A shooting in northwest DC left a teenager injured Thursday night, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

    Shortly before 8:10 p.m., officers arrived at Fort Stevens Drive Northwest, near 13th Street Northwest, after a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a 13-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound.

    The teenager was taken to a local hospital and was reportedly conscious and breathing.

    No information about possible suspects has been released and the investigation is still ongoing.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text the department’s anonymous tip line at 50411.

  • The North To Shore Jersey Festival showcases the state’s talent and creativity

    The North To Shore Jersey Festival showcases the state’s talent and creativity

    ATLANTIC CITY, ASBURY PARK AND NEWARK, NJ – The North To Shore Jersey Festival, running through Friday, June 30, highlights the diverse talent and creativity of New Jersey. This month-long celebration takes place in three cities: Asbury Park (June 10-16), Atlantic City (June 17-23) and Newark (June 23-30).

    The festival features over 50 venues with a wide range of performances. Attendees can enjoy both rising stars and global headliners including Kevin Hart, Bleachers, an evening with Stephen Colbert and Paul Giamatti, Matchbox Twenty and the Barenaked Ladies. Ticket prices vary, with options ranging from free admission to ticketed events depending on the venue and artist.

  • Overwhelming majority of Americans want to ‘punish’ pro-Palestinian students for weeks-long campus takeovers: POLL

    Overwhelming majority of Americans want to “punish” pro-Palestinian students for weeks-long occupations on campus: POLL

    Daily Caller News Foundation

    According to a poll conducted in May, a majority of Americans want pro-Palestinian protesters to be punished when they cause chaos on college campuses.

    The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) conducted a poll asking Americans about their opinions on protests on college campuses. The poll found that the majority of Americans said destroying school property (80%), burning an American flag (68%) or occupying buildings (52%) were “never” acceptable forms of protest, according to FIRE’s website.

    While about 72% of Americans believe campus protesters should face some form of punishment, only 18% think punishment should be the highest sanction, which is expulsion from school. Other responses ranged from those who believe punishments such as suspension (13%), probation (16%), a written warning (12%), or community service (13%) are appropriate.

    The majority of Americans surveyed said it was “always” acceptable to create a petition (58%), hold a sign (55%), and a combination of the two as a form of protest. The same goes for large marches (45%).

    Respondents expressed mixed views about their sympathy for Palestinians in Gaza. About 63 percent of Americans said the protests had no impact on their sympathy for Palestinians in Gaza, while 17 percent of respondents said they had less sympathy for Palestinians as a result of the protests. Only 16 percent said the protests on campus had increased their sympathy.

    “State colleges and universities can typically ban encampments without violating the First Amendment as long as the ban serves a reasonable purpose, is enforced consistently and in a viewpoint-neutral manner, and students are provided with other avenues for expression. Universities cannot disproportionately punish students simply because the administration disagrees with the viewpoint expressed at the encampment,” said Lindsie Rank, FIRE’s director of campus rights, in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation.

    Universities across the country have been confronted with protesters defaced school property, left debris and attacked police officers. At Columbia University, hundreds of protesters were arrested and a Jewish student filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing the New York school of failing to adequately protect Jewish students.

    The poll, conducted by FIRE, was part of an AmeriSpeak probability panel conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, which surveyed 1,309 Americans. The overall error was +/- 4%. NORC is a nonpartisan research organization that works with clients to conduct research and analysis.

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  • Philadelphia police ask public for help in identifying assault suspect

    Philadelphia police ask public for help in identifying assault suspect

    PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 8 at the Dollar General Store at 1300 West Lehigh Avenue.

    An unidentified black male engaged in a verbal argument with a store employee and escalated the situation by going behind the counter and attempting to physically assault the employee. The suspect then walked to the front of the counter where he began throwing store items, including a keyboard, at the victim. The attack resulted in the victim suffering a broken right hand.

    After the attack, the suspect left the store in an unknown direction. The injured employee went to Temple Hospital for treatment. Authorities are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.

  • Fatal pedestrian accident in Milton under investigation

    Fatal pedestrian accident in Milton under investigation

    MILTON, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a tragic incident that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Linwood, Pennsylvania woman. The accident occurred early this morning on Coastal Highway near Oyster Rocks Road.

    At approximately 12:15 a.m., a Nissan Altima driven by a 34-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, was traveling north when a pedestrian unexpectedly stepped into the roadway. The pedestrian, a passenger in a nearby Dodge Charger, was reportedly searching for her cell phone when she crossed into the path of the Nissan. The collision resulted in her instant death at the scene.

    The highway was closed for approximately four hours to allow for a thorough investigation and cleanup. The identity of the deceased is being kept secret until her family has been notified. The driver of the Nissan was uninjured in the incident.

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