Incidents news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent incidents stories.
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Police identify mother of five found dead in Brooklyn trash can
Tanaya Campbell Ortiz, 38, a mother of five, was found dead inside a trash can near Plumb Beach in Brooklyn on Sept. 16, police said. Her cause of death has not been determined; police said no arrests have been made as the investigation continues. -
Police arrest Shamika Brown over alleged false-SSN use for 16 casino jackpots
Shamika Brown, 43, was arrested Sept. 21, 2026, and booked on 18 counts involving bank fraud and identity theft. State police allege she used false Social Security numbers to collect 16 jackpots totaling more than $41,000 in 2020 to avoid overdue child-support intercepts. -
Tennessee prosecutor invokes divine justice after inmate dies in cell
Tennessee inmate Reginald Steed, charged with Pedigo’s first-degree murder, was found lifeless in his cell and pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. Prosecutor Russell Johnson said the death showed God was the ultimate arbiter of justice; an investigation is ongoing. -
Lightning kills 19-year-old hiker at shelter near Mount Timpanogos summit
A 19-year-old man died when lightning hit an emergency shelter the group built near Mount Timpanogos’ summit in a storm. KSL reported four other hikers descended on their own and were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after suffering minor injuries. -
Thomas Gigler went overboard from Carnival Panorama off Puerto Vallarta
Thomas Gigler, 56, went overboard from the Carnival Panorama on Sept. 18 off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, while sailing to Long Beach. His wife and three sons were aboard; U.S. and Mexican Coast Guards joined the search after the ship confirmed the incident. -
Authorities probe two Ole Miss student deaths after kratom packages found
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students after kratom packages from a retail store were found at both scenes. Neither student has been identified, and narcotics investigators have not confirmed whether the deaths are connected. -
Texas agents rescue four migrants from tank; driver arrested in smuggling case
Texas Border Patrol agents rescued four migrants trapped in a pickup’s portable water tank on Sept. 14 and arrested the 19-year-old U.S. citizen driver, who faces an alien-smuggling charge, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. -
Missouri mother gets 13 years as plea deal dismisses murder charge
Mariah Thomas was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death. The deal dismissed the first-degree murder charge; she received no probation and will get credit for time served. -
Bay State Breakers indefinitely suspend 11-year-old after slash to opponent’s head
The Bay State Breakers suspended an 11-year-old indefinitely from practices and games after video showed him deliver a two-handed slash to a South Shore Kings player’s head in a Foxboro game. Massachusetts Hockey is investigating and will determine its length. -
Florida couple charged after hospital measures baby's blood alcohol at 0.383
Police said Jessie Waldroup and Desirae Uzunboylu were arrested Sept. 17 on child-neglect charges after their 6-month-old daughter was found unresponsive in her playpen Sept. 8, while they slept. Hospital staff measured her blood alcohol at 0.383; both were released on bond. -
Mother says neighbor caught toddler outside after she left door open
A mother said on Reddit her toddler was found crawling outside after she briefly left the front door open; a neighbor spotted and caught the child. She said her husband did not know he was supervising the toddler. Newsweek could not verify the account.
