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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Arkansas State Police arrest Benton man for child sexual abuse material
BENTON, Ark. – Officials said a cyber tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to a Benton man being arrested and facing felony charges. Officials said members of the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 22-year-old Christopher Shane Sade Jr. of Benton on June 3. Sade is facing five felony counts related to child sexual abuse material. Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose arrested on allegations of child sexual abuse after multi-agency investigation The investigation into Sade began in May, officials said, after receiving the cyber tip. The investigation culminated in investigators executing a search warrant at Sade's home, located on the 1400 block of Country Oaks Drive in Benton, on June 3. Investigators did not give specifics on what was found during the search. FBI-led child sex abuse operation leads to Arkansas arrests Records show Sade is held in the Saline County Detention Center on a $15,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
British man accused of plotting to export US military tech to China, called Xi Jinping ‘The Boss' in intercepted calls
According to the US justice department, John Miller, a 63-year-old British man, is accused of interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking, and conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Export Control Act, reports said. It added the US is looking to extradite Miller from Serbia, along with his co-accused, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China. Chinese President Xi Jinping was referred as 'The Boss" in intercepted calls, which investigators believe he was knowingly acting under order from Beijing, the Mail on Sunday reported. Both 'solicited the procurement of US defence articles, including missiles, air defence radar, drones, and cryptographic devices with associated crypto ignition keys for unlawful export from the United States to the People's Republic of China', according to the US Attorney's Office issued court documents. On April 24, Miller was detained in Belgrade as part of an FBI-led sting operation, reports said. The two men reportedly discussed methods to export a cryptographic device from the United States to China, including hiding the device inside a blender and initially shipping it to Hong Kong. They are said to have paid approximately $10,000 USD (about AUD 15,550) as a deposit for the cryptographic device through a courier in the US and a wire transfer to a US bank account. The most serious charge against them is a violation of the Arms Export Control Act, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. "The defendants targeted a US resident for exercising his constitutional right to free speech and conspired to traffic sensitive American military technology to the Chinese regime," Deputy US Attorney-General Todd Blanche mentioned. 'This is a blatant assault on both our national security and our democratic values. This Justice Department will not tolerate foreign repression on US soil, nor will we allow hostile nations to infiltrate or exploit our defence systems. We will act decisively to expose and dismantle these threats wherever they emerge,' he added. If convicted, Miller could face up to five years in prison for conspiracy, five years for interstate stalking, and ten years for smuggling. "We are providing consular assistance to a British national following his arrest in Serbia in April and are in touch with the local authorities and his family,' a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson stated.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mary Esther Boulevard improvement project finished
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A multi-million-dollar road improvement project in Okaloosa County is complete. Parents of 4-year-old with ethanol in her system looking for answers According to a Florida Department of Transportation news release, the project included resurfacing Mary Esther Boulevard from U.S. 98 to Beal Parkway, among other improvements, and cost $6.3 million. Completed were: The widening of shoulders and opposing left turn lanes at multiple intersections Sidewalk repairs and upgrades at pedestrian crossings to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements Drainage improvements Traffic signal loop replacements New signage and pavement markings 3 Mobile County men arrested in FBI-led 'Operation Restore Justice' 'The project is part of FDOT's continued effort to improve traffic flow and safety on state roadways,' the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Orange Beach Middle and High School to have virtual classes Friday because of illness
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Orange Beach Middle and High School will have virtual classes Friday after several students and teachers got sick Thursday. 3 Mobile County men arrested in FBI-led 'Operation Restore Justice' An Orange Beach City Schools Facebook post said a staffing shortage was caused by what was 'believed to be related to an illness.' Superintendent Randy Wilkes told News 5 that 30 students and staff were out on Thursday from a virus they believed came from food brought into the school. 'As the safety and well-being of students and staff remain the top priority, Orange Beach City Schools has contacted the appropriate health authorities, and the situation is currently under review,' the post said. According to the post, students scheduled to take Advanced Placement tests in Economics and U.S. History will report to campus as scheduled. All other OBMHS students are to check their Google Classroom tonight for their assignments, and staff will work from home unless told otherwise by their immediate supervisor. Wilkes said the school will be put through a deep clean before students return on Monday. No illnesses of this kind were reported at Orange Beach Elementary School, so those students and staff should report to school as usual. Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff The Fine Arts Night that was scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed, and a new date will be announced as soon as possible, the post said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arkansas Attorney General announces grant to combat human trafficking in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Thursday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that the state received a $100,000 grant to combat human trafficking in Arkansas. Griffin said that while at a conference in Rome and Vatican City he was able to secure the grant to help the state address these horrible crimes. 'I recently attended a bipartisan attorney general conference in Rome and Vatican City (at no cost to taxpayers) organized by the Attorney General Alliance focused on fighting human trafficking around the world,' Griffin said. 'While there I was able to secure a $100,000 grant to help the State address these horrible crimes, and I met a number of experts who specialize in combating illicit massage parlors and one with extensive knowledge of the Andrew Tate case.' FBI-led child sex abuse operation leads to Arkansas arrests Griffin said that he has invited some of these experts to conduct training and share their insights with officials in the state. 'We are the most effective in our fight against international human trafficking right here in Arkansas when we are maximizing relationships, sharing information, and learning best practices.' On Wednesday a national FBI-led operation to identify, track and arrest child predators resulted in the arrest of three in Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
