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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
WWE star Liv Morgan's Stalker situation– Here's what investigators discovered!
Liv Morgan (Image via Getty Images) The police investigation has released new details regarding the Liv Morgan stalker situation. The world of professional wrestling has seen multiple incidents involving obsessed fans threatening the security of WWE superstars. In the past, such instances have been reported for stars like Alexa Bliss and Sonya Deville. Recently, Liv Morgan was the latest name in the conversation. It was reported that a stalker, obsessed with Morgan, was arrested outside the WWE Performance Center with a bag of evidence after the June 3rd edition of WWE NXT. However, after further investigation, that turned out to be a false claim. The stalker arrested had nothing to do with Liv Morgan The Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida released a statement regarding the entire situation that went down outside the WWE premises on Tuesday. It stated that the person arrested was a man named Shawn Chan. His arrest had nothing to do with WWE or Liv Morgan. It was apparently a case of an outstanding burglary warrant from Pasco County. 'On June 3, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies made contact with Shawn Chan outside of the WWE Performance Center located at 5055 Forsyth Commerce Rd.,' the statement reads. 'Chan had an outstanding warrant for burglary from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Chan was placed under arrest and booked into the Orange County Jail. We have no details whatsoever about the Pasco County case, so you will need to reach out to that agency for more information.' However, following the revelation of these details, it was reported that another stalker was arrested outside the Performance Center. The local police did not carry out this arrest, but a high-level agency got involved after a WWE source confirmed that the second man was indeed a Liv Morgan stalker. The source stated, 'The arrest was not carried out by local law enforcement, suggesting that a higher-level agency is now involved in the matter.' The authorities made it clear that Shawn Chan's arrest was not related to this situation. With Liv Morgan's well being threatened amidst these stalker situation reports, it remains to be seen if she will address the matter herself or not. Also read: Top 5 best WWE Money in the Bank matches of all time
American Military News
24-05-2025
- American Military News
19 suspects, $1.5 million in drugs nabbed in Florida fentanyl sting
ORLANDO, Fla. — A monthlong investigation into an alleged fentanyl trafficking operation nabbed 19 suspects and $1.5 million worth of drugs, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said Monday. At a press conference, Sheriff John Mina and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of 'Operation Burn Baby Burn,' which included seizing six pounds of fentanyl and four pounds of cocaine along with nearly $49,000 cash and several guns. While the arrests center around alleged traffickers in Orange County, the fentanyl is believed to be sourced from California and Mexico while the cocaine came from Puerto Rico, with two suspects, Juan Carlos Oquendo and Luis Perez-Guzman, spearheading the imports. The distribution network extended into Osceola, Polk and Hillsborough counties, prompting Uthmeier's office to step in. The investigation began in September and was supported by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which helped fund the takedown through the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication program, also known as SAFE. Assistant Commissioner Lee Massie said the operation cost $1 million. 'When we say we want to make Florida the safest state in the country to raise a family, that is a promise,' Uthmeier said. 'It's a promise that we are only able to keep because of these guys. We've got the best law enforcement in the country, there's no doubt about that.' Of the 19 facing drug trafficking charges, 17 have been arrested: Oquendo, 40; Perez-Guzman, 46; Kendrick Butler, 36; Jose Ayala-Rodriguez, 49; Wilfredo Serrando-Hernandez, 47; Denniz Andino Jr, 41; Edward De La Cruz-Perez, 23; McKenzie Debardeleben, 30; Anamaria Fuentes-Carrasquero, 46; Luis Gandarilla-Galarza, 28; Herman Toledo, 47; Xuxa Carmona Sanes, 35; Brian Nazario, 37; Molly Wilson, 32; Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, 41; Nolan Lavery III, 32; and Jose Vega-Ortiz, 50. Valerie Multari, 39, and David Santana, 44, remain at large. All their names and faces were shown to reporters during Monday's press conference. 'Nothing makes me happier than when we look at these posters and know that our partners at the attorney general's Office of Statewide Prosecution is going to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law,' Mina said. According to the Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner's Office, 341 people in Orange County were killed by drug overdoses, with 229 related to opioids like fentanyl, in 2024 — a 30% and 37% drop compared to 2023, respectively. Fentanyl has been the biggest killer of any drug in recent decades, prompting authorities to ramp up enforcement and treatment efforts that they said prompted the decrease in deaths over recent years. The drop in overdose deaths is a nationwide trend. Local enforcement efforts include the SAFE program, created in 2023 to provide resources and technical support to local agencies combating fentanyl trafficking. In its first year, the program received $20 million in funding to assist law enforcement efforts, then got another $8 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. While the Florida Legislature continues debating its budget for the next year, FDLE Assistant Commissioner Lee Massie said the program's work will continue. 'To date, we have spent in excess of $22 million of the $28 million we've been provided,' Massie said. 'We plan on spending more in the year to come to continue to eradicate this poison from our streets.' _____ ©2025 Orlando Sentinel. Visit Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Reward offered in search for man accused of trying to kidnap woman in Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is reaching to the public for help tracking down a person of interest in an almost two-week-old case. The sheriff's Office says Crimeline is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man pictured above. Investigators say on the morning of May 11, this man stole a 4Runner, then tried to force a woman inside it shortly after. Investigators say the man drove it several times past a woman who was walking her dog near Adanson Street and Lee Road. That woman said the man blocked her, then pointed a gun at her and told her to get in. The woman ran, and the man drove away, the sheriff's office said. The 4Runner was later recovered, but the man remains at large. He was caught on camera where the vehicle was taken. He is shown to have black hair and an average build, and may have a tattoo on his left forearm. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Undocumented migrant living in Orlando gets 15 years in prison for armed fentanyl trafficking
An undocumented immigrant living in Central Florida has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing a firearm to help in drug trafficking, the Department of Justice announced. U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron recently sentenced Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, 21, an Ecuadorian national residing illegally in Orlando. Salinas Valencia pleaded guilty Jan. 23. According to the plea agreement, Salinas Valencia ran an online business between August 2023 and August 2024 selling firearms, fentanyl and cocaine in the Orlando area. An undercover law enforcement officer found Salinas Valencia's online store and set up several undercover transactions. Over the course of the investigation, Salinas Valencia sold the undercover officer several firearms, including two machineguns, as well as fentanyl pills and cocaine. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Richard Varadan.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Undocumented migrant living in Orlando gets 15 years in prison for armed fentanyl trafficking
An undocumented immigrant living in Central Florida has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing a firearm to help in drug trafficking, the Department of Justice announced. U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron recently sentenced Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, 21, an Ecuadorian national residing illegally in Orlando. Salinas Valencia pleaded guilty Jan. 23. According to the plea agreement, Salinas Valencia ran an online business between August 2023 and August 2024 selling firearms, fentanyl and cocaine in the Orlando area. An undercover law enforcement officer found Salinas Valencia's online store and set up several undercover transactions. Over the course of the investigation, Salinas Valencia sold the undercover officer several firearms, including two machineguns, as well as fentanyl pills and cocaine. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Richard Varadan.
