John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Neighborhood stabbing leaves grandma dead, one more injured

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BERKELEY, CA – A neighborhood in the Berkeley hills was struck by a violent incident on Saturday afternoon, leaving residents in shock and mourning. A woman in her 60s was fatally stabbed, and another individual was also injured in the attack. Local law enforcement reported that the woman was assaulted and killed in her residence on the 1000 block of Overlook Road around 12:30 p.m. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Jonah Roper, is believed to …

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Teenage boy kidnapped and held for ransom in motel room

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HIGHLAND, CA – Three individuals are facing potential life imprisonment following accusations of kidnapping a 17-year-old male. The U.S. Department of Justice has reported that the trio demanded a half-million-dollar ransom. When the ransom was not paid within a few days, they threatened to mutilate the teenager. The terrifying incident began on September 18 when the three suspects reportedly orchestrated a car crash with the teenager in Highland. Following the collision, they allegedly abducted the …

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Illegal immigrant arrested after high-speed chase bit officers finger off

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BROOKLYN, NY – A 28-year-old man, identified as Lenni Rodriguez-Cruz, was arrested on Wednesday after a chaotic series of events that included a car crash involving an NYPD squad car and three other vehicles. The situation escalated further when Rodriguez-Cruz allegedly bit off a piece of a police sergeant’s finger while in custody. Law enforcement sources have described Rodriguez-Cruz as an undocumented immigrant with emotional disturbances. Following his arrest, the Brooklyn resident faced a total …

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Two adults and a toddler are killed when a dog sale goes bad

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – A tragic incident unfolded late Saturday at a Jacksonville apartment complex, where a toddler and two adults lost their lives in a shooting believed to be linked to a private dog sale. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko reported that deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire shortly before 10 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement found five victims, four adults and a three-year-old child, who had reportedly come …

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Teen girl fatally stabbed at park, boyfriend arrested

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SOUTH GATE, CA – A community in South Gate is rallying together following the tragic death of a local teenager. Sarahy Bravo, 18, was fatally stabbed at Hollydale Park on Sunday, September 17. The South Gate Police Department reported that Bravo’s boyfriend, Brandon Galvan, has been taken into custody in relation to the crime. Bravo, who had recently graduated from Lynwood High School and was preparing to embark on a new job, was found by …

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Violent convicted pimp confesses to murder, dismemberment, and trafficking

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BROOKLYN, NY – Somorie Moses, a notorious pimp infamous for his brutal violence, has confessed to the killing of his girlfriend, who was also a prostitute, and to the sex trafficking of eight other women. This information was disclosed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York. Moses, 47, brutally ended the life of Leondra Foster, 32, in their shared apartment on January 13, 2017. He then dismembered her body using …

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Bar shooting leaves four people critically injured

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DOWNEY, CA – A shooting incident at a local bar in Downey, California, has left four people critically injured. The incident occurred at the Mambo Grill on Downey Avenue around 1:10 a.m. on Saturday. Authorities were alerted to the situation following reports of gunfire at the establishment. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooter, accompanied by a woman, had been ejected from the bar …

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Homeowner’s murder-suicide leaves 2 dead, 1 injured

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NEWARK, DE – A murder-suicide unfolded in Newark, Delaware early on Thursday morning. The incident resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The New Castle County police reported that a murder-suicide took place in the Newark Oaks neighborhood on Leader Drive. The incident began when a 34-year-old man returned to his residence. He encountered a 31-year-old woman, who also lived in the house, and her 34-year-old male guest. The police revealed that the homeowner and …

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Florida store owner uses gun to stop armed robbery of family dollar next door

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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – A brave bystander intervened in a robbery attempt at a Family Dollar store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as per local law enforcement records. Nicolas Richard Lee Deas, a 20-year-old local, and an unidentified accomplice are the alleged culprits behind the incident, which took place on the evening of September 13. The duo reportedly tricked their way into the store after closing hours, claiming to retrieve a left-behind cellphone. However, once inside, …

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Florida officials killed an alligator after it was seen with a human body in its mouth

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RIDGECEST, FL – A shocking incident unfolded in Ridgecrest, Florida, when local officials were forced to euthanize a 13-foot alligator after it was spotted carrying human remains. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, responding to reports of a body in a local waterway, made the chilling discovery near the intersection of 134th Avenue North and 121st Street. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted the Sheriff’s Office in the operation, which resulted in the alligator …

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