Author: Jack Bogart

The suspect arrested in connection with a fire at the Harrisburg home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro allegedly divulged disturbing details about his plan to authorities. According to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Cody Balmer, 38, allegedly admitted to entering the official governor’s residence and igniting several “homemade incendiary devices,” with the intent to “commit a violent offense intending to affect the conduct of government.” Balmer allegedly told police that he broke into the governor’s residence at around 1:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, April 13, by scaling a perimeter fence and breaking two windows. Officers allege in the complaint…

An elderly aunt of Lyle and Erik Menendez is in intensive care after prosecutors showed graphic crime scene images during the brothers’ hearing on Friday, according to a spokesperson for the family.The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition, a family-led initiative advocating for the release of the brothers, is calling for immediate accountability and oversight following a “disturbing and reckless decision” by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office during Friday’s court hearing that sent Terry Baralt, 85, to the hospital.”We are devastated to share that Terry Baralt has been hospitalized and is in critical condition following the Los Angeles District Attorney’s…

The Department of Veterans Affairs canceled an “unreasonably priced” $15.3 million contract in an effort to overhaul how the agency cares for its warfighters, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Monday. “Great work by the @DeptVetAffairs cancelling an unreasonably priced multi-year $15.3M services contract for ‘salary survey data and analysis,” a DOGE post on X states. SENATE CONFIRMS DOUG COLLINS TO LEAD THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS The contract cost the agency $3.9 million annually. It was replaced by a “market price” of $5,000, DOGE said, saving $11.1 million over the life of the agreement. ‘CHANGES THAT ACTUALLY HELP OUR VETERANS’: VA SECRETARY…

A Florida woman who reportedly made threatening statements about wanting to kill her ex-boyfriend has been sentenced for later killing her live-in boyfriend.  The victim, Tyler Kinnon Nulisch, 30, was killed by his girlfriend Brittany Nicole Holbrook in 2023 in their Monroe County, Fla., home in what Holbrook claimed was self-defense.  Last month, the 35-year-old woman was found guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm, per Keys News, Local 10 and Keys Weekly. On Friday, April 11, Holbrook was sentenced to 40 years in prison, per Keys News and Local 10. The investigation began on June 17, 2023 after the…

A California man who was convicted of helping to kill three people — including the parents of a teen he became “obsessed with” after meeting her through the “furry” community, according to prosecutors — was sentenced to three life terms in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday, April 11. Frank Sato Felix, 33, was found guilty in November 2024 of the special circumstance murders of Jennifer Goodwill Yost, 39, her 34-year-old husband Christopher Yost and the couple’s friend, Arthur William Boucher, 28. The three victims were shot at the family’s Fullerton home in the early morning hours of Sept.…

Governors across the country who are rumored as fellow potential 2028 presidential candidates united behind Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pa., after an arsonist set fire to the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg early Sunday morning.Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested after allegedly setting fire to the residence while Shapiro and his family slept inside. Shapiro, who is Jewish, said he and his family were forced to evacuate their home after celebrating the first night of Passover.Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., who is rumored to be mulling a 2028 presidential run along with Shapiro, thanked first responders and said it must have been disturbing for…

Authorities in Minnesota have arrested a person from outside the campus of UnitedHealthcare, four months after the insurance company’s CEO was fatally shot in New York City.  The individual, who has not been named, was arrested outside UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., the Minnetonka Police Department said in a statement on X.   The arrest took place about an hour after the department announced there was a “large police presence” at the UnitedHealthcare campus and police were “monitoring the situation.” The arrest was made following reports of an intruder, the Associated Press reported, citing authorities.  More than a dozen law enforcement…

Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline credits closed doors for saving lives during the fire that ripped through the governor’s mansion in Pennsylvania.Enterline said during a media conference on Monday his department faced challenges finding where the fire was and gaining entry to the complex. “We just can’t drive fire trucks to the front of the thing,” Enterline said. “We had to cut some gates.”The fire chief said once they gained access, they were able to “quickly contain that fire from spreading.”PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR’S MANSION ATTACK SUSPECT CODY BALMER ADMITTED ‘HARBORING HATRED’ TOWARD SHAPIRO: POLICE”It was a very surreal scene when I got…

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to three years in prison after he was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the 2022 shooting death of a man who called 911 while experiencing a mental health crisis. Andrew Buen, a former deputy with the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, was sentenced by a judge on Monday, April 14, according to The New York Times, CBS News and Colorado Community Media. Early on the morning of June 10, 2022, Christian Glass, 22, called 911 after his car got stuck in an embankment near Silver Plume, Colo. Glass’ family has said he was…

For the modern hunter, a suppressor has evolved from a luxury item to an essential piece of equipment. It protects hearing, reduces recoil, and minimizes disturbance to wildlife and nearby hunters. However, adding a suppressor to your hunting rifle comes with a potentially significant tradeoff: weight. This seemingly simple factor could have profound effects on your hunting experience, especially during all-day excursions in the backcountry. With suppressors ranging from ultra-lightweight titanium models to heavier steel variants, understanding how this weight impacts your hunting can be crucial in making the best suppressor choice for your specific hunting needs. The Physics of…