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CALIFORNIA TRUCKER JOBANPREET SINGH SENTENCED TO 75 YEARS AFTER $10.6 MILLION CO***NE BUST IN ILLINOIS

California truck driver Jobanpreet Singh has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after being convicted in one of the largest co***ne trafficking cases in McLean County history.

Authorities say Singh was caught hauling approximately 234 pounds of co***ne valued at nearly $10.6 million during a traffic stop on Interstate 74 near LeRoy, Illinois on April 17, 2025. Illinois State Police said a K-9 alerted on the tractor-trailer during a safety inspection, leading troopers to discover multiple garbage bags packed with co***ne hidden inside the load.

Prosecutors said Singh appeared nervous during the stop and delayed pulling the truck over. Investigators also reportedly uncovered cellphone messages discussing cross-country hauls for thousands of dollars, which prosecutors argued showed he knowingly participated in drug trafficking operations.

A McLean County jury convicted Singh on charges including:

* Controlled Substance Trafficking
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver

The judge ultimately handed down a 75-year sentence, calling the amount of narcotics involved extraordinarily serious. Prosecutors said the seizure prevented millions of dollars worth of co***ne from reaching communities across the Midwest.

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PARENTS AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AMONG 5 KILLED AFTER CHARTER BUS PLOWED INTO TRAFFIC ON I-95

A devastating crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, claimed the lives of five people Friday morning, including an entire Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding.

Authorities identified the victims as 45-year-old Dmitri Doncev, 44-year-old Ecaterina Doncev, their 13-year-old daughter Emily, and 7-year-old son Mark. Family members say the family was headed to South Carolina for a wedding celebration and had packed homemade desserts for the trip before tragedy struck.

Officials say 25-year-old Priscilla Mafalda of Worcester, Massachusetts, was also killed in the violent chain-reaction crash.

Investigators say a southbound charter bus failed to slow for backed-up traffic near a construction zone around 2:35 a.m., slamming into multiple vehicles on I-95 near Quantico. Authorities say the Doncev family’s vehicle caught fire after impact, killing all four occupants inside.

The crash injured dozens of other passengers, several critically, as emergency crews responded to a chaotic scene involving mangled vehicles and fire stretching across the interstate.

Virginia State Police have charged bus driver Jing S. D**g, 48, of Staten Island, New York, with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

Federal investigators say preliminary evidence suggests the bus was traveling at a high rate of speed with little evidence of braking before impact.

GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED AFTER FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH, ACCUSED OF LEAVING THE SCENE IN ST. PETERSBURG

A City of St. Petersburg garbage truck driver is facing criminal charges after police say he fatally struck a pedestrian and left the scene.

According to investigators, 51-year-old Nathan Brown was operating a city garbage truck when he struck and killed a pedestrian in St. Petersburg. Authorities allege Brown left the scene following the crash and was later charged in connection with the incident. Police said the victim died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision. Brown, who worked for the city, could face significant penalties if convicted of leaving the scene of a crash involving a death. The investigation remains ongoing.

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DASHCAM VIDEO SHOWS ARKANSAS STATE TROOPER BACKING UP AND RUNNING OVER SECOND GOSLING, SPARKING OUTRAGE

Newly released dashcam footage is drawing national attention after it appeared to show an Arkansas State Police trooper backing up his patrol vehicle and running over a second gosling while responding to reports of geese in the roadway along Highway 57 between Cabot and Jacksonville, Arkansas.

According to Arkansas State Police, Trooper Christopher Weatherly was dispatched around 9:30 a.m. on May 24 after reports that a family of geese and several goslings were in the roadway. Officials said concrete barriers on both sides of the highway prevented the birds from easily leaving the area.

A cellphone video that quickly went viral showed one gosling being struck by the patrol vehicle. However, dashcam footage later obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request appeared to show a second gosling being run over after the original viral video ended.

Arkansas State Police defended the trooper’s actions, stating that he spent approximately 26 minutes attempting to move the geese from the roadway while traffic slowed and stopped around the scene, creating what officials described as a significant safety hazard for motorists.

State police said the trooper called for assistance from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission but was unable to get immediate help. Officials stated that troopers frequently respond to wildlife incidents and must balance the protection of animals with the safety of the traveling public.

Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar publicly defended the response, saying the situation was a “lose-lose scenario” and emphasizing that preventing a potentially deadly highway crash had to take priority. Hagar noted that unexpected stopping on high-speed roadways can lead to catastrophic collisions and stated, “We will proudly choose human life over water fowl.”

The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many viewers arguing the birds could have been handled differently and calling for disciplinary action against the trooper. Others defended the decision, citing the danger posed by stopped traffic and distracted drivers on a busy highway.

Arkansas State Police have acknowledged the public concern but continue to maintain that the trooper acted in the interest of roadway safety after exhausting available options.

TRUCK DRIVER SENTENCED IN FATAL OGDEN CANYON CRASH THAT KILLED CEO AND TEEN DAUGHTER

A Utah truck driver has been sentenced in connection to the devastating Ogden Canyon crash that killed Lifetime Products CEO Richard Hendrickson and his 16-year-old daughter, Sally Hendrickson, after a bulldozer broke loose from a tow truck and slammed into their vehicle.

According to investigators, the crash happened on July 6, 2024, along State Route 39 in Ogden Canyon. Authorities said Michael Love was hauling a bulldozer on a trailer when the heavy equipment came unsecured, crossed into oncoming traffic, and crushed the Hendrickson family’s GMC pickup truck.

Richard Hendrickson, the CEO and president of Utah-based Lifetime Products, died at the scene along with his teenage daughter Sally. Several other family members inside the truck survived but suffered serious injuries, including Hendrickson’s daughter Mollie.

During the investigation, prosecutors alleged the bulldozer was not properly secured before transport. Court testimony revealed investigators believed chains and securement devices failed due to improper loading and inadequate tie-down procedures.

Prosecutors also accused Love of attempting to alter the crash scene after the collision by allegedly making it appear the bulldozer had been properly secured before the wreck. That allegation became a major factor during trial and sentencing.

A jury ultimately convicted Love on multiple charges, including:
• Two counts of negligent homicide
• Aggravated assault
• Obstruction of justice
• Additional related charges tied to the crash investigation

During Friday’s sentencing hearing, emotional statements were given by surviving family members, who described the long-term trauma and heartbreak caused by the crash. Family members spoke about Richard Hendrickson’s leadership, faith, and dedication to both his company and family, while also remembering Sally as a bright teenager with her entire future ahead of her.

The judge stated the case went beyond a simple traffic accident, pointing to evidence presented during trial that suggested reckless actions and alleged attempts to cover up mistakes after the crash occurred.

Love addressed the court and apologized to the Hendrickson family, saying he never intended for anyone to be killed.

The court sentenced Love to:
• 1 to 15 years for aggravated assault
• 364 days for each negligent homicide conviction
• Additional prison time for obstruction-related convictions

The sentences were ordered to run consecutively, meaning they will be served one after another rather than at the same time.

The crash sent shockwaves throughout Utah and the trucking industry due to the high-profile nature of the victims and the tragic circumstances surrounding the securement failure.

The case also reignited conversations across the trucking and heavy-haul industry about proper load securement, equipment inspections, accountability, and the deadly consequences that can happen when heavy machinery is not safely transported.

TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO DEADLY 2025 WYOMING GREEN RIVER TUNNEL INFERNO THAT KILLED THREE PEOPLE

More than 15 months after the catastrophic Interstate 80 tunnel disaster that shocked the trucking industry, Wyoming authorities have filed felony homicide charges against 24-year-old truck driver Riaz Ahmad Noori in connection with the deadly February 14, 2025 Green River Tunnel inferno.

According to investigators, the crash happened inside the westbound tunnel near Green River, Wyoming, during dangerous winter driving conditions involving snow, ice, and slush near the tunnel exit. Authorities say traffic had slowed and several vehicles had already stopped or crashed inside the tunnel when Noori’s tractor-trailer allegedly entered the area traveling between 60 and 65 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.

Court documents state Noori’s semi struck a Dodge Ram carrying four occupants before continuing into multiple other vehicles, triggering a massive chain-reaction crash involving 26 vehicles, including several commercial trucks. The violent collisions sparked a devastating fire inside the tunnel, trapping motorists and creating thick smoke and extreme heat conditions that complicated rescue efforts.

Three people lost their lives in the crash:

* Christopher Johnson, 20, of Rawlins, Wyoming
* Quentin Romero, 22, of Rawlins, Wyoming
* Harmanjeet Singh, 30, of Nova Scotia, Canada

Several others were injured during the pileup and fire. Investigators say the intense blaze heavily damaged the westbound tunnel, forcing a lengthy shutdown that disrupted traffic along one of the nation’s major freight corridors for months while emergency repairs and a large-scale crash investigation were conducted.

Authorities say crash reconstruction determined “human error was the primary factor” in the incident. Investigators noted that other drivers were able to stop safely despite the hazardous conditions, while prosecutors allege Noori failed to maintain a safe speed and proper control of his commercial vehicle.

Noori is now facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated homicide and aggravated assault. Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued as the criminal case moves forward.