Polygamous leader with 20 ‘wives’ faces sentencing for criminal sex acts with children

The US Attorney’s Office said Bateman traveled extensively between Arizona, Utah, Colorado & Nebraska and coerced underage girls into his criminal sexual activity. PHOENIX — A polygamous religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives ” including 10 underage girls faces decades in prison at his sentencing on Monday for coercing girls as young as … Read more

6 men overdose on potentially tainted drugs at Colorado fraternity

Boulder Police said no deaths have been reported after six men overdosed on a batch of cocaine that was possibly tainted during a party. BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder Police are investigating after at least six men overdosed on potentially tainted drugs at the Kappa Sigma fraternity Saturday night. Police said officers responded between 10 p.m. … Read more

Former Corpus Christi ISD officer arrested after accused of framing student with THC-filled vape pen

Sheriff J.C. Hooper told 3NEWS that Andrew Gonzalez bonded out of the Nueces County Jail on Saturday morning. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Former CCISD Police Officer Andrew Gonzalez was arrested Saturday morning for his part in reportedly framing CCISD students with a THC-filled vape pen.  He is accused, along with ex-Hamlin Middle School assistant principal … Read more

Two dogs shot during constable’s attempt to serve eviction notice on the north side, officials say

The officers were serving the notice at the Tuscany Park apartments in the 1200 block of Patricia near Castle Hills around 9 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — The Precinct 3 Constable’s office shot two dogs while serving an eviction notice at an apartment complex Monday morning. The officers were serving the notice at the Tuscany Park … Read more

West Michigan man says life of drinking led to double organ transplant

71-year-old Stanley Swietek, who received a liver and kidney transplant at the same time, said he’s thankful for a second chance. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After surviving a double organ transplant, one West Michigan man is hoping others will learn from his mistakes and make heathier choices. “Just laying in bed and all of sudden … Read more

Teen dies after 40 minute wait for ambulance

Volleyball player collapsed, revived, then died after mother took her to hospital COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — A teenage girl died after collapsing during a volleyball practice this week.  Authorities say an ambulance called before she died never showed up.   15-year-old Amanda Sylvester was at a club volleyball practice Thursday when she collapsed on the … Read more