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A Singaporean woman has been sentenced to six months in jail in Taiwan for stalking and harassing Taiwanese pop star Olivia Tsao, an obsession that spiraled from online fandom into a disturbing real-world confrontation. Cassandra Low, believed to be in her 30s, was convicted by the New Taipei District Court on June 5 for offenses including stalking, endangering personal safety and public insult. The court also ruled she will be deported after serving her sentence or paying a fine of NT$1,000 (US$34) per day in lieu of jail time. Once a fan of Tsao, also known as Tsao Ya-wen, Low began reaching out to the 38-year-old singer through Facebook, Instagram and email in late 2023. But when Tsao blocked her on social media, the interaction took a dark turn. Low reportedly bombarded Tsao and her family with threats and verbal abuse, prompting the singer and her agent to relocate for safety, The Straits Times reported. The situation came to a head in February when Low tracked Tsao...

Some politicians and environmental activists are calling for a public inquiry after two men were jailed last week for their roles in one of Europe's largest illegal dumps outside Londonderry. Paul Doherty, 67, of Culmore Road, Derry, admitted seven charges between 2007 and 2013 relating to the contaminated Mobuoy dump at Campsie and was sentenced to one year in prison. Co-defendant Gerard Farmer, 56, of Westlake in Derry, pleaded guilty to three charges between 2011 and 2013 and was jailed for 21 months. The judge at Londonderry Crown Court said they had " acted deliberately " and been "entirely motivated by financial gain". Radio Foyle's North West Today programme has been to the site at Campsie to meet environmental activist, Dean Blackwood. Mr Blackwood, a director at Faughan Anglers and principal planner for the Department of Environment up until 2013, said there was a "bubbling lake of toxic waste and no proper remedi...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A recent surge in vehicle thefts has hit a southwest Bakersfield neighborhood, with GMC Sierra 1500 and 2500 trucks being the primary targets. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the thefts have become a common occurrence, with 18 incidents reported since the beginning of the year. Sergeant Jeff Martin of the Bakersfield Police Department said, "But since the first of the year, we've had about 18 thefts, and unfortunately, we have not recovered a single one or even found one strip." The thefts, which have been reported in the Panama Lane and Buena Vista area, involve the use of advanced technology. Martin explained that suspects are using an Autel Device, a vehicle programmer, to quickly gain access to locked vehicles. "Oh, surprisingly, all these vehicles have been locked, and from the video that we have gathered is they're using what's called an Autel Device. It's a vehicle programmer, and...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The sentencing phase of the court martial hearing for Army Pfc. Dewayne Johnson took place on June 4, with the session containing emotional testimony. The phase follows Johnson’s guilty plea to two counts of voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and providing false statements in the brutal killing of his pregnant wife, 19-year-old Mischa Johnson. ALERT: Fire, heavy smoke near H-1 prompts lane closures Cameras were not allowed in the military courtroom, but Johnson shed tears several times, unlike his previous hearing where he was mostly emotionless. Mischa’s mother, Francis, testified about the unbearable pain of the loss of her youngest daughter and how she felt betrayed by Johnson, who she said she trusted and loved as a son. Johnson also wiped tears away from his face during Mischa’s sister’s testimony, where she called the victim her “best friend,” and highlighted the anguish brought by her little sister’s death. Get...

BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana First ) — A man was arrested after a drug bust in Baton Rouge on Wednesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a multimonth investigation into a suspected drug dealer, Johnny Richardson, 38. During the investigation, agents were able to identify a location in the 4900 block of Mobile Drive that is believed to be associated with Richardson’s alleged narcotics operation. Agents managed to purchase crystal meth from Richardson. EBRSO noted that Richardson left the home before the purchase and returned immediately after. A search warrant was granted for Richardson’s home and vehicle. On Wednesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop of his vehicle. After searching the home and vehicle, investigators seized the following: 6.13 ounces of crystal meth 5.8 grams of powder fentanyl (58 lethal doses) 4.5 pounds of THC edibles 29.8 grams of marijuana ...

The Brief Dominic Vannucci, 25, was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly possessing child pornography and "annoying or molesting a child." He worked as a teacher’s aide at Excelsior Middle School in Byron. School officials were notified of Vannucci's arrest and are cooperating with an investigation into the allegations. DISCOVERY BAY, Calif. - A Discovery Bay teacher’s aide is in custody Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography. The Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children task force arrested 25-year-old Dominic Vannucci on Wednesday morning at his home in the 2200 block of Breaker Court. Authorities also reportedly collected "electronic devices containing child pornography." Authorities said Vannucci worked as a teacher’s aide at Excelsior Middle School in Byron. Detectives notified school officials of Vannucci's arrest, and are coordinating with the ...

It was a deadly and violent weekend in San Antonio. According to our reporting on Saturday and Sunday, six people were killed in different shootings across the city. Executive Director of Big Mama's Safe House Rose Williams is calling for an end to the violence. She's also wanting other agencies to step up to help and bring change. Williams said this weekend's violence brings a lot of emotions. "I am hurt," she said. "We are confused, it doesn't make sense what is going on." Williams is trying to make sense of the senselessness. "What if it was your daughter, or your son, your mom or dad," she said. "It is the human spirit, the human race, it affects all of us." Big Mama's Safe House empowers communities and helps those impacted by gun violence. They also focus on the youth. "We bring in a youth we try to assist," she said. "The next night they are killed. It is very upsetting....

LA VILLA, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — The La Villa school board voted to censure a trustee who was arrested and charged with DWI. A meeting was held Monday evening to discuss the recent DWI arrest involving Yesenia Morales. Morales was arrested on May 29 following an early morning crash in rural Hidalgo County. She allegedly crashed and struck two fences at a residence along the FM 491 and Mile 11 North intersection. According to a previous report , Morales performed poorly on a standard field sobriety test and refused to take a breath sample. “I refused the breathalyzer. That’s the reason I was taken in,” Morales stated during the meeting. “You are all assuming what happened. You are all taking action on something that you all don’t have proof of.” After the crash, Morales was taken to the emergency room, where a blood sample was taken and sent to a lab for analysis. The blood sample results have not been released. “I ask that you let what...

GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - Two suspects were arrested after a string of overnight armed robberies in a Gresham apartment complex on Sunday, according to Gresham Police. The first robbery happened on Sunday at about 10:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian robbery at gunpoint at an apartment complex on Southeast Stark Street in Gresham. The victim said they were approached by a group of four subjects, one with a handgun. The suspects reportedly stole the victim’s keys, jewelry, and a specific brand hoodie before fleeing on foot, according to Gresham Police. Police attempted to track down the suspect, but an unrelated shooting diverted resources away from the incident. The second robbery happened about two hours later at about 12:50 a.m. A second robbery was reported at the same apartment complex. A male ran to a nearby service station and reported that he had been lured to the apartments by two women via Instagram, and was then ambushed by two armed men who stol...

TAMPA, Fla. ( WFLA ) — A discrete message led to the rescue of a 13-year-old girl who investigators said was being held against her will at a Tampa, Florida, motel. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a 911 call from the victim’s sister on Saturday, May 31. She told them she had received a voice message from her sister, and that the 13-year-old was in danger at the A1 Motel in Tampa. ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor fatally shot: Reports Deputies immediately responded, and said they found one of the suspects, Marlon Alfaro-Alvarez, 28, climbing out of a bathroom window. Alfaro-Alvarez was detained, along with Floyd Amaya Garvin, 25, who officials said was inside the motel room with the 13-year-old girl. Investigators learned the suspects and victim had been communicating over social media before they picked her up “under false pretenses” and brought her to the motel, according to the sheriff’s office. The 13-year-old repeatedly...

Kasus perampokan pasutri di Serang Banten yakni Petry Sihombing (35) dan Wadison Pasaribu (37) masih dalam penyelidikan Polisi. Aksi perampokan ini terbilang sadis sebab pelaku menghabisi nyawa Petry Sihombing, sedangkan suaminya kritis dalam karung. Sebelum terjadi perampokan, terkuak aktivitas pasutri tersebut. Penyidik Polresta Serang Kota masih melakukan penyelidikan terkait kasus yang membuat Petry sang istri meninggal dunia dan suaminya Wadison kritis. Polisi sudah melakukan olah tempat kejadian perkara (TKP) di rumah korban yang berlokasi di lingkungan perumahan Puri Anggrek, Kecamatan Walantaka, Kota Serang, Banten. Menurut warga sekitar, Ishak Nurdin, mengatakan, polisi tiba ke TKP setelah mendapat laporan warga. Kata Nurdin, saat pemeriksaan, berkas di rumah korban tampak berserakan. "Di sini nggak kehilangan apa-apa, cuma berkas aja acak-acakan," ujar Nurdin kepada wartawan, Minggu (1/6/2025). Nurdin menduga, kasus tersebut bukan pera...

– Pemilik toko sembako di kawasan Jatimakmur, Pondok Gede, Kota Bekasi, ditemukan meninggal dunia secara mengenaskan di dalam kamar mandi toko miliknya. Korban berinisial ALS, 64, ditemukan tak bernyawa pada Sabtu (31/5) sekitar pukul 14.45 WIB. Diduga kuat korban tewas akibat tindak pencurian disertai kekerasan yang kini tengah diselidiki oleh pihak kepolisian. Kepala Bidang Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Pol Ade Ary Syam Indradi membeberkan kronologi penemuan ini. Mulanya, sang anak hendak menemui orang tuanya yang tengah berada di toko sembako miliknya. Saat tiba, toko tersebut masih dalam keadaan tertutup dan korban tidak bisa dihubungi. Kemudian anak korban membuka pagar toko yang sudah tidak terkunci, dan meminta bantu warga untuk membuka rolling door. "Setelah rolling door berhasil dibuka, saksi 1 masuk melihat kondisi dalam ruko sudah berantakan dan ada bercak darah di lantai," terang Ade Ary, Minggu (1/6). Korban pun ditemukan tak bernyawa di kam...

– Aksi keji dilatarbelakangi rasa sakit hati terjadi di Jalan Garuda, Gunung Sahari Selatan, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat, Kamis (29/5/2025) siang. Seorang pria berinisial F, 35, tega menyiramkan air keras ke arah mantan istri sirinya S, 23, dan pria yang diduga memiliki hubungan dekat dengannya, FDL, 34. Insiden ini mengakibatkan dua korban mengalami luka serius di sejumlah bagian tubuh, mulai dari lengan, paha, hingga wajah. Pelaku pun langsung diamankan pelaku beberapa saat setelah kejadian. "Ini merupakan tindakan kriminal yang sangat serius karena pelaku secara sengaja membawa air keras untuk melukai korban. Kami akan memproses kasus ini sesuai hukum yang berlaku," ujar Kapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat, Kombes Pol Susatyo Purnomo Condro, Minggu (31/5). Kapolsek Kemayoran Kompol Agung Adriansyah menuturkan, hasil penyelidikan awal, pelaku F diduga sudah menyimpan dendam sejak delapan bulan lalu, usai pisah ranjang dengan mantan istri sirinya. Rasa cemburu meningka...

KABAR BANTEN – Insiden kekerasan brutal terjadi di Perumahan Taman Puri Anggrek, Kecamatan Walantaka, Kota Serang, pada Minggu dini hari, 1 Juni 2025. Dalam kejadian tragis ini, seorang wanita ditemukan tewas bersimbah darah di dalam kamar, sementara sang suami ditemukan masih hidup dalam kondisi terikat dan terbungkus karung. Korban tewas diketahui bernama Beti Sihombing, sedangkan suaminya, Wadison Pasaribu, berhasil diselamatkan dan langsung dilarikan ke RS Sari Asih untuk mendapatkan perawatan intensif. Kapolsek Walantaka, AKP Dulhak, mengatakan bahwa pihaknya menerima laporan dari warga sekitar pukul 05.30 WIB. Polisi langsung bergerak cepat ke Tempat Kejadian Perkara (TKP) dan mendapati situasi rumah yang porak-poranda. “Saat petugas tiba di lokasi, kami menemukan dua korban dengan kondisi mengenaskan. Istri korban ditemukan dalam keadaan tidak bernyawa dengan tangan terikat, sementara suaminya ditemukan hidup dalam karung. Kedua anak korban yang masih kecil sela...

.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Seorang perempuan berinisial SL (22 tahun) diduga menjadi korban penganiayaan laki-laki di bus Transjakarta pada Kamis (29/5/2025) pagi. Tak hanya itu, korban yang mengenakan pakaian Muslimah itu juga diteriaki sebagai teroris oleh laki-laki tersebut di halte Transjakarta Tanjung Duren. Kanit Reskrim Polsek Grogol Petamburan AKP Aprino Tamara mengatakan telah menerima laporan terkait peristiwa tersebut. Menurut dia, korban sudah langsung melaporkan kasus itu kepada aparat kepolisian pada Jumat (30/5/2025). Namun, polisi masih belum bisa mengidentifikasi pelaku. "(Pelaku) Belum (diketahui identitasnya). Masih kami dalami. Kami masih lidik orangnya siapa," kata dia saat dikonfirmasi .co.id pada Ahad (1/6/2025). Ia menjelaskan, berdasarkan laporan yang dibuat korban, pelaku melakukan penganiayaan tanpa alasan yang jelas. Penganiayaan itu dilakukan kepada korban sejak berada di bus Transjakarta. "Ya dia (korban) enggak tahu masalahn...

Bima, NTB — Ketegangan antara aktivis mahasiswa Cipayung Plus Bima dan Kepolisian Resor (Polres) Bima kian memanas. Lima organisasi mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam aliansi Cipayung Plus Bima, Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam (HMI), Ikatan Mahasiswa Muhammadiyah (IMM), Kesatuan Aksi Mahasiswa Muslim Indonesia (KAMMI), Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (PMII), dan Gerakan Mahasiswa Nasional Indonesia (GMNI) menyatakan komitmen untuk melanjutkan perjuangan mereka lewat Aksi Demonstrasi Jilid II. Ketua HMI Cabang Bima, Irwan Amirullah, yang juga menjadi juru bicara Cipayung Plus, menyampaikan bahwa aksi tersebut masih akan mengangkat isu utama tentang pemekaran Provinsi Pulau Sumbawa. “Kita lanjut ke Aksi Jilid II, dan isunya tetap soal Pemekaran Provinsi Pulau Sumbawa,” ujar Irwan di Jurnal Sumbawa, Minggu (1/6/2025). Irwan mengungkapkan bahwa pada Aksi Jilid I sebelumnya, enam anggota Cipayung Plus Bima telah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka atas dugaan perusakan kendaraan dinas m...

TRIBUNJATIMTIMUR.COM, Probolinggo – Perampokan terjadi di Dusun Bago Kidul, Desa Bago, Kecamatan Besuk, Kabupaten Probolinggo, Jawa Timur, Minggu (1/6/2025) dini hari. Empat orang satu keluarga menjadi korban penyekapan setelah enam orang perampok bersenjata tajam dan senjata api masuk ke dalam rumah mereka sekitar pukul 02.15. Rumah yang menjadi sasaran adalah milik Nurul Fatah (48). Saat kejadian, Nurul sedang tidur di ruang tamu bersama salah satu anaknya, sementara istri dan anak lainnya berada di kamar. "Pelaku masuk ke rumah korban dan langsung membangunkannya. Semuanya mengenakan kupluk dan membawa celurit. Mereka meminta korban untuk tidak berteriak, lalu mengikat tangannya," ujar Kapolsek Besuk, AKP Suhartono. Setelah mengikat Nurul, para pelaku membawanya ke kamar. Di sana, mereka juga mengikat istri dan anaknya menggunakan tali rafia, sambil memaksa menunjukkan lokasi penyimpanan uang dan barang berharga. "Korban sempat mengatakan bahwa ...

, MAKASSAR – Seorang siswa sekolah dasar (SD) berinisial MRA meninggal dunia usai diduga menjadi korban penganiayaan oleh sejumlah teman sebayanya. Korban mengembuskan napas terakhir setelah dirawat di rumah sakit selama lima hari akibat luka berat yang dialaminya. Korban, yang berdomisili di Jalan Maccini Gusung, Kecamatan Makassar, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, sempat menjalani perawatan intensif sebelum akhirnya dinyatakan meninggal pada Jumat, 30 Mei 2025. Keluarga korban, terutama sang bibi, Desma (45), sangat terpukul atas insiden tragis ini. Dalam keterangannya kepada awak media, Desma mengungkapkan bahwa sebelum wafat, MRA sempat menyebutkan bahwa dirinya dipukul oleh teman-temannya. “Di rumah sakit saya tanya, ‘siapa yang pukul?’ Dia jawab katanya temannya,” ungkap Desma, Minggu (1/6/2025). Menurut Desma, pelaku berjumlah tiga orang, salah satunya merupakan siswa SMP, sedangkan dua lainnya adalah teman sebaya MRA. “Dia mengaku dipukul sepulang ...

TRIBUNJATIMTIMUR.COM, Banyuwangi - Wiryadianto (20) merenggang nyawa usai ditikam di bagian dada dengan menggunakan senjata tajam jenis karimbit, Sabtu (31/5/2025) menjelang tengah malam. Latar belakang pembunuhan warga Desa/Kecamatan Cluring itu diduga akibat komentar di media sosial TikTok. Kapolsek Gambiran AKP Badrodin Hidayat menjelaskan, korban ditikam oleh Dedi (22), remaja asal Desa Wringinagung, Kecamatan Pesanggaran. "Tersangka menyerang korban dengan menggunakan senjata tajam hingga korban mengalami luka pada bagian dada. Dan korban akhirnya roboh dipinggir jalan tidak sadarkan diri dengan bersimbah darah," kata Hidayat, Minggu (1/6/2025). Hidayat menjelaskan, penusukan berlatar belakang ketersinggungan. Sebelum penusukan itu, korban sempat berkomentar di akun media sosial seorang remaja perempuan yang merupakan teman tersangka. "Komentar korban dianggap menyinggung perasaan karena menghina fisik," lanjut dia. Setelah itu, tersangka...

, MAKASSAR – Yusuf Saputra (20), pemuda asal Kecamatan Galesong, Kabupaten Takalar, Sulawesi Selatan, mengaku menjadi korban kekerasan dan pemerasan yang dilakukan sejumlah oknum polisi dari Satuan Sabhara Polrestabes Makassar. Kejadian itu berlangsung pada Selasa malam, 27 Mei 2025, tidak jauh dari kediaman Yusuf. Kepada awak media, Yusuf menceritakan bahwa sekitar enam orang oknum polisi tiba-tiba datang dan mengacungkan senjata ke kepalanya. “Saya lagi nongkrong di lapangan, tiba-tiba sekitar enam orang datang (oknum polisi) menodongkan senjata ke kepala saya dan langsung pukuli saya,” ujar Yusuf, Sabtu (31/5/2025). Ia menyebut, salah satu pelaku yang dikenalnya adalah Bripda A. Yusuf mengungkapkan dirinya dipaksa ikut ke lokasi sepi, diikat, dianiaya, dan dipaksa membuka seluruh pakaiannya. “Saya di paksa ikut mereka, kemudian di bawah ke tempat sepi. Di tempat sepi itulah saya diikat, dianiaya, terus disuruh buka semua pakaian, mulai dari baju, hingga ce...