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Mar 24 2024
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Welfare check leads police to find woman's body in trash truck in Woodbridge; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after the body of a northern Virginia mother was found in a trash truck over the weekend. It started as a welfare check in Woodbridge last week. Relatives of the victim, 30-year-old Tatyana Cooks, were concerned about her. So, on Thursday, police conducted a welfare check at her home just off of Stevenson Court. Family members told police that Cooks didn’t pick her
Fox 5 DCMar 07 2024
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Governor Gordon signs two Indian Child Welfare Act-related bills into law
This story is part of our new Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. Governor Gordon signed two bills related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) into law on March 7th. Last session, the Wyoming legislature created a version of the law for the state when the federal law was under consideration by the Supreme Court. Very
Wyoming Public MediaFeb 27 2024
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Male found dead inside Phoenix apartment after welfare check was requested
A male was found dead inside a Phoenix apartment with signs of trauma on Monday, the police department said. He was found after police responded to the area of 19th and Glendale avenues around 5:15 p.m. for a welfare check on Feb. 26. "Phoenix police officers got to the apartment and discovered a deceased victim with signs of trauma," Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said. "The Office of the
FOX 10 PhoenixDec 20 2023
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Arkansas woman arrested for endangering welfare of child
34-year-old Diana Welch of Tumbling Shoals was arrested on December 19 for endangering the welfare of a minor after her child died in a camper fire in November. Example video title will go here for this video CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ark. — On November 20, officials with the Cleburne County Sheriff's Department responded to a camper fire on Houston Road in Tumbling Shoals. Upon arrival, deputies made
THV11Feb 04 2024
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Police looking for missing Vermont woman, say there are concerns for her welfare
Police in Vermont are looking for a missing 29-year-old woman and have concerns for her welfare. State police say Kayla Wright, of Derby, was last seen in the Troy area in the early morning hours on Friday and she hasn't had any contact with her family or acquaintances since then. Wright was reported missing on Saturday. She is described as approximately 5'3 tall with a thin build, brown hair
NBC 10 BostonFeb 06 2024
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Brett Favre Must Repay Welfare Funds, State Auditor Says in Lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for Brett Favre to repay the state for welfare money that the auditor says was improperly spent on projects backed by the retired NFL quarterback. Auditor Shad White’s demand of nearly $730,000 from Favre is the latest twist in a long-running legal battle over money that was supposed to help some of
Mississippi Free PressMar 06 2024
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San Francisco votes to give police more powers to fight crime and require welfare recipients to be screened for drugs
For Measure E, voters were asked whether the city should "allow the Police Department to hold community meetings before the Police Commission can change policing policies, reduce recordkeeping and reporting requirements for police officers, set new policies for police officers to report use-of-force incidents and to engage in vehicle pursuits, authorize the Police Department to use drones and
The Post MillennialFeb 07 2024
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Nebraska police officer fatally shoots teen during welfare check, prompting investigation
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy.The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon in Columbus, an eastern Nebraska town of about 24,000 residents. A news release from the patrol said police were called to a welfare check for someone after receiving a report of "potential self-harm."NEBRASKA DEPUTIES FATALLY SHOOT SUSPECT AFTER PROLONGED
Fox News (Online News)Apr 13 2020
Background
Welfare
Welfare is a type of government support for the citizens of that society. Welfare may be provided to people of any income level, as with social security (and is then often called a social safety net), but it is usually intended to ensure that people can meet their basic human needs such as food and shelter. Welfare attempts to provide a minimal level of well-being, usually either a free- or a
WikipediaFeb 06 2024
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Mississippi Official Demands Brett Favre Repay $730,000 in Misspent Welfare Funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is embroiled in a long-running legal battle in Mississippi. Mississippi’s state auditor filed a court paperwork against ex-NFL quarterback Brett Favre on Monday alleging that Favre still owes the state nearly $730,000 in interest connected to over $1 million in welfare money that was improperly spent on personal projects. Auditor Shad White wrote in the court
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