WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A former Lantana police officer was sentenced to three years in prison early Tuesday morning for targeting and soliciting money from Hispanic men. Authorities say Mark Ott would pull over those who were suspected of being Hispanic, search their vehicles, and then proceeded to take money from them. Prosecutors were [...]
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Florida officer sentenced for pulling over and stealing from Hispanic men
Jan. 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
Man wards off robbers with crutches
Dec. 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — William Knowles, 59, not only used his crutches for walking, but also for protection early Monday morning in Hollywood. Two women walked up to Knowles pretending to be interested in his fractured shin when suddenly one of the women restrained him as the other tried to reach for his wallet. Knowles told [...]
Mother tries to sell baby, custody battle ensues
Dec. 6, 2011 Leave a Comment
MIAMI — Kenia Bosque received a $25,000 bond early-Tuesday afternoon after police say she tried to sell her 8-month-old son for $7,000. Bosque, 30, was arrested Sunday after police say she was going to sell the infant to a more stable home due to financial hardships. She was going to sell the baby to an [...]
Wyclef Jean’s charity under scrutiny
Nov. 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
MIAMI — Musician and one-time Haitian Presidential candidate Wyclef Jean’s non- profit organization seems to be raising eyebrows once again. The ex-Fugee member and his organization, Yele Haiti, are accused of using charitable donations for personal gain and nepotism rather than helping those who were in need. According to the New York Post, donations to [...]
Wayne Treacy denied bond by judge in Ratley beating case
Nov. 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Attorney plans to plead insanity
