A fifth defendant has been convicted in a sweeping Minnesota meth trafficking conspiracy tied to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Eric Anthony Rodriguez, 47, was found guilty in U.S. District Court of conspiracy to... See more
Story by California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports Stephen Sorace Mon, February 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM UTC · 2 min read A prominent surf... See more
A prominent surfer from California was murdered at his home in Costa Rica during an apparent break-in over the weekend, according to reports. Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old expatriate who owned a hotel in the Costa Rican town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, w... See more
A single tip about a quiet suburban home in California exploded into a massive human trafficking takedown that rescued nearly 20 children, uncovered residential brothels and netted more than 600 arrests statewide, authorities said Tuesday. The week-long o... See more
A suspect described as a "monster" was arrested following a manhunt for the killer of an Illinois bar owner who authorities say was murdered in an "execution-style" shooting Monday. Julius E. Burkes Jr., 47, was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection... See more
