10 things about East Norriton Township, Pennsylvania’s Alfredo Mercogliano

Alfredo Mercogliano was a resident of East Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township is home to Barley Sheaf Inn and Old Norriton Presbyterian Church.  On March 9, 1909, Norriton Township was divided into East Norriton Township and West Norriton Township. Both townships are served by the Norristown Area School District, which has six elementary schools, … Continue reading 10 things about East Norriton Township, Pennsylvania’s Alfredo Mercogliano

13 things about Miss Texas USA 2021 Victoria Hinojosa

Victoria Alejandra Hinojosa, a beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, is the founder of Victorious Angels, a foundation aiding children. An expert in marketing, she won Miss Texas USA 2021 and was a finalist in Miss USA 2021. She holds a degree from Texas A&M University and is involved in various philanthropic activities.

Former Waco, Texas teacher Amber Escamilla accused of using dog whistle to control boy with autism

Amber Escamilla, a former teacher at Bell’s Hill Elementary School in Waco, Texas, was arrested for using an electronic dog whistle to control a 6-year-old autistic boy. Despite the parents' warnings about his sensitivity to sounds, she allegedly used the whistle to gain compliance, leading to charges of injury to a child.

Mesa, Arizona’s Ian William Moses indicted for torching Tesla property

Ian William Moses, 35, was arrested on April 28, 2025, after igniting a fire at a Tesla dealership in Mesa, Arizona, destroying a vehicle. Captured on camera, he used gasoline and fire starter logs. A grand jury later indicted him on five counts for malicious damage, potentially facing 20 years in prison.

10 things about San Antonio, Texas’s Zaid Haddad

Dr. Zaid Mashhour Haddad was charged with possession of child pornography and knowingly accessing with intent to view any material that contained an image of child pornography.

13 things about Grand Rapids, Michigan cop Chris Schurr

Christopher Paul Schurr is a police officer from Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in 1990. He graduated from Siena Heights University and joined the police department in 2015. Schurr shot Congolese refugee Patrick Lyoya in 2022, leading to his arrest and a second-degree murder trial set to begin in 2025.

10 things about Chatham, Illinois’s Marianne Akers

Marianne M. Akers, a former employee of Chatham Elementary and the Illinois State Police, has lived in various Illinois locations. In April 2025, at 44, she caused a tragic crash in Chatham, killing four children from the Ball-Chatham School District and injuring six others while driving for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

13 things about Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan

Lip-Bu Tan is a Malaysian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for founding Walden International and serving as CEO of Cadence Design Systems and Intel. He holds degrees from Nanyang University, MIT, and the University of San Francisco. Tan has received multiple awards and supports educational initiatives in computing and artificial intelligence.

13 things about Milwaukee County, Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan

Hannah C. Dugan, a prominent lawyer and judge from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, has had a notable career in law and education. She served as president of the Milwaukee Bar Association and has taught at various universities. In 2016, Dugan became a circuit judge, later arrested by the FBI in 2025 for obstruction charges.

13 things about Byron Center, Michigan’s Brandey Schurr

Brandey Lynn Bruin Schurr, born in 1992 in Michigan, is married to former athlete Chris Schurr, a police officer charged with murder in 2022 following a shooting incident. They wed in Kenya in 2014. Brandey's family includes her siblings and she has faced personal losses, including her grandfather's death and her stepbrother's battle with cancer.