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Wave of Violent Crimes Hits Major U.S. Cities

1/20/2026

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Yarbrough Arrested for Shooting

Johnathon Yarbrough, 23, was arrested in Chicago for September 7, 2025 shooting of a 57-year-old woman, with investigations ongoing.
Johnathon Yarbrough faces charges of aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a weapon.
In Utah, two men were arrested for kidnapping and assaulting a pregnant woman.
Nakila Green, 37, was charged with stabbing a woman at Union Station in Denver.
In Seattle, a 12-year-old boy attacked a woman with a screwdriver during a robbery.

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Leland Charged with Murder

Elouise Ruth Leland, an 81-year-old woman, was arrested in Florida on solicitation to commit first-degree murder after detailing the plan to an undercover officer.
In Englewood, Venezuelan national Christian D. Parra-Pescoso faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after shooting a woman.
Reno police are searching for Trina Desilva, a missing woman with mental health issues, last seen January 18.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

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Yarbrough Arrested for Shooting

Johnathon Yarbrough, 23, was arrested in Chicago for September 7, 2025 shooting of a 57-year-old woman, with investigations ongoing.
Johnathon Yarbrough faces charges of aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a weapon.
In Utah, two men were arrested for kidnapping and assaulting a pregnant woman.
Nakila Green, 37, was charged with stabbing a woman at Union Station in Denver.
In Seattle, a 12-year-old boy attacked a woman with a screwdriver during a robbery.

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