Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Bay Shore Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Man After Hostage Threat, Investigation Underway

Bay Shore Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Man After Hostage Threat, Investigation Underway

Bay Shore, NY — A tense standoff unfolded Tuesday afternoon in a Bay Shore neighborhood when police shot a man who allegedly threatened officers ...

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Man Arrested in Cold Case Murder of Maryland Officer Nearly 30 Years Later

Man Arrested in Cold Case Murder of Maryland Officer Nearly 30 Years Later

Gaithersburg, MD — Nearly three decades after the fatal shooting of a young police officer in her Maryland apartment, authorities have arrested her former ...

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No Charges for Officer in Fatal Shooting of Alabama Teen Jabari Peoples, Family Demands Transparency

No Charges for Officer in Fatal Shooting of Alabama Teen Jabari Peoples, Family Demands Transparency

Homewood, AL — A Jefferson County district attorney has ruled that the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples was legally justified, stating the ...

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Two Florida Men Die While Snorkeling During Lobster Mini-Season in the Keys

Two Florida Men Die While Snorkeling During Lobster Mini-Season in the Keys

Islamorada, FL — Two men from Palm Beach County and Palm City died in separate snorkeling incidents during Florida’s popular two-day lobster mini-season in ...

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Virginia Cold Case Solved After 53 Years Identity of 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Creek Finally Revealed

Virginia Cold Case Solved After 53 Years: Identity of 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Creek Finally Revealed

Lorton, VA — A heartbreaking mystery that baffled Virginia investigators for more than half a century has finally been solved through the power of ...

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Aurora Police Officer Sued for Killing Black Comedian in Mental Health Crisis, Family Seeks Justice

Aurora Police Officer Sued for Killing Black Comedian in Mental Health Crisis, Family Seeks Justice

Denver, CO — The family of Rashaud Johnson, a 32-year-old Black man and standup comedian, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Aurora ...

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Florida Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested After Knocking Down Officer in Winter Haven

Florida Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested After Knocking Down Officer in Winter Haven

Winter Haven, FL — A 27-year-old fugitive who had been on the run for more than two years on an attempted first-degree murder charge ...

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Zohran Mamdani Proposes Using Social Workers and Transit Ambassadors to Ease NYPD Burden

Zohran Mamdani Proposes Using Social Workers and Transit Ambassadors to Ease NYPD Burden

New York, NY — In the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Manhattan that claimed the lives of four individuals, including a police ...

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Ex-Government Tech Prodigy “Big Balls” Beaten in D.C. Carjacking Attempt, Trump Weighs In

Ex-Government Tech Prodigy “Big Balls” Beaten in D.C. Carjacking Attempt, Trump Weighs In

Washington, DC — A former Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) staffer — better known online as “Big Balls” — was reportedly savagely beaten during ...

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Florida Eyes Second Immigration Detention Site as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Draws Lawsuits and Scrutiny

Florida Eyes Second Immigration Detention Site as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Draws Lawsuits and Scrutiny

Tallahassee, FL — As controversy continues to swirl around Florida’s first state-run immigration detention center, Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ administration is already moving forward with ...

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