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.

Charges Dropped Against Georgia Man Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Toddler at Walmart

Charges Dropped Against Georgia Man Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Toddler at Walmart

Acworth, GA — Charges have been dropped against a Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old boy at a ...

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L.A. Woman Arrested in Goleta After Scamming Elderly Victim Out of $30,000 in Elaborate FTC Hoax

L.A. Woman Arrested in Goleta After Scamming Elderly Victim Out of $30,000 in Elaborate FTC Hoax

Goleta, CA — A 34-year-old woman from Los Angeles has been arrested in connection with an elaborate scam that targeted an elderly Goleta resident, ...

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Driver Caught Going 199 MPH on Autobahn Faces Fine and Suspension, Police Say

Driver Caught Going 199 MPH on Autobahn Faces Fine and Suspension, Police Say

Berlin, Germany — A motorist was clocked racing down a section of the A2 Autobahn at an astonishing 321 kilometers per hour (199 mph), ...

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Deadly Flooding in North Carolina as Southeast Braces for Days of Heavy Rainfall

Deadly Flooding in North Carolina as Southeast Braces for Days of Heavy Rainfall

Savannah, GA — A stalled frontal boundary draped across the Southeast is combining with developing low-pressure systems to create a prolonged period of heavy ...

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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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