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.

Local News

Funeral Home Owner Admits to $900K Fraud and Mishandling Nearly 200 Bodies in Shocking Colorado Case

Denver, CO — Carie Hallford, co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Crime News

Woman Charged With Aiding Suspect in Tennessee Family Murders That Left Infant Abandoned

Jackson, TN — A 23-year-old woman from Jackson, Tennessee, has been arrested for allegedly assisting a murder suspect wanted in the killings of four ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Weather

Tropical Storm Dexter Moves Away from U.S.; Two More Atlantic Systems Could Develop This Week

Miami, FL — Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is moving away from the U.S. East Coast, but ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Local News

Man and Dog Found Dead After Windstorm Overturns Paddleboard at Eleven Mile State Park

Lake George, CO — Authorities have recovered the bodies of a 33-year-old man and his dog from the waters of Eleven Mile State Park, ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

US News

Owners of Dali Cargo Ship Sue Manufacturer Over Key Bridge Collapse, Citing Defective Switchboard

Annapolis, MD — The owners of the Dali cargo ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge last year are now blaming ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Crime News

Suspect Arrested in Nightclub Crowd Shooting That Followed Car Crash Into Pedestrians

Los Angeles, CA — Police have arrested Efrain Villalobos, 28, in connection with the July 19 shooting of a driver who plowed into a ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Crime News

Two Men Charged as Accomplices in Quadruple Homicide That Left Infant Abandoned on Stranger’s Lawn

Dyersburg, TN — Two men have been charged as accessories in a horrific quadruple homicide that unfolded in Tennessee earlier this week, in a ...

Tim McLeod

August 5, 2025

Local News

Major Fentanyl Bust in Mixon Town Alarms Residents, Yields Enough for 90,000 Lethal Doses

Jacksonville, FL — A major drug bust in Jacksonville’s Mixon Town neighborhood has rattled local residents and prompted fresh warnings from law enforcement about ...

Tim McLeod

August 4, 2025