SUMMARY: Sharp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose following a multi-agency investigation into child sexual abuse allegations. Initial interviews seemed unsubstantiated, but further discussions with the alleged victim and family revealed previously unreported abuse. To ensure transparency, the SCSO collaborated with Arkansas State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and the FBI, which later joined after receiving a related report. Rose faces charges including second-degree sexual assault, sexual indecency with a child, endangering a minor, and providing alcohol to a minor. Sheriff Shane Russell thanked all agencies for their professionalism and cooperation in the sensitive investigation. This story is ongoing.

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SUMMARY: A St. Louis city ordinance allows the city to withhold up to 25% of insurance claim payouts from property owners for damaged buildings, stemming from a 1996 ordinance linked to state laws from 1984 and earlier. Originally intended to help cities address abandoned buildings and cover demolition costs, this withholding now impacts tornado victims like Cheryl Walker, who feel the policy is unfair. Mayor Spencer acknowledged the complexity and expressed intent not to retain funds unjustly, while state officials advise holding funds only for rental or commercial properties, aiming to ensure residents can rebuild. Critics urge waiving the withholding for impacted homeowners.

The May 16 tornado damaged but didn’t destroy Cheryl Walker’s property in The Ville neighborhood. 

She says she spoke with her insurance company, filed a claim and planned on using the payout for repairs.

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SUMMARY: Jonathan Joss, 59, known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot Sunday evening in San Antonio, Texas. Police found him near a roadway and declared him dead at the scene. Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was arrested and charged with murder. Joss’ partner, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, stated they returned to their burned-down home to check mail when attacked. De Gonzales alleged ongoing harassment and homophobic threats from neighbors, including threats to burn their home. Joss shielded him from gunfire, saving his life. Joss also appeared in films like “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Forever Purge.”

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