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Gandersville, once known as a crime-ridden “No-Go Zone,” is now a safe community. Over 50 notorious criminals and drug dealers have been arrested under Supt. Harrison Archie Nyenatoh’s leadership, restoring peace and security along the Japan Freeway corridor.

The LDEA has declared its former Grand Bassa County Commander, S/Agt. Alfred Lackay, wanted for allegedly transferring over US$10,000 from a suspected drug dealer’s phone. The agency warns the public not to engage with him in its name and urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the LDEA or LNP immediately.

Ruth Nimely, the young woman accused of stealing over L$2.7 million from a local women’s savings group, has reportedly been released from detention. Her release, said to be facilitated by a legal representative, comes while police investigations are still ongoing. Nimely later posted a cryptic message online, sparking mixed public reactions.

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court has fined Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman $300 USD for contempt after he failed to obey a court order. Judge Peter Gbeneweleh warned that failure to pay within 72 hours will lead to his arrest.

Prosecutors have filed a motion to overturn the court ruling that cleared Miss Liberia 1st Runner-Up Kindness Wilson of assault charges. They argue the Monrovia City Court erred in dismissing the case for delay, insisting the state was active and ready to present its final witness when the judge threw out the matter. The prosecution calls the dismissal “legally untenable” and vows to pursue every legal remedy to have it rescinded.

All charges against Kindness Wilson have been dismissed by the Monrovia City Court, bringing an end to the viral slapping case. The judge ruled there were no grounds to proceed, clearing her of all allegations. Wilson later shared an emotional post reflecting on the ordeal, calling it one of the hardest moments of her life.

LDEA officers in Zwedru have arrested five Guinean nationals for drug-related offenses, seizing Tramadol, cash, ammunition, and a firearm during a search operation at Polgal Pharmacy. The suspects are in custody as investigations continue.

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed that the government lost over US$6.5 million and L$17.9 million to corruption across various state institutions. With 98 active cases and 48 new investigations launched between July and October, the LACC says indictments have already been secured in several counties as efforts to recover stolen assets continue.

Suspended Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Bryant McGill has spoken publicly for the first time since being accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, comparing his situation to Biblical figures who were falsely accused but later vindicated. He expressed faith in the justice system and thanked supporters for their prayers, also using the moment to celebrate his 24th wedding anniversary.

52-year-old Amos T. Gbawon, head of Nimba County’s Group of 77 Disabled Persons Organization, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a 1-year-11-month-old girl at the Nimba County Disabled Community facility.