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Bravo’s ‘Southern Hospitality’ Star Arrested, Jailed Overnight

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**Southern Hospitality Star Grace Lilly Arrested in Charleston, Spends Night in Jail**

Grace Lilly, known for her role on Southern Hospitality, was arrested early Monday morning and spent the night in jail. According to Page Six, police found what they referred to as “happy pills” in her car. The Charleston Police Department booked Lilly at the Charleston County Jail at approximately 1:40 a.m. local time. She was released later that afternoon.

Prior to her arrest, there was an outstanding warrant for Lilly related to a second-degree harassment charge. The reality star was pulled over in Charleston while driving her Mercedes with a passenger named Brandon Klavon. The stop followed an illegal lane change near a Circle K gas station.

After being stopped, police asked Lilly to step out of the vehicle, at which point she was handcuffed. During the interaction, she requested to bring her purse with her. It was inside this purse that officers discovered a small container labeled “Happy Pills.” The container held 12 circular white pills imprinted with a “P” on one side, along with half of an oblong blue pill with no clear markings.

When questioned about the pills, Lilly told police the blue pill was Xanax and the white pills were birth control. She stated she had a prescription for the Xanax but was unable to provide proof at the time. Lilly also said she was unaware of the specific brand of birth control she was taking.

As part of the arrest procedure, all pills found were confiscated and sent for testing. The police report lists the case under “drugs/narcotics violation.”

Following her booking, Lilly’s mug shot was released. In the photo, she is seen wearing a blue-and-white checkered jail uniform, pouting her lips and striking a pose for the camera.

After her release, Lilly took to Instagram to share updates with her 55.9k followers. She posted a selfie on her Instagram Story, mentioning she was getting ready to watch the movie *Marty Supreme*. Later, she uploaded a bikini picture to her main Instagram page with the caption “~Wavy Baby~,” a catchphrase fans of the show will recognize.

*Southern Charm* chronicles the lives of a group of friends and professionals connected through generations of families in Charleston, South Carolina. The reality series follows singles as they navigate their personal and professional lives within this exclusive community.
https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/bravos-southern-hospitality-star-arrested-jailed-overnight/

Landlord Charged with Murder After Body of a Man, Who Was Reportedly His Tenant, Was Found Hidden in a Barrel on His Property

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A landlord in Washington has been charged with murder after a body was discovered in a barrel on his property. The victim was reportedly his tenant.

Authorities responded to a report of “suspicious circumstances” in the 3600 block of Old Lewis River Rd. in Cowlitz County at 6:53 p.m. local time on December 16, according to a press release shared by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday, December 23.

The call came from a family member of local man Ricky Dean Miller, 67, who claimed Miller had told them he “killed someone” and that the victim’s body was hidden on his property. Police then obtained a warrant to search Miller’s property.

During the search, officers located the body of 71-year-old Dennis Eugene Schmitt in a barrel. Schmitt was reportedly Miller’s tenant and lived in a separate structure on the property, according to the statement.

An autopsy conducted on December 19 revealed that Schmitt had sustained multiple blunt-force injuries to the head, and his body showed evidence of strangulation, per police.

Miller was booked without bond into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful disposal of human remains on December 17, according to public arrest records.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the case to contact Detective James Hanberry at 360-577-3092.

PEOPLE reached out to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office and the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office for comment on Saturday, December 27, but did not receive an immediate response.

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Driver With Prior DUIs Charged With Fatally Striking Teen Walking to School

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A California man with two DUI convictions has been charged with murder in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old boy as he walked to school, authorities said. Bradley Gene Funk, 59, who was on probation for a 2021 DUI conviction, allegedly struck a curb early Tuesday in Dana Point and plowed into Luis Adrian Morales-Pacheco as the boy headed to Niguel Hills Middle School with his older brother, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Funk, of Dana Point, allegedly fled the scene after striking the teen, whose brother was not injured. He was arrested a few miles away after his white GMC pickup lost a tire and witnesses helped deputies track him down, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said. Luis, of San Juan Capistrano, suffered serious injuries in the collision and died at a hospital. “The death of a child leaves a hole in the heart of our entire community,” Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a statement Thursday. “Luis did not have to die and the driver who killed him was told over and over again of the lives he would be risking if he got behind the wheel intoxicated, and he did it anyway. And now Luis’ family is forced to live without their little boy whose smile could light up a room-all because a stranger made a selfish decision and Luis and his entire family paid the ultimate price.” Funk, who pleaded guilty to DUI in two separate cases, was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and hit-and-run with permanent and serious injury. He remains in custody as of early Friday, jail records show. In California, motorists convicted of DUI are required to receive a Watson advisement-informing them they could face a murder charge if they kill someone while driving under the influence. Funk received that instruction in both of his cases, Spitzer said. Funk, who was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, murder and hit-and-run, was on probation in connection with his prior convictions, sheriff officials said. Funk had been convicted in DUI cases in November 2020 and January 2021, according to court records cited by the Los Angeles Times. In July 2020, Funk was booked on suspicion of DUI in two separate incidents within three days after hitting two cars near Capistrano Union High School before fleeing. He later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor hit-and-run with property damage and DUI in one incident and DUI in the second, the Times reported. Funk was sentenced to five years’ probation, including a stipulation that he couldn’t drive a vehicle with alcohol in his system. His license was suspended in July 2021 and reinstated in February 2023, DMV records cited by the newspaper show. Funk remains held without bail ahead of his arraignment scheduled for December 10. His court-appointed attorney, Joel Garson, said he didn’t have enough evidence Thursday to seek bail in the case, KTTV reported. An online fundraiser for Luis’ family had eclipsed $59,000 as of early Friday. “Luis Adrian was a bright light in the world known for his smile,” the GoFundMe listing reads. “He was generous, he loved to protect younger kids, he also loved his family and God with all his heart. He was always happy, loving and hungry.” Classmates of the charismatic sixth-grader are also struggling to process Tuesday’s deadly crash, KABC reported. “He was a very kindhearted person,” classmate Harper Waters told the station. “He didn’t make just me, but he made a lot of kids smile. I’d walk into that class with such a bad attitude, and I’d come out with a smile because of him.”.
https://www.newsweek.com/driver-with-prior-duis-charged-with-fatally-striking-teen-walking-to-school-11088883

What women should know ahead of National Mammography Day

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Breast cancer affects thousands of women every year. According to Dr. Christine Zhang, “One out of eight women has the chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime, and, unfortunately, one out of 42 women will die from the disease.”

Early detection is crucial, as it significantly increases the chances of survival. “The survival rate when breast cancer is detected early is quite substantial,” Dr. Zhang explained. “Stage 1 breast cancer has a five-year survival rate of 93%.”

Despite high survival rates and advances in treatment, doctors continue to see new cases of breast cancer. Dr. Zhang notes that many women remain hesitant to come in for their screening mammograms, often because of concerns about how the imaging is done and the discomfort it may cause.

The COVID-19 pandemic also contributed to a decline in screening rates, as fewer women sought medical appointments during that time.

At the newly opened Kaiser Permanente Fresno Orchard Plaza Medical Offices, mammogram screenings are now available to patients. Dr. Zhang, a Medical Oncologist, says routine screenings typically begin at age 40. However, women with higher risk factors may need to start earlier.

“Women with a known family history of a BRCA gene mutation or a strong family history of breast cancer in first-degree and second-degree relatives are recommended to begin screening at a younger age,” she said.

In addition to clinical screenings, Dr. Zhang emphasizes the importance of self-exams at home, particularly for younger women. “We recommend self-exams in the shower or after the shower for women of all age groups,” she advised.

Health experts stress that if you notice anything unusual, you should see your doctor immediately. They also encourage reminding the women in your life to schedule and keep their yearly mammogram appointments. Early detection saves lives.
https://abc30.com/post/what-women-should-know-ahead-national-mammography-day/18020432/