A sudden Arizona monsoon storm turned one Somerton family’s backyard into a fire scene after lightning struck a palm tree and flames spread quickly. Homeowner Terry Smith said his two sons were home when lightning hit during a recent storm, according to Arizona’s Family. The strike sparked a fast-moving fire that destroyed the family’s shed….
Five San Jose suspects were arrested after Livermore residents reported masked people breaking into cars in the early morning hours, police said. Livermore police dispatch began receiving multiple calls around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, from residents in the Lakeside Circle and Old Oak Road area, according to Patch. The callers reported several masked individuals…
A home alarm and security footage helped deputies identify two suspects after an attempted residential burglary at a Woodside, California, home, police said. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said two Redwood City men were arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted burglary, according to Patch. The suspects were identified as Casey A. Smithart, 37,…
A Bristol, Connecticut, homeowner says a bear showed up at his property four times in a single day, turning a backyard sighting into a repeated home-security concern. Ted Dziekan’s security cameras captured the bear walking around his Sixth Street property on four separate occasions, according to WFSB. He told the station he has contacted animal…
An Ahwatukee homeowners association backed away from a new parking policy after an overflow crowd packed a Thursday night board meeting. The Foothills Club West HOA meeting drew angry residents who objected to rules that would have changed how people use garages, driveways, streets, and visitor parking, according to Arizona’s Family. The proposed policy was…
A Wilton, Connecticut, homeowner called police after seeing someone try to enter the home on surveillance cameras Wednesday night. The attempted break-in happened on Buckingham Ridge Road around 9:45 p.m., according to WFSB. Police said the resident saw the person on cameras and immediately reported it. Officers responded to the property, searched around the home,…
Louisiana homeowners are being urged to check their insurance paperwork before heavy rain raises the risk of flash flooding across the state. The warning comes as the WAFB First Alert Weather Team says heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding remains the main local concern. According to WAFB, Louisiana insurance officials are telling residents…
Homeowners cleaning up after storms are being warned to slow down before hiring anyone who knocks on the door, calls out of the blue, or promises fast repairs after damage. The warning comes from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which says reported contractor fraud rose 38% from 2023 to 2025. According to 23ABC, the group…
A Washington homeowner says a driver smashed through multiple roadside mailboxes before the car ended up on its side against trees on the property. The homeowner shared the account on Reddit, where they said they first heard a loud crash and thought a branch had fallen on the roof. Instead, they found a car near…