Crime & Arrests

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward -- a former first-round pick -- was arrested on Thursday morning on a domestic violence charge, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Jail records show the 33-year-old was taken into custody in Montgomery County, Texas at around 5:38 AM and booked on one felony count of assault fam/house impede breath/circ.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that roughly an hour prior to Ward's arrest, officers responded to a Magnolia residence over "a report of an assault in progress."

Diddy apparently needed companionship in the days after Cassie Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against him ... this according to a conversation he had with "Jane" just days later.

According to a new evidence exhibit filed in the case, the rap mogul and Jane had a conversation recorded by Kristina Khorram -- an employee often referred to as Diddy's chief of staff -- on November 19, 2023. The date is significant … as it is just three days after Cassie filed her lawsuit and two days after Diddy quickly settled for $20 million.

Diddy asks Jane not to send him any texts ... fearing anyone who reads them may misinterpret their communications.

Diddy's trial finished up its 21st day of testimony ... with the mogul's ex returning to the stand to talk more about their relationship -- and how she used the prospect of freak-offs to persuade him.

The rapper was back in court in Manhattan Wednesday, where "Jane" -- the pseudonym his ex-girlfriend is using to testify against him -- was asked questions by Diddy's defense about loving texts she sent to Diddy after freak-offs.

In one, she told him she had so much fun ... adding that her love was "unconditional" and "for life."

Atlanta rapper Silentó, of "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" fame has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2021 shooting death of his cousin.

The DeKalb County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that the 27-year-old rapper, born Ricky Lamar Hawk, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, as well as concealing the death of another -- Frederick Rooks III.

As we told you, DeKalb County Police found Rooks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, with bullet casings at the scene.

Crypto kidnap and torture suspects John Woeltz and William Duplessie are now indicted on multiple felony counts, and prosecutors are addressing TMZ's wild videos showing their alleged victim partying and having sex ... calling it an elaborate smoke screen.

In a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday, crypto bros Woeltz and Duplessie were accused of staging those kinky videos to make it seem like they were not holding Italian businessman Michael Carturan captive.

Prosecutors say the duo arranged for Carturan to be photographed in those party pics and sex scenes to sell the lie that he was just living it up.

Charlamagne Tha God says Hitmaka sounded like an absolute jackass discussing the Diddy and George Floyd cases ... strong opinions without knowing the facts never make a compelling argument!!!

"The Breakfast Club" co-host was in disbelief on Wednesday when he ran back Hitmaka's recent interview during the BET Awards weekend and decided he deserved the "Donkey of the Day."

Hitmaka told Loren LoRosa he feels Diddy needs to be released from prison because he was just "high and freaky" and incorrectly declared Jeffrey Epstein received house arrest in comparison to Diddy's flight.

Greg Hardy is breaking his silence on his recent domestic violence arrest ... insisting he and his family "are all perfectly fine" -- despite the disturbing allegations that were made against him last week.

Hardy took to his Instagram page to share the update with his followers on Tuesday ... just less than a week after he was thrown behind bars for allegedly getting physical with his girlfriend during a dispute at their home in Richardson, Texas.

Hardy shared two videos and a picture of him getting cozy with his family ... with a caption that read, "Please stop spreading what these chaos machines post, they don’t know any facts then fuel the fire that effects my kids and my wife."

Diddy's ex once suggested the possibility of a freak-off to get Diddy to ditch his date ... this according to her testimony.

"Jane" is back on the stand for another intense day of cross-examination ... and, Diddy's legal team asked her about a text she sent where she seemed to be using the mogul's turn-on to get him to do what she wants.

Diddy's lawyer, Teny Geragos asked Jane about a night when Diddy was hanging out with Yung Miami on vacation.

Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein was just found guilty by a New York jury on one charge in his sex crimes retrial.

The 12 jurors convicted Weinstein on first-degree criminal sexual act related to the 2006 case of ex-production assistant Miriam Haley, who accused HW of forcibly performing oral sex on her at his Manhattan home.

Weinstein was acquitted on a separate charge of criminal sexual act arising from similar allegations brought by model Kaja Sokola, also in 2006. The jury has yet to vote on a third charge in which aspiring actress Jessica Mann claimed Weinstein raped her in 2013.

Travis Decker -- the Washington dad accused of brutally murdering his three daughters -- has been seen in public, and cops say it’s only a matter of time before they catch him.

After a weeklong manhunt, cops now believe Travis is hiding out near Blewett Pass in the Wenatchee Mountains of Washington. It's all thanks to a tip from hikers who spotted a sketchy man -- who bore a striking resemblance to Decker -- trying to be inconspicuous as he wandered around a trail in the Enchantments.

The Chelan County Sheriff says tracking teams jumped on the hikers' tip -- and sure enough, one of their chopper pilots eyeballed the lone hiker near the trail. But, the moment the pilot saw him, the man bolted.

Allison Mack's locked up again ... no, she's not headed back to federal prison -- she's locked up in a new partnership, 'cause she got married!

Family sources tell TMZ ... Allison married a man named Frank during a small ceremony in L.A. last week.

We're told the two met at a dog park in Los Angeles after she served 21 months in federal prison and was released. It appears the two became engaged around Christmas last year.

The two suspects in NYC's crypto kidnapping and torture case just can't catch a break ... prosecutors just unsealed an indictment charging them with a series of felonies -- one day after their Kentucky home was raided by the feds.

Bitcoin investors John Woeltz and William Duplessie were indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges of kidnapping, assault, coercion, attempted grand larceny and criminal possession of a weapon, according to new court documents.

On Tuesday, federal agents with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives descended on a Smithland, KY, estate owned by Woeltz and Duplessie, sources with direct knowledge told TMZ.

Adam "Pacman" Jones pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the criminal charges he was hit with following his arrest last weekend.

The former NFL star showed up to a Kenton County, KY courthouse in a black shirt and black shorts to issue the pleas.

He reportedly did not speak at the arraignment -- his lawyer, Timothy Schneider, did the talking for him -- though after the proceedings, he did tell one media member his attorney was the best "in the world."

Luigi Mangione is reflecting on all the good in his life despite being in jail awaiting trial for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ... and he's got 27 things on his mind.

In an electronic communication sent from MDC Brooklyn, the notorious detention center where Luigi is being held, Luigi lists 27 things he's grateful for after turning 27 years old.

Luigi shouts out his friends, family, legal team, cellmate and legions of fans around the globe ... thanking folks for donating $1 million towards his defense and sending him money so he can make some big purchases at the jail commissary.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend was back on the stand Tuesday in the 20th day of witness testimony in the music mogul's federal criminal trial ... and she got testy with Diddy's defense team.

In a tense exchange, "Jane" got short with Diddy's defense attorney, Teny Geragos, while testifying about her jealousy over a Chanel bag Diddy gave to another woman while they were in a relationship.

Geragos asked Jane if she got a Chanel bag and Jane shot back, "I only got trauma." Geragos asked Jane about a Bottega Veneta bag and there was a verbal gasp in the courtroom when Jane retorted, "I'm sure you have one."

Mary Lou Retton is speaking out for the first time since her DUI arrest last month, issuing a heartfelt apology and vowing to make meaningful changes in her life.

In a statement shared on Tuesday, the former Olympic gymnast says, "I take full responsibility for my actions. What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry."

The 57-year-old went on to say she's "determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life."