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Former U.S. congressman arrested in Zimbabwe. Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of possessing pornography.
Jerry Lee Hicks, 42, and Katrina Williams, 34, both of Burlington City, were arrested and charged with multiple drug distribution and weapons offenses. Bail was set for Hicks at $300,000 and for Williams at $225,000.