From Aggravated Assault to Dental Drama
Runaway ‘Dentist’ Dodges Detection
While TikTok may be a go-to app for funny videos, it’s probably not the best way to find a new dentist. Last year, Texas-based “dentist” Nikki Calloway used TikTok to generate buzz for her business, ISmilez Cosmetic Designz. The campaign attracted new patients, including one who scheduled an appointment after receiving a $1,350 quote from Calloway
to have 16 teeth removed, replaced, and a bridge added. There was only one problem: “Nikki Calloway” wasn’t a licensed dentist. In reality, she was Juanetta Solomon, a notorious local felon with a long history of crime. The botched dental surgery left the patient dizzy, bleeding, and with a tooth that fell out shortly afterward — and prompted Solomon to go on the run from the law. According to authorities, Solomon had operated her “dentistry” office while out on bond for a weapons charge. Her past offenses include assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful carrying of a weapon by a felon — and that was just in 2023 and 2024! In one infamous case, she was accused of shooting at her boyfriend’s former girlfriend. Her record also includes a December 2016 conviction for the delivery of a controlled substance.
“Juanetta Solomon is the definition of a career habitual offender,” commented Andy Kahan, director of victim services and advocacy at Crime Stoppers of Houston, in a story on Katy Magazine Online. “She’s been in prison multiple times in different counties, so it’s no surprise she is once again wanted. Her latest offense is extremely brutal, pretending to be a dentist [and] causing undue pain and stress on individuals, so the quicker we get her back in custody, the less anyone has to suffer as a result of her criminal conduct.” Law enforcement was still attempting to capture Solomon at the time of this writing. Her bizarre turn as a “dentist” serves as a chilling reminder that Google and a little research — not social media — are the best tools to determine whether your chosen provider is a professional or someone destined for prison.
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Uncommon Secrets for Safe Sojourns
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or only hit the road or airport on rare occasions, many tried-and-true pointers can help you enjoy a safe and happy journey. We all know to give ourselves plenty of time to check in at the terminal and dress accordingly for our destinations, but what about the foods to pack to reduce allergies or what you should never post online? Here are three lesser-known tips to make your interstate trips more secure. Keep meds close in the clouds. Let’s say you must take blood pressure medication daily during a weeklong trip. Suppose you take your required dose on the day of the flight and stow away the rest of your prescription in your checked luggage. In that case, you may be setting yourself up for health risks if your luggage is misplaced during a 2 floridaestateplanning.com
connecting flight or unforeseen issues with your flight cause delays in your departure or arrival. Whenever possible, keep your medicine either on you or in the overhead compartment above your seat — and be sure to keep more than you expect to need. Deter allergens with your diet. If your upcoming travel plans include a springtime getaway, be aware that your destination may be a hotspot for seasonal pollen, which could trigger your allergies. Always investigate the pollen count in the area you’ll be visiting, and consult your physician for guidance on avoiding allergens in planes or new environments. For a healthy way to reduce histamines and inflammation on the road or in the air, pack plenty of nuts, blueberries, or tomatoes to enjoy when you feel allergies coming on.
Fend off felon-friendly risks. What’s a trip to an exciting locale without a series of real-time posts and updates on Facebook to immortalize your journey? Well, those smiling pics you post on social media platforms — and the location tags that often accompany them — may inadvertently send an “Open for Business” sign to a home invader. Even if you’re diligent about keeping your accounts private and secure, hackers and identity thieves are getting more creative by the day. It’s wise to wait until you get home to post your images — and even wiser to arrange to have a house sitter while you’re away.
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