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Northwoods officer accused of breaking arrestee’s jaw with baton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A police officer in a north St. Louis County municipality was arrested in North Carolina on an outstanding warrant for allegedly beating a handcuffed person earlier this month.According to a probable cause statement, the incident occurred on July 4. The victim reported Officer Samuel Davis took him into custody at a Walgreens store in Northwoods.But rather than bring the victim to the police station, Davis allegedly drove to a remote area in Kinloch, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Hugo Avenue.Police claim Officer Davis pepper sprayed the victim, struck him with his baton, and told him not to return to Northwoods. St. Louis County locals still without power after weekend storms A bystander found the victim bloodied and wounded, and called 911. Their statements were consistent with the victim’s claims.The victim was hospitalized with serious physical injuries, including a broken jaw.Investigators determined Officer Davis deactivated...

Watch for Missouri troopers on I-55/255 Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that they will be cruising I-55 and I-255 in St. Louis County Tuesday. The troopers will be conducting a law enforcement operation. They advise drivers to slow down, pay attention, and move over if you see emergency lights. St. Louis County locals still without power after weekend storms Troopers and police officers have conducted several of these operations this year. Earlier this month they ‘aggressively’ enforced the speed limit along I-44. In June, they worked with officers in St. Louis to pull over 100 vehicles on I-70 and made several arrests. A similar campaign happened in March.Drivers should always be alert and obey traffic laws. You can always check for crashes, construction, and delays on FOX 2's traffic page. Download our app for local traffic alerts.

Why you may want to buy a Powerball ticket in Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Lady Luck apparently smiles on the Show Me State.A new ranking shows Missouri is the second-luckiest state when it comes to jackpot-winning Powerball tickets. The only state with more residents who've won the Powerball jackpot is Indiana, according to statistics compiled by BetMissouri.com -- a sports betting website.Indiana boasts 39 jackpot winners compared to Missouri's 31. Kansas has 12 Powerball jackpot winners according to the ranking.While the Hoosier State has more overall winners, the odds are with Missouri for Monday night's drawing. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The ranking shows five people in Missouri have won $200 million or more in a Powerball drawing. Only three people from Indiana can claim the same...

PHOTOS: Vets hold free clinic for pets of people experiencing homelessness during AVMA Conference in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

Colorado veterinarians and others attending the AVMA Conference in Denver gave free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness at the Colorado Convention Center on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The AVMA and The Street Dog Coalition partnered to put on the event providing veterinary examinations for animals and complimentary food and essential supplies.Merck Animal Health provided all of the vaccines for the clinic such as heartworm, flea/tick, bordetella, parvo/distemper and rabies vaccinations. Medications for pain and antibiotics as well as dog bowls and other supplies were given to those in need. The event was sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Merck Animal Health and Western Veterinary Partners. Animals, mostly dogs and cats, received health checks and basic care, and pet owners were given a hygiene kit for themselves and – for their pets – food, a collapsible water/food bowl, treats, toys, leashes and collars.

Editorial: Wondering what Hancock did in 12 years? Look at Brighton Boulevard.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

History will remember Mayor Michael Hancock for many things – his tireless service during the pandemic, the completion of Union Station on his watch, and the explosive growth of Denver International Airport.The mayor’s real legacy, however, will be the public works projects that have taken root across every corner of this city, bringing hope, revitalization, and finally a sense of equity to all Denverites.We cannot sugarcoat Hancock’s lapses in judgment. His flirtatious text messages with a member of his security detail from the Denver Police Department caused real harm both to the victim of his unwanted advances and also to the nationwide effort to address sexual harassment in the workplace in the wake of the #MeToo movement.Denver is still struggling to balance compassionate care for unhoused individuals choosing to live in camps on public land rather than in shelters, and the often related epidemic of drug addiction and overdoses.On Hancock’s watch, there’s been...

Edward Minot Jr. Arrested after Fatal Accident on Mission Avenue [Oceanside, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

12-Year-Old Boy Killed Following Two-Vehicle Crash near Myers StreetOCEANSIDE, CA (July 17, 2023) – Tuesday night, police arrested Edward Minot Jr. after a fatal two-car accident on Mission Avenue.The incident occurred at around 11:00 p.m., July 4th near Myers Street, according to Oceanside Authorities.As per reports, officers tried to stop a white Volkswagen GTI, but the driver fled north on Myers Street, colliding with a blue Nissan Altima and traveling east on Surfrider Way.Tragically, a 12-year-old boy passenger of the Altima died in the collision. His name is withheld pending notification of kin.Meanwhile, medics rushed other passengers in the Altima, a 27-year-old and a 6-year-old, who had non-life-threatening injuries. Two of the Volkswagen’s occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries.Police eventually arrested Edward Minot Jr., a 20-year-old Marine, on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter.An active investigation is unde...

Damon Herbert Killed in Motorcycle Crash on State Road 104 [San Miguel County, NM]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

46-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dead after Colliding with Truck near TrementinaSAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NM (July 17, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a motorcycle crash on State Road 104 left Damon Herbert dead.The incident took place on State Route 104 near Trementina just before 12:30 p.m., on July 12th.According to the New Mexico State Police, 46-year-old Herbert was riding his motorcycle on eastbound State Route 104 when he crashed into a 2008 Dodge pickup truck ahead of him.The investigation showed that the Dodge slowed down to make a left turn and Herbert could not slow down in time. As a result, he collided with the side of the Dodge which caused him to suffer extreme injuries.Emergency crews were dispatched to the site of the crash shortly after. There, officials pronounced 46-year-old Damon Herbert dead at the scene.At this time, no other details were released and the New Mexico State Police is handling the investigation.The Sweet James law firm sends out their heartfelt sympathies to...

Jared Alan Newman Killed in Plane Collision on Industry Way [Murrieta, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

39-Year-Old Pilot Pronounced Dead after Solo-Airplane Crash in MurrietaMURRIETA, CA (July 17, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, student pilot Jared Alan Newman lost his life in a plane collision on Industry Way.Dispatchers received calls in the area around 2:00 p.m., at the 37000 block of Industry Way less than a quarter mile east of the airfield.According to reporters, the FAA confirmed that the single-engine Cessna 172 crashed during takeoff, but the events surrounding the incident remain unknown.First responders declared 39-year-old Newman dead at the scene, while the three other occupants suffered minor to moderate injuries. Paramedics transported the three others to a nearby hospital for further treatment.At this time, the cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.The team at Sweet James sends out their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jared Alan Newman. Thoughts are with them duri...

2 Men Dead, Ervin Peter Arrested after DUI Crash on US 395 [Reno, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

2 Men Pronounced Dead after DUI Accident near North McCarran BoulevardRENO, NV (July 17, 2023) – Tuesday evening, two men were killed and Ervin Peter was arrested after a DUI crash on US 395.Police responded to the scene around 11:15 p.m., near North McCarran Boulevard on July 4th.Per reports, the driver of a southbound Honda sedan lost control and veered off the road before striking dirt and overturning. The vehicle then came to rest on the off-ramp to Clear Acre Lane.Medics arrived and pronounced two male passengers inside the Honda dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identities.Following preliminary duties, officers say the involved driver fled the scene. However, crews later located and arrested the suspect, 34-year-old Ervin Peter for suspected DUI.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and si...

Christine Chavez Killed in Lawnmower Accident on Beard Brook Park [Modesto, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:20 GMT

Landscaping Accident near Yosemite Avenue Left Homeless Modesto Woman DeadMODESTO, CA (July 17, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Christine Chavez died after being run over by a lawnmower at Beard Brook Park.The incident occurred just south of Yosemite Avenue along Dry Creek.According to the investigators, employees of Grover Landscape Services were tending to the landscaping in Beard Brook Park. One of the employees was driving a John Deere tractor with a pull-behind mower when he noticed the body of a woman in an area that he had passed through with a lawn mower. Officials later reported that the woman was unhoused and sleeping in the park.Emergency crews were dispatched to the area shortly after. The first responders declared 27-year-old Christine Chavez, of Modesto, dead at the scene.A spokesperson from the mowing company claimed that the contractor failed to see the woman since she was in a “tall, weeded area”.At this time, Chavez’s family is demanding a thorough investigation ...