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Two men facing multiple charges following series of vehicle thefts in Mississauga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

Two men are each facing 14 charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts in Mississauga.Peel Regional Police say on April 5, officers recovered seven stolen vehicles from an industrial unit in the area of Meyerside Drive and Dixie Road, near Toronto Pearson Airport.The stolen vehicles included two 2022 Honda CRVs, a 2020 Honda CRV, a 2017 Honda Pilot, a 2015 Toyota Sienna and two 2021 Toyota Highlanders.Police say the registered owners of the vehicles have been notified.Kingsley Mensah, 33, and Clinton Asante, 29, both face seven counts each of possession of property obtained by crime and trafficking in stolen goods over $5000.Anyone with any information about the case is asked to contact police.

1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Park Forest home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

PARK FOREST, Ill., — One person died following a quadruple shooting at a gathering early Friday morning in Park Forest. At around 3:30 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of Fir Street on the report of a shooting.Police said a gathering was taking place at the time and four people were shot.One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not available at this time. 5-year-old boy dies after shooting in Calumet City residence The other person who was shot was treated at the scene. Police said the investigation is in its preliminary stages. It's unknown if anyone is in custody.

Bond set at $10M for Joliet man in fatal shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — A Joliet man is being held on $10 million dollar bond for a shooting that left a teen dead and another injured. Police say that 20-year-old Eleuterio Roman is facing three counts of first-degree murder, a count of attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.According to police, officers responded to a call of a shooting on September 5 last year near the 1800 block of McDonough Street. 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Park Forest home Police found two boys, 13 and 16, who were shot while walking in the area. The 13-year-old suffered a graze wound and the 16-year-old was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he was pronounced dead shortly after. Roman's bond was set at $10 million dollars by a Will County judge. There is no further information provided.

Blac Chyna on silicone and fillers: It's not worth it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

(NewsNation) — Angela White, the reality television star and former member of the Kardashian clan known as Blac Chyna, is sharing her journey on how she found religion, and as a result, possibly saved her own life by removing silicone and fillers from her body."I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired, and I knew that I wasn't living my life right, so I had to make a change," she said Thursday on "CUOMO" about her life transformation.The changes come a year after White was baptized, which she shared in an Instagram post a couple of weeks ago. It prompted her to quit the adult site OnlyFans and reverse years of cosmetic procedures.The former girlfriend of Rob Kardashian also recently received a doctorate degree from a Bible college. W. Virginia trans athletes can compete on female teams: court "I was getting so much money, I was getting this, I was doing this ... and doing that, but then I would always run into some issues or problems or drama or a lawsuit or false allegat...

Hays County corrections officer indicted in deadly shooting of inmate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Hays County corrections officer was indicted in a deadly shooting of an inmate at a Kyle hospital in December. According to a press release from the Hays County Sheriff's Office, a Hays County grand jury indicted the officer involved in the shooting of Joshua Wright, who was being held pre-trial at the time of the shooting. The officer was identified by Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins as Isaiah Garcia, 27. Garcia had worked as a corrections officer for HCSO since 2018. He was on duty guarding Wright when the shooting happened. Garcia was indicted on a deadly conduct charge.HCSO previously said Wright tried to escape while receiving medical treatment at Seton Hospital in Kyle and assaulted Garcia, then ran on foot through the emergency room. Hays County releases statement regarding in-custody death of Joshua Wright Garcia shot Wright, and medical staff began life-saving measures, but he died, HCSO said.Garcia was placed on administrative l...

Texas Hill Country prepares for thousands of visitors ahead of total solar eclipse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- Hotel rooms are booking up or already sold out ahead of next April's total solar eclipse, according to officials with the City of Dripping Springs. The total solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024, is one of two that's path will move across Central Texas.The second eclipse will occur on Oct. 14 of this year. That eclipse is an annular eclipse, which according to NASA, occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun during the furthest point of its orbit. It will not completely obscure the sun.Austin will be on the edge of the eclipse, but not within the totality, where the eclipse is at its darkest. Fredericksburg will get the best views."This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It only happens in the same area every 300 years. So for Dripping to be in the totality -- this is huge," said Lisa Sullivan, communications director with the City of Dripping Springs. Will you see the solar eclipse? NASA map shows ‘path of totality’ across ...

Lotto Texas jackpot tops over $63 million for Saturday's drawing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

HOUSTON (KIAH) -- The jackpot for the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas game is an estimated $63.25 million for its next drawing Saturday night.There were no tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing matching all six numbers which were 27, 28, 30, 36, 46 and 51.The Saturday jackpot has an estimated cash value of $39.2 million.Tickets for the next drawing can be purchased until 10:02 p.m. Saturday with the drawing taking place at 10:12 p.m.

Police identify victim, search for suspect of south Austin December hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has identified a man who was killed in a south Austin hit-and-run in December and is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect involved. It happened just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the eastbound lanes of the 900 block of West Ben White service road. Previous story: Police investigating fatal hit-and-run on Ben White service road The victim, identified by APD as Nelson Anderson, 20, was hit by a vehicle, and the driver of the vehicle did not stop to help, police said. Anderson was taken to a hospital, where he died. Police said the suspect vehicle is either a Toyota or a Pontiac, and it's red in color. Anyone with details on the driver or vehicle description should call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at (512) 974-8111. You can submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477.

Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile opening in Cobleskill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kari Shafer started Shafer's Homestead in 2018 selling fresh produce at the end of her driveway in Cobleskill. Now she's opening a store and adding "Mercantile" to the name. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The homestead covers the fresh produce that she sells. "If people can't afford it and they need it, they can take it," said Shafer, "We try to price everything really low so that people can afford fresh vegetables, garlic and eggs for their family."The mercantile covers the different crafts, thrift flips and handcrafted soy wax candles that Shafer makes herself. She also has home décor, blankets, pillows, knick knacks, Dixie Belle Paint, Iron Orchid Designs products such as transfers, stamps, and molds, and house plants. ‘Paint,’ Owen Wilson film shot in Saratoga, now in theaters Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile soy wax candles (photo courtesy: Kari Shafer)Shafer's Homestead & Mercantile soy ...

Lawsuit involving sexual assault allegations filed against St. Lawrence University

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:08:06 GMT

CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) -- St. Lawrence University has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit regarding an alleged sexual assault. On Wednesday, April 5, Wigdor LLP, a law firm in New York City, filed a lawsuit against St. Lawrence University regarding an alleged sexual assault involving two of the university's employees in April 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The lawsuit alleges that the petitioner, an employee of the university, told St. Lawrence University officials that they were sexually assaulted by another employee of the university. The lead attorney claims the university has not investigated the incident and the involved party continues to be employed by the university.Wigdor LLP released the following statement:“No female employee should be forced to work for an employer who fails to protect her from sexual violence. We look forward to holding St. Lawrence responsible for its failure to protect our client from ...