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Authorities detail events of Pope County deputy’s slaying, ID suspect who opened fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

Authorities have identified the domestic violence suspect who died in a weekend gunfight that also killed a sheriff’s deputy in the small western Minnesota community of Cyrus.The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Bryan Nygard, 34, of Cyrus. He died of multiple gunshot wounds.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also identified the two Pope County deputies and the Starbuck police officer involved in the Saturday night incident.Deputy Josh Owen died after being shot three times during the exchange of gunfire, according to the BCA. Owen fired his department handgun during the incident.He had 14 years of law enforcement experience and was slain on his 44th birthday.Deputy Brody Merrill fired his department handgun as well. He has four years of law enforcement experience and is on standard administrative leave.Merrill was struck once in the upper chest in the armored vest by a handgun round.Officer Alex Olson was struck once in the ankle by a handgun ...

Albany Empire front office sees multiple departures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three members of the Albany Empire front office are no longer with the team. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Former majority owners Mike Kwarta, team president Matt Woods, and Director of Media Relations Jeff Levack have all left the organization.Current owner and former NFL player Antonio Brown is now taking over 95 percent of the Empire's ownership.

McCulloch named new St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Less than three weeks after Tim Lohmar's abrupt resignation as St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney, County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed a successor.On Wednesday, Ehlmann named Joseph McCulloch the county's next chief prosecutor.“Joe McCulloch is an experienced trial attorney with a broad range of experience in criminal law, ranging from traffic offenses to homicide,” Ehlmann said.The county council has scheduled a confirmation vote for the April 24 meeting. If confirmed, McCulloch's tenure would begin on May 1. His term would end on Dec. 31, 2024. Top Story: When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis According to a statement from the county, McCulloch served 20 years with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, working as a patrol officer, and advancing to the Special Narcotics Unit, a homicide detective, and an acting commander.McCulloch earned his law degree from Saint Louis University while working full-time as a police ...

20-year sentence for St. Louis man in 2019 deadly drug deal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man pleaded guilty Wednesday during trial and admitted his involvement in a 2019 murder in the city's Walnut Park West neighborhood.Prosecutors with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office said Earl Payne, 24, along with Teraz Bateman and Cortez McCullough, set up a fake marijuana deal in order to rob associates of cash. The trio met with Charles Lagrone III and others on Aug. 9, 2019, in the 5500 block of Goodfellow Boulevard.At some point during the transaction, Lagrone was shot and killed. He was 22. Top Story: When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis Payne was in the third day of a jury trial when he changed his plea. He pleaded guilty to armed criminal action, robbery, witness tampering, gun theft, and a reduced charge of second-degree murder.A St. Louis Circuit Court judge sentenced Payne to 20 years in state prison.Bateman, 25, was sentenced to life in prison in October 2022 after being convicted of second-degree murder, robbery, and a...

Dire warning from police after woman robbed and assaulted at gas pump

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A dire warning from the St. Louis County Police Department.Police said they had caught a man who seriously injured a woman at a gas station. The robbery happened at QuikTrip in the 2000 block of Union Road last Wednesday around 5:30 p.m.Prosecutors charged 19-year-old Chad Jones with first-degree robbery and assault.Authorities said women are being targeted at area gas stations, and police said the suspect isn't the only one preying on ladies pumping gas. Top Story: When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis “This is not something we are just seeing in St. Louis County. We are seeing this in outlining areas as well,“ said Sgt. Tracy Panus for the St. Louis County Police Department.Police posted a video on social media a few months ago warning residents about the trend officers are seeing with criminals targeting women at the pump.“They are targeting women, obviously, because they carry purses more often, so we are being targeted," Panus said. "...

'His family is not prepared for this': Teen killed in Ventura County violence spree remembered

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

A memorial will be held Wednesday night to honor the life of Wesley Welling, a 15-year-old boy who was killed during a string of violent incidents that culminated with a car crash in Thousand Oaks Tuesday afternoon.Welling was killed after he was hit by a vehicle outside Westlake High School. The teen was in a crowd of other students that was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by a man accused in a stabbing at a Walmart in Simi Valley and a domestic incident in Camarillo earlier in the day.The suspect has been identified as Austin Allen Eis, a 24-year-old transient who authorities say was experiencing homelessness. Austin Eis is seen in this undated photo provided by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.Investigators in Ventura County believe Eis intentionally plowed into a group of students outside Westlake High School, the same high school he attended and graduated from several years ago."I pulled up to the scene and they were still doing CPR on him," Kelly Welling, Wesley's mother,...

9 arrested in massive illegal gambling crackdown in Pomona

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

Nine people were arrested, and dozens of machines were seized as part of a massive illegal gambling crackdown in Pomona Wednesday morning, authorities said.The Pomona Police Major Crimes Task Force worked with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, El Monte Police, Huntington Park Police, and California Highway Patrol to execute search warrants at six locations on Mission Boulevard, Phillips Boulevard, Foothills Boulevard, and Holt Avenue.“Inside the locations, an undisclosed amount of money and narcotics were recovered,” Pomona Police said in a news release.Photos show authorities seizing wads of cash and several large electronic gaming machines, which were later destroyed, police said.Authorities seized wads of cash and several large electronic gaming machines, which were later destroyed, police said. April 19, 2023. (Pomona Police)Authorities seized wads of cash and several large electronic gaming machines, which were later destroyed, police said. April 19, 2023. (Pomona Po...

Authorities asking for the public's help in locating missing elderly man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating a missing person.Seiichi Tagychi, a 94-year-old man, was last seen leaving his assisted living facility on the 8400 block of Mission Drive in Rosemead on Wednesday evening around 11:30 p.m., a news release said.Tagychi has dementia and diabetes and authorities are concerned about his well-being. Anyone with information regarding Tagychi's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Detail division.Information can also be provided anonymously by calling “Crime Stoppers” at (800)-222-8477 or by downloading the “P3Tips” mobile app from Google Play or the App Store.Anonymous tips can also be provided through the LA Crime Stoppers website.

Man Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident on 16th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Clarendon AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (April 19, 2023) – Late Friday night, one man was fatally struck in a motorcycle accident on 16th Street.Just before midnight, police responded to the scene near Clarendon Avenue on April 14th.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle attempted to make a left turn while the motorcyclist was heading south on 16th Street. As a result, the driver struck the rider at the intersection.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his name or place of residency.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers confirmed that the driver displayed signs of impairment and was processed for DUI.At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the dece...

Educating Marston: The Story of Hope and Healing Leading into Autism Awareness Month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to educate and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and behavior. With the increasing prevalence of autism, spreading awareness about the disorder and supporting families on this journey is crucial.Autism significantly affects the families of those with it. Knowing how to assist those diagnosed with ASD requires a set of life-altering skills that many struggle with – be it because of a lack of accessible care, lack of information, or neglecting the physical and mental health of the caretakers. It’s essential to bring to light the inspiring journeys of people finding motivation and bravery to deal with everyday life with ASD. Such is the story of Dr. Eric Weiss and Christine (Chris) Weiss and their son Marston, who was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Their story of hope an...