In a sobering reminder of the precarious nature of pedestrian safety on Los Angeles streets, the LAPD has reported a fatal hit-and-run incident. On the evening of November 7, a 48-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Franklin Avenue while walking northbound outside of a marked crosswalk just east of Van Ness Avenue. The suspect’s vehicle, described only as traveling westbound on Franklin Avenue, fatally injured the victim before fleeing the scene without stopping to render aid. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to LAPD News...
Michigan Man Charged with Entering Capitol with Flare Gun, Torch, and Gasoline in Alleged Attempt to “Light Up Message in Fire”
Charges have been filed against a Michigan man after a tense incident at the U.S. Capitol. Austin M. Olson, 27, of Westland, Michigan, faces several federal charges for attempting to bring a flare gun, a torch, and gasoline into the Capitol. The arrest occurred on Tuesday when Olson tried to enter the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center with the incendiary devices. Upon inspection of his belongings by U.S. Capitol Police officers, a flare gun and a torch were found in his coat during an x-ray screening, and his backpack, which emitted a strong gas odor, contained two bottles of gasoline. In...
Boston Police Officers Coach North End Athletic Association Lions to Flag Football Super Bowl Victory
In a display of community engagement that’s scoring points beyond the field, Boston’s District A-1 Community Service Officers took on the mantle of coach for a local flag football team, guiding the North End Athletic Association Lions to a noteworthy Super Bowl Championship win. The meaningful collaboration was highlighted on the Boston Police Department’s official website , underscoring a season of sportsmanship intertwined with law enforcement mentorship. The partnership between the BPD officers and young athletes culminated in not only a trophy but in forged connections that extended beyond the typical coach-player dynamic. According to the BPD website, “This victory...
Homicide Investigation Underway After Portland Woman Found Dead in Vancouver with Unharmed Child
A harrowing discovery in Vancouver has led to a homicide investigation after 31-year-old Courtney Valencia Clinton was found deceased in a vehicle along with her unharmed child. According to OregonLive , Vancouver police were called to the scene in the 300 block of North Blandford Drive near Washington State Route 14 early Friday morning, and now the tragic circumstances surrounding Clinton’s death are beginning to unfold. As reported by OregonLive , Clinton was discovered before 4:30 a.m. last week, with her small child beside her in the car, unscathed. The Clark County Medical Examiner released findings confirming that Clinton’s wounds...
Teen Injured in Shooting at West High School in Salt Lake City, Gang Connection Investigated
A high school parking lot became the focal point of an unsettling episode of gun violence, as Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) officials reported a 15-year-old male student shot at West High School. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, left the teenager with injuries fortunately deemed non-life-threatening, as he recovers in an area hospital. Specifics about the young victim have been withheld due to his minor status. The investigation into the shooting began promptly after a local hospital alerted the authorities at 2:02 p.m. yesterday, reporting that the male teen had arrived bearing a gunshot wound. Subsequent revelations from...
Tucson Police Engage in Empathy-Building Games to Enhance Crisis Response Skills
In Tucson, police officers are setting aside their handcuffs and radios for Jenga blocks and tweezers, all in the name of empathy. Pima County Justice Services, collaborating with local law enforcement and health service providers, has recently hosted its first ever Southern Arizona Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) refresher course, aimed at equipping officers with the tools to better handle encounters with individuals facing mental health challenges. According to Pima County’s official news report , the course leverages unconventional methods meant to truly understand those who live with conditions like schizophrenia. The training exposes officers to simulations that can...
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Philadelphia Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Teen Kyeair Henry from South Street Area
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing juvenile, Kyeair Henry, who has not been seen since the early morning on Friday. According to a bulletin posted on the Philadelphia Police Department’s website, Kyeair disappeared around 12:45 am from the 9xx block of S. 5th St. Despite being missing, they report that Kyeair is known to hang out around 6100 Stenton Ave, a location he frequents. Described as a 17-year-old male, standing 5’11” and weighing 130 lbs., he can be recognized by his brown eyes and black hair. When Kyeair was last seen, he was...
‘As a result of the election’: Jack Smith is calling it quits in Jan. 6 case against Trump — cites ‘Department of Justice policy’
The Biden administration is finally calling it quits in the Washington, D.C., criminal case against former and future President Donald Trump. In a motion filed Friday morning, Jack Smith asked to vacate any and all briefing dates remaining on the docket’s schedule. “As a result of the election held on November 5, 2024, the defendant is expected to be certified as President-elect on January 6, 2025, and inaugurated on January 20, 2025,” the unopposed motion to vacate reads. “The Government respectfully requests that the Court vacate the remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule to afford the Government time to assess...
‘Victim was an initiator’: Woman who killed neighbor through locked door demands light sentence
A white woman in Florida convicted of shooting her Black neighbor through a locked door is seeking a sentence less than the statutory minimum, saying in a new court filing that she was under extreme duress during the shooting — and that the victim was actually the aggressor. Susan Louise Lorincz, 60, argued she should get a downward departure after her August conviction for manslaughter by use of a firearm in the death of her neighbor, Ajike “A.J.” Owens, 35. The Black mother of four was killed on June 2, 2023, when Lorincz fired a gun through her locked front...
Oklahoma City Calls on Residents to Participate in Infrastructure Planning for Upcoming 2025 GO Bond Election
Residents of Oklahoma City are being called upon to shape the future of their city’s infrastructure. The City is preparing for a vital General Obligation (GO) bond election in 2025 and is actively seeking public opinion on which projects should be funded. To facilitate this, two workshops have been scheduled where community members can engage directly with city staff to discuss their views. The first workshop will be held at the Pete White Health and Wellness Center on November 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The next will take place a week later on November 19 at the same time,...