A disturbing confrontation in an Orange County store has led to charges of sexual battery and a hate crime against a Westminster man. On the morning of November 8, a 43-year-old Garden Grove woman, Maribel Vergara, was subjected to an unprovoked assault when Aaron Navies allegedly grabbed her buttocks inside a retail outlet. According to KTLA , Navies is accused of telling Vergara, “You don’t have rights because you’re Mexican and I can do what I want to.” The victim was shopping in a laundry aisle when an incident occurred. Following the assault, Vergara responded by throwing an item at...

A major figure in drug trafficking in the Saginaw-Bay region has been taken off the streets as Detroit man Ricardo Delgado, II, 51, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison. As the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced, Delgado was convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute substantial amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, as well as firearms offenses. Following a week-long trial in June, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas L. Ludington handed down the 720-month sentence after a jury found Delgado guilty on a series of drug and weapons charges. Among other items, authorities seized 13...

A Brooklyn family is seeking justice and advocating for policy change following the death of Christine Fields, a 30-year-old mother who died after giving birth via a C-section at Woodhull Hospital. Fields passed away on November 13 last year, leaving behind a newborn and two other young children. As reported by ABC7NY , her family has filed a notice of claim against the hospital and the NYC Health and Hospital system for $41 million in damages, on the grounds of “careless and negligent” medical treatment. The family’s grievance is underscored by reports that Fields didn’t initially want the Cesarean but...

Eden Prairie has honored its commitment to sustainability by recognizing local schools, businesses, and citizens for their environmentally conscious achievements during the recent City Council meeting, as reported by the city’s official website . The Sustainable Eden Prairie Award celebrated the noteworthy contributions of individuals and organizations who have notably fostered the region’s vitality and sustainability through innovative practices, aligning with the city’s goal to bolster sustainability. Focusing on energy conservation, Eden Prairie Schools was lauded for its ambition in decreasing energy usage via efficiency improvements and LED lighting conversion, securing its status as a paragon of sustainability by earning...

For residents of Multnomah County, finding support services can be as daunting as the challenges they already face in their daily lives. This is a reality Maria Hanerfeld, a mother and full-time worker, knows well, particularly with her recent battle against breast cancer. In an effort to ease the burdens of its citizens, the county has launched the Common Application Program—a tool that consolidates applications for various local assistance services into one easy-to-use platform. Hanerfeld, who stumbled upon the program while seeking aid for her home heating needs, shared with Multnomah County News how “It’s been good to come out...

Students at The University of Texas at Arlington are rapidly becoming the next generation of highly skilled electrical engineering professionals, equipped with the career skills that matter, thanks largely to a new program funded by a U.S. Department of Energy grant. UTA’s Advanced Power & Energy Lab-to-Job-Training for Underserved Students (APLUS) program, conceived to practically bridge the knowledge students gain in the classroom with real-life industry applications, has been making significant strides. As reported by the City of Arlington’s official website , Shreya Nair, a master’s electrical engineering student and an active APLUS participant, has successfully secured an internship at...

Utah’s capital grappled with unwelcome disturbances downtown as Salt Lake City Police Department officers arrested a 47-year-old man, Damien McNear, for causing significant property damage. According to SLCPD , the arrest occurred following the report of property vandalism that began at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office late Wednesday night. McNear’s actions, described by police as intentional yet random, started around 9:59 p.m. on November 13. Police soon arrived to find shattered windows at the DA’s office and used a rock, likely to scratch 10 luxury cars at a nearby Mercedez-Benz dealership and chip a window at the Salt...

A tragic roadway collision has claimed the life of a driver after their car struck a school bus on Route 12 in Walpole, New Hampshire. The crash happened around 3:13 p.m. yesterday, in the vicinity of Connector Road. The deceased driver, identified by Walpole police as 22-year-old Dietrich Kern Praska of Marlborough, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Saab 9-3 crossed the yellow center line and collided with the northbound school bus. Owned by the Fall Mountain School District, the bus was ferrying two students from Keene and driven by 65-year-old Marie Robbins, of Alstead, who was injured...

A man, age 43, was shot in the Penrose neighborhood during an altercation that turned violent yesterday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Shreve and Anderson Avenues, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department . He reportedly exchanged heated words with an older male at around 11:25 a.m. before the dispute escalated, leading to the gunshot wound. Though the victim only mentioned being in an argument and was uncooperative when authorities arrived, they began piecing together the incident. The details of the altercation and the shooter’s identity remain unclear as District 6 detectives investigate. Emergency responders took...

San Antonio police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of valuable musical equipment from the Tejano band Grupo Siggno. According to an affidavit obtained by KSAT, the equipment worth an estimated $200,000, was reported stolen on September 23 after it vanished from a rented U-Haul on the city’s Southeast Side. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office officials quickly found the abandoned vehicle, but the contents were gone. After six days, 37-year-old Paul Joseph Ortiz, unsure how to get rid of stolen equipment, tried to sell it on Facebook. He contacted a promoter who, recognizing the recent theft, asked for...