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CHP in pursuit of driver in possibly stolen vehicle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

Officers with the California Highway Patrol are in pursuit of a driver in a possibly stolen vehicle Wednesday. The pursuit suspect has been clocked at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Sky5 is overhead.

Woman seriously hurt when car jumps curb in Mira Mesa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A woman was struck by a car Wednesday after the vehicle jumped a curb in the Mira Mesa neighborhood, authorities said.The crash occurred around 11:58 a.m. at 8350 Mira Mesa Blvd, the San Diego Police Department watch commander said in a news release.A 27-year-old driver was turning from southbound Camino Ruiz onto eastbound Mira Mesa Boulevard when his 2017 Fiat Spider lost traction and began to fishtail, according to police. That caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, hitting an 18-year-old woman and then striking a MTS bus bench. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a serious injury to her left leg, police confirmed.Anyone with information related to the above crash is encouraged to call the listedCommand handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

One person arrested after 'suspicious device' prompts evacuations in Coronado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- Coronado police arrested one person Wednesday after a "suspicious device" was found.Police were investigating a domestic violence incident at a home in the 300 block of H Avenue when they were led to believe there was a suspicious package there, Capt. Dustin Kulling said to FOX 5.Police evacuated the surrounding homes, established a perimeter and blocked the roadway to vehicular traffic while a bomb squad was called to inspect the device. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 Authorities determined the objects posed no threat to the public. Residents were able to return to their homes and the roadway was reopened, Coronado police said in a Facebook post.One person was taken into custody and charged on domestic violence and weapons charges, according to authorities.Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact our agency at (619) 522-7350.

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night.The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles.Las Vegas did it without starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes, who were both sidelined with foot injuries suffered in Game 3. Gray, the 2022 WNBA Finals MVP, was constantly in the ear of her teammates during timeouts and shouting encouragement from the sideline. Las Vegas was also still missing veteran Candace Parker, who had foot surgery in late July.“We’ve been facing adversity all season, playing without different players. … We have some professional fighters,” said Alysha Clark, who was pressed into the starting lineup Wednesday. “To weathe...

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome following agreement with the Vatican

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests jailed on a variety of charges and sent them to Rome following an agreement reached with the Vatican, the Nicaraguan government said in a statement late Wednesday.The government of President Daniel Ortega said that the priests were flown to Rome Wednesday afternoon following productive talks with the Vatican. Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, the church’s top figure in Nicaragua, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The Nicaraguan government said the deal showed “the permanent will and commitment to find solutions.”Bishop Rolando Álvarez was not among the names of the priests listed. Álvarez was convicted of conspiracy and sentenced in February to 26 years in prison shortly after Ortega’s government sent 222 prisoners to the United States in a deal brokered by the U.S. government.Álvarez had refused to get on that flight. Nicaragua’s government later stripped those prisoners of their citizenship....

1 dead, 1 injured after high speed crash, home invasion in Round Lake Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — One person is dead and another is injured after a high speed crash followed a reported home invasion in Round Lake Beach Wednesday afternoon.According to the Round Lake Beach Police Department (RLBPD), officers were called to a domestic home invasion around 4:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Beachview Drive.Police said the caller told them the male subject trying to break in was involved in a previous relationship with the person living where the home invasion was taking place, and after the 911 call, the male subject left the property in a 2010 Nissan.As officers were driving to the residence on Beachview Drive, police spotted the 2010 Nissan fleeing the scene heading westbound on Rollins Road. According to police, they turned on their emergency lights to try and stop the Nissan, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed, and officers declined pursuit to avoid any potential safety issues from engaging in a chase.Police said the Nissan kept driving at a h...

Texas, Austin area receive more than $16M in grants to support law enforcement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas and Austin-area law enforcement agencies were awarded more than $16 million from the U.S. Department of Justice via the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, according to a news release from Sen. John Cornyn's office.The recipients were announced as the Texas Office of the Governor, the City of Austin, Williamson County and Hays County. The awarded federal grants totaled $16,950,427, the release said.RecipientAward AmountTexas Office of the Governor$16,452,044City of Austin$447,239Williamson County$14,058Hays County$37,086TOTAL$16,950,427Information provided by Sen. John Cornyn's officeThe office said Austin and Travis County will use the money on public safety and training. Williamson County plans to fund community outreach and education programs and Hays County will use the funding for counseling and wellness resources for officers and family members.“The Byrne JAG Program is the primary federal source of criminal justice funding for state ...

With $300M in public safety aid funding throughout state, St. Paul is focusing on gun violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

The St. Paul shootings of four female teens, one fatally, meant going through “the worst in our community,” but also seeing signs of hope, said Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday.“I saw the way our police officers comforted the family who had lost their daughter,” he said. “I got a chance to be hopeful as I saw at midnight our staff members in our Office of Neighborhood Safety consoling the family” waiting for their injured daughter to come out of surgery.“Those things aren’t just nice to have,” Carter continued. “Those things are ensuring that people can be stable, that people can be safe and that people can move on and continue to build forward.”Carter spoke during a media briefing Wednesday with Gov. Tim Walz about $300 million in local public safety aid throughout the state, which was approved in the last legislative session and Walz signed into law. St. Paul received $13.6 million from the state that includes plann...

Son of Castleton homicide victim speaks out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

CASTLETON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The family of Honoree Fleming, the woman killed on a rail trail in Castleton, are speaking out. Vermont State Police are investigating several leads into her case.Fleming was fatally shot on Thursday, Oct. 5 on the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail. Police recently released a sketch of the person they believe is responsible. Fleming's son, Dean Powers, spoke to Fox News Digital about his mom's death. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Do the right thing. Turn yourself in," he said. "Face the consequences for your actions. You're going to run from this for the rest of your life. I'm not going to give up the search for this guy."Police said the person of interest is a white male believed to be in his 20s. He’s about 5’10” tall with short red hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray T-shirt and carrying a black backpack. Investigators said he should be considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information ...

Garland Bros. Funeral Home honors family member

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:22:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -A funeral home well-known in Albany is mourning the loss of its CEO and President, Benjamin Garland. The local minority-owned business has been in the family for generations while serving those in need both inside Garland Bros. Funeral Home and out in the community.The Garland name has been synonymous with the Albany community since 1929. That’s the year they opened Garland Brothers Funeral Home. The original location was on Orange Street, eventually relocating to its current location on Clinton Avenue. 2024 Medicare enrollment to begin "Through thick and thin. I’ve seen good days and I’ve seen some rough days, but it goes with the territory," said Manager and Family Friend, Rev. Thomas V. House Junior.Being there for families at their worst times is something Mr. Garland’s family said he always did with compassion. "He had a saying, "Within all means for all." Even if you didn’t have the money to afford a funeral, he made ways and sacrificed so people would...