Woman arrested at Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home; police say she was previously warned to stay away
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A woman has been arrested after she allegedly tried to trespass at Taylor Swift's home in Rhode Island earlier this week, police told Nexstar's WPRI.A woman attempted to trespass at Taylor Swift's home in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Monday. (WPRI)On Monday, officers with the Westerly Police Department were called to Swift's residence in the Watch Hill section of the city, where they found Kimberly Meyer outside the front gates.Police said they had previously warned the woman to stay away from the home.Meyer is charged with one count of trespassing and is scheduled to appear in court July 14. Taylor Swift releases ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’: Here's what to listen for A source for TMZ claims Swift had stayed at the house over the Fourth of July weekend, but it was unclear if the singer was home at the time of the alleged attempted trespassing. Images Swift shared to social media also suggest she had spent the holiday with friends, including Selena Gomez an...Texas Walmart shooter gets 90 consecutive life sentences; death penalty still possible
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could still face more punishment, including the death penalty.Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty earlier this year to nearly 50 federal hate crime charges in the 2019 mass shooting in El Paso, making it one of the U.S. government’s largest hate crime cases.Crusius, wearing a jumpsuit and shackles, showed no visible reaction as the verdict was read.Police say Crusius drove more than 700 miles from his home near Dallas to target Hispanics with an AK-style rifle inside and outside the store. Moments before the attack began, Crusius posted a racist screed online that warned of a Hispanic “invasion” of Texas.In the years since the shooting, Republicans have described migrants crossing the southern U.S. border as an “invasion,” waving off critics who say the rhetoric fuels anti-immigrant views and v...‘Stuff the Bus’ collects school supplies for Stillwater area students
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
Officials working on collecting school supplies for this year’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign for students who live in the Stillwater Area School District School are once again expecting a rise in demand.“The expenses associated with acquiring these essential needs continues to climb,” said Jennifer Kmecik, executive director of United Way of Washington County-East. “Our aim remains to relieve the financial burden on families.”Supplies most needed include wired headphones/earbuds; TI-30XS calculators; 2-inch and 3-inch three-ring binders and Ticonderoga pencils.Families in need can register online July 24 through Aug. 7. The registration form will request the name of the school that each child will attend and the grade they are entering; families will be given options for a curbside pickup date and time Aug. 16-17 at Community Thread.Donors can drop off supplies at American Family Insurance, Animal Inn Pet Resort and Spa, Community Thread, Courage Kenny Reha...Study: Depression after traumatic brain injury may not be the same as depression from other causes
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
A new study suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury may not be the same as depression related to other causes, according to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.The study of 273 people found that brain circuits associated with depression were different between people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and those without TBI.“Our findings help explain how the physical trauma to specific brain circuits can lead to development of depression,” said study leader Shan Siddiqi, of the Brigham’s Department of Psychiatry and Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics.“If we’re right, it means that we should be treating depression after TBI like a distinct disease,” Siddiqi added. “Many clinicians have suspected that this is a clinically distinct disorder with a unique pattern of symptoms and unique treatment response, including poor response to conventional antidepressants — but until now, we didn’t have clear physiological evidence to prove this.”The study included 273 adult...Loaded handgun recovered following road rage event
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An East Nassau man was arrested on July 4 following a road rage incident that led to a crash on I-90 in Albany. Jordan L. Mccullen, 32, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm in the second degree, Reckless Endangerment in the first degree, Menacing in the second degree and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the incident occurred around 4:21 p.m. Investigations determined that Mccullen became engaged in a road rage altercation, during which he reportedly displayed and shot a firearm in the victim's direction. The two vehicles collided and became disabled.Police conducted a search of the vehicle and the surrounding area with the aid of a State Police K9. A loaded handgun was recovered. Police say no one was injured.Mccullen was arrested and a...1 dead after UTV crash in Columbia County
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
GALLATIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person has died after a UTV crash in Columbia County. New York State Police named Marlene VonHagen, 61, of Pleasantville, as the person who was killed. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The crash took place on Crock Road in Gallatin on July 1 around 2:20 p.m., said police. Troopers and Good Samaritans at the scene lifted the UTV off of the two passengers who were pinned underneath.Both passengers were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital. The driver of the UTV was uninjured, said police. However, VonHagen was in critical condition and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.Rivers Casino hosting cornhole tournament fundraiser
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Rotary Club is partnering with the Adirondack Cornhole League to present their second annual Cornhole for a Cause tournament. The event will be held at the Rivers Casino & Resort event space on July 9. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The all-day double-elimination tournament will have four divisions separated by experience level, with each division having games for singles and doubles. Proceeds from the event will benefit William C. Keane Elementary School. Players are guaranteed 7 games each as they compete for over $2,000 in total prizes. The event will also feature drawings, auctions, raffles, and live music from DJ Cassius. Niskayuna Farmers Market returns for the season General admission to Cornhole for a Cause costs $5. Tournament registration is $25 per player per event for ACL members, and $35 per player per event for non-members. You can pre-register for the tournam...Man dead, six others hurt after St. Francois County highway crash
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man died, and six others are hurt after a highway crash Thursday afternoon in St. Francois County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Wyatt Vangundy, 26, of French Village, Missouri, died in the crash. Next of kin has been notified. The crash happened just after the noon hour Thursday on Route Y, just west of Critter Lane Road. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? Investigators say Vangundy was driving alone and heading eastbound on Route Y. Another car with six people was traveling westbound on the highway. MSHP says Vangundy failed to negotiate a left turn, went into the westbound lane and struck the car head-on. Both cars travelled off the roadway after the collision. Vangundy was rushed to the hospital, but later died from his injuries. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...Denver partnership aims to expand mental health services, address youth violence
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
To address youth violence, eight Denver schools would get an additional staffer focused on student behavior next school year, under a proposed city council ordinance.The proposed pilot program also would add a mobile team going from school to school, addressing mental health needs, supporting behavioral health and providing referrals.Denver has seen high rates of youth violence over the last five years.A plan published in 2020 noted measures that the community could take to reduce violence. But with the onset of the COVID pandemic, no action resulted.Read more on Chalkbeat Colorado.Chalkbeat Colorado is a nonprofit news organization covering education issues. For more, visit chalkbeat.org/co.Anaheim pet care business employee abused dogs, police say
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:38:31 GMT
A Fountain Valley woman is facing a felony charge of animal abuse for her alleged actions while employed at a dog care and boarding business in Anaheim.The owners of the business located in the 4500 block of East Eisenhower Circle reported the abuse allegations to Orange County Animal Care, which then contacted the Anaheim Police Department to arrest 24-year-old Michelle Navarrete, police said in a news release. Navarrete, who had worked at the business for about three years, "had committed several acts of animal abuse against dogs under the business' care," police said.She was arrested Thursday afternoon and released from the Anaheim Police Department Detention Facility after posting $20,000 bail. The investigation is ongoing, and "detectives are working to determine how many dogs have been affected or injured," the release said. Anyone with information about Navarrete or anyone who believes their pets have been abused or neglected at the business is asked to contact detectives at ...Latest news
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