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Blind man in Troy says he's been targeted by porch pirate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS 10) — This time of year, package thefts are always a concern, something Troy police are well aware of. A man in Troy dealing with disabilities says he's been the victim of this issue. Alan Hansen has been blind for the last three years following a diabetes-related stroke. He gets his insulin among other needs via mail. Over the last three weeks, however, his packages have been disappearing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Hansen says he's requested that deliveries be brought to this back porch so that his packages are less visible. The problem however persists, so with the help of a family member, he devised a plan to catch the alleged thief.“I took one of my packages that came before that, and we put a fire stick in it with an AirTag hidden in the box, and within two hours it was gone. It was up on 5th Street" said Hansen. Hansen says he told police about the 5th Street property where the Air Tag tag signal is pinging...

Kiwanis Duck Race returns to Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation will be presenting their annual Kiwanis Duck Race. The event is scheduled for January 26 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The race will be held in the Cool Insuring Area during the Adirondack Thunder game. Cash prizes of $1,500, $300 and $224 ($2,024 total) will be awarded to first, second and third place respectively, while one lucky ticket holder will be selected raffle-style for the $1 million grand prize. The event will benefit multiple non-profits in the area, including WAIT House, Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens Center, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, BSA Troop & Cub Scout Pack 6016 Queensbury and the Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation. Money raised directly by Kiwanis goes toward scholarships for local school Key Clubs. Rainfall causes washouts, road closures in Warren County Cool Insuring Arena is located at 1 Civic Center Pla...

Albany teen sentenced for convenience store murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An 18-year-old was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of Naheim Burbridge on July 22. Aalias Gilbert pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on October 12. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The shooting happened at 58 Morton Avenue in Albany. According to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Gilbert has a criminal history and had previously been arrested for robbery and assault charges. Assistant District Attorney Jessica Blain-Lewis, the Chief of the Homicide and Violent CrimesUnit handled the prosecution of this case.

Conflicting stories after police cruiser crashes into St. Louis bar

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2 has asked the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for additional clarification after hearing differing accounts about the cause of an overnight crash involving a police vehicle.The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Monday at Bar: PM along the 7100 block of South Broadway, in the Carondelet neighborhood.Two St. Louis police probation officers, each with less than one year of experience, were driving northbound on Broadway in a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The driver lost control of the police vehicle, overcorrected, and crashed into the front facade of the bar.Neither officer was injured in the crash.Two bar workers, including one of the co-owners, were closing up for the evening at the time of the crash. They were also unharmed.The owners live above the bar. James Pence, the other owner, was in the residence when he heard the crash and came downstairs to see what had happened.Police claim that the driver of the Tahoe "believed he was traveling too close to a park...

Suspect arrested in homicide in Broomfield’s Anthem neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

A 43-year-old man was arrested Saturday in connection with a homicide in Broomfield’s Anthem neighborhood, the department stated in a release Monday morning.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Boulder police fatally shoot woman carrying replica gun near recreation center Crime and Public Safety | Colfax Avenue, Peoria Street remain closed as Aurora fire crews continue battling construction fire Crime and Public Safety | Right 3 lanes of northbound Interstate 25 reopened after tractor-trailer fire closure Crime and Public Safety | Police shooting reported near North Boulder Recreation Center Crime and Public Safety | Aurora firefighters continue to battle construction fire Sunday Daniel Krug was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of first-degree murder, Broomfield police announced in a post on the city’s website.Krug is being held in the Broomfield County Jail on a $5 million cash bail, acco...

Marvel drops Jonathan Majors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

Actor Jonathan Majors is out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shortly after a jury in New York found him guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend on Monday, Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. severed ties with the rising star. Majors was acquitted of a different assault charge and aggravated harassment.Marvel and Disney immediately dropped Majors from all upcoming projects following the conviction, said a person close to the studio who was granted anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter.Majors debuted in the MCU as the villain He Who Remains in Season 1 of "Loki" in 2021. He reprised the role in Season 2 this year. Jonathan Majors, left, enters a courtroom at the Manhattan criminal courts in New York, on Dec. 18, 2023. The actor is accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend as the two struggled over a phone in the back seat of a chauffeured car. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)He starred as Kang the Conqueror in February's "Ant-Man and the Wa...

Metro offering free rides for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

Travelers and commuters can ride for free on L.A. Metro during upcoming holidays.The transportation agency said its free ride promotion is returning as part of an annual holiday tradition.On the night of Sunday, Dec. 24, aka, Christmas Eve, rides on Metro buses and trains will be entirely free between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Rides will be free the following week on New Year's Eve during those same hours. LA Metro increasing train frequency to address growing demand Metro has offered the free rides for several years in an effort to help Angelenos travel safely during the holidays and avoid "holiday gridlock, parking costs and hassles."Fare gates will be unlatched and fare boxes and validators will not deduct a fare from any TAP cards, Metro officials said.L.A. Metro buses in downtown Los Angeles. (Getty Images)If you don't live in an area with easy access to Metro trains or buses, you can also get free rides through the Metro Micro program if you're within its service area. On Christmas ...

Devin Wold Dead, Sherry Ann Parsons Arrested after Wrong-Way Crash on North Shepherd Drive [Houston, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

34-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Collision near West 7th StreetHOUSTON, TX (December 16, 2023) – Devin Wold lost his life Thursday night, and Sherry Ann Parsons faced arrest following a DUI crash.Law enforcement arrived at the scene around 11:35 p.m. on November 30th, located in the 700 block of North Shepherd Drive.Officers say 32-year-old Parsons was operating a white Mitsubishi Outlander in the northbound lanes against the flow of traffic. She then collided head-on with a southbound white Volkswagen Jetta near West 7th Street.Medical responders declared the Jetta’s driver, 34-year-old Wold, deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, Parsons sustained injuries that were not life-threatening, and she was transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics.Upon completing initial procedures, law enforcement determined that Parsons had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeding .206. On Monday, December 4th, she was formally charged with intoxication manslaughter and booked into the Ha...

Injections: A Gripping Tale Born from Chaos and Compassion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

As a first-time author, Donna Joyce Schrimpf has emerged with a literary creation that promises to captivate readers worldwide with her novel “Injections.” In a world profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Schrimpf’s unique storytelling perspective takes readers on a journey that intertwines the absurdity of vaccination incentives and the profound connection between a father and his autistic son. The result is a gripping and heartwarming narrative that explores both the boundaries of science and the depth of human relationships.As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Schrimpf found herself affected and creatively inspired. Her remarkable ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and explore the seemingly ludicrous is the hallmark of her storytelling. In a recent interview, Schrimpf explained, “COVID was a tragic chapter in our history, but it also became a source of inspiration for many cr...

Juan Jose Flores Jr. Killed in Speeding Semi-Truck Crash on Interstate 40 [Amarillo, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:41:47 GMT

21-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Accident near Lakeside DriveAMARILLO, TX (December 18, 2023) – Juan Jose Flores Jr. died Wednesday night in a speeding semi-truck collision on Interstate 40 near Lakeside Drive on December 6th. Around 11:00 p.m., police officers responded to the intersection.Authorities report that a black Ford Mustang, driven by Flores Jr., a green Chevy Camaro, and a semi-truck with a trailer were involved.According to eyewitness accounts, the Mustang and the Chevy were racing at high speeds side by side in the southbound lanes of Lakeside. Simultaneously, the semi-truck driver was exiting a parking lot, leading to the Mustang and Chevy traveling beneath the trailer.Due to the severity of the injuries sustained, emergency medical personnel declared Flores Jr., aged 21, dead at the scene. The Chevy driver was transported by responding paramedics to a nearby hospital for treatment.As of now, no additional information has been provided, and th...