Driver throws thousands in $100 bills from car window along Oregon interstate
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN/NEXSTAR) – A man who admitted to throwing a substantial amount of cash from his car window told Oregon State Troopers he wanted to “gift the money” to others, police said.Troopers with the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a portion of Interstate 5 in Eugene on Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. after receiving calls that motorists were stopped and gathering cash that had been “floating” on the side of the road, OSP said in a statement provided to Nexstar.They later learned that a driver named Colin Davis McCarthy, 38, was responsible for dispensing the cash — reportedly in $100-bill denominations — along the interstate.“McCarthy told Troopers he wanted to gift the money, which he estimated at $200,000, however there wasn’t really a way to confirm how much money was ‘gifted,’” the OSP said. Sam’s Club offering $10 memberships for limited time Police say McCarthy agreed to stop dispensing cash along the street to prevent further traffic backups or accidents.The OSP ...US Capitol Police confiscate assault rifle at screening facility 'before it reached Capitol Hill'
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
(NEXSTAR) – The driver of a delivery vehicle was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Friday morning after an assault rifle was found in the back seat of a truck he was driving.Maryland resident Michael J. Donahue, 57, is now facing possible charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition and unlawful activity, according to a news release from U.S. Capitol Police.Authorities said Donahue was the driver of a Ford pickup truck that had arrived before 5 a.m. to be screened at “an off-site delivery facility,” which is used by Capitol Police to inspect delivery vehicles before they are allowed to proceed to Capitol Grounds.In the back seat, covered partially by a blanket, was an assault rifle manufactured by Tippmann Arms, a representative for the Capitol Police told Nexstar. The screening team also found an extended magazine for the rifle in the trunk. The gun was confiscated "before it reached Capitol Hill," according to the news release. ...Daniel Perry document: Dozens of messages about guns, killing protesters
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's interview with Jeremy Sylestine, a former Travis County District Attorney's Office prosecutor-turned-defense attorney, for insight after more than 75 pages of newly-unsealed documents filed by the State were released.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 76-page document unsealed Thursday contains a trove of social media posts, texts and search history for Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020.The document was not used during his trial, but they point to evidence the State intends to introduce during the punishment phase. A judge, not a jury, will decide Perry's sentence, which was a decision the defense made. A date has not yet been set for that step in the legal process. Q&A: What’s the significance of Daniel Perry social media document release? The documents include a voicemail from a woman identifying herself as his mother, telling Perry to stop posting "bad things" on Facebook "because it's real...Q&A: What's the significance of Daniel Perry social media document release?
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 75 pages of newly-unsealed documents filed by the State in the murder trial of Daniel Perry show 259 examples of his texts, social media messages and search history. A jury convicted Perry of shooting and killing a protester, Garrett Foster, in 2020.But what is the significance of this document release? KXAN asked Jeremy Sylestine, a former Travis County District Attorney's Office prosecutor-turned-defense attorney, for insight. Daniel Perry document: Dozens of messages about guns, killing protesters “I think that anytime your own words can be used to show your thoughts and your impressions, your ideas of what's going on in your head. That is stuff that's not readily available to a Fact Finder,” Sylestine said. “Even in the cleanest jury trial, you don't have ready access to that kind of material. So for the state to have this at their disposal now, and they're moving into the punishment phase, is a big deal.”The documents were not used in the trial and w...APD: DPS partnership 'successful' so far
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the Texas Department of Public Safety started patrolling in Austin, there have been "significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service," according to the Austin Police Department. Chief Joseph Chacon said he is in constant communication with DPS Regional Director Vincent Luciano about the partnership. DPS officers are assisting with traffic enforcement and deploying to areas with the highest number of 911 calls about violent crime, according to the city memo about the partnership. DPS: Nearly 200 arrests made since patrols started in Austin The memo states there has been an overall 25% decrease in violent crime since the initiative began - and a 58% decrease in violent crime in the high-violent-crime areas DPS was specifically deployed to. See the data below regarding 911 calls and response times:Calls for emergency assistance dropped by 27 percent in these areas and 15 percent citywide. Urgent calls for assistance decreased by 28 ...Berkshire Museum offers free admission to foster families
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Berkshire Museum and Wonderfund is launching a program that allows foster families to receive free admission to the Berkshire Museum. The free admission will cover two adults and two children. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This partnership with the Berkshire Museum and the Wonderfund throws open the doors of our treasured downtown institution to foster families," said State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier. "Foster families need to be lifted up and appreciated for all they do. Providing the space and programming that the Berkshire Museum offers is just one small we can support them."Families will be able to access Museum programs such as “WeeMuse Littlest Learners” a weekly, educator-led activity for infants and toddlers to spark curiosity with hands-on cognitive and social experiences. WeeMuse Littlest Learners runs on Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tickets on sale for Amtrak’s NY...NYSP: Fort Ann man arrested for a sexual offense
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, State Police of Greenwich arrested Jarod M. Maynard, 33, for Forcibly Touching. The arrest was made after an investigation into a complaint that a victim was inappropriately touched on Wednesday night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police determined that Maynard had touched the victim inappropriately without the victim's consent or permission. Maynard surrendered himself to the police. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Fort Ann Town Court on April 19 and released.Free coffee fill-up for travel mugs on Earth Day at Stewart's
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Stewart's is offering a deal this Earth Day, April 22. You can bring in any travel mug and get a free fill-up, up to 32 oz. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Choose from a variety of hot coffee flavors including Stewart’s House Blend, Decaf, Blueberry Crumble, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Richer Roast, Maple French Toast and seasonal Irish Cream. For those who prefer hot tea or hot chocolate, they will also be free with a travel mug.Stewart’s customers pay only $1.45 + tax to refill their travel mug with hot coffee, up to 32 oz. And if you buy a new Stewart’s refillable mug, your first fill is always free!$1 million Keno prize claimed in Pittsfield
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The first-ever $1 million Keno prize in Massachusetts was claimed by a trust. The winning ticket matched one through 12 in a 12-spot game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Penny Lane Nominee Trust of Lenox has claimed the prize that was won on Wednesday, March 22 where the winner numbers included every number from one through 13. The odds of matching all 12 numbers are one in 478,261,833.The trust was represented by William Martin who claimed the winning prize on Thursday. The winning ticket was sold at Zenner's Pub & Deli in Pittsfield. The retailer received a $10,000 bonus for the sale. Jonathan Beagle opts to stay at UAlbany On the same day, $500,000 and four $100,000 prizes were also won in the same game. On Monday, 16 people won $100,000 prizes in a Keno game where all numbers one through ten were winning numbers.NYSP: Two arrested for stealing from Target in Clifton Park
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:35:59 GMT
CLIFTON PARK. N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested two individuals in the parking lot of the Target in Clifton Park. According to police, Sasha E. Deforest, 43, of Albany, and Latoya D. Fordham, 38, of Menands, had stolen over $3,000 worth of merchandise. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It was revealed that Fordham was already banned from entering the store due to a previous incident. Both suspects were found to have a glass smoking device containing drug residue.Deforest was charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. Fordham was charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. One dead in auto-pedestrian crash on Maple Avenue Both were processed at SP Clift...Latest news
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