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Man pleads guilty to murder in 2022 Pine Lawn drug deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Less than two weeks before he was slated to go on trial for a 2022 murder in Pine Lawn, a Ferguson man agreed to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.Henry Simmons, 28, appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to second-degree accessory murder for the shooting death of Bryant Jones.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office had initially charged Simmons with second-degree murder, but agreed to amend that charge, and declined to prosecute three other charges: first-degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action. The trial was scheduled to begin on Aug. 14. Harper Finn passes away, St. Louis Medical Examiner confirms A county judge sentenced Simmons to 12 years in state prison.Prosecutors said Simmons gunned down Jones in the early morning hours of July 4, 2022, near the 3700 block of Salome Avenue. Jones, who was in his car at the time of the shooting, crashed into a telephone pole a few hundred fe...

Jennings man charged in connection to car thefts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Jennings man has been charged in connection with a pair of recent car thefts in Maryland Heights and Creve Coeur.According to a report from the Maryland Heights Police Department, officers were notified of a stolen car on July 15 via a Flock camera system. Police found the stolen vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot.The man behind the wheel of the stolen car, identified as Mitchell Jackson, allegedly tried driving away from one officer and struck a parked vehicle. Another officer at the scene drove their police vehicle toward Jackson.Police and prosecutors claim Jackson later admitted knowing the vehicle he was driving had been stolen.It’s unclear if Jackson was taken into custody in Maryland Heights and released, or if he simply evaded arrest. Harper Finn passes away, St. Louis Medical Examiner confirms On the morning of July 21, a 2018 Hyundai Tucson was reported stolen from the parking lot of a Creve Coeur apartment complex.Two days later, Creve...

Douglas County deputy rescues bear cub from dumpster, puts ramp-making skills to the test

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

On July 15, a bear cub searching for food followed its nose to a nearby dumpster, only to be met with a nasty surprise when it found itself trapped.Douglas County sheriff deputy Lee Jazombek responded to the call of the distressed bear and met up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Sean Dodd, who was already on scene.The two surveyed the situation from the bed of a pickup truck to determine how to help the cub climb out without putting anyone else in danger.In a video posted by the sheriff’s department Thursday, Jazombek said he noticed a chain-link fence sitting to the side of the dumpster.Together, Jazombek and Dodd worked to slowly tip the fence in at an angle, and support it with a wooden plank, so the bear could climb out on the make-shift ramp.After the ramp was secure, a second CPW officer drove the truck Jazombek and Dodd were standing on away from the dumpster to allow the cub to escape and find its mother.“There he goes, that’s awesome, that’s ...

Broncos lose ILB Jonas Griffith for season to ACL tear, sources say, a second major blow in training camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

The Broncos are off to yet another brutal start to training camp on the injury front.Denver inside linebacker Jonas Griffith tore his left ACL in practice Tuesday and will miss the entire season, sources confirmed to The Post on ThursdayGriffith was working through a drill and went to the ground without contact. He walked off the field with help from training staff, but medical imaging showed the season-ending injury.The 6-foot-4, 250-pound inside linebacker entered training camp ecstatic to be healthy again after missing the final nine games of the 2022 season with a broken bone at the top of his foot.“It was definitely frustrating, but the thing for me is it taught me a lot,” Griffith told The Post in June. “It taught me how to deal with adversity — it was my first real injury and missed time throughout my career, high school, college and into the NFL. It taught me to appreciate the game and the process of practicing and to enjoy it.“That’s what I’m doing now is just enjoying bein...

Opinion: U.S. has destroyed its chemical weapons; now all other nations need to follow suit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

This month the world witnessed one of the greatest arms control milestones of our generation. On July 7, we eliminated the United States’ last remaining stockpile of chemical weapons, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (The Convention).Overall, we destroyed 30,610 tons of chemical weapons, including at the Pueblo Chemical Depot. This global effort to destroy the world’s stockpiles – which has been decades in the making – has made the world a safer place for us and for future generations, and it proved that verifiable disarmament can work.It has been a long and sometimes challenging road, but we persevered and overcame obstacles to ensure the United States carried out the mission safely, effectively, and in partnership with state and local communities. I sincerely thank the dedicated Americans who were employed at facilities in Johnston Atoll and at installations in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Kentucky.They all contributed to this...

More tickets hit the resale market for Taylor Swift's SoFi Stadium shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

Not only are resale ticket prices falling for Taylor Swift’s six-show residency at SoFi Stadium, but thousands of additional tickets are suddenly becoming available.On Thursday morning, just hours before Swift was scheduled to hit the stage for the first concert, some seats in the 500 level were selling in the $300 range, down from $600s and $700s two days earlier.On Wednesday morning, Vivid Seats, a popular resale market, had roughly 2300 tickets available for Thursday’s show. A day later, there were 3200 seats for sale -across all sections- ranging from $359 to more than $3,000, before fees.A look at the tickets for sale on Vivid Seats for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dates at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Aug. 3, 2023. This was also true for her five remaining SoFi shows.Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is shattering records at every stop. Experts believe it could become the first tour to top $1 billion in sales.The U.S. leg was supposed to end after the six-night run at Inglewood’s...

Two Officers Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on California Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash on California Avenue near Wallace Street Hospitalized Two Police OfficersBAKERSFIELD, CA (August 3, 2023) – Late Thursday night, a two-vehicle crash on California Avenue injured two officers.The collision happened on July 27th, at about 11:10 p.m. in the 300 block of East California Avenue.According to reports, a Toyota Camry entered the eastbound lane from the south curb. There, the Camry collided with the police cruiser occupied by the two officers. The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to go over the raised median.The first responders rushed the two police officers to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. They were released a short while later.Meanwhile, the driver of the Camry did not sustain any injuries. The authorities eventually towed both vehicles from the site of the incident.Investigators ruled out drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the two-vehicle crash. At this time, the BPD is asking anyone with additional information abo...

Several Hurt in Vehicle Crash on El Toro [Laguna Hills, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

Car Collision on Paseo de Valencia Left Four InjuredLAGUNA HILLS, CA (August 3, 2023) – On Thursday, several people sustained injuries in a vehicle crash on El Toro.The incident occurred at around 8:00 p.m. on El Toro near Paseo de Valencia.According to the reports, a car crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of El Toro and Paseo de Valencia.Furthermore, officials stated that the crash was head-on, requiring the extrication of individuals involved.At this time, the cause of the incident was not yet determined, and police are still investigating the crash.Moreover, no further details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can he...

One Killed, One Injured after Solo-Car Crash on Unser Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

Solo-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Tierra Pintada Boulevard Left One FatalityALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 3, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, one person died and another was injured in a solo-car crash on Unser Boulevard.The incident happened on July 29th, at around 3:30 p.m., just north of Interstate 40.For reasons that are currently unclear, the driver of a vehicle lost control and the vehicle overturned near the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Tierra Pintada Boulevard. The impact of the collision caused two people to sustain serious injuries.Authorities later reported that one person died and another remains injured as a result of the crash.At this time, the identity of the deceased victim has not been released to the public.Following the collision, crews shut down the areas of the road surrounding the fatal collision. Traffic was impacted for several hours while officials performed cleanup and preliminary duties.Officials have not released any additional information, and further inv...

One Seriously Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Lincoln Avenue [San Jose, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:44 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision in San Jose Left Victim in Critical ConditionSAN JOSE, CA (August 3, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a pedestrian crash on Lincoln Avenue left one person hospitalized with serious injuries.The collision happened around 4:35 a.m. at the 600 block of Lincoln Ave., between Auzerais and Parkmoor.Authorities have yet to release any information on the circumstances that preceded the crash. However, officials forced road closures as paramedics arrived and transported the pedestrian to a hospital for life-threatening injuries.Police also advised motorists to take an alternative route and drive carefully around the emergency vehicles.At this time, the identities of those involved in the accident remain undisclosed to the public. San Jose Officials will provide more information about the collision once available.Those with additional information about the Lincoln Avenue pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Whether yo...