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Illinois man charged with child sexual abuse material possession

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A man faces criminal charges in connection with a child sex crimes investigation in the Metro East. Derek L. Jones, aged 20, is facing six charges related to CSAM. Jones voluntarily turned himself in to the police on September 20 and is currently being held in the Madison County jail. Federal agents head operation on I-270 in St. Louis County The Edwardsville Police Department began investigating a case involving Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in January 2023 and received a tip that linked Jones to crimes. Per court documents, Jones had explicit photos and videos of CSAM on his computer and phone. Additionally, he is accused of requesting explicit content in the form of videos or photos from an underage individual, knowing they were under 18 years old.Jones is being held on $150,000 bond.

Colorado Senate Democratic leader hospitalized after bike crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

State Sen. Faith Winter, the Colorado Democrats’ third-ranking Senate leader, is recovering after a Tuesday bike crash required her to undergo surgery.A statement posted to Winter’s social media late Wednesday morning, attributed to “friends and family” of Winter, said that while she was riding to the State Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, she hit a curb with her bicycle after attempting to avoid being struck by a large truck.Though Winter was wearing a helmet, she sustained head injuries and was hospitalized for observation, the statement says. She later needed surgery to relieve pressure on her brain. The surgery was successful, according to the statement, and Winter is now “recovering with a good prognosis.”Related ArticlesPolitics | More people are overdosing in Denver’s public spaces as bystanders increasingly act as first responders Politics | More people are overdosing in Denver’s public spaces as bystand...

Injured Denver police officer who was ambushed inside vehicle was justified in fatal shooting of assailant, DA says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

Denver District Attorney Beth McCann Wednesday announced her office will not file charges against the Denver police officer who was ambushed in his vehicle and returned fire, killing the shooter.The officer, identified in a Wednesday news release as Denver Police Corporal David Briggs, was parked in his police SUV outside the Quality Inn at 2601 Zuni St. at about 4 a.m. June 7 when he saw Nicholas Lendrum, 35, walk into the hotel.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado State Patrol training officers to reinforce duty to stop others using excessive force Crime and Public Safety | Denver police officer charged in 2022 LoDo shooting pleads not guilty Crime and Public Safety | DA clears Aurora police officers in killing of 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson Crime and Public Safety | Man shot by Colorado Springs police in August dies at hospital Crime and Public Safety | Six people arrested after app...

Frontier flight makes U-turn back to Denver because of fumes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

A Frontier Airlines flight leaving Denver International Airport Tuesday evening had to return to DIA less than 30 minutes after it took off due to a “fume event” on board.Frontier Flight 560, bound for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, took off from DIA at 6:42 p.m., according to the flight tracking site FlightAware, then made a loop back to DIA and landed at 7:10 p.m.“Flight 560 bound for Raleigh-Durham with 160 passengers on board, experienced a fume event which prompted the flight crew to return the aircraft to Denver and request support from emergency medical personnel as a matter of precaution,” Jennifer F. de la Cruz, senior director of corporate communications for Frontier Airlines said in an emailed statement.Medical professionals saw “a number of passengers and the flight crew,” de la Cruz said, but no one reported needing further medical treatment.Related ArticlesTransportation | Nearly 100 delays, 12 cancellations reporte...

Watch: Bravo TV show “Winter House” goes slope style in Steamboat Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

Dust off your goggles and wax your gear because the new season of Bravo’s “Winter House” will have you itching to get on the Colorado slopes.Season three, premiering Oct. 24, brings stars from Bravo’s other hits series to Steamboat Springs for a snowy, two-week vacation filled with laughs, hookups and, of course, plenty of drama.Related ArticlesEntertainment | Former “Bachelorette” from Denver, Gabby Windey, comes out as queer Entertainment | 6 places in Boulder you’ll see in a new reality dating TV series Entertainment | For sale: $3 million custom Colorado homes that starred in reality TV show Though the reality TV show was filmed during last ski season, Bravo recently announced the air date and cast of people who will be staying together under one roof in the so-called winter house. The crew includes Tom Schwartz of “Vanderpump Rules,” Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, and Danielle Olivera of “Summer House,” Katie Flood, ...

Small plane crashes in Compton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

Authorities are responding to the scene of a plane crash in Compton Wednesday morning, the second such occurrence this month.The aircraft crashed at 159th Street and South Central Avenue at 8:10 a.m., according to Doug Ulibarri with the Downey Fire Department.That location is adjacent to the Compton/Woodley Airport.The single-engine plane, which only had one occupant, hit an automobile, Ulibarri said. Small plane crashes in Compton  The airplane suffered visible damage to its left wing.While only minor injuries were reported and the pilot refused treatment, about 29 gallons of fuel spilled onto the roadway.The cause of the crash has not been disclosed.Earlier this month, another small aircraft crashed in Compton at South Oleander Avenue and West Reeve Street.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Los Angeles Zoo celebrates birth of first southern tamandua

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

The first southern tamandua pup born at the Los Angeles Zoo is seen in an undated photo. (Los Angeles Zoo) The first southern tamandua, or lesser anteater, successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo was born last month, officials announced Wednesday.The unnamed pup was born on Aug. 28 to 8-year-old Lou and 6-year-old Micah. The baby’s gender will be determined later through bloodwork, zoo officials explained.“The pup is the first for both parents and a milestone for the L.A. Zoo,” they said in a news release.“This is the first time L.A. Zoo visitors will have the opportunity to see the species as a neonate and observe its development over time. We are thrilled with this new addition to our zoo family and its arrival is a testament to the care and wellbeing provided by our entire team,” Mallory Peebles, senior animal keeper at the zoo, said. Southern tamanduas are found in forests, shrublands and savannas of Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Uruguay and Argentina, o...

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision near 59th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

Suspect Still at Large after Hitting and Killing One Pedestrian near Camelback RoadPHOENIX, AZ (September 20, 2023) – Late Saturday evening, police responded to a hit-and-run collision near 59th Avenue and Camelback Road.The incident happened on September 9th just before 11:00 p.m. when a truck struck a pedestrian and crashed into another vehicle.Upon investigation, the officers learned that the driver of the truck headed northbound on 59th Avenue and ran over a red light at Camelback Road.Furthermore, a pedestrian walking along a crosswalk was struck by the truck, then the truck ended up hitting another vehicle.Unfortunately, the paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.Moreover, the suspect vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a bus stop just north of Camelback, and the driver fled the scene, leaving an injured woman inside. Paramedics rushed the woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Meanwhile, the authorities were able to obtain the id...

Nicole White Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Loop 287 [Lufkin, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

48-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Denman AvenueLUFKIN, TX (September 20, 2023) – Monday evening, Nicole White tragically lost her life in a pedestrian accident that occurred on Loop 287.Authorities arrived at the scene at approximately 9:10 p.m., near the Denman Avenue overpass, just in front of Cafe Del Rio on September 4th.According to reports, Chad Chessher, aged 40, was behind the wheel of a pickup-truck and collided with 48-year-old White, who was attempting to cross the highway.Despite life-saving efforts, medical personnel pronounced 48-year-old White dead at the scene. Meanwhile, Chessher remained unharmed.For a brief period, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and initial investigative procedures. Additional information will be made available once it becomes accessible.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the ...

Ethan Bishop, Elijah Bishop Killed in Plane Collision at Huntsville Municipal Airport [Huntsville, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:59 GMT

Plane Accident at Huntsville Municipal Airport Left Father and Son DeadHUNTSVILLE, TX (September 19, 2023) – Tragedy struck Saturday, as a plane collision claimed the lives of two individuals, Ethan Bishop and Elijah Bishop, at Huntsville Municipal Airport.Police arrived at the Huntsville Municipal Airport just before 11:45 a.m., on September 26th.Authorities reported that a Cessna 150K departed from the airport and crashed shortly after takeoff.Emergency crews arrived and initiated rescue efforts. Despite their attempts, one victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to their injuries on route to the hospital.The victims have been identified as 20-year-old Ethan Bishop and his father, 43-year-old Elijah Bishop.The circumstances surrounding the plane crash currently remain unclear. Officials closed the runway to facilitate cleanup and preliminary investigations. Additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.The team at Sweet James se...