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Troy Police release new information in civilian death case in Lansingburgh

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department has released new information about the civilian death under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation. The individual who passed away in the custody of Troy Police has been identified as Woody Smith, 48, of Troy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Initial reports indicate that Officers Richard Romero and Joseph Gomes responded to a report of an active trespass complaint on October 13. The officers saw Smith leaving the home through a first-floor window and placed him in handcuffs. Police say Smith was positioned on his side on the ground.Smith then began to show signs of medical distress. The handcuffs were removed, and medical aid and Narcan were provided. Smith was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 1 killed, 1 injured in Columbia County crash Police say that during the incident, a department-issued taser was displayed. The t...

Fultonville woman arrested for alleged child sex crimes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 31-year-old woman from Fultonville was arrested on Monday for alleged sex crimes involving a child. Amberlynn M. Calhoun was charged with third-degree rape, criminal sexual act in third degree, and disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Calhoun reportedly shared indecent images and/or videos of a sexual nature with a juvenile. She also reportedly had sexual intercourse with the juvenile.Calhoun was arraigned in Mohawk Town Court and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500 cash bail. She is due back in court at a later date.

Missouri man sentenced for recording rape of children

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A man from northeast Missouri will likely spend the rest of his life in federal prison after admitting to the rape of a young girl and an infant.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Mark Anthony Davis, 36, pleaded guilty in May to two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.Davis admitted in court to recording the rape of a girl under the age of 10 and the rape of an 11-month-old boy. Davis also confessed to owning videos containing child pornography; those videos also include the rape and torture of children.Federal prosecutors said Davis inflicted "hideous torture" on his own children and deserved "the most serious sentence possible."A U.S. District Court judge sentenced Davis to 30 years on each production charge and 20 years on the possession charge. The sentences will run consecutively, bringing Davis' term to a total of 80 years.

Breaking down this year's MLS playoffs format: What does it mean for St. Louis CITY SC?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Only one game remains before St. Louis CITY SC turns the page to the MLS Cup Playoffs. St. Louis has surprised many in its inaugural season and will enter the playoffs as the top seed in the MLS Western Conference. Coincidentally, as St. Louis joins the playoff field for the first time, the MLS is preparing for the first year of a changed playoff format. Had St. Louis joined the league one year earlier and had the same success under last year's format, they would have entered the big dance with a bye through the conference semifinals. However, that is not the case for this fall. Eighteen MLS teams will qualify for this year's playoffs. There are five unique playoff rounds. St. Louis has an opportunity to play up to six games between the final four playoff rounds. Here's what to know about the playoffs setup as it pertains to St. Louis CITY SC. Wild Card roundApproximate dates: Oct. 25-26The No. 8 and No. 9 seeds of the Western and Eastern Conference will play a single-el...

Nuggets’ young reserves get productive first taste of NBA’s elite with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Clippers starters: “Playing 2K your whole life”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

LOS ANGELES — At halftime, David Adelman showed the pupils a video clip.Julian Strawther, the rising star of the Nuggets’ preseason, drained a 3-pointer then drifted off for a fraction of a second. So did his teammates. Russell Westbrook, still a Tasmanian devil of a basketball player at 34, raced up the floor and found Kawhi Leonard for a three.“That’s inexcusable, even playing 2K your whole life,” Adelman said after a 116-102 loss, pointing out that most of the young Nuggets who played Tuesday grew up on the NBA video game — and that Strawther and company have probably even played against a computer version of Russ.“Westbrook’s in his 17th year. Get back,” Adelman said. “These are things that they have to go through live, and see it.”Denver’s penultimate preseason game might have been the most valuable one yet in terms of the eye-opening reps the Nuggets assistant coach feels are necessary for inexperienced pl...

Chick-fil-A to pay $4.4 million to settle class-action lawsuit over alleged inflated delivery prices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

Chick-fil-A has reportedly agreed to pay $4.4 million to customers who accused the company of promising low delivery prices while also allegedly inflating menu prices during the pandemic.The news, first reported by Top Class Action, comes less than a month after six plaintiffs filed a lawsuit seeking class-action status in a Georgia federal court, Insider reported.The publication stated that Chick-fil-A didn’t admit to any guilt in the settlement. Disneyland agrees to pay $9.5M in Magic Key lawsuit The Georgia plaintiffs said they filed a proposed class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and others nationwide who “ordered food delivery through the Chick-fil-A mobile app or website and were assessed higher delivery charges than represented," according to multiple media outlets. Eligible class members will be able to receive a $29.25 cash payment or $29.25 gift card as a part of the agreement. The parties also agreed to a "direct email notice system” to inform those potentially ...

Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson laid to rest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

Mourners paid their last respects to Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, 35, who died in a crash on the 405 Freeway on Oct. 4. Funeral services were held Wednesday at SeaCoast Grace Church in Cypress, California.“In the midst of tragedy, let us remember that our strength lies in the unity that binds us together as a community,” said Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery. “In honoring the memory of Officer Chad Swanson, let us draw strength from our shared commitment to support, uplift, and protect one another."Officer Chad Swanson. EOW photo provided by Manhattan Beach Police.Swanson was a motorcycle officer who was involved in a four-vehicle crash on the northbound 405 Freeway near East Del Amo Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. He had been with the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 13 years.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99 [Merced County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near Plainsburg RoadMERCED COUNTY, CA (October 18, 2023) – Sunday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian accident unfolded on Highway 99, resulting in the fatality of one man.Crews arrived just south of Plainsburg Road at approximately 6:23 a.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area. Initial reports indicate that the driver of a Honda Civic stepped out of his vehicle in the northbound lanes after being sideswiped by a large commercial truck.The male driver attempted to dash across the lanes but was struck by multiple other vehicles.Medical personnel pronounced one man dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed the victim’s identity. Officers noted that while some of the vehicles involved did stop, two others fled the scene.Currently, police are actively searching for a blue Kia sedan and a Hyundai with damage to their front ends. Further updates on the Highway 99 pedestrian accident will be prov...

Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Accident on Bankhead Road [Loomis, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

Traffic Collision Near Sierra College Boulevard Left Several People InjuredLOOMIS, CA (October 18, 2023) – Monday evening, a multi-vehicle accident on Bankhead Road left multiple people hospitalized.The collision happened at Bankhead Road and Sierra College Boulevard.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash and the total number of people involved remain unclear.According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, paramedics transported multiple patients to a hospital with unspecified injuries.In the end, Loomis Officials closed Sierra College Boulevard between Taylor and Bankhead Roads for investigation. However, the roadway has since been reopened.Deputies are advising motorists to avoid the area. Police are encouraging anyone with additional information about the multi-vehicle crash to promptly contact local authorities.One small driving mistake can lead to a multi-vehicle crash. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving law...

LA Weekly’s Halloween Guide 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:44 GMT

Boo! Creepy season is here — the days are getting shorter, the grocery stores are stocked with candy, and soon, ghouls will prowl the streets in search of munchies or mayhem. And just in time for Halloween, we have a handy dandy guide to the best events to keep you downright spooked. Be there and be scared!ACB’s annual Halloween double featureOCTOBER 19 – 28TICKETS $60-$140A young woman chosen for sacrifice, a score that caused a Paris riot, a burlesque show that leaves more to the imagination than you may be prepared for, and a finale that defies description. Or did you have other Halloween plans?Featuring:The Rite *A world premiereBurlesqueVariation VIIOctober 19 at 8pmOctober 20 at 8pmOctober 21 at 8pmOctober 27 at 8pmOctober 28 at 8pmGet your tickets here!Katy Perry: PLAYSpend Halloween with global pop superstar, Katy Perry, at her larger-than-life Las Vegas residency that can be experienced only at Resorts World Theatre. The final shows of KATY PERRY: PLAY are happe...