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Hercules home burglar escapes in Uber, arrested with $30,000 cash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

(KRON) -- A juvenile who burglarized a house in Hercules was nabbed after he stole a fancy watch, $30,000 in cash, and briefly escaped using an Uber driver, according to the Hercules Police Department. The burglary happened around 6:25 a.m. Sunday at a home on Finch Court. A victim called 911 and told dispatchers that a man had broken down his back door and entered the house. "The victim fled the residence through the front door and ran to his neighbor's home. Surveillance at the residence showed a (burglar) wearing a blue jacket, black sweatpants, and a gray shirt wrapped around his face, (who) forced entry by shattering the rear sliding glass door," HPD wrote. Officers established a perimeter around the house with assistance from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Pinole Police Department, and a Richmond Police Department K-9 unit. But the burglar slipped away."The victim advised approximately $30,000 of cash and property was stolen," HPD wrote.This luxury watch was recover...

Santa Cruz beach evacuated after shots fired, 2 arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

(KRON) -- A Santa Cruz beach was evacuated on Memorial Day after shots rang out, the Santa Cruz Police Department said. Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting, and nobody was injured. SCPD was called to Cowell Beach, a popular surf spot next to Municipal Wharf and near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, at 6:10 p.m. The report said two people were shooting a handgun near the west end of the beach. Man who allegedly killed 16-year-old at Livermore Taco Bell extradited from Mexico, arrested Officers saw the two men hiding behind rocks at the end of the beach, police said. The officers evacuated the area, and both men were detained without incident. An SCPD investigation revealed that the two men were shooting at an empty wine bottle that they had drank earlier. Police recovered a 9mm handgun. SCPD says it is a ghost gun.The suspects were identified as Roy Miller, 43, of San Jose, and Kiiren Pumphery Jenkins, 31, of San Jose. Miller was in possession of the gun.KRON O...

North Korea says its attempt to launch the country’s first spy satellite has failed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says its attempt to launch the country’s first spy satellite has failed.Source

North Korean rocket had ‘abnormal flight,’ indicating launch may have failed, South Korea’s military says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean rocket had ‘abnormal flight,’ indicating launch may have failed, South Korea’s military says.Source

US crushes New Zealand to reach Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals; Israel also advances

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The United States reached the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals in convincing fashion without conceding again after beating New Zealand 4-0 on Tuesday in Mendoza.The Americans dominated the round-of-16 match without much threat from the New Zealanders, but they struggled to show it on the scoreboard.After a lucky early opener from Owen Wolff, son of former U.S. international and current Austin MLS coach Josh Wolff, the U.S. didn’t score again until the 61st minute through Cade Cowell. Justin Che and Rokas Pukstas added on.The U.S. is the only team yet to concede a goal in the tournament, and will next face either Gambia or Uruguay on Sunday.Later Tuesday, Israel produced a late winner to beat Asian champion Uzbekistan at Santiago del Estero, a second consecutive dramatic victory for the tournament rookies.Anan Khalaili scored from close range with virtually the last kick of the match. The Israelis next face the winner of Wednesday’s round-of...

Missing kayaker last seen entering the Colorado River from campground

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — The search is ongoing for a kayaker who went missing over the weekend.Ari Harms was last seen on Sunday, according to the Grand County Sheriff's Office. He's described as a white man in his 30s.The host at the Pioneer Park campground reported Monday afternoon that the camper's vehicle was still on site beyond the scheduled checkout. When deputies responded, they learned fellow campers last saw the man on Sunday, when he went into the Colorado River with an inflatable kayak. Police catch road rage murder suspect by surprise a month after shooting He had not been seen since. Search teams scoured the Colorado River in Byers Canyon and places nearby but did not find him. The search and investigation continued on Tuesday afternoon.Both the Sheriff's Office and Grand County Emergency Medical Services were working on the case.Anyone who may have seen the man is asked to call the non-emergency dispatch line at 970-725-3311.

Nuggets in NBA Finals: How to avoid ticket scams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Ticket experts are reminding buyers ahead of the NBA Finals in Denver that right now is the perfect time for scammers to take advantage of ticket buyers.“It means people like me will do next to anything to get tickets to that game," Danny Katz, executive director of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, said.    Katz said first and foremost, across the board, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. He said that plays both into the costs of tickets and websites or availability. “Unfortunately there are a lot of people who want to go to this game and there won't be enough seats for all of us," Katz said. He also has some defense advice for ticket buyers.“If you have a ticket don’t take a picture of it," Katz said. Denver Nuggets have some of the smartest fans in the NBA If you take a photo of your ticket, Katz said, scammers can get the QR code and any other information needed to make a counterfeit ticket and then get into the game befor...

18-year-old arrested in connection with shootout in Roxbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

Boston police have made an arrest in connection with a shootout in Roxbury last week, Police Commissioner Michael Cox announced Tuesday. Surveillance video from a nearby liquor store captured the moment shots rang out on Shawmut Avenue near a park and a playground on Wednesday. In the video, one man was seen walking up the street with his hands in his pockets before pulling out a gun and opening fire into a crowd of people. Another man was later seen coming out of a building and shooting back. Several people were on the sidewalk in the area when the shooting took place, including a young child who would be seen running for cover behind a nearby car. In addition to the scare for bystanders, police said multiple cars were damaged as a result of this shooting.Days later, Cox said an 18-year-old from Cambridge had been taken into custody and arraigned Tuesday morning. The man, identified as Machyus Battle, is facing a series of charges including unlawful possession of a f...

MWRA recommends damaged wind turbine be taken down after piece of blade appeared to fly off

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

The Massachusetts Water Resource Authority has recommended a damaged wind turbine on Deer Island be taken down, one day after a piece of a turbine blade appeared to fly off the structure on Monday. The out-of-service turbine suddenly started spinning on Monday and continued spinning until officials said a contractor was able to insert a braking mechanism. In an update on Tuesday, the MWRA said the turbine suffered “significant damage.”“MWRA believes that the best course of action is to take it down so it no longer poses a danger,” the authority said in its update.While officials said staff are “working to expedite removal,” the MWRA said it may take “a couple of days” to begin work to remove the turbine. Public access to the area around the turbine on Deer Island will remain closed until the turbine is taken down, officials said. An investigation into the cause of the incident remained underway as of Tuesday.

Man arrested in NJ in connection with sexual assaults in Charlestown in 2007, 2008

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:28 GMT

A man who previously lived in the North End was recently arrested at his home in New Jersey in connection with a string of sexual assaults in Boston dating back more than 15 years, officials announced on Tuesday. Boston Police Commissioner, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden and FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Joe Bonavolonta said the man, identified as Matthew Nilo, was allegedly responsible for four different attacks in the Terminal Street area of Charlestown between 2007 and 2008. Authorities said they were able to use DNA evidence to link the crimes and track Nilo down, despite the years since the incidents themselves. “You should know that, despite the passage of time, the FBI, the Boston Police Department and our law enforcement partners will not give up and we will continue to use any technological advancement we can to seek justice for you and your families,” Bonavolonta said.Police have asked anyone with further information in the case to contac...