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Jury finds one St. Paul officer used excessive force in 2017 fatal shooting; other not liable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

Jurors deliberating over a federal lawsuit said Monday that a St. Paul police officer used excessive force and wrongfully caused the death of a 29-year-old he shot in 2017. The jurors found another officer who shot Cordale Handy not liable.Kimberly Handy-Jones, Handy’s mother, filed the lawsuit. The trial began last Monday.The jurors found St. Paul Officer Nathaniel Younce, who fired just before Officer Mikko Norman, violated Handy’s constitutional rights by using excessive force and that he’d wrongfully caused his death. They did not find the same for Norman.Younce testified that he fired because Handy was pointing the gun at his police partner, Norman.After closing arguments, jurors received the case late Thursday morning. They didn’t deliberate Friday and returned Monday to complete their work.The officers responded to a 911 call in St. Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood about 2:20 a.m. on March 15, 2017, at an apartment building in the 700 block of ...

John Oates concert to benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- John Oates, of the band Hall & Oates, is putting on a concert to help support Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. The non-profit organization supports retired racehorses. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concert is set for September 8 at 7 p.m. at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga at 683 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The organization expects it to be a sold-out show.Oates is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. As part of Hall & Oates, he is best known for the songs "You Make My Dreams (Come True)," "Rich Girl,' and "Maneater." The Tailored Tea in Latham up for sale Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 1. For more details and ticket information, you can visit the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Facebook page on Tuesday.

$50K Powerball ticket bought in O'Fallon, Missouri on player's birthday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - A Powerball player scored $50,000 when the ticket he recently purchased on his birthday matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball.The winning ticket was purchased at the QuikTrip, located at Highway K and Fallon Parkway, ahead of the July 19 drawing.The numbers for that night's drawing were 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, with a Powerball number of 24. Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery After realizing he'd won, the winner said one of his son's couldn't believe his good luck. “My son bet me $100 that I was lying to him,” he said. “So that’s how it all went.”The winner claimed his prize July 21 at the Missouri Lottery's regional office in St. Louis.

CSP investigating crash that killed Boulder junior cyclist Magnus White

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

USA Cycling officials on Monday were mourning the death of 17-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, a rising star scheduled to race at upcoming world championships in Scotland, who was killed Saturday when he was hit by a vehicle as he was on a training ride near his home in Boulder.USA Cycling junior cyclist Magnus White of Boulder (Ethan Glading / Courtesy of USA Cycling)“He proudly represented the U.S. and the Boulder community,” the officials said in a statement on Sunday announcing his death. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time. We ride for Magnus.”White was emerging as a multidisciplinary star, winning a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earning a place on the U.S. national team. He competed with the team in Europe ahead of last year’s cyclocross world championships, and he was picked to represent the United States ag...

Broncos WR Tim Patrick carted off field Monday after suffering apparent left Achilles injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick on Monday suffered an injury the team believes is to his left Achilles’ tendon, head coach Sean Payton confirmed after practice.The severity of the injury is not yet known, but Patrick was set to have medical imaging done of his lower left leg Monday afternoon after practice.“We’re evaluating his left Achilles. That’s what we think the injury is,” Payton said. “We haven’t confirmed it until he gets the MRI, but it wasn’t any contact. It was just kind of coming out of a cut.”The injury occurred during a 7-on-7 period. Patrick was in a bunch formation and started to work up the field on his route. When he planted his foot, it appeared he slipped and went to the turf with no contact made and no defenders in his area.  He yelled in pain and threw his gloves to the ground in frustration as teammates gathered around and the Broncos training staff attended to his lower left leg.Quarterback Russell Wilso...

Body found inside 55-gallon drum in Malibu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of a body inside a 55-gallon drum in Malibu Lagoon on Monday.A park worker first saw the drum floating by the Pacific Coast Highway bridge Sunday night but didn’t think much of it at the time, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Fire Department told KTLA.When lifeguards arrived at work Monday morning, they saw the drum in the lagoon and tried to pull it out at which point they discovered the body inside, officials said.Lifeguards discovered the body inside a 55-gallon drum on Monday. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)Lifeguards discovered the body inside a drum in Malibu Lagoon. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)The body was found inside a 55-gallon plastic drum in Malibu Lagoon. July 31, 2023. (KTLA)No information about the victim was immediately known.Sky5 footage showed the black plastic drum standing upright in shallow water and the beach appeared to be closed for the investigation.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for upd...

16 arrested during prostitution sting in Los Angeles County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

Officials with several different law enforcement agencies teamed up with a hotel chain to conduct a sting operation on a prostitution ring in Claremont, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals. Officers with the Claremont Police Department were assisted by the Monterey Park Police Department, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and the Claremont Motel 6 to seek individuals looking to engage in prostitution, Claremont PD said in a release. During the operation, seven undercover officers posed as prostitutes and solicited subjects – who police referred to as “Johns” – who sought to engage in commercial sexual acts in the area of Indian Hill Boulevard and the 10 Freeway.  Security guard beaten to death by mob in Hollywood identified “After the officers were solicited for sex acts, the ‘Johns’ were arrested by additional undercover officers in the area,” Claremont Police Department said.  The majority of the suspects were from the local area,...

New water play area to open at Disneyland Resort

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

A new water play area is opening at the Disneyland Resort on Tuesday, theme park officials announced.Overnight guests at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, which is transforming into the Pixar Place Hotel, will have access to the “Finding Nemo”-inspired water play area beginning on Aug. 1.Beginning July 28, 2023, guests staying at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel can enjoy a “Finding Nemo” themed water play area where families can frolic in a pop-jet splash pad, as part of the ongoing transformation into Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. which is scheduled to be complete this winter. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)Beginning July 28, 2023, guests staying at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel can enjoy a “Finding Nemo” themed water play area where families can take a winding water ride down Crush’s Surfin’ Slide, as part of the ongoing transformation into Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA which is scheduled to be complete this winter. (Richard Ha...

One Dead after Two-Car Crash near 5 Freeway [Orange, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near 22 Freeway Interchange Left One Person DeadORANGE, CA (July 31, 2023) – Sunday morning, a two-car crash near 5 Freeway and 22 Freeway interchange claimed the life of one person.The incident happened on July 30th, at around 10:20 a.m., on the connecting route between the 22 Freeway eastbound and 5 Freeway northbound.According to reports, a pickup truck and a small sedan were involved in an accident. The impact of the collision caused one person to sustain fatal injuries.At this time, it is unclear whether the person died at the scene of the accident or at the hospital.Following the crash, officials closed down the areas of the freeway surrounding the accident. Crews then performed cleanup and preliminary duties.Currently, an active investigation into the two-car crash near 5 Freeway is underway. Authorities will update the public about the crash once more details become available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their ...

Multiple Hurt in Carjacking Collision on 32nd Street [Oakland, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:02:54 GMT

Several Injured in Carjacking Accident on West StreetOAKLAND, CA (July 31, 2023) – Late Wednesday afternoon, multiple occupants were hurt in a carjacking collision on 32nd Street.Oakland Police Officers spotted an armed carjacking near 32nd and West Street around 5:00 p.m.A short pursuit began before one of the involved vehicles struck a patrol officer. Officers then took multiple individuals into custody. According to reports, the suspects are part of a group of car robbers in the area.Meanwhile, paramedics arrived and transported two involved officers and other victims to a nearby hospital for further treatment.If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential distraction. You can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.When involved in a serious car accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet James. With their extens...