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'Tremendous honor': Robin Henderson approved as APD interim chief by city council

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council on Thursday unanimously approved Robin Henderson as the Austin Police Department's new interim police chief. Henderson spoke exclusively with KXAN photographer Ed Zavala after the council's approval. She talked about APD staffing levels and recruitment efforts, public safety and downtown safety, and her priorities as interim chief. Watch the interview in the above video player. She said it's a "tremendous honor, privilege and pleasure" to take over as APD's interim chief. Henderson has served with APD for 26 years, most recently as chief of staff to Chief Joseph Chacon, who announced his retirement last week. Henderson will begin serving as interim police chief effective the first week of September until a search for a permanent chief is completed, according to the city. APD Chief Joseph Chacon to retire; chief of staff named as interim police chief Henderson was named as the assistant police chief in 2020, then in 2021 promoted ...

2 arrested in shooting on St. Paul’s Raspberry Island that killed 20-year-old man

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

Police have arrested two men in a shooting on St. Paul’s Raspberry Island that killed a 20-year-old man about two weeks ago.Homicide investigators served a search warrant at an apartment in the 6200 block of Shingle Creek Parkway in Brooklyn Center Wednesday. They took two men into custody at the apartment — a 24-year-old from St. Paul and a 23-year-old from Maplewood — on suspicion of murder.On Aug. 14 about 9 p.m., police were called to Raspberry Island, the Mississippi River park across from downtown St. Paul, on a report of a shooting. There had been a large group gathered, an altercation and shots fired, police said at the time.Marcus Anthony Baker Jr., of St. Paul, was shot. He was taken to Regions Hospital and pronounced dead that night.Police said Thursday the investigation is ongoing and investigators plan to forward the case to the Ramsey County attorney’s office for charging consideration. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | 2 se...

Pruyn House to host Old Fashioned Sunday event

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Friends of Pruyn House announced they will be presenting their annual Old Fashioned Sunday. The event is scheduled for September 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The day of family fun will feature old-time craft demonstrations, a wide variety of local vendors, costumed re-enactments, live music from the Tri-County Banjo Band, and several activities for children, such as pony rides, baby animal petting and an art show. The historic house, which was built between 1825 and 1830, will also be open for touring.“Our Historic Pruyn House is filled with history and there is no better way to honor that than through Old-Fashioned Sunday. This annual event will celebrate our heritage and history in the form of tours, music, and entertainment. Additionally, I would like to thank the Friends of the Pruyn House for continuing this annual event.” said Colonie Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey. New...

Frozen yogurt chain opening location in Crossgates

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The frozen yogurt chain Frozen D Lite is opening up a new location in Crossgates Mall. The shop will be on the lower level near Apex Entertainment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Jen Smith, the Marketing Director at Crossgates, said they're going to start construction on the space on Friday. An exact opening date hasn't been announced yet, but they'll be open in the mid-to-late fall."It will be a great addition in that area, especially being surrounded by other complementary eateries like Auntie Anne’s and Mrs. Fields," said Smith. Bubble tea, selfie spot, and more coming to Crossgates Frozen D Lite has self-serve frozen yogurt in over 20 flavors including Apple Pie, Butter Pecan, Butter Cookie, and Blackberry, with more than 60 toppings. The shop also offers smoothies, milkshakes, acai bowls, and fruit and veggie juices. You can look at the menu on the shop's website.

How soon could St. Louis CITY SC clinch playoffs?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FC Cincinnati officially clinched a spot in this year's MLS Cup Playoffs before anyone else Wednesday evening. Could St. Louis CITY SC be next to punch their ticket to the big dance? St. Louis also picked up a key victory Wednesday over FC Dallas, prevailing behind two late goals and expanding their Western Conference lead by seven points. The thriller also helps CITY close the gap to what is mathematically needed to clinch playoffs in their inaugural season. Now with a 15-2-9 record for 47 points, CITY SC has already reached the range of playoff cuspers from recent seasons and looks poised for fortunes beyond the regular season. However, the City Boys might need to wait until mid-September to officially celebrate a secured playoff spot, and the expanded playoff pool of nine teams in each conference certainly factors into it. October playoffs take on new meaning in St. Louis To calculate how soon CITY SC might clinch the playoffs, keep this in mind: FC Cincinnati now ...

Angelina Irene Parson Killed in Hit-and-Run on Interstate 5 [Sacramento County, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

Pedestrian Collision near American River Parkway Resulted in DeathSACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (August 31, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a possible hit-and-run collision on Interstate 5 claimed the life of Angelina Irene Parson.Based on the investigation, a vehicle in the exit-only lane struck Parson while she was trying to cross the freeway.Police responded to the incident around 4:15 a.m. along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, south of Garden Highway near the American River Parkway area.Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious woman on the right shoulder of the freeway. Officials identified her as 32-year-old Angelina Irene Parson. Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene.Authorities believed that the suspect was driving a 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu or a similar vehicle with possible front-end damage.The California Highway Patrol is encouraging anyone with further information about the fatal Interstate 5 hit-and-run to contact 916-861-1300 or 916-861-2300.Si...

Four Injured in Fiery Garbage Truck Crash on Grant Line Road [Sacramento County, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

Fiery Traffic Collision near Jackson Road Left Multiple InjuriesSACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (August 31, 2023) – Monday afternoon, a fiery garbage truck crash on Grant Line Road left at least four people hurt.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. at the 6800 block of Grant Line Road near Jackson Road.According to reports, a garbage truck collided with multiple vehicles before taking down a power pole and power lines. The collision also caused a transformer to explode, spreading fires in nearby vegetation.Authorities also reported a vehicle catching on fire with life ammunition inside, resulting in multiple rounds going off.Eventually, emergency responders arrived at the scene. They transported three patients to a local hospital with unspecified injuries. Another person was released at the scene after further medical evaluation.At this time, the identities of those involved and the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unknown. Sacramento Officials will provide more info...

Alleged co-founder of ‘Murder Mob’ Concord Sureño gang sentenced to 9 years for drug conspiracy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

OAKLAND — A Martinez resident who allegedly became a leader of a Concord Sureño gang subset, then founded his own clique called the Murder Mob, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiring to sell cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, court records show.The sentence imposed on 27-year-old Jose Ignacio Ochoa — who authorities say is known by the nickname “Diver” — was roughly 30 months more than what even federal prosecutors argued for. But Ochoa’s legal problems are far from over; he still faces unresolved charges in Contra Costa County alleging that in 2015, he murdered a man named Erick Cruz over a dispute involving a .357 revolver.The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White. Prosecutors argued for a 78-month sentence, while the defense argued for a five-year term, citing Ochoa’s involvement in “religious services” at Santa Rita Jail and “remorse” for his drug trafficking crime...

Air-quality advisory in effect for Bay Area, but cleaner skies expected

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

A haze of brown and gray hovered above the East Bay portion of the Bay Area as the sun rose for the final time in August this year, and fresh air smelled non-existent.In this case, however, it was not a tone-setter for the rest of Thursday, according to air quality officials.“We’re seeing a difference in the amount of wildfire smoke,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District spokesperson Tina Landis said. “We’re really expecting to see improvement as the day goes on.”An air quality advisory remained in effect through midnight, a day after the district issued a Spare the Air alert. Advisories were issued in two straight days leading up to the Spare the Air.More clearing is on the horizon, according to Landis and weather forecasters. Northerly winds that helped funnel wild-fire smoke from vegetation fires burning in southern Oregon and far Northern California into the region are expected to shift into a more normal Bay Area pattern.Air-quality index...

Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion charges

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:54:48 GMT

By Kate Brumback | Associated PressATLANTA — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and sought to sever his case from other defendants who are accused along with him of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set arraignment hearings for Trump and the 18 others charged in the case for Sept. 6. A court filing waiving arraignment means Trump won’t have to show up for that.The decision to skip an in-person appearance averts the dramatic arraignments that have accompanied the three other criminal cases Trump faces, in which the Republican former president has been forced amid tight security into a courtroom and entered “not guilty” pleas before crowds of spectators. Georgia courts have fairly permissive rules on news cameras in the courtroom, and this step means Trump won’t have to enter a plea on television.An attorney for Trump also asked McAfee on Thursda...