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Five individuals arrested in illegal firearms and narcotics bust in Fillmore 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Five people were arrested on numerous weapons and narcotics charges on Wednesday afternoon after authorities surveilled a residence in Fillmore. “Detectives conducted surveillance operations and witnessed activity at the residence that was consistent with possible narcotics trafficking,” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Authorities stopped Jayden Mercado, 25, of Santa Paula after he was observed arriving at the residence and leaving shortly afterwards, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Mercado was initially arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, and a further search of his vehicle found a loaded short-barreled .22 caliber rifle with ammunition, drug paraphernalia, fentanyl and methamphetamine. Mercado’s previous criminal convictions prohibit him from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition, and he was booked for “various drug and illegal firearm charges.” An illegal firearm and narcotics were discovered in one su...

Man killed in Long Beach hit-and-run, suspect at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect that left a man dead in Long Beach in February.On Feb. 19, Long Beach officers found a man lying on the road near the area of Pacific Coast Highway between Pasadena Avenue and Linden Avenue around 6:30 p.m.Investigators said the victim was crossing PCH when he was struck by a vehicle. The suspect driver did not stop to render aid and fled the scene, police said.Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital with what “appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries at the time,” officials said. While hospitalized, the victim’s condition began to deteriorate and he later died on March 24. Police have released a surveillance image of the suspect’s vehicle which appears to be a dark-colored sedan with a missing driver-side mirror.Surveillance image of the hit-and-run suspect vehicle in Long Beach on Feb. 19 2023. (Long Beach Police Department)Surveillance image of the hit-and-run suspect vehicle in Long Beach on Feb. 19 2023....

Venice homicide suspect turns himself in: LAPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

A man accused of fatally shooting another man in Venice over the weekend has turned himself in to authorities, police said Thursday.The shooting was reported around 6 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Indiana Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.At the scene, responding officers found a man in his 50s who had been shot. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The suspect had fled the area by the time first responders arrived, police said.“The incident was determined to be a family violence situation involving adults that did not reside at the location,” police said in a news release without elaborating.The suspect, Donald Ray Boyce, turned himself in to police two days later.The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office later charged Boyce, 57, of Los Angeles, with murder, police said.No further details about the incident have been released.

GOP leaders, Trump loyalists rally behind indicted ex-president

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

By Lauren Fox | CNNKey House Republican leaders lined up to defend former President Donald Trump on Thursday following the news that Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury — a sign of the powerful grasp Trump still has on his party on Capitol Hill.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted that “The American people will not tolerate this injustice,” as he criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “The House of Representatives will hold Alvin Bragg and his unprecedented abuse of power to account,” he said.The number two House Republican — Majority Leader Steve Scalise — called it “outrageous.” In a tweet, Scalise called the indictment “one of the clearest examples of extremist Democrats weaponizing government to attack their political opponents.”Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House GOP conference chair, released a statement saying the indictment was “a political witch hunt” and a “dark day fo...

DC lawmaker calls for criminal investigation into actions of Housing Authority employees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

At-Large D.C. council member Robert White called for a criminal investigation into the DC Housing Authority after concerning allegations were raised over the last three months. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)A D.C. council member wants the city’s Housing Authority to be criminally investigated.At-large council member Robert White is calling on Inspector General Daniel Lucas to look into the agency that houses D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, after allegations of corruption, criminal behavior and financial impropriety have been lodged against DCHA.After becoming the Housing Committee chair in January, White said he’s learned of allegations that Housing Authority employees gave vouchers to family and friends, were paid by landlords to show preference to their buildings, and participated in unspecified criminal behavior.More Local NewsMore DC News“There is no path forward without getting to the bottom of the breadth of these issues and instilling trust in the agency thro...

Veterans Harrington, Kuchar share early lead at Texas Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Veterans Padraig Harrington and Matt Kuchar each shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the early lead with MJ Daffue and Roberto Diaz in the weather-delayed first round of the Valero Texas Open.Daffue eagled the par-5 18th hole at TPC San Antonio and Diaz made birdie on 18 to join the 51-year-old Harrington — who has played on the PGA Tour, European tour and PGA Tour Champions this year — and the 44-year-old Kuchar atop the leaderboard.“I’m an optimistic, pretty enthusiastic person,” Harrington said. “I wake up and the minute I hit a golf shot I’m dreaming I’m going to find the secret. Even though there isn’t one, you’re always hopeful, dreaming. Let’s see if I really am better out there with the kids.”Play was delayed by fog in the morning, which prevented the afternoon half of the field from finishing their rounds on Thursday. Among the late starters, Justin Lower was 5 under through eight holes and Patrick Rodgers was 4 under through 13 when play was suspended...

Funerals set for 5 of Nashville school shooting’s 6 victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Funeral arrangements were disclosed Thursday for five of the six people killed in this week’s school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving city mourns the victims of the horrific attack that transformed what should have been a normal day of school on a bright, sunny morning into wrenching tragedy.Heartbreaking new details continued to emerge about the lives of the three adults and three 9-year-old students who police say were killed during the shooting Monday at The Covenant School. The children have been identified as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney. Also killed were Katherine Koonce, 60, the head of the school; Mike Hill, 61, a custodian; and Cynthia Peak, 61, a substitute teacher.A funeral service for Evelyn was scheduled for Friday at Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville, with a private reception to follow, according to an obituary provided to The Associated Press by a family friend. Funeral guests are invited to wear pink or ...

Wildfire knocked down at Rocky Mountain Arsenal near stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — As high winds hit the Front Range and sparked multiple wildfires around the region, another sparked at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.The fire was reported Thursday around 6:45 p.m. near Quebec Street and Dick's Sporting Goods Park, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wildfire forces evacuations in Park, Teller counties Fire officials had knocked down the fire by around 7:15 p.m. It was estimated around 6 acres in size.Mop-up was expected to continue through the night Thursday, with a fire investigation team ordered for Friday, the Fish and Wildlife Service said.South Adams Fire was responding to the scene. Police were also assisting visitors who need to exit the park.

State Democrats pull assault weapons ban bill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Sources tell FOX31 that Democrats at the state Capitol have pulled a bill that would ban so-called assault weapons in Colorado. The proposal was introduced earlier this month and was set for its first hearing on Wednesday in the House Judiciary committee, but it was suddenly removed from the agenda.The bill "prohibits a person from manufacturing, importing, purchasing, selling, offering to sell, or transferring ownership of an assault weapon." DPS board president: Anderson violated several board policies “Through sources, I’ve been told it just wasn’t going to pass. It didn’t have the support we thought,” FOX31 political analyst and Democratic strategist Andy Boian said on "Colorado Point of View." "The end result was that it wasn’t going to pass, and the end result is the Democrats pulled the bill," Boian said.Assault weapons bill likely to die in committeeGroups, including Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, threatened lawsuits and other action if an assault weapons ban p...

Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts related to business fraud

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

(CNN) — Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury, according to two sources familiar with the case — the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges.Trump is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.The indictment has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days. The charges are not publicly known at this time.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has been investigating the former president in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election. Grand jury proceedings are secret, but a source familiar with the case told CNN that a witness gave about 30 minutes of testimony before it voted to indict Trump.The decision is sure to send shockwaves across the country, pushing the American politi...