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Colonie Center kiosk thief sentenced to prison

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man accused of stealing property from multiple kiosks at the Colonie Center Mall was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison. Pashton Rifiqie, 28, of Schenectady, who pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree, was also ordered to pay full restitution. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Rifiqie stole over $3,000 of property from the Perfume Corner Kiosk on June 2, 2022. He also stole over $6,000 of property from the Banter by Piercing Pagoda Kiosk. Rifiqie is also accused of having over $50,000 worth of stolen property on February 16, 2023. No-contact orders of protection were issued on behalf of all victims.

Downtown Troy College Block Party Sunday

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Collar City and Capital Region college students, tell your friends and classmates. The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is hosting its first annual College Block Party on Sunday, September 10, starting at 11 a.m. Restaurants, bars, and shops will open their doors for everyone to stop by and see what Downtown Troy has to offer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! A beer garden for people 21 years and older will be available down Broadway, as well as carnival games, do-it-yourself crafts, and live music performed by The Trojans Horns and The Dilemma. Everyone is invited, this event is not limited to just college students. “It’s exciting to partner with colleges of the capital region, especially when three of them are located here in Downtown Troy making our downtown the student’s home on the Hudson,” says executive director, Olivia Clemente of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. “We really want t...

Man tased after threatening Creve Coeur officers

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. – A man who was yelling at officers and threatening them with a bat during a welfare check is now facing charges of resisting arrest and using offensive language in public. Omar Carrera, 42, has been charged with assault and resisting arrest. The court has set his bond at $75,000, cash-only. Another hidden chamber found under downtown St. Louis sidewalk Creve Coeur Police were called to Carrera's home to check on a man who was lying in the street, swinging a baseball bat, and using offensive language. Upon arrival, officers say they saw Carrera lying under a tree in the front yard of the house with a baseball bat nearby. He then ran around the house, entering and exiting multiple times.Carrera yelled profanities at the police officers and made threatening comments, including references to shooting them and making racist remarks. Fearing for their safety, officers took cover behind their patrol car.Despite the officers' commands, Carrera charged toward the officer...

St. Louis woman charged with assault after love triangle turns violent

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman from St. Louis County is facing charges for fighting with her cousin over a man. The fight escalated into a stabbing, fortunately, not resulting in fatal harm to the cousin.  Another hidden chamber found under downtown St. Louis sidewalk According to an investigation by the Hazelwood Police Department, the victim and Dastanee Ervin, 28, are cousins who have an ongoing dispute over a man. On September 1, 2023, they engaged in an argument that turned physical. The fight was interrupted twice before Ervin retrieved a knife from the kitchen and chased the victim throughout the house with it. During the chase, Ervin stabbed the victim in the hip with the knife. When the police arrived, they discovered a knife in the kitchen that was wet from being washed. The victim confirmed that it was the knife used by Ervin, and the stab wound required stitches. “Physically fighting over a love interest is never a good look, but pulling a knife and stabbing someone over a l...

Environmental groups renew legal challenge of massive Denver Water reservoir expansion

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

A years-long legal battle over the expansion of one of the reservoirs holding Denver’s water supply entered a new chapter this week when environmental groups asked a judge to invalidate the federal permits underlying the $464 million project.A coalition of environmental groups filed a complaint Tuesday that argues federal agencies failed to properly consider the massive construction project’s impacts on the environment in Boulder County when they approved the expansion of Gross Reservoir. They also didn’t adequately weigh the risk of taking more water from the Colorado River system, the filing says.“The largest construction project in Boulder County history would have devastating effects on the county’s ecology and residents: Denver Water will clear-cut more than 500,000 trees; blast and mine 1.6 million tons of rock; release ‘freezing flow’ cold water into South Boulder Creek with adverse impacts on fish; permanently eliminate popular recreationa...

Woman found dead in rural Arapahoe County ID’d as homicide victim

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

A woman found dead in rural Arapahoe County in August has been identified, and her death has been classified as a homicide.The body of Grabriela Ibanez, 44, identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner Sept. 6, was found Aug. 23 by Arapahoe County deputies in a roadside field off Colfax Avenue between Bennett and Strasburg.#ALERT Multiple deputies are on scene of an active death investigation between Bennett and Strasburg. They will be out there for several hours. N. Yulle Rd. is closed between E. Colfax Ave. and I-70. Please avoid the area. PIO on scene. Follow for updates. pic.twitter.com/bwqmxyq57N— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) August 23, 2023Deputies worked on the discovery as a death investigation, but the coroner’s office confirmed in a news release that her death was ruled a homicide.The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to an inquiry on the status of the investigation.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Authoritie...

'All Eyez' on hip-hop at new Grammy Museum exhibit

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

The Grammy Museum announced Thursday that it is launching the “Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit,” celebrating 50 years of the music and culture’s global impact. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit will include rare artifacts such as Tupac Shakur’s handwritten 1992 essay “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” — in which the young hip-hop superstar found parallels between one of the best-known speeches in American history, a cry for freedom given by founding father Patrick Henry at the Second Virginia Convention, and the experiences of being a minority in the U.S.The exhibit also includes Notorious B.I.G.’s red leather pea jacket, worn in the music video for Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Players Anthem,” and LL Cool J’s red Kangol bucket hat.“Hip-Hop America” goes beyond simple chronology: visitors will explore the music, choreography, fashion, business, activism, car culture, and the history of hip-hop by navigating displays dedicated to regional music scenes, technological advancements, formative ...

Robert McGhee Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Kearney Boulevard [Fresno County, CA]

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

Motorcycle Vs. Tree Accident near Valentine Avenue Left 58-Year-Old Motorcyclist DeadFRESNO COUNTY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Saturday night, a motorcycle vs. tree accident left Robert McGhee dead.The incident occurred on September 2nd, at around 6:50 p.m., near the intersection of Kearney Boulevard and Valentine Avenue.According to reports, McGhee was riding his motorcycle along Kearney Boulevard when he lost control and veered off the road. Subsequently, his vehicle crashed into a palm tree. The impact of the collision caused McGhee to be ejected from the motorcycle and sustain serious injuries.Emergency response arrived at the scene shortly after and transported McGhee to Community Regional Medical Center.Later at the hospital, officials pronounced 58-year-old Robert McGhee, of Santa Ana, dead due to the extent of his condition.At this time no further information is available regarding the crash. However, police will notify the public once more details become available.The S...

Adrian Gonzalez, Enrique Flores Jr. Killed in Car Accident on Jefferson Avenue [Fresno County, CA]

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

27-Year-Old Man, 4-Year-Old Kid Killed in Auto Collision near Bethel AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Friday, Adrian Gonzalez and Enrique Flores Jr. were killed in a car accident on Jefferson Avenue.Officers responded to the scene just before 8:00 a.m., near Bethel Avenue on September 1st.Per reports, Gonzalez was heading east in a Honda on Jefferson and drove through a stop sign at the intersection. There, the driver of a Chevrolet Suburban was unable to stop in time and struck the passenger side of the Honda.Paramedics arrived and transported multiple occupants from inside the Chevy to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 27-year-old Gonzalez and 4-year-old Flores Jr., dead at the scene.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that Flores Jr., was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. In addition, authorities ruled out alcohol or drugs as a potential factor in the incident. Further investigati...

Gene Daniel Ashley-Aragon Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on South Boulder Highway [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:23:18 GMT

Two-Car Collision on East Flamingo Road Left Teenager Dead and Police Officer HurtLAS VEGAS, NV (September 7, 2023) – Monday evening, Gene Daniel Ashley-Aragon was killed in a two-vehicle crash on South Boulder Highway.The deadly collision happened at around 6:19 p.m., near the intersection of South Boulder Highway and East Flamingo Road.According to reports, the marked LVMPD patrol car was stopped in the left travel lane facing southbound on Boulder Highway. The light turned green and the cruiser pulled into the intersection and, there, struck a Buick LeSabre, driven by Ashley-Aragon, traveling westbound on Flamingo Road.Emergency crews were dispatched to the site of the collision shortly after. Officials pronounced 17-year-old Gene Daniel Ashley-Aragon dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medical responders rushed the police officer to a hospital for further treatment.Following preliminary duties, officers do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. However, an active investigation is ...