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Pilot who tried to crash California-bound flight says he had taken mushrooms, complaint says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

An off-duty airline pilot riding in an extra cockpit seat on a Horizon Air flight said “I’m not OK” just before trying to cut the engines mid-flight and later told police he had recently taken psychedelic mushrooms as his mental health worsened, according to charging documents made public Tuesday.State prosecutors in Oregon filed 83 counts of attempted murder against Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson, 44, on Tuesday just before he appeared in court, with his attorney, Noah Horst, entering not guilty pleas on his behalf. Federal prosecutors meanwhile charged Emerson with interfering with a flight crew, which can carry up to 20 years in prison.According to a probable cause statement filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, Emerson told Port of Portland police following his arrest that he had been struggling with depression, that a friend had recently died and that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms about 48 hours before he attempted to cut the engines. He also said he had not...

Arrest made in West Hills flag burning case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for setting a United States flag on fire in West Hills in what authorities have determined was not a hate crime.Kevin Miller was taken into custody on Monday and booked into the Van Nuys Jail on an arson charge, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Bail was set at $250,000.The incident occurred Saturday evening at a home in the 23000 block of Welby Way.Home surveillance video shows a man walking onto the victim’s property, igniting the flag with a lighter, and then walking away. A man was seen lighting an American flag on fire in front of a home in West Hills, Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 21. 2023.A passerby saw the fire and quickly extinguished it with a garden hose before it could spread to the home.Investigators initially believed the incident may have been motivated by hate because the homeowners, who are Jewish, have a Mezuzah attached to their doorframe. They have now determined that was not a factor.Police say Miller has no prior arrests for a...

Santa Paula man in critical yet stable condition after alleged shooting; authorities seek public assistance

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

Authorities with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance in an attempted homicide incident that left one man in critical yet stable condition.On Sunday, Filmore patrol deputies responded to calls about a shooting in the McNab Court area in Filmore. When authorities arrived, they found a Santa Paula man, 22, had suffered from multiple gunshot wounds.The man, whose name has not been released, was transported to the Santa Paula Emergency Room, a news release said.Detectives from the Filmore Police Department, Sheriff’s Major Crime’s Bureau and West County Special Enforcement responded to the scene and assisted with subsequent investigation.Anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of the alleged shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Jaime Gomez at (805) 384-4732. Anonymous tips can be submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).Those who may have photos or videos of the incident but wish to remain anonymous can submit them at the followi...

One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on East Second Street [Reno, NV]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

Pedestrian Struck by Multiple Vehicles Left Dead in Hit-and-Run IncidentRENO, NV (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, police responded to a fatal hit-and-run accident on East Second Street.The incident happened on October 8th just before 8:30 p.m. when police received a report that a pedestrian was fatally struck by multiple vehicles in the area of East 2nd Street and Colony Road.Furthermore, the authorities arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian with extreme injuries. They pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.Upon investigation, the officers learned that the pedestrian was walking along an unmarked crosswalk when they got struck by multiple vehicles.Unfortunately, none of the drivers remained at the scene to call for help. Witnesses around the area are the ones who called for the authorities.Moreover, the police have not yet released the identity of the victim. Also, it was unknown how many vehicles struck the pedestrian.Further investigation is currently ong...

Omar Santos-Marquez Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Cave Creek Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

25-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Sweetwater AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (October 24, 2023) – Omar Santos-Marquez lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Cave Creek Road, Saturday morning.The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m., near Sweetwater Avenue. Officers say a motorcyclist and a female driver collided near the intersection. Paramedics arrived and pronounced Santos-Marquez, the 25-year-old rider, deceased at the scene.Moreover, medical personnel attended to the female driver, transporting her to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.During clearing operations, authorities temporarily blocked off the surrounding area. As of now, no further details have been disclosed, and a thorough investigation is still in progress.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Omar Santos-Marquez.Losing a loved one in a mot...

Andy Doreste-Saumell Arrested after Fatal Street Race Crash near Louisiana Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

Street Racing near Dellwood Road Northeast Resulted in Two Fatalities, Multiple Injuries, Suspect ArrestedALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, the authorities arrested Andy Doreste-Saumell after causing a fatal collision.It occurred around 7:20 p.m., October 8th, near the area of Louisiana Boulevard and Dellwood Road Northeast.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, they responded to the scene and found three vehicles involved in the collision.Furthermore, the investigation showed that 28-year-old Andy Doreste-Saumell was street racing with another vehicle, both vehicles were driving at high speed, when they came in contact with a third vehicle entering the intersection.Moreover, the impact left the female driver and two 14-year-old passengers of the third vehicle to suffer critical injuries. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries and she passed away at the scene.Meanwhile, the two 14-year-old passengers, together with the driver of the o...

David Medrano and Maxton Steel Winkler Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Loop 338 [Ector County, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

Two Drivers Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Auto Collision on Mile Marker 266ECTOR COUNTY, TX (October 24, 2023) – A tragic incident unfolded on Loop 338 near mile marker 226 Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of David Medrano, aged 44, and Maxton Steel Winkler, aged 33, in a head-on collision.Officers say the accident occurred around 6:45 a.m., when David Medrano was driving a 2019 Ford F-250 northbound and crossed into the southbound lanes. His vehicle then collided with a 2021 Chevrolet 2500, driven by Maxton Steel Winkler.Emergency medical personnel personnel pronounced both drivers dead at the scene. As a result of the collision, emergency response teams temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and perform preliminary duties.Currently, an active investigation is underway to uncover further details about the incident. More information will be shared with the public once it becomes available.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Davi...

US developing plans to evacuate Americans from Mideast

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

By Aamer Madhani, Lolita C. Baldor and Seung Min Kim | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that “prudent contingency planning” is underway to evacuate Americans from the Middle East in case the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a broad regional conflict.White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stressed there are currently no “active efforts” to evacuate Americans from the region beyond charter flights the U.S government began operating earlier this month out of Israel.“It would be imprudent and irresponsible if we didn’t have folks thinking through a broad range of contingencies and possibilities,” Kirby said. “And certainly evacuations are one of those things.”The White House addressed the contingency plans amid growing concerns that the 18-day-old Israel-Hamas war could further escalate. The U.S. has advised Israel that postponing a possible ground invasion of Gaza could be helpful as the U.S...

Wedding bells ringing at Santa Clara County’s new chapel

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

Andrew Flores and Tania Landin probably didn’t expect their wedding to be a media event, complete with reporter interviews and TV cameras recording. But that’s what happened Tuesday when the couple got married at Santa Clara County’s brand-new wedding chapel.Susan Ellenberg, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, officiated the 11:30 a.m. ceremony, which was attended by more than a dozen of Landin and Flores’ family members, including their children, Maya, who turns 1 on Thursday and 4-year-old, Jordan, who was the ring bearer. Ellenberg, who had only officiated one wedding previously, said she won’t be the regular officiant at the chapel but enjoyed the honor Tuesday.“It was very special to be asked to be part of the first ceremony in this new chapel,” Ellenberg said.Andrew Flores and Tania Landin are the first couple to tie the knot at the county’s new wedding chapel in a ceremony officiated by Santa Clara County Board o...

Former 49er Aldon Smith is out of jail, says he’s done with football

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:40 GMT

At age 34, Aldon Smith could probably get another NFL tryout if he wanted. Instead, he has put football in his rear-view mirror as he embarks on living life sober and pursuing other things.“I’m done with ball,” Smith told host Brandon Marshall on Monday’s episode of Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” podcast. “I’ve been working on me at a deep level . . . now that I get to let people see this version of me, I’m excited about it.”Smith was released from San Mateo County Jail on Oct. 4 after serving six months for felony DUI stemming from arrest after rear-ending a work truck on an off-ramp on Dec. 6, 2021. Smith, whose life has included previous arrests for DUI and domestic violence as well as repeated NFL suspensions for violating the substance abuse policy, agreed to a plea deal for the sixth months in jail plus five years of probation.In an emotional hour-long interview with Marshall, diagnosed with borderline personality di...