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Man sentenced in St. Paul marijuana deal that turned deadly

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

A judge sentenced a St. Paul man Wednesday to 19 years in prison for killing a 33-year-old man during a marijuana deal in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood.Kemarri Miller Roan, 19, reached a plea agreement with the prosecution in May, admitting he shot Michael Alexander Pleasants in the back of the head in the 200 block of Bates Avenue in April 2022.Kemarri Miller Roan (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Roan’s co-defendant, Traivon Dennis Campbell, 22, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty in January to second-degree unintentional murder. He agreed to a term of 10 years and six months, and to testify against Roan if there was a trial. Campbell is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 19.Roan’s guilty plea to second-degree intentional murder was reached a month before a jury trial was scheduled to begin, and included the 230-month prison term handed down Wednesday. He received credit for 447 days already served in custody.Evidence: Video, text messagesOfficers sent to th...

Rotterdam man charged with murder in deaths of mother, stepfather

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rotterdam man is facing charges as part of a double homicide investigation. An arrest warrant has been issued for Anthony Lewis.Lewis was charged with Murder in the First Degree. Police said the 31-year old killed Cathy and Robert Guillaume at their Fern Avenue home in the town of Rotterdam. The victims are Lewis's mother and stepfather. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said Lewis has been in custody at the Carbon County Jail in Pennsylvania on unrelated charges since July 7. He has been charged as a Fugitive of Justice on Murder in the First Degree on a warrant out of Rotterdam and is awaiting extradition from Pennsylvania to New York.The investigation remains ongoing.

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Patrons were in and out of Colson's News & Deli in Downtown Albany Wednesday afternoon. The convivence store sold a winning lottery ticket years ago. Big-ticket dreams spurred by $1B Powerball jackpot, but expert warns: Take it slow“Well first I would take care of my family for sure make sure that you know they have everything they need" a woman named Kristen told us after purchasing a ticket. "We're pretty humble so I don't think that we would need a whole lot and let's hope not!” she added. Tonight’s drawing will be third largest in Powerball history and the seventh largest in US history. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If someone wins they have the option of taking the cash in installments over 29 years or lump sum. The winnings would amount to around $500 Million after taxes.

Victim's family speaks out after gas station clerk killed in shooting

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - How a person of interest who was in handcuffs managed to escape from St. Louis City police officers remains a mystery. However, investigators said that person is no longer wanted for questioning in connection to the murder of a gas station clerk.The family of 22-year-old Iyez Ahmed is grieving after he was shot and killed while working at the BP gas station in west St. Louis early Monday morning."He was innocent, and I hope they catch whoever did that and killed him. I'm sad about it," said Nuruddin Khondakel, Ahmed's cousin.Ahmed's uncle and aunt adopted him after his father passed away. He was originally from Bangladesh. His family said he graduated from Parkway Central High School and was working on a college degree in information technology (IT). His family said Ahmed was a hard worker, loved his job, and came to the United States for a better life. Police: Fatal Lemay crash ‘not an apparent speeding situation’ "He wanted to save money for his mom back home so she ...

MoDOT to hold safety meeting in aftermath of Lemay fatal crash

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

LEMAY, Mo. – A south St. Louis County family is without a home but grateful to be alive after a car went airborne and crashed into their house along Kingston Drive.Piles of debris sit outside the home. Large sheets of plywood now cover the massive hole of the front-facing wall at 448 Kingston.A structural engineer will be out next week to assess whether the house will be torn down. A crewman at the residence on Wednesday says the damage they’ve seen both inside and out leads him to believe it’s unlikely the home will stay standing.Meanwhile, investigators with the St. Louis County Police Department say this was not an apparent speeding incident, but it could’ve been a medical emergency that caused the fatal crash. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Arapahoe County deputy buys groceries for great-grandma raising two kids

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

An Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputy brought groceries for a 71-year-old woman and her great-grandchildren after the woman’s boyfriend ate the last two hot dogs in her home as the hungry children watched.Deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving the great-grandmother, Vicki, and her boyfriend, the sheriff’s office said in a Wednesday Twitter post.Vicki, whose last name was not provided, told Deputy Ryan Weiner that she and her boyfriend had argued because her “babies were hungry,” the sheriff’s office said. The children are ages 8 and 10.“She told deputies her boyfriend had cooked the last two hot dogs for dinner and made the kids watch him eat, while they went to bed hungry,” according to the sheriff’s office tweet.The tweet includes clips of Weiner’s body-camera footage of his exchange with Vicki, which the sheriff’s office said she encouraged them to share.Our deputies responded to a domestic dispute involv...

“It’s not a common sight”: Wildlife officers relocate moose on the loose in downtown Greeley

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

The Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is hauling a moose spotted Wednesday morning in Greeley to a moose habitat in Larimer County.The large animal isn’t a typical wildlife spotting in Greeley, with only three or four moose relocations from the downtown area made by the wildlife department in decades, according to Kara Van Hoos​e, public information officer for CPW’s northeast region.“It’s not a common sight,” Van Hoose said.CPW first received notification that a female moose about 3 years old was spotted around 11 a.m. near 11th Avenue and O Street in Greeley.Weld County Spokesperson Jennifer Finch tweeted a picture of the moose a few minutes after 11 a.m. walking through the parking lot of the Weld County Administration building.The moose then began traveling toward 17th Avenue and O Street. The Weld County Sheriff’s Office used a drone to help wildlife officers locate her in a nearby cornfield, according to Van Hoose.Upon arrival, wildlife officers deployed tranquil...

Heat advisory issued in parts of Los Angeles County as temperatures soar

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

Another heat advisory has been issued for parts of Los Angeles County since high temperatures are expected for the rest of the workweek and weekend.Beginning on Thursday, these areas will be under a heat advisory, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced. 5 places to cool off in L.A. County during the coming heat wave West San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 CorridorEast San Gabriel MountainsSanta Clarita ValleySanta Susana MountainsSan Fernando ValleyLos Angeles County San Gabriel ValleyCalabasasAgoura HillsSanta Monica MountainsNorthwest LA County Mountains/Interstate 5 CorridorThe latest heat advisory is expected to end on Friday.“High temperatures are not just an inconvenience; they can be dangerous and even deadly. But we can protect ourselves, our families, and our neighbors if we take steps to remain cool and hydrated," Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis said in a statement. "It is critically important to never leave children, elderly people, or pets...

Jerry Armstrong Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 2 [Airway Heights, WA]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

47-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Collision near South Craig RoadAIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA (July 19, 2023) – Tuesday night, Jerry Armstrong was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on Highway 2.Around 10:30 p.m., police responded to the scene near South Craig Road after receiving multiple calls in the area.Investigators say Armstrong approached a curb just west of Craig Road at a high rate of speed and lost control. As a result, the rider fell sideways struck another vehicle as he entered the intersection.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 47-year-old Armstrong, of Ritsville dead at the scene. Officers say he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle that was hit remained uninjured. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James would like to take this opportunity to extend their s...

Woman Killed after Auto Collision on McMullin Grade [Fresno County, CA]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:20:50 GMT

Mother of Reckless Driver Dead after Colliding with Semi-Truck on Manning AvenueFRESNO COUNTY, CA (July 19, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a woman was pronounced dead after an auto collision on McMullin Grade.According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened at around 5:00 a.m., July 14th, at Manning Avenue.Furthermore, the officers have learned that a 2012 Dodge Avenger driven by a 21-year-old man with his mother as an occupant ran over a red light.As a result, a semi-truck was unable to avoid the Dodge and slammed into it. Both the Dodge and the semi left the road and ended up in a vineyard.Unfortunately, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the reckless driver was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center.It was unknown if the semi-truck driver suffered any injuries and he cooperated with the investigators.Consequently, the Dodge driver will face charges of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter once discharged.At this time, the identity of the deceas...