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Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Missouri inmate set to be executed next week for the 2002 murder of a child has been given a temporary reprieve.In a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Tuesday granted a stay of execution for Johnny Johnson. This comes a month after the Missouri Supreme Court denied a request to overturn the execution.Johnson's attorneys also won the right to challenge his conviction based on grounds that he's mentally incompetent. Wednesday marks 21 years since Johnson beat Casey Williamson to death at the site of the old St. Louis Plate Glass Company in Valley Park. Williamson was 6. Johnson, who had been an acquaintance of the Williamson family, admitted killing Casey after she fought back when he attempted to sexually assault her. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News ...

Major Case Squad makes arrest in Berkeley homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Ferguson, Missouri, man is in custody on a $1 million cash-only bond after being charged Tuesday in a recent homicide investigation.According to Jenny Schwartz, a spokeswoman for the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, the killing happened around 1:20 a.m. that morning outside a small strip mall on Frost Avenue, very close to North Hanley Road and I-170 in Berkeley. Berkeley police arrived to find the victim, identified Patrick Durley, shot to death in the parking lot. Durley was 30.The Major Case Squad was activated to assist with the investigation, and helped to quickly identify and arrest Robert Ericks Jr. for the crime.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Ericks, 41, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Families cool off from the dangerous heat at Citygarden splash pad

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After she spent 40 years as a teacher, this was one of the top things Pearlie Dawson wanted to do in retirement: spend time with her grandchildren.“I brought my grandbabies out to keep cool instead of stuck in the house in this hot weather,” she said.Zair, Dawson's 1-year-old grandson, had a special day at the Citygarden splash pad on Tuesday. Trying out the various splash pads around St. Louis is a summertime must for some grandparents, moms, and families.“We really like it,” said Megan Sustar and Laura Sondag, enjoying the splash pad with their kids. “It’s a lot of fun. There’s a lot of kids playing. We’re used to the ones in Illinois, but this one is more natural kind of cool.” Heather Kullorn: St. Louis County babysitter missing for 24 years “We have one where we live in Swansea, and this is just a change,” Dawson said.Whether it's to the north, south, east, or west, whichever is best may simply be the most centrally located.A busy respite in the sweltering city of...

Police shooting investigation underway in Westminster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

An investigation into a police shooting Tuesday in Westminster is underway.Officer involved shooting 88/Lamar. PIO enroute to the scene. @ArvadaPolice #88lamar— Westminster Police (@WestminsterPD) July 25, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police shoot, kill suspect at Englewood home, deploy drone, robot, gas and armored vehicle Crime and Public Safety | Police shoot suspect during tactical operation in Englewood Crime and Public Safety | Greeley police officers cleared of wrongdoing after fatally shooting man in April Crime and Public Safety | Man shot dead by Adams County sheriff deputy at Lakeside Inn on Federal Boulevard Crime and Public Safety | Officer and deputy involved in fatal Summit County police shooting identified The shooting happened in the area of West 88th Avenue and Lamar Drive, the Westminster Police Department said in a 5:28 p.m. tweet.The intersection is bounded by...

Boulder receives $936K to extend multi-use path along U.S. 36

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

Boulder has received $936,000 from the Colorado Department of Transportation to extend the multi-use path on U.S. 36 from Fourmile Canyon Creek to Jay Road.Planning and design of the 10-foot-wide paved path is expected to start in 2025, and construction will follow.Once complete, the path extension will form part of the final northern segment of the U.S. 36 multi-use path as well as a portion of the Rocky Mountain Greenway regional trail system. The extended path will provide more infrastructure for people who walk, bike and use public transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | Crash forces Colorado State Patrol trooper to leap off bridge barrier Transportation | Fines begin on I-70 mountain express lanes after 5,600 drivers receive warnings for skirting rules Transportation | Semitruck skids out, crashes into wall on southbound I-225 during Thursday morning storm Transportation | Westbound Interstate 70 near Genessee e...

Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for “We Build The Wall” fundraiser fraud

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

NEW YORK — A Colorado businessman convicted of fraudulently siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser that raised $25 million to build a wall along the U.S. southern border was sentenced Tuesday to five years and three months in prison.Timothy Shea was sentenced in Manhattan federal court by Judge Analisa Torres, who presided over an October trial that ended with his conviction on charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and obstruction of justice. A trial earlier in 2022 had ended when a jury deadlocked on charges.Shea, 52, of Castle Rock, Colorado, also was ordered to forfeit $1.8 million and to pay restitution of an equal amount.Shea was charged three years ago along with three others, including Steve Bannon, the former top adviser to then-President Donald Trump. Trump pardoned Bannon in early 2021 while two others pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison. Bannon, who is now being prosecuted in Ne...

WATCH: Brush fire breaks out in Sylmar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

Fire crews are battling a brush fire that broke out in Sylmar on Tuesday afternoon.The Victor Fire is burning near Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway surrounded by the 5 and 14 Freeways, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.The blaze ignited around 3:30 p.m. at around five acres and by 4 p.m., had grown to around 10 acres. The fire is surrounded by "light, flashy fuels," and has the potential to expand to 100 acres, officials said.The flames are burning near a commercial building in the brush-filled area with heavy plumes of smoke seen covering the hills.Ground units are responding to the scene along with air tankers and helicopters dropping water and fire retardant. Officials say ground units are struggling to access the fire due to the brush-heavy terrain.No homes were immediately threatened so far.This developing story will be updated.

1 firefighter injured after brush fire erupts in Angeles National Forest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

A firefighter was injured while battling a brush fire in the Angeles National Forest near Agua Dulce Tuesday afternoon. The Agua Fire was reported around 2:15 p.m. near Soledad Canyon and Agua Dulce Canyon roads, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The blaze was first reported at 4 acres but by 4:35 p.m. it had grown to 40 acres, officials said. Heavy brush was burning in the fire, though no structures are currently being threatened.The county fire department is in unified command with the forest in fighting the blaze. "Units on scene are making good progress slowing down the fire with ground crews and multiple water dropping aircrafts," LACoFD said in an update. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Chargers, Herbert agree to record-breaking contract extension

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

Justin Herbert will remain a Los Angeles Charger for the long haul after he and the team agreed on a multi-year contract extension.The new five-year extension is estimated to be around $262.5 million, according to ESPN. The new deal makes Herbert the highest paid player in the league, eclipsing previous leaders, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who held onto the respective crowns for only a few weeks. Herbert, 25, has appeared in 44 games for the Bolts since being drafted out of the University of Oregon with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year, Pro Bowl starter for the AFC squad in 2022, and is in sole possession of several franchise and league records.Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Getty Images)Herbert led the Chargers back to the NFL Playoffs last season for...

Pete Davidson ordered to perform community service after Beverly Hills crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:51 GMT

Pete Davidson has entered a diversion program to resolve a reckless driving charge for crashing into a Beverly Hills home and will perform 50 hours of community service, authorities said Tuesday.The 29-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “King of Staten Island” actor and comedian will likely do his community service with the New York Fire Department, where his late father worked, Los Angeles County prosecutors said.Davidson was 7 years old when his father, Scott, a New York firefighter, died responding to the 9/11 attacks.Authorities say comedian and actor Pete Davidson was speeding when he crashed into a home in Beverly Hills. March 4, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Davidson pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor and was put on an 18-month diversion that also includes 12 hours of traffic school, an order to obey all laws and restitution that was not specified.When Davidson was charged on June 16, prosecutors called the March 4 crash a “serious collision." No one was reported injured.Davidson’s la...