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Miami prison nurse pleads guilty to federal bribery and contraband charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

A registered nurse working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has pled guilty in federal district court to conspiring to commit bribery, conspiring to provide contraband in a federal prison, and providing contraband in a federal prison.Ruben Montanez-Mirabal, 33, was caught soliciting and obtaining illegal payments from inmates in exchange for bringing in prohibited objects, including controlled substances that had been soaked into sheets of paper. Montanez-Mirabal was employed at the Federal Detention Center – Miami (FDC-Miami) in downtown Miami during the time of the crimes, which spanned from November 2021 to late August 2022.According to the evidence and a change of plea hearing, Montanez-Mirabal accepted thousands of dollars in bribes from inmates in exchange for violating his official duties by providing them with drug-soaked papers and other prohibited items. He would bring these items into FDC-Miami and either deliver them directly to the inmates or hide them in places ...

New Jersey man arrested after threats to Volusia County sheriff in online forum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A New Jersey man is in trouble with the law after threatening the life of a sheriff in Florida. Richard Golden, 38, is facing charges in Volusia County for making serious threats against Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Authorities say Golden made the threats in an online forum, where he stated his intention to “put a bullet” in Chitwood’s head.Bodycam video showed his arrest in his mother’s home in New Jersey on Monday. Investigators found that he threatened to harm Sheriff Chitwood in an anonymous online post with members and followers of an antisemitic group called Goyim Defense League (GDL).According to officials, Golden is known to be anti-government and anti-law enforcement. He was reportedly upset with Chitwood’s actions to fight antisemitism following the protests at the 2023 Daytona 500 where Jewish slurs were displayed on the side of the speedway. Sheriff Chitwood spoke at a press conference and expressed his dissatis...

Suspect arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, hitting her with a car in Manchester, NH

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, hitting her with a car during a 2021 incident in Manchester, NH.Police say 33-year-old Jonathan Hurtado of Chelsea is facing charges including second degree assault, aggravated DUI, and sexual assault. In September 2021, police say a woman was struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 135 Spring Street and people were fighting in the parking lot. When officers arrived, they found Hurtado lying in the road with serious injuries. An investigation revealed that Hurtado had assaulted the woman, hit her with a car, and was later assaulted himself, according to police. The woman sustained minor injuries.In 2021, 21-year-old Pedro Nunez and 23-year-old Ayei Akot were also arrested in connection with this incident.

Worcester Police seek public’s help in finding missing 14 year old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

The Worcester Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen in several days.The department said late Tuesday night that Jaelen Cannon left his home two days prior and had also been missing from school.Officials described Cannon as having a height of 5’10” and weighing 220 pounds.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Worcester PD at 508-799-8606 or dial 911.

‘The next AOL?’: Meta’s massive layoffs raise questions about Zuckerberg’s strategy as company morale sinks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

(CNN) — “A challenging period.”That’s how Mark Zuckerberg described in a memo what the near future will be like for Meta employees after he announced the once-impervious social media company will cut another 10,000 jobs in the months ahead.Zuckerberg, who has been conducting a review of the business as he aims to execute on his so-called “year of efficiency,” outlined key changes that will be implemented across the organization. Most importantly, from a structural standpoint, Zuckerberg said he wants to flatten the company “by removing multiple layers of management.”“This will be tough and there’s no way around that,” Zuckerberg said in his memo, hinting at the pain and raw emotion that will soon envelope the organization as the workforce is slashed yet again.The cuts to the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp come after it laid off about 11,000 employees in November, which at the time represent...

ASK IRA: Are the Heat the NBA’s version of an NIT team?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Q: Ira, the Heat beat the Jazz and we get a parade about grit and perseverance and toughness and resilience. Go ahead, quick, name five Jazz players who played Monday night (no peeking) and I’ll spot you Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk. And that was after losing in overtime in Orlando (name five Magics). Stop talking about playoffs when you can’t beat nobodies. – Mel.A: Not going to lie, you got me about the Jazz roster, although Alec Kessler’s nephew was out there as was the guy from Italy that only those from Pescara knew about. The Magic are a bit easier to name if you simply have watched the lottery the last dozen years. But OK, killjoy, a point reasonably made. It’s like the story I posted about close games. While there is something to be said about finding a way to win, or even a way to fight back in Orlando and force overtime, when the going gets tough, the Heat has to be far tougher than such middling competition. They’re not. If the NBA ...

Cactus League report: Julian Merryweather’s comfort with new slider — and Leury García’s hustle impresses new manager

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Crunch time is approaching with about two weeks left on the Cactus League schedule.Coming off Monday’s day off, Cubs manager David Ross said his conversations with the front office haven’t become too serious yet as roster decisions loom. But his messaging to the team is taking on a different tone.“We’ve talked to a couple guys already that the bats will get a little more focused, signs will start to be put on and start to implement a lot of that stuff fundamentally,” Ross said before Tuesday’s night game against the Colorado Rockies.White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease bounced back Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics at Camelback Ranch. The right-hander allowed one earned run on three hits and struck out four in 3⅓ innings of a 5-4 Sox victory.Cease allowed 11 earned runs in two-thirds of an inning in his previous start March 8 against the Kansas City Royals.“Definitely very much a positive step in the right direction,” Cease said.Chi...

Patriots reportedly signing veteran OT Riley Reiff, expect him to start

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

The Patriots are expected to sign free-agent offensive tackle Riley Reiff, according to ESPN.Reiff, an 11-year veteran, started 10 games last season at right tackle with the Bears but can play both sides. The Patriots expect him to win a starting job in training camp, per The Athletic.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | How Devin McCourty reportedly helped the Patriots create cap space in retirement New England Patriots | Patriots sit out initial days of NFL free agency despite ample cap room, lack of spending New England Patriots | Patriots re-signing S Jabrill Peppers to 2-year deal, per reports New England Patriots | Patriots reportedly signing Broncos O-lineman to 2-year deal New England Patriots | Jakobi Meyers explains decision to leave Patriots for team-friendly Raiders deal Reiff started his career at left tackle and has enjoyed previous stints in Detroit (2012-16), Minnesota (’17-20), C...

How Devin McCourty helped the Patriots create cap space in retirement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

Last week, Devin McCourty announced his NFL retirement.But the 35-year-old former safety hasn’t filed his retirement papers yet, and there’s a good reason for that.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Jakobi Meyers explains decision to leave Patriots for team-friendly Raiders deal New England Patriots | Patriots free agency tracker and grades: Pats add another veteran OT, create $5 million in cap space McCourty and the Patriots agreed to tack one year onto his current contract for the veteran minimum $1.165 million, a way to create cap space for the team on the eve of free agency, a source told the Herald. McCourty’s contract had been set to expire Wednesday and saddle the Patriots with a $9 million dead cap hit because of attached void years. Instead, the Pats have created an additional $5 million in cap room this year and reduced McCourty’s dead cap hit to $6.2 million, which will be pushed to 2024 if the retirement is fina...

San Diego River flooding in Mission Valley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:12 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego River is flooding in Mission Valley due to heavy rainfall that is forecast to continue Wednesday morning before decreasing into the day.According to National Weather Service data, the river level had almost reached 6 feet by 5 a.m. Looking ahead, NWS predictions show river levels may reach a peak of 10.8 feet by 3 p.m. Wednesday. Road preparations begin ahead of storm Residents can expect flooding in the area, particularly at Fashion Valley Road which is a problematic area that frequently floods during periods of heavy rainfall. FOX 5's Elizabeth Alvarez was on the scene Wednesday morning to get a first-hand look at the rising river. She said large branches and other debris could be seen rapidly moving in the water.Avenida Del Rio is blocked off near the San Diego River due to the river flooding.The San Diego Fire-Rescue Swift Water Teams area strategically placed around the city as heavy to moderate rain continues in the region. FOX 5 confirmed those t...