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Man with stolen handgun hidden in green fanny pack arrested in school zone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

(KRON) -- An 18-year-old man who allegedly stole a Glock 34 pistol from a residence was arrested last week for possession of a firearm in a school zone, among other charges. A San Rafael resident filed a report with the San Rafael Police Department in January of 2023 that their Glock 34 had been stolen, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Detectives with the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) received information that Diontae Sol Burton, 18 of San Rafael, may have been in possession of a Glock pistol. Further investigation led detectives to suspect that the firearm might have been the stolen Glock 34. Thousands of people attend unauthorized sideshow in Alameda By May of 2023, detectives had enough evidence to get a search warrant for Burton, police said. However, he did not maintain a permanent residence.On Thursday, May 25, at approximately 3 p.m., SIU detectives got a tip that Burton was in the area of Woodland Avenue and Lindaro Street in San Rafael. ...

Voit designated for assignment by Brewers, Claudio demoted to Nashville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luke Voit was designated for assignment on Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who owe the former home run champion a little more than $1.3 million for the remainder his of contract.The 32-year-old first baseman hit .221 with a .284 on-base percentage, .265 slugging percentage, zero homers and four RBIs in 22 games. He had just three extra-base hits, all doubles, in 74 plate appearances.`Voit hadn’t played for the Brewers since May 13. He went on the injured list two days later with a neck issue and had been hitting .259 with a .444 on-base percentage, one homer and eight RBIs in eight games during a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville.Voit entered this year having homered 20 or more times in three of his last four seasons, including a major league-leading 22 for the New York Yankees during the pandemic-shortened 2020 seasonHe batted .226 with a .308 on-base percentage, 22 homers and 69 RBIs in 135 games with the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals ...

Alcaraz, Djokovic face brief trouble late in straight-set victories at French Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Pretty much everyone expects to see, and likely wants to see, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the French Open semifinals. There’s work to be done first, of course, and both began their journeys at Roland Garros with straight-set victories Monday against opponents making Grand Slam debuts.These were supposed to be straightforward chances to ease into the clay-court tournament for the two popular picks to win the men’s trophy — and it turned out that way, other than a brief late blip for each.Djokovic, a 22-time major champ seeded No. 3, was up first in Court Philippe Chatrier, facing 114th-ranked Aleksandar Kovacevic, a 24-year-old from New York.Djokovic served for the victory at 5-4 in the third set but got broken there. Not surprisingly, he quickly righted himself and won 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1).“Made me work for my victory,” Djokovic said.“I played really well and held things under control for 2 1/2 sets and then lost my serve and things got...

Police ID teen killed in Green Line Metro shooting, release photo of suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

Police are looking for a person involved in a shooting inside a Metro train. (Courtesy D.C. police)A Maryland teenager was killed in a shooting inside a Metro train in D.C., and police are searching for a suspect.Brendan Ofori, 17, of Fort Washington, died after he was shot aboard a Green Line train on Sunday.Metro Transit and D.C. police officers arrived at the Navy Yard Metro station before noon and found a person who had been shot.Police say the shooting happened while the train was traveling to the Waterfront Metro station. The train operator was alerted about the shooting as the train arrived at Navy Yard.Police are looking for a person linked to the shooting, whose image was captured on surveillance cameras.Anyone with information should call D.C. police at 202-727-9099.Source

“Se atrevieron a todo”: Biden conmemora el Día de los Caídos elogiando su lucha por EEUU

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

WASHINGTON DC — El presidente Joe Biden elogió el sacrificio de generaciones de soldados estadounidenses que “se atrevieron a todo y lo dieron todo” en la lucha por su país y pidió a los estadounidenses que se aseguren de que su “sacrificio no haya sido en vano” al conmemorar el Día de los Caídos en Guerra con la tradicional ceremonia de colocación de coronas en el Cementerio Nacional de Arlington.Biden estuvo acompañado por la primera dama Jill Biden, la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el esposo de Harris, Douglas Emhoff, para la celebración del 155º Día Nacional de los Caídos. Tuvo un momento de contemplación frente a la corona, que estaba adornada con flores y un lazo rojo, blanco y azul, y luego inclinó la cabeza en oración.“Nunca debemos olvidar el precio que se pagó para proteger nuestra democracia”, dijo Biden más tarde en un discurso en el Anfiteatro Conmemorativo. “Nunca debemos olvidar las vidas que representan estas banderas, flores y marcadores de mármol”.“Todos los años ...

Colorado mom killed in Ecuador home invasion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

KREMMLING (KDVR) -- The Williams family said they are still on high alert after their farm in Ecuador was the target of robbers who ended up shooting and killing wife and mother Francesca Williams.The family used to live in Kremmling, Colorado before moving to Ecuador.“We need to navigate this grief we are about to go through. There are a ton of different stages of this right now, we're on a heightened level of anxiousness and security because we aren't in a safe place," Michael Williams said. Michael lived on the farm in Vilcabamba with his wife Francesca and their three daughters Rachel, Renee and Rebekah. Everyone according to Michael was home on Saturday, May 20, when a group of men invaded their property. “We never would have imagined people were staking us out," Michael Williams said. "We are so far removed. It's a 3-kilometer drive to and from and to hike and in and out. It's incomprehensible." Rafter rescued from swift rapids on Royal Gorge Michael said he was outside when...

Memorial Day: A time to remember

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) -- It was a good day to remember. Thousands of parade-goers, spectators and friends and family of veterans showed up to this year‘s Commerce City Memorial Day parade.It is not about barbecues. It is not even about parades. And it is certainly not about bargains. It is about remembering. Elizabeth Trujillo remembers Mario Martinez.“My dad‘s baby brother. I think he was in his first year in Vietnam. But he was only nineteen and stepped on a landline,“ said Martinez.Nicholas Trujillo remembers his older brother Thomas Ortiz who served in Vietnam.“He was an older brother. Well, he was a linesman. He was a private first class, of course, he used to run up wooden poles and run a line. One of his gaffes was he slipped and got a piece of splinter going inside his throat. And got Agent Orange out of all that,“ said Trujillo. After returning to the United States, Thomas Ortiz passed away. Memorial dedication for fallen soldiers Bob Fajardo remembers fellow shipma...

How to reserve a spot in the security line at DIA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Starting in June, you won't be able to blame security for being late to the gate. A new method allowing flyers to make reservations for screening will be available through Transportation Security Administration. Angry airports? DIA made the list An entire line at the bridge security checkpoint will be designated for passengers with a reservation. It'll be available daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., free for anyone going through Denver International Airport security. You can make your reservation up to three days in advance, or even when you arrive at the terminal. However, the airport's website said those reservations could fill up fast. DIA is Food and Wine’s Editor’s Choice for best cuisine Appointments can be made one to four hours prior to departure. The form asks for your flight details, contact information and party information. After signing up for an appointment, passengers will receive a confirmation email, with which they can cancel and change reservations....

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure their “sacrifice was not in vain” in Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery.Biden was joined at the traditional wreath-laying ceremony by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National Memorial Day Observance. He had a moment of contemplation in front of the wreath, which was adorned with flowers and a red, white and blue bow, and then bowed his head in prayer.“We must never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy,” Biden said later in an address at the Memorial Amphitheater. "We must never forget the lives these flags, flowers and marble markers represent.””Every year we remember," he said. "And every year it never gets easier.”Monday's federal holiday honoring America's fallen service members came a day after...

Child taken to hospital by medical helicopter after falling into outdoor cooking fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:54 GMT

MERRIMACK, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A child is being treated at the hospital after falling into an outside cooking fire, according to Merrimack Fire Rescue.The child was taken by medical helicopter around 4:10 p.m. Sunday.They have non-life-threatening burns, fire officials said.With the unofficial start of summer, fire officials are reminding everyone to be safe around fire.