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Grafton man faces arson, reckless endangerment charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Grafton man is in custody following an investigation into a fire that started on NY State Route 2. Paul R. Coleman, 61, is facing charges of third-degree arson and reckless endangerment in the first degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Coleman allegedly set fire to a detached garage adjacent to his apartment building. The garage was determined a total loss. The fire spread to the apartment building, however, all residents were able to evacuate without injury.Coleman was arraigned on June 9 and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail without bail. A full stay-away order of protection has been issued on behalf of all occupants who were present at the time of the fire.

#ScarlettSundays for sheltered dog of 3 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has started a new campaign called #ScarlettSundays, an initiative where they'll post new content of Scarlett, a friendly dog who's been with the shelter going on three years. Scarlett has now been available at the shelter for 858 days. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Scarlett is three years old, weighs 84 pounds, and loves people. She is energetic but also loves leisurely walks where she can sniff wherever she pleases. According to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, she is a very smart, food-motivated girl who is also sensitive and may be better off around adults. She can be very enthusiastic and is looking for a stable environment. If you are interested in adopting Scarlett, email [email protected] or call (518) 434-8128.

Sal Vulcano performing at Albany Funny Bone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Funny Bone has announced they will be hosting comedian and "Impractical Jokers" star Sal Vulcano. The first performance is scheduled for August 25. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The New York stand-up comedian has starred on the hidden camera improv show Impractical Jokers since 2011. The show features the comedy troupe "The Tenderloins", composed of Vulcano, James "Murr" Murray, Brian Quinn and formerly Joe Gatto. Vulcano founded the No Presh Network in 2020. He is the host of the "Hey Babe!" podcast alongside comedian Chris Distefano, as well the "Taste Buds" podcast alongside comedian Joe DeRosa. Troy’s Summer Square concert lineup announced The Funny Bone will host Vulcano for a total of 4 performances. There will be two shows on August 25 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., and two shows on August 26 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. The Albany Funny Bone is located within Crossgates Mall at 1 Cr...

Church roof collapses during fire in Warrenton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

WARRENTON, Mo. - Firefighters from 11 jurisdictions responded to help contain and extinguish a church fire in Warrenton early Monday morning.The Warrenton Fire Protection District received word just before 4:55 a.m. about smoke emitting from the Abundant Life Church, located off the Northwest Service Road, just west of State Route W.Firetrucks arrived at 5:05 a.m. and saw smoke and a glow coming from inside the facility. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change Crews used thermal imaging and located what appeared to be a living area. Firefighters searched the room, but found no one. Flames and heat prevented firefighters from accessing the house of worship at other points.The church was fully engulfed minutes later, with the roof collapsing shortly after firefighters exited the building for a second time.No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Guilty plea: Pagedale man admits killing girlfriend in 2019

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Pagedale man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court last week and pleaded guilty to the 2019 shooting death of his domestic partner.Officers with the Pagedale Police Department were called to a home in the 1500 block of Engelholm Avenue around 8 a.m. on July 30, 2019. Witnesses reported hearing a pop coming from a bedroom inside the home.Officers arrived at the home and found the body Delores Kirk in the bedroom. She'd been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was 58.Police took Kirk's boyfriend, Jurvan Butler, 51, into custody at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Witnesses told investigators they saw Butler standing over Kirk's body after the shooting, and another person in the...

Amazon delivery driver charged in wallet theft investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A Belleville, Illinois, man has been charged for allegedly stealing a wallet while working as an Amazon delivery driver, and using the credit cards within.The wallet was picked up on Saturday, June 3, outside a convenience store in O'Fallon.Surveillance video recorded the moments where the driver got out of his car, picked up the wallet, and headed into the store. Cameras also caught the driver leaving that store without turning the wallet in.After the driver left the store, police said a credit card in that wallet was used to make a slew of online purchases, totaling around $1,500. Janae Edmondson set to have another surgery today Law enforcement eventually put surveillance images of the driver on social media, and reached out to Amazon for cooperation.Last Thursday, police apprehended the suspected driver, Tory Hoskins, at his home.The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office charged Hoskins, 23, with unlawful use of a credit card, theft of mislaid pro...

Caught on video: Large sinkhole forms in middle of road in Parker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

A large hole has forced the closure of Bradbury Ranch Drive on the west side of Parker.Photos shared by the Parker Police Department on social media showed a large hole formed over the bridge stretching across the middle of the road.A video posted by Liz Gates and shared with Denver7 showed the moment the hole open up on the road.Bradbury Ranch Drive is shut down until further notice between Independence and McClellan Drive as the city’s public works department is working the scene, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Man killed in fatal I-70 crash near Golden was fleeing CSP traffic stop Crashes and Disasters | RTD maintenance to suspend L line, close several central Denver stations Crashes and Disasters | Colorado Highway 71 from Limon to Last Chance reopens after fuel tanker crash Crashes and Disasters | Colfax Marathon road closures coming Sunday morning Crashes and Disasters | Severe thun...

Street racers take over 3 South Los Angeles intersections overnight (video)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

Video taken early Monday shows street racers taking over three South Los Angeles intersections.Between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m., several cars were recorded doing donuts as people hung out of cars and spectators watched or filmed the dangerous stunts.Fireworks also went off at one of the takeovers, the video from a freelance photographer showed.The incidents occurred at Western Avenue and Century Boulevard, Normandie and Florence avenues and Normandie Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard.In one of the takeovers, a large group formed in the middle while a driver performed donuts.In another, several vehicles were conducting the stunts at the same time.The video shows the crowd start to disperse as police sirens are heard in the background.

San Jose: Pedestrian killed in collision near McKee Road and Jackson Avenue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

SAN JOSE — A person died Monday morning after they were hit by a vehicle in the area of McKee Road and Jackson Avenue near Regional Medical Center in East San Jose, police said.Authorities confirmed the collision in a tweet just before 9 a.m. The crash was reported to police at 8:04 a.m.The victim, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. There were no additional details provided.Units are currently on scene of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Mckee Rd and Jackson Ave. The adult male pedestrian suffered life threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. pic.twitter.com/cWjBb1kPn8— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) June 12, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Fatal crash in San Leandro closes portion of major street in both directions Crashes and Disasters | Speed camera bill gets Assembly approval, now it’s up to Senate, Gov. Newsom Crashes and Disasters | Sou...

The Great Grift: How billions in U.S. COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:47 GMT

By RICHARD LARDNER, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and AARON KESSLER | Associated PressWASHINGTON  — Much of the theft was brazen, even simple.Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan applicants weren’t cross-checked against a Treasury Department database that would have raised red flags about sketchy borrowers.Criminals and gangs grabbed the money. But so did a U.S. soldier in Georgia, the pastors of a defunct church in Texas, a former state lawmaker in Missouri and a roofing contractor in Montana.All of it led to the greatest grift in U.S. history, with thieves plundering billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief aid intended to combat the worst pandemic in a century and to stabilize an economy in free fall.An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding; another $123 billion was w...